Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota

What it reported doing in 2025

Children and family serviceseducation and learningour education and learning programs for children and families strive to provide the tools and support needed to live stable and engaged lives. This includes early childhood education, mentorship, financial assistance, training and education across the lifespan, caregiver support and mental health education through an annual community conference. 2,491 people participated in education and learning programs in 2025.jfcs camp scholarships are awarded with funding from dedicated endowments, providing the opportunity to attend camp to build new life skills, become more independent and connect with peers on a deeper level. 151 scholarships were awarded to children, totaling $100,500.jfcs administers several post-secondary academic scholarship funds. Selection criteria include financial need and merit requirements unique to each fund. We awarded 39 scholarships totaling $116,804.professional and community education takes jfcs out into the community and brings the community into jfcs through presentations, trainings, workshops, classes, support groups, individual meetings, and consultations. The foundations of professional and community education are collaboration, prevention, and education with the goal of promoting individual, family, and community well-being. Customized programming includes topics such as parenting workshops, teacher trainings, supporting families and individuals dealing with addiction and recovery, addressing interfaith challenges, bullying, grief, and loss, supporting caregivers, addressing challenging current events in meaningful ways, communication skills and building healthy relationships. Parent coaching provides tailored and evidence-based supports for parents who are dealing with a specific issue or concern with their children or family. 887 people participated in professional and community education programs.addiction and recovery services support families and individuals who are affected by substance use disorder and other addictions. Addiction is a family disease, and our programs support the family as a whole. Programming includes education about addiction for diverse audiences, confidential consultations with family members, and referrals to a variety of resources in the twin cities and beyond. We work closely with the professional education and learning program at jfcs and focus on education, prevention, and collaboration to support families and reduce stigma around addiction in all forms. Our work is informed by the principles of harm reduction and when appropriate provided through a jewish lens. Addiction and recovery services supported 15 individuals and hosted 51 people at the freedom from addiction passover seder.our jewish youth mentoring program was phased out in 2025. It was a community-based mentoring program for jewish-identified youth that is designed to promote positive social-emotional-spiritual development and increase engagement in the jewish community. Match activities were tailored to individual needs, interests, and abilities. Matches are monitored and supported by professional staff and provide positive role modeling, access to jewish holidays and events, and the chance to have some fun with a friend. 6 people participated in the program, including youth, mentors, family members and community partners.parentchild+, an evidence-informed early literacy, parenting, and school readiness program, is committed to closing the opportunity gap by providing families with low-incomes the skills and resources they need to prepare their children for school and life success. Early learning specialists work with families in their homes two times each week for two years, starting when the child is 18 months to 2 1/2 years old. Participating families receive educational books and toys at no cost to the family, learn creative ways to learn and play together, and receive support to help young children grow, learn, and be ready for preschool and kinderg

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 80%; rating input score 80
• Program expense ratio: 73.4%; rating input score 73
• Fundraising efficiency: $7.9 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 25; 25th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.1%; rating input score 94; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 94.8%; rating input score 95; 33rd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 89
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 1.5%; rating input score 31; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.96; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.08; rating input score 69; 69th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 10.1%; rating input score 24; 24th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 6.4% per year; rating input score 100; 48th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 4.2% per year; rating input score 100; 34th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.1% per year; rating input score 100; 51st percentile among comparable filings