Jewish Federation of el Paso
Serving the jewish community by engaging, connecting, supporting and celebrating jewish life, values and culture in greater el paso, las cruces, israel and beyond.
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The Jewish Federation of El Paso & Las Cruces serves the Jewish community by engaging, connecting, supporting and celbrating Jewish life, values, and culture in El Paso and Las Cruces, Israel, and beyond.
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Mission
Serving the jewish community by engaging, connecting, supporting and celebrating jewish life, values and culture in greater el paso, las cruces, israel and beyond.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Jewish Federation of el Paso has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1942, it predates 94% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJewish Federation of el Paso is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in El Paso, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1942 and has been operating for 84 years. Its EIN is 741168038. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $681K in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Jewish Federation of el Paso's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 741168038. 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 el Paso has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Jewish Federation of el Paso is located in El Paso, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1942 and has been active for 84 years.
Based on official tax filings, Jewish Federation of el Paso has $681K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Jewish Federation of el Paso is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $681K in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Jewish Federation of el Paso. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Jewish Federation of el Paso 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
The Jewish Federation of El Paso & Las Cruces serves the Jewish community by engaging, connecting, supporting and celbrating Jewish life, values, and culture in El Paso and Las Cruces, Israel, and beyond. Jewish Federation of el Paso is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1942.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $681K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Jewish Federation of el Paso are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 741168038, 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 EL PASO 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
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 62 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 · 1942
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Jewish Federation of el Paso
- What is Jewish Federation of el Paso?
- Jewish Federation of el Paso is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in El Paso, United States. The Jewish Federation of El Paso & Las Cruces serves the Jewish community by engaging, connecting, supporting and celbrating Jewish life, values, and culture in El Paso and Las Cruces, Israel, and beyond.
- When was Jewish Federation of el Paso founded?
- Jewish Federation of el Paso was founded in 1942.
- Who leads Jewish Federation of el Paso?
- Deborah Benedict serves as Interim Executive Director.
- Where is Jewish Federation of el Paso located?
- Headquartered in El Paso, TX, United States.
- What is Jewish Federation of el Paso's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Jewish Federation of el Paso trustworthy?
- Jewish Federation of el Paso has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 el Paso's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 741168038.
- What is Jewish Federation of el Paso's website?
- http://www.jfedeplc.org