Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2010 and ending 08-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
13100 WAYZATA BLVD NO 200
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
MINNETONKA, MN55305
D Employer identification number

41-0693866
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 23,680,540
F Name and address of principal officer:
STEPHEN R SILBERFARB
13100 WAYZATA BLVD NO 200
MINNETONKA,MN55305
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.JEWISHMINNEAPOLIS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1930
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WE BUILD COMMUNITY, CARE FOR THE WELFARE OF JEWS EVERYWHERE, & MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN JEWISH LIFE.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 31
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 31
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 41
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 13,958,626 15,283,778
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 121 67,512
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,051,615 5,330,323
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 98,559 255,056
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 16,108,921 20,936,669
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 24,720,470 11,115,053
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,624,357 2,448,190
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,488,885    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 1,350,706 1,111,539
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 28,695,533 14,674,782
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -12,586,612 6,261,887
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 71,184,059 78,578,656
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 23,604,050 24,532,486
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 47,580,009 54,046,170
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION BUILDS COMMUNITY, CARES FOR THE WELFARE OF JEWS EVERYWHERE, AND MAXIMIZES PARTICIPATION IN JEWISH LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION IS A FEDERATED FUNDRAISER IN THE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA JEWISH COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALLOCATES MONIES TO OVERSEAS NEEDS, NATIONAL AGENCIES, AND LOCAL BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, WHICH MAINTAINS MONIES IN ENDOWMENTS AND OTHER RESTRICTED FUNDS, INCLUDING DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, FOR ALLOCATIONS TO CHARITABLE CAUSES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,010,510 including grants of $ 11,115,053 ) (Revenue $ 67,512 )
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION IS A FEDERATED FUNDRAISER SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 33,000 JEWS IN THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS AREA AS WELL AS JEWS NATIONALLY, IN ISRAEL, AND OTHER NEEDY JEWS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. THE FEDERATION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH ANNUAL AND DIRECTED CAMPAIGNS TO PROVIDE MONIES FOR BENEFICIARY AGENCIES TO BUILD NEW AND UPGRADE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURES IN THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH COMMUNITY. GRANTS ARE MADE TO VARIOUS CHARITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES THROUGH ADVISED FUND RECOMMENDATIONS AND GRANTS TO BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 12,010,510
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
67
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
41
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
31
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
31
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
PAUL STEPHENSON CFO OF MJF
13100 WAYZATA BLVD NO 200
MINNETONKA,MN55305
(952) 417-2311
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) JERRY RIBNICK
PRESIDENT
 20.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) MICHAEL BARRY
PRESIDENT-ELECT
 5.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) HOWARD ZACK
TREASURER
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) DAVID ORBUCH
SECRETARY
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) JASON BASS
YOUNG LEADERSHIP CHAIR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) RABBI NORMAN COHEN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) MARCIA COHODES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) TERRI COOPERSMITH
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) MIKE EPSTEIN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) JACK FITERMAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) ANDY GELLMAN
OVERSEAS COMMITTEE CHAIR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) KAY GOLDSTEIN
WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY PRESIDENT
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) ROBERT KARASOV
CO-CHAIR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) ROBERT KELEN
CO-CHAIR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) LINDA KETOVER
CHAIR - JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) ROBIN LANDY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) BETH KIEFFER LEONARD
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) STEVE LEVENTHAL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) RAY LEVI
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) DAN LIEBERMAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(21) KRIS MACDONALD
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) BILL PENTELOVITCH
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(23) ALEX PORTNOY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) PHIL ROSENBLOOM
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(25) STEVE SCHACHTMAN
CHAIR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) STAN SCHWEITZER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(27) JEREL SHAPIRO
CHAIR JCBC
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) JUDY SHAPIRO
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) JON STONE
CHAIR MARKETING COMMITTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(30) BOBBY SWILLER
CHAIR NOMINATING COMMITTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(31) JODI UPIN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(32) CINDI TARSHIS APPELMAN THROUGH 81
CHAIR YOUNG LEADERSHIP
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(33) WENDY BALDINGER THROUGH JULY 2011
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(34) MICHAEL BERMAN THROUGH JULY 2011
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(35) HANNA BLOOMFIELD THROUGH JULY 2011
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(36) HEIDI GELLER THROUGH JULY 2011
CHAIR MARKETING
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(37) STEVE GOTTLIEB THROUGH JULY 2011
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(38) TOM GROSSMAN THROUGH JULY 2011
CHAIR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(39) JAKE HURWITZ THROUGH JULY 2011
CHAIR - JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(40) DARREN LEDERFINE THROUGH JULY 2011
CHAIR NOMINATING COMMITTEE
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(41) STEPHEN R SILBERFARB
CEO (BEGINNING OCT 18, 2010)
 40.00     X       45,976 0 2,150
(42) JOSHUA M FOGELSON
CEO (THROUGH SEPT 1, 2010)
 40.00     X       223,551 0 58,704
(43) PAUL STEPHENSON
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.00     X       129,256 0 16,249
(44) SALLY FORBES FRIEDMAN
FOUNDATION DIRECTOR
 40.00         X   119,211 0 12,595
(45) MORTON NAIMAN
CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR
 40.00         X   108,719 0 16,110
(46) STEVE ROTHSTEIN
DIRECTOR OF IT
 40.00         X   80,623 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 626,713 0 105,808
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet4
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 9,806
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		15,273,972
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 5,116,170
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 15,283,778
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MISSION INCOME 900,099 67,512 67,512    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 67,512
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 815,817     815,817
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7,258,027 350
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 2,743,871  
c Gain or (loss) 4,514,156 350
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 4,514,506     4,514,506
