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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee reported $10.7 million in revenue and $8.9 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $76.22 went to program services, $5.29 to management and general costs and $18.49 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 92.0% of the total. Government grants made up 17.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $406,475 (CEO). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 14% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $8.9MFor context, the median across 1,001 covered philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking charities: $91.65 programs, $6.50 management, $1.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $11M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$70.61 $8.0M
- Government grants$16.68 $1.9M
- Program service revenue$1.65 $187K
- Investment income$11.06 $1.3M
Other revenue was negative: −$576K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 76.2% | 90.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 18.5% | 1.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.17 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 92.0% | 79.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $406,475 | $325,675 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 4.58% | 1.56% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 75.8 | 56.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 26 of 26 | 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
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseIsrael, overseas, advocacy and community relations: the Jewish Federation of sarasota-manatee (jfsm) works to address human and educational needs in israel, poland and over 70 countries around the world. Examples of specific programs funded include: * the heller community relations committee (crc) was established to build relationships within the jewish and non-jewish communities to advance common interests through education and advocacy. The crc works with our partners to advocate for peace and security in israel, increases community awareness of issues affecting the american jewish…
Jewish education and programming:the federation, in cooperation with area synagogues and organizations, offers a wide range of inspiring opportunities that enable teenagers, adults and families to become confident and comfortable lifelong jewish learners. The federation provides a wide range of jewish programs throughout the two-county area. This category includes programs celebrating jewish holidays, outreach efforts to the unaffiliated and adult programs for all ages and interests. Locally, the federation conducts outreach within the jewish and general communities, fostering israel…
Sarasota-manatee jewish safety net programs:the federation works to ensure that basic needs such as food, security, and shelter are met, as we work for the social, emotional and financial well-being of jews in sarasota-manatee.examples of specific programs funded include: * safesrq: as a result of rising antisemitism and anti-israel rhetoric, the federation's safesrq program serves to train community members on situational awareness and other security related topics, works with local jewish organizations to enhance their security profiles and funding, fosters relationships with local law…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · 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, 50.00 hrs/week | $348,450 | $0 | $58,025 | $406,475 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $149,949 | $0 | $36,301 | $186,250 |
| CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $145,450 | $0 | $18,393 | $163,843 |
| CFO Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $114,396 | $0 | $46,401 | $160,797 |
| CHIEF LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $120,929 | $0 | $34,397 | $155,326 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $727K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · 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–1b26 · 26 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 2Yes
- 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 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 552
- Volunteers Part I, line 6380
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| TANDEM CONSTRUCTION General contracting and construction man | $6,626,432 |
| RELOFANT General contracting and construction man | $230,523 |
| SECURE COMMUNITY NETWORK INC Community security director | $162,273 |
| GEORGE F YOUNG INC Engineering, surveying and consulting | $147,285 |
| FLEISCHMANGARCIA Architecture and construction planning | $118,982 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
45 private foundations reported grants to The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee totaling $2.2M 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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Every number above is copied from The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee spent in 2024, $76.22 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee reported that 76.2% of its $8.9 million in expenses went to program services, 5.3% to management and general and 18.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $406,475, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee get its money?
Of $10.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 92.0% came from contributions and grants (including 17.6% from government grants) and 1.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 59-1227747 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. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202523189349303432 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202530659349300328 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343039349301939 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202340389349301869 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202103139349305515 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202033189349309363 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 59-1227747: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.