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Jewish Federation of Cleveland

THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY, ITS MEMBERS, AND JEWS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; ENHANCE THE CONTINUITY, SECURITY, AND UNITY OF THE …

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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Jewish Federation of Cleveland is the only organization in Cleveland that focuses on the health and vitality of the entire Jewish community.

Founded
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T700
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1952

Mission

The jewish federation of cleveland seeks to promote the well-being of our community, its members, and jews throughout the world; enhance the continuity, security, and unity of the jewish community; increase understanding of jewish values (cont. Schedule o) and their application to improve people's lives; encourage our members to fulfill the responsibility of tikkun olam, to make the world a better place; support israel as a jewish and democratic state; and promote collective action by individuals and organizations to advance these purposes.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Jewish Federation of Cleveland has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1903, it is among the oldest advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Jewish Federation of Cleveland is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1903 and has been operating for 123 years. Its EIN is 340714445. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $139M in annual revenue. 518 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Jewish Federation of Cleveland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 340714445. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Jewish Federation of Cleveland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Jewish Federation of Cleveland is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1903 and has been active for 123 years. Its registered address is Mandel Building, 25701 Science Park Drive, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Jewish Federation of Cleveland has $139M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Jewish Federation of Cleveland is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $139M in annual revenue. The organization has 518 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Jewish Federation of Cleveland. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Jewish Federation of Cleveland holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Jewish Federation of Cleveland is the only organization in Cleveland that focuses on the health and vitality of the entire Jewish community. Jewish Federation of Cleveland is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1903.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $139M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Jewish Federation of Cleveland are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Jewish Federation of Cleveland is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 340714445, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
252

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BA
Barry R•••
ASST TREASURER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jewish Federation of Cleveland steps up security following Michigan temple attack - Cleveland 19 News
Mar 2026
www.cleveland19.com
Jewish Federation of Cleveland steps up security following Michigan temple attack - Cleveland 19 News
Mar 2026
www.cleveland19.com
Jewish Federation of Cleveland names new CFO - Crain's Cleveland
Dec 2025
www.crainscleveland.com
Jewish Federation of Cleveland names new board chair - Crain's Cleveland Business
May 2025
www.crainscleveland.com
Jewish Federation of Cleveland announces $90 million grant from Mandel Foundation - Crain's Cleveland
Jan 2025
www.crainscleveland.com
Form filed
$138.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$113.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$102.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$113.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$76.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Jared Miller - Cleveland Jewish News
Nov 2019
www.clevelandjewishnews.com
Jewish Federation of Cleveland helps raise millions for those in need here and halfway across the world - Cleveland 19 N
Sep 2019
www.cleveland19.com
Solon Man Wins Jewish Federation of Cleveland Award - Patch
Apr 2017
patch.com
Israeli troupe blends dance, circus flair - Cleveland Jewish News
Jan 2012
www.clevelandjewishnews.com
Connecting through Israeli arts - Cleveland Jewish News
Jan 2012
www.clevelandjewishnews.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 518 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 518 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1903
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Jewish Federation of Cleveland

What is Jewish Federation of Cleveland?
Jewish Federation of Cleveland is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. Jewish Federation of Cleveland is the only organization in Cleveland that focuses on the health and vitality of the entire Jewish community.
When was Jewish Federation of Cleveland founded?
Jewish Federation of Cleveland was founded in 1903.
Who leads Jewish Federation of Cleveland?
Barry Reis serves as ASST TREASURER.
Where is Jewish Federation of Cleveland located?
Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, United States.
What is Jewish Federation of Cleveland's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Jewish Federation of Cleveland trustworthy?
Jewish Federation of Cleveland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Jewish Federation of Cleveland's registration number?
IRS EIN: 340714445.
What is Jewish Federation of Cleveland's website?
https://www.jewishcleveland.org