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900,099 255,056     255,056
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 255,056
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 20,936,669 67,512 0 5,585,379
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 10,961,434 10,961,434
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 153,619 153,619
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 439,210 120,076 120,305 198,829
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 1,591,238 435,030 435,860 720,348
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 274,734 75,110 75,253 124,371
10 Payroll taxes ........... 143,008 39,097 39,172 64,739
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 17,833 1,525 11,734 4,574
c Accounting ........... 52,945 4,527 34,837 13,581
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 66,428   66,428  
g Other .......... 30,954 2,647 20,367 7,940
12 Advertising and promotion .... 75,366 24,940 4,463 45,963
13 Office expenses ....... 88,854 4,724 54,637 29,493
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 106,666   106,666  
17 Travel ............ 110,409 17,755 1,995 90,659
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 241,720 110,714 11,953 119,053
20 Interest ........... 45,449   45,449  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 36,576   36,576  
23 Insurance .............. 35,211 3,011 23,168 9,032
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 87,713 43,891 527 43,295
b MISCELLANEOUS 60,842 12,146 33,045 15,651
c EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS 54,573 264 52,952 1,357
d
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 14,674,782 12,010,510 1,175,387 1,488,885
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 3,104,963 1 2,822,173
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 9,111,103 3 7,703,183
4 Accounts receivable, net .........   4  
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 900,118
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 740,561 193,019 10c 159,557
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 45,742,184 11 53,826,138
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 9,860,170 12 11,098,736
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 1,473,733 13 1,475,281
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,698,887 15 1,493,588
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 71,184,059 16 78,578,656
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 169,528 17 305,476
18 Grants payable .......... 9,523,671 18 9,042,982
19 Deferred revenue .......... 212,798 19 210,568
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 12,167,536 21 13,967,552
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 1,530,517 25 1,005,908
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 23,604,050 26 24,532,486
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 37,023,427 27 44,456,493
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 6,321,792 28 5,348,674
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 4,234,790 29 4,241,003
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 47,580,009 33 54,046,170
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 71,184,059 34 78,578,656
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
20,936,669
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
14,674,782
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
6,261,887
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
47,580,009
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
204,274
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
54,046,170
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 20,982,053 19,354,969 16,293,772 13,958,626 15,283,778 85,873,198
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 20,982,053 19,354,969 16,293,772 13,958,626 15,283,778 85,873,198
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           18,202,168
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           67,671,030
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 20,982,053 19,354,969 16,293,772 13,958,626 15,283,778 85,873,198
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,090,274 833,617 860,582 750,104 749,389 4,283,966
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 87,723 115,221 97,250 98,559 255,056 653,809
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           90,810,973
12
12
483,915
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
74.520 %
15
15
77.320 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME FROM VARIOUS SOURCES REVENUES FROM FUNDRAISING EVENT ATTENDEES
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$ 0
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
0

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$ 0
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$ 0
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
Yes
 
0
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
Yes
 
85,703
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
85,703
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
EXPLANATION OF OTHER LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: PART II-B, LINE 1I: THE FEDERATION PAID $85,703 TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL FOR A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS POSITION FOR LOBBYING ON BEHALF OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....... 246 602
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 4,200,773 2,806,150
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ... 3,865,903 2,281,488
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....... 20,917,679 40,180,697
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 4,353,255 4,151,231 15,146,809
b Contributions ........ 6,213 19,207 754,520
c Investment earnings or losses ... 590,334 273,864 -10,992,088
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		240,563 91,047 758,010
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 4,709,239 4,353,255 4,151,231
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet11.380 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet88.620 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet0 %
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................   446,423 342,793 103,630
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   453,695 397,768 55,927
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 159,557
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests 1,236,252 F
(3)Other
(A) ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 		9,862,484 F








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 11,098,736
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
OBLIGATIONS UNDER SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 468,133
DUE TO JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION 157,810
OTHER LIABILITIES 379,965






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,005,908
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 20,936,669
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 14,674,782
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 6,261,887
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -62,276
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 266,550
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 204,274
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 6,466,161
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 22,674,814
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -62,276
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 2,188,515
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,126,239
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 20,548,575
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 388,094
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 388,094
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 20,936,669
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 15,927,467
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 1,780,837
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,780,837
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 14,146,630
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b 528,152
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 528,152
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 14,674,782
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART IV, LINE 2B: THE FEDERATION HOLDS FUNDS FOR WHICH DONORS HAVE SPECIFIED THE ULTIMATE BENEFICIARY, BUT FOR WHICH DISTRIBUTIONS HAVE NOT YET BEEN MADE.
