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Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

EIN 25-1017602 · Pittsburgh, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR VISION IS A FLOURISHING JEWISH COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE FEELS INCLUDED, SUPPORTED AND INSPIRED. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS VISION WE CULTIVATE RESOURCES, CONNECT PEOPLE AND COLLABORATE ACROSS THE COMMUNITY TO LIVE AND FULFILL JEWISH VALUES.

Income
$79.7 million
Spending
$42.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
25.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
80
Volunteers
697
Highest pay
$543,204, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    30 of 30 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $36.3 million spent. THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH IS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND LARGEST PHILANTHROPIES IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. SINCE 1912, THE FEDERATION HAS FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL AND JEWISH CONTINUITY NEEDS IN PITTSBURGH, ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THIS PAST YEAR, THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS HELPED BUILD A STRONGER, SAFER AND MORE VIBRANT JEWISH COMMUNITY IN PITTSBURGH AND AROUND THE WORLD. THROUGH STRATEGIC INVESTMENT, SECURITY LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH CONTINUED TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION OF SUPPORTING JEWISH LIFE AND ENSURING COMMUNAL WELL-BEING. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE FEDERATION ALLOCATED $8 MILLION TO PROGRAMS AND PARTNERS THAT NURTURE JEWISH LIFE, INCLUDING EDUCATION, SENIOR CARE, CULTURAL VIBRANCY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT INITIATIVES. THESE INVESTMENTS STRENGTHENED LOCAL AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS AND ENSURED THAT CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND OLDER ADULTS HAD ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL JEWISH EXPERIENCES AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES. COMMUNITY SECURITY REMAINED A CENTRAL PRIORITY. THE FEDERATION RESPONDED TO 310 REPORTED INCIDENTS AND ENHANCED PROTECTION FOR JEWISH SPACES THROUGH EXPANDED BLUEPOINT ALERT SYSTEMS, INCREASED PARTICIPATION IN VIRTUAL BLOCK WATCH AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY. THESE EFFORTS WERE UNDERTAKEN IN COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TO HELP SAFEGUARD THOSE WHO GATHER IN JEWISH INSTITUTIONS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THE FEDERATION ALSO FOSTERED CONNECTION AND ENGAGEMENT ACROSS GENERATIONS. MORE THAN 260 YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN 20 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS DESIGNED TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE, CELEBRATION AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING. ADVOCACY EFFORTS UNITED COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN STANDING UP TO ANTISEMITISM, SUPPORTING ISRAEL AND THE HOSTAGES AND ENGAGING IN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, VOLUNTEERISM AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE TO ADVANCE LOCAL AND NATIONAL PRIORITIES. EDUCATIONAL ACCESS REMAINED A FOCUS. THROUGH PENNSYLVANIA'S EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM, 608 TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $3.5 MILLION WERE ENABLED, HELPING MORE FAMILIES ACCESS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL EDUCATION. FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT REFLECTED STRONG COMMUNITY COMMITMENT. THE COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN RAISED $14.2 MILLION FROM MORE THAN 2,100 DONORS. THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ADDED $25.1 MILLION IN NEW FUNDS, SURPASSING $380 MILLION IN TOTAL ASSETS FOR THE FIRST TIME. OVERALL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT REACHED $43.4 MILLION. BEHIND THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS A RESILIENT AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIP, GENEROSITY AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITY, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH LIFE LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMS AND IMPACT IS AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://JEWISHPGH.ORG/YOUR-IMPACT/.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1957.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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