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Human Services : Children's and Family Services

Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit

The Heart of a Stronger Community

four stars

91.36

6555 West Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
tel: (248) 592-2300   Web Site
EIN: 38-0691329

Board Leadership
Suzan Curhan
Chairperson

CEO
Perry Ohren
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.36 four stars
  Financial 90.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Inspired by the wisdom and values of Jewish tradition, we strengthen lives through compassionate service.

Inspired by the wisdom and values of Jewish tradition, we strengthen lives through compassionate service.

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Financial

four stars

90.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

This rating was published 11/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 90.2%
  Administrative Expenses 6.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.5%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.03
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.68
  Program Expenses Growth 5.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 9.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit (MI) 91.36 four stars
Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando (FL) 85.40 three stars
Children's Home Society of Florida (FL) 86.56 three stars
The Sheepfold (CA) 85.75 three stars
The Family Tree (MD) 92.88 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,410,006
   Federated Campaigns $5,768,017
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $1,650,859
Total Contributions $9,828,882
   Program Service Revenue $1,503,507
Total Primary Revenue $11,332,389
   Other Revenue $16,325
TOTAL REVENUE $11,348,714
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $9,791,405
   Administrative Expenses $536,203
   Fundraising Expenses $518,530
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $10,846,138
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $502,576
   
Net Assets $8,820,443

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Older Adult Services $5,452,631 55.7%
Safety Net Services $2,319,234 23.7%
Family Life Center Services $2,019,540 20.6%

Ratings History
Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-05 11/01/2017 91.36 four stars
2015-05 11/01/2016 91.35 four stars
2014-05 06/01/2016 91.36 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-05 07/01/2015 91.32 four stars
2013-05 12/01/2014 90.60 four stars
2012-05 10/01/2013 91.86 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 38-0691329
Name in IRS Master File JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
NTEE Code P40
NTEE Classification Family Services
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (922) Endowment fund or financial services
(575) Services for the aged (see also 153 ad 382)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date May, 1935
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End May
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • May, 2016
  • May, 2015
  • May, 2014
  • May, 2013
  • May, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$186,000 1.71% Perry Ohren Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit (MI) 91.36 four stars
Kidworks (CA) 88.01 three stars
New Moms (IL) 90.47 four stars
The Concilio (TX) 88.69 three stars
Our Lady's Inn (MO) 92.61 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit
6555 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
tel: (248) 592-2300
EIN: 38-0691329

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Board Leadership

Suzan Curhan
Chairperson

CEO

Perry Ohren
Chief Executive Officer

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