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Jewish Family Service of Colorado

Denver, CO · EIN 84-0402701 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Latest filing: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

Jewish Family Service of Colorado reported $21.8 million in revenue and $24.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $79.15 went to program services, $14.22 to management and general costs and $6.63 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 86.0% of the total. Government grants made up 34.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $381,586 (PRESIDENT AND CEO). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 62% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.

Where $100 of spending went

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $24M

For 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

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $22M

Other revenue was negative: −$164K. The bar shows the positive sources only.

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

FY2025 filing. Median across 3,614 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
MeasureFY2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
79.2%87.2%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
14.2%11.4%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
6.6%0.2%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.09$0.02
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
86.0%20.6%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
34.2%2.4%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
11.8%70.8%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$381,586$274,992
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
1.58%1.18%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
86
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
7.76.9
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
25 of 25100.0%

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

FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense
$4.2M expenses · 22.0% of program spending · grants $2.7M

Community resources for stability (crs) offers robust and comprehensive assistance to individuals and families in crisis while promoting long-term self-sufficiency and preventing homelessness. By providing supportive services such as financial assistance, case management, housing stability, and food security. Through its emergency housing assistance program, jfs provides emergency financial assistance protecting families facing eviction, ensuring their ability to pay their rent, mortgage, or bills, and increasing their long-term financial stability. 563 individuals were served in FY25. In…

$3.9M expenses · 20.6% of program spending · grants $2.6M · revenue $77,428

Aging care & connections (acc) provides consistent care, eases transitions, and creates a vibrant support team for older adults and their families. The jay and rose phillips aging care & connections department helps 657 older adults live safely and independently in the setting of their choice by providing 19,527 services ranging from care management, counseling, and homemaker services. The aging care & connections program reduces social isolation and barriers to care for older adults in aging-friendly communities by offering inclusive programs and support services such as kosher meals on…

$3.5M expenses · 18.4% of program spending · grants $82,937 · revenue $1.7M

Mental health counseling & services partners with clients, families, and the community to create opportunities to achieve emotional wellness and stability. Our team of skilled mental health professionals is committed to helping, improving, and making a difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health issues. Jfs provides quality trauma-informed therapy in person or through hipaa-approved teletherapy for more than 1,427 individuals, couples, and families through 23,009 sessions to support neighbors dealing with a variety of issues, including depression, grief, trauma…

$7.5M all other programs (line 4d)

Highest reported compensation

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer, 38.00 hrs/week
$368,488$0$13,098$381,586
CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
Officer, 38.00 hrs/week
$201,426$0$17,301$218,727
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer, 38.00 hrs/week
$119,878$0$8,894$128,772
DIRECTOR OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week
$113,842$0$9,625$123,467
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week
$110,559$0$11,941$122,500
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER
Officer, 38.00 hrs/week
$116,946$0$4,862$121,808
DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week
$107,344$0$12,618$119,962
DIRECTOR OF DISABILITY SERVICES
Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week
$103,421$0$15,326$118,747

8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Jewish Family Service of Colorado (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $979K (Part IX, line 5).

6 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$10M$20M$30M$40MFY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025$22M$24M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
FY2025 ⓘ$22M$24M79.2%$16M$381,586
FY2024 ⓘ$22M$21M77.6%$17M$376,850
FY2023 ⓘ$20M$20M75.8%$17M$342,218
FY2022 ⓘ$21M$20M76.9%$16M$345,941
FY2021 ⓘ$16M$14M73.7%$16M$332,670
FY2020 ⓘ$13M$14M75.8%$13M$349,223

Governance answers, as filed

FY2025 · 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–1b25 · 25 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 4No
  • 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 5246
  • Volunteers Part I, line 6691

Largest outside contractors

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only
GREATER TALENT NETWORK LLC
Special event speaker fees
$186,413
ZIM CONSULTING INC
Grant consulting
$136,500
HYATT REGENCY DENVER CONVENTION CENTER
Special event facility fees
$134,359
PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
Audit/tax services
$109,789

Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.

Private foundation grants it received

28 private foundations reported grants to Jewish Family Service of Colorado totaling $538K 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.

Correct a figure or respond

Every number above is copied from Jewish Family Service of Colorado's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Jewish Family Service of Colorado, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of Jewish Family Service of Colorado's spending goes to programs?

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Jewish Family Service of Colorado reported that 79.2% of its $24.1 million in expenses went to program services, 14.2% to management and general and 6.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does Jewish Family Service of Colorado pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation Jewish Family Service of Colorado reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $381,586, for the role of PRESIDENT AND CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does Jewish Family Service of Colorado get its money?

Of $21.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 86.0% came from contributions and grants (including 34.2% from government grants) and 11.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is Jewish Family Service of Colorado a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 84-0402701 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

  • FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202523169349300337 · read the filing · XML
  • FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202510629349300416 · read the filing
  • FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441319349302784 · read the filing
  • FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202320399349301472 · read the filing
  • FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202133379349300913 · read the filing
  • FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202043449349300924 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 84-0402701: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.