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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Jewish Federation of Cleveland is the only organization in Cleveland that focuses on the health and vitality of the entire Jewish community.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJewish 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Jewish Federation of Cleveland steps up security following Michigan temple attack - Cleveland 19 News
Jewish Federation of Cleveland steps up security following Michigan temple attack - Cleveland 19 News
Jewish Federation of Cleveland names new CFO - Crain's Cleveland
Jewish Federation of Cleveland names new board chair - Crain's Cleveland Business
Jewish Federation of Cleveland announces $90 million grant from Mandel Foundation - Crain's Cleveland
Jared Miller - Cleveland Jewish News
Jewish Federation of Cleveland helps raise millions for those in need here and halfway across the world - Cleveland 19 News
Solon Man Wins Jewish Federation of Cleveland Award - Patch
Israeli troupe blends dance, circus flair - Cleveland Jewish News
Connecting through Israeli arts - Cleveland Jewish News
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 518 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1903
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Programs & activitiesNo 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