Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota reported $14.2 million in revenue and $14.0 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $73.42 went to program services, $20.45 to management and general costs and $6.13 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 47.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $526,287 (CEO). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 54% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $14MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $14MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 73.4% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 20.5% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.13 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 47.7% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 38.9% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $526,287 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.76% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 32.5 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 55 of 55 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCareer services - see schedule ojfcs served over 14,000 people of all backgrounds and ages in our more than 30 programs and services. While jfcs continues its long-standing ties to the jewish community, nearly all programs are open to everyone. Many of the clients and participants are part of populations that have historically faced a disproportionately high share of barriers to resources and opportunities, including people with low incomes, people with disabilities, older adults, and refugees and immigrants. All jfcs services are available at no cost to participants or on a sliding fee…
Counseling and mental health services - see schedule ocounseling and mental health servicesjfcs counseling and mental health services' highly skilled, licensed therapists, social workers, and case managers work with care and compassion to address the challenges people face throughout their lives. 3,818 people participated in counseling and mental health services.counseling is a collaborative effort between the therapist and client. Our licensed therapists help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cause emotional turmoil, improve communication and coping skills and…
Aging services - see schedule osenior services support the dignity and independence of older adults. We provide numerous services for seniors including transportation, grocery shopping, and kosher meals on wheels, as well as highly personalized senior care services, including case management, care planning consultation and caregiver coaching. Our professional staff works closely with adults 60 years of age and older and their families to ensure safe, supported, and independent living at home, and provides resources, education, and respite for caregivers. 838 people participated in senior…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $319,944 | $0 | $206,343 | $526,287 |
| CFO Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $140,316 | $0 | $20,898 | $161,214 |
| DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $136,875 | $0 | $18,982 | $155,857 |
| CPO Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $141,614 | $0 | $5,665 | $147,279 |
| CAO Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $141,060 | $0 | $5,642 | $146,702 |
| COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $120,628 | $0 | $5,865 | $126,493 |
| IS ADMINISTRATOR Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $103,292 | $0 | $19,161 | $122,453 |
| CPO Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $25,683 | $0 | $786 | $26,469 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.0M (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b55 · 55 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5143
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,110
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Investment advisory fees | $204,583 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
22 private foundations reported grants to Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota totaling $556K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota spent in 2025, $73.42 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota reported that 73.4% of its $14.0 million in expenses went to program services, 20.5% to management and general and 6.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $526,287, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota get its money?
Of $14.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 47.7% came from contributions and grants (including 0.7% from government grants) and 38.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 41-0693860 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202612599349301101 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202522589349300882 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202412829349300931 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202333149349304478 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233199349312433 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202143199349302809 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202023219349302447 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 41-0693860: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.