The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

What it reported doing in 2024

Community outreach: the jewish federation of greater Washington strives to make the joys and values of jewish life accessible to everyone, seamlessly connecting the diverse population that makes up the jewish community of greater Washington. There are countless ways individuals of all backgrounds and identities can experience and enjoy jewish life, culture and tradition in our community. Our engagement programs reach isolated seniors, the next generation of jewish leaders, families with young children, newcomers, families of different faith backgrounds, people with disabilities, and many others. We are committed to welcoming and fostering a sense of belonging for all who identify as or seek to become part of the jewish community. (see schedule o)jshield, the security division of the jewish federation of greater Washington, strives to assist the jewish community in the national capital region in establishing a culture of security through increased awareness, preparedness, and resiliency.leadership development: federation's nexus program and next gen partner agency program engage young leaders in their 20s and 30s to enrich their leadership abilities through educational and immersive experiences in jewish greater Washington.deepening our community's connection to israel and israelis: federation's community shlichim program brings a cohort of young israeli emissaries to greater Washington. In their roles at local congregations, schools, and community centers, each emissary transforms how thousands of local community members relate to israel and israelis.caring for our global jewish community: federation works closely with our international partners to meet the needs of jewish communities in israel and 70+ countries around the globe.703-j-caring: the jewish community support line. Launched in partnership with jssa and a network of human service organizations, the support line is designed to take the guess work out of accessing resources across greater Washington. Community members can reach a trained professional to connect them with resources tailored to their needs, for everything from mental health to cash assistance to legal support.federation's partnership with the shalom hartman institute brings renowned thinkers and scholars to our community to elevate the discourse and intensify our communal jewish learning, in small cohorts of leaders and for all of jewish greater Washington.one happy camper offers incentive grants to families who choose to send their children to jewish overnight camp for the first time.pj library sends free high-quality jewish children's books to families every month. These stories spark conversations that inspire the whole family to explore and celebrate what they love about jewish life. Pj library's educators and experts curate the best jewish books to match each developmental stage of a child's journey from infancy to independent reader.next gen is the next generation of jewish leaders making a difference in their communities and giving back philanthropically.women's philanthropy engages with and learns from one another, enriching lives and making a meaningful impact on the greater jewish community. We serve as role models to our family members and other women and use our collective strength to address issues central to our families and communities.the network is the intersection of the business and jewish community in greater Washington - creating an entry point for likeminded business professionals to connect through a jewish lens.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 66.3%; rating input score 66
• Program expense ratio: 89.1%; rating input score 89
• Fundraising efficiency: $23.83 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 61; 61st percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 95.2%; rating input score 95; 35th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 5 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 83
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: 0 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 0
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Limited
  • Requires narrative reports: Limited
  • Conducts field audits: Limited
  • May suspend future funding: Limited
  • Requires financial reports: Limited
  • Conducts site visits: Limited
  • Requires grant agreements: Limited
  • May require repayment: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 95.1%; rating input score 95; 27th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 99.3%; rating input score 99; 54th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 78
  • 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: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 38.9%; rating input score 94; 94th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 7.36; rating input score 89; 89th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.17; rating input score 73; 73rd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 3.5%; rating input score 31; 31st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 6.7% per year; rating input score 100; 55th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 5.6% per year; rating input score 100; 48th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 5.9% per year; rating input score 100; 43rd percentile among comparable filings