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE AND ENHANCE JEWISH LIFE IN THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS AREA AND OVERSEAS.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED AUTHORITY FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) TO OPERATE AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND THE JCBC IS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(25) OF THE IRC. THE SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS INCLUDED IN THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED A POLICY THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE POLICY DESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY HAD NO IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATIONS' CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. THE TAX RETURNS FOR YEARS 2008-2010 ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -65,790. PROVISIONS FOR BAD DEBT REVERSED 332,340.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -65,790. REVENUES OF AFFILIATES REPORTED ON OTHER RETURNS 2,254,305.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   ELIMINATED TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 321,666. INVESTMENT FEES 66,428.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   EXPENSES OF AFFILIATES REPORTED ON OTHER RETURNS 2,113,177. PROVISIONS FOR BAD DEBT - REVERSED -332,340.
PART XIII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   ELIMINATED TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 321,666. TRANSFER TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION 140,058. INVESTMENT FEES 66,428.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number
41-0693866
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION800 EAST 28TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		04-3643816 501(C)(3) 52,488   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, VIRGINIA PIPER CANCER INSTITUTE VISION FUND, HIV/AIDS & MENTAL ILLNESS
(2) ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION10500 HILLSIDE LANE WEST
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-0693940 501(C)(3) 36,237   N/A N/A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & SPECIAL PROGRAMMING
(3) AISH - MINNESOTA2609 QUENTIN AVENUE SOUTH
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		20-5474141 501(C)(3) 25,750   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, IRANIUM SCREENING
(4) ALEXANDER MUSS HIGH SCHOOL IN ISRAEL INC78 RANDALL AVENUE
ROCKVILLE CENTRE,NY11570 		59-0173782 501(C)(3) 11,850   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(5) ALZHEIMERS DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOC MN & ND4550 WEST 77TH SUITE 200
EDINA,MN55435 		41-1361624 501(C)(3) 7,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, MEMORY WALK
(6) AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ATERES BNOS YERUSHALAYIM INC6337 51ST AVENUE SOUTH
SEATTLE,WA98118 		36-4244357 501(C)(3) 6,300   N/A N/A GITTY SPERO
(7) AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INCPO BOX 530
NEW YORK,NY10017 		13-1656634 501(C)(3) 106,100   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFOTS, JAPAN TSUNAMI RELIEF, JSC FELLOWS PROGRAM, SHELDON, TAUB CENTER
(8) AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE45 WEST 36TH STREET 10TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		22-2584370 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(9) AMERICAN REFUGEE COMMITTEE INTERNATIONAL430 OAK GROVE STREET SUITE 201
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		36-3241033 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(10) AMOS & CELIA HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-1522634 501(C)(3) 417,108   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, LITERACY INITIATIVE
(11) BABY'S SPACE A PLACE TO GROW2438 18TH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		20-4502788 501(C)(3) 100,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(12) BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL4221 SUNSET BOULEVARD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-1794713 501(C)(3) 31,551   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(13) BAIS YAAKOV OF BALTIMORE11111 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE
OWING MILLS,MD21117 		52-0613700 501(C)(3) 5,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(14) BAIS YISROEL CONGREGATION4221 SUNSET BOULEVARD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-1664904 501(C)(3) 7,250   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(15) BARRY FAMILY CAMPUS4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		20-2381049 501(C)(3) 100,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(16) BET SHALOM CONGREGATION13613 ORCHARD ROAD
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-1409280 501(C)(3) 217,132   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SPEAKER EVENT SUPPORT
(17) BETH EL SYNAGOGUE5224 WEST 26TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		41-0711587 501(C)(3) 435,074   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, ALEPH SCHOOL FURNISHINGS, BUILDING FUND, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, RABBI ALEXANDER DAVIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
(18) BETH EL SYNAGOGUE OF NORTH SUBURBAN1175 SHERIDAN ROAD
HIGHLAND PARK,IL60035 		36-3308300 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(19) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TWIN CITIES6500 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH SUITE
201
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55423 		41-0842657 501(C)(3) 5,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(20) CAMP RAMAH65 EAST WACKER PLACE SUITE 1200
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-3866094 501(C)(3) 9,250   N/A N/A CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, MILESTONE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(21) CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION2910 CENTRE POINTE DRIVE
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		41-1814223 501(C)(3) 169,250   N/A N/A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, PRIVATE PATIENT ROOM - HEMATOLOGY-CANCER, ZOE BEE HOSPICE CART
(22) COMMONBOND COMMUNITIES328 KELLOGG BOULEVARD WEST
ST PAUL,MN55102 		41-1260469 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(23) EDINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION5280 GRANDVIEW SQUARE
EDINA,MN55436 		41-1315037 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A HERITAGE CLUB
(24) EDINA EDUCATION FUND5701 NORMANDALE ROAD
EDINA,MN55424 		41-1991929 501(C)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
(25) ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE INCORPORATED257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
NEW YORK,NY10010 		11-6107128 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(26) FRIENDS OF THE ARAVA INSTITUTE LTD2041 HERR STREET SUITE 18
HARRISBURG,PA17103 		11-3485736 501(C)(3) 5,750   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(27) FRIENDS OF YAD LKASHISH-LIFELINE FOR THE OLDPO BOX 494
ENGLEWOOD,NJ07631 		76-0734439 501(C)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, RENOVATION PROJECT
(28) GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY404 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		41-1973442 501(C)(3) 221,050   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(29) HADASSAH - MINNESOTA5955 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD SUITE 206
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55422 		13-1656651 501(C)(3) 7,600   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, KEEPRS OF THE GATE
(30) HADASSAH WOMEN'S ZIONIST ORGANIZATIONOF AMERICA INC50 WEST 58TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10019 		13-4022483 501(C)(3) 55,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, YOUNG JUDAEA ISRAEL PROGRAMS
(31) HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION380 UNION STREET SUITE 200
WEST SPRINGFIELD,MA01089 		04-6685725 501(C)(3) 20,159   N/A N/A PJ LIBRARY
(32) HARVARD COLLEGE FUND124 MOUNT AUBURN STREET
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		04-2103580 501(C)(3) 14,400 0 N/A N/A HAROLD & ADELE LIEBERMAN JEWISH MUSIC FUND
(33) HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE7135 NORTH CARPENTER ROAD
CHICAGO,IL60077 		36-2167095 501(C)(3) 6,250   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(34) HEBREW UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION JERUSALEM PALESTINEONE BATTERYPARK PLAZA 25TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004 		23-7285905 501(C)(3) 6,000   N/A N/A SCHOLARSHIPS
(35) HERZL CAMP7204 WEST 27TH STREET SUITE 226
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		41-6009136 501(C)(3) 70,995   N/A N/A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS
(36) HILLEL1521 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		41-6038613 501(C)(3) 96,865   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(37) HOUSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION5603 SOUTH BRAESWOOD BOULEVARD
HOUSTON,TX77096 		76-0187329 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A BERRY FAMILY ORPHANS FUND
(38) JCRC OF MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS12 NORTH 12TH STREET SUITE 480
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		41-0826434 501(C)(3) 323,430   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, TWIN CITIES GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
(39) JEWISH COMMUNITY ACTION2375 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST SUITE
150
ST PAUL,MN55114 		41-1830619 501(C)(3) 7,750   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SEEDS FOR JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP
(40) JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD SUITE 200
MINNETONKA,MN55101 		41-1933056 501(C)(3) 150,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(41) JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD SUITE 400
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-0693860 501(C)(3) 1,477,436   N/A N/A CHILDREN'S SERVICES, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, HEALTH CARE SUPPORT, OLDER ADULT SERVICES, SPECIAL PROGRAMS
(42) JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLLIER COUNTