Jewish Federation of Greater Portland

What it reported doing in 2024

For 105 years, the jewish federation of greater portland has continued to fulfill its mission to serve and strengthen our jewish community. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our donors, the jewish federation worked tirelessly in 20242025 to advance jewish life locally and around the world, while meeting both emerging and ongoing community needs. In 20242025, the federation built upon the recommendations of the jewish community study while continuing to respond to the lasting impact of october 7. The community remained united in solidarity with israel and in its commitment to safety, resilience, and connection. Key initiatives included the annual campaign for community needs, continued support through the israel emergency fund, and targeted investments to strengthen security, combat antisemitism, and expand programs that foster jewish engagement across all ages. Through the generosity of thousands of contributors and strategic philanthropic partnerships, the federation continued to mobilize millions of dollars to support essential services, education, social connection, and care for vulnerable populations locally, in israel, and around the world. This work is made possible by dedicated volunteer leaders, communal professionals, and the unwavering support of our donors, ensuring a strong, vibrant, and secure jewish future for greater portland.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 83.4%; rating input score 83
• Program expense ratio: 83.2%; rating input score 83
• Fundraising efficiency: $12.6 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 45; 45th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.7%; rating input score 95; 25th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 5 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 83
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 71.2%; rating input score 71; 19th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • 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%; rating input score 38; 38th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 3.15; rating input score 75; 75th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.34; rating input score 31; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 12%; rating input score 25; 25th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 6% per year; rating input score 100; 45th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 5.9% per year; rating input score 100; 47th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 6.7% per year; rating input score 100; 44th percentile among comparable filings