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International : Development and Relief Services (Grantmaking)

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

Touching lives, transforming communities

four stars

94.01

220 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017
tel: (212) 687-6200   Web Site
EIN: 13-1656634

Board Leadership
Mark Sisisky
Chairman of the Board

CEO
Asher Ostrin
Interim CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 94.01 four stars
  Financial 91.54 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Since 1914, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has given global expression to the principle that all Jews are responsible for one another. Working today in over 70 countries, JDC acts on behalf of North America's Jewish communities and others to rescue Jews in danger, provide relief to those in distress, revitalize overseas Jewish communities, and help Israel overcome the social challenges of its most vulnerable citizens. JDC also provides non-sectarian emergency relief and long-term development assistance worldwide.

Since 1914, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has given global expression to the principle that all Jews are responsible for one another. Working today in over 70 countries, JDC acts on behalf of North America's Jewish communities and others to rescue Jews in danger, provide relief to those in distress, revitalize overseas Jewish communities, and help Israel overcome the social challenges of its most vulnerable citizens. JDC also provides non-sectarian emergency relief and long-term development assistance worldwide.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of clients served
110,000
Number of older adults being supported to live at home through home care, assistive technology, and/or personal support plans
35,412
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Financial

four stars

91.54

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, 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)		 88.2%
  Administrative Expenses 8.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.03
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.05
  Program Expenses Growth 6.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 22.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 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
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (NY) 94.01 four stars
Heal Africa USA (MI) 92.02 four stars
International Child Care (MI) 85.62 three stars
Humanity First USA (MD) 86.44 three stars
Love Justice International (NE) 85.92 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $211,508,810
   Federated Campaigns $49,324,086
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $272,556
   Related Organizations $22,460,000
   Government Grants $45,609,230
Total Contributions $329,174,682
   Program Service Revenue $3,667,983
Total Primary Revenue $332,842,665
   Other Revenue $24,575,717
TOTAL REVENUE $357,418,382
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $285,492,541
   Administrative Expenses $24,823,654
   Fundraising Expenses $13,893,456
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $324,209,651
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $33,208,731
   
Net Assets $381,263,587

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
Saving Jewish Lives $170,400,517 59.7%
Innovative Social Services in Israel $88,833,357 31.1%
Building Jewish Life $13,123,934 4.6%

Ratings History
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 05/01/2020 94.01 four stars
2017-12 05/01/2019 96.37 four stars
2016-12 12/01/2017 92.92 four stars
2015-12 10/01/2017 89.02 three stars
2015-12 06/01/2017 86.84 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 91.65 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 07/01/2015 94.39 four stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 96.20 four stars
2011-12 05/01/2013 96.56 four stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 93.49 four stars
2009-12 10/01/2011 92.96 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 92.41 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 05/01/2011 85.98 three stars
2008-12 06/01/2010 97.10 four stars
2007-12 07/01/2009 96.45 four stars
2006-12 07/01/2008 95.70 four stars
2005-12 07/01/2007 88.67 three stars
2004-12 05/01/2006 99.21 four stars
2003-12 05/01/2005 99.27 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 13-1656634
Name in IRS Master File AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INC
NTEE Code Q33
NTEE Classification International Relief
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (902) Emergency or disaster aid fund
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 April, 1933
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$872,907 0.26% David Schizer Chief Executive Officer

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American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (NY) 94.01 four stars
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Charity Contact Info

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
220 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
tel: (212) 687-6200
EIN: 13-1656634

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Board Leadership

Mark Sisisky
Chairman of the Board

CEO

Asher Ostrin
Interim CEO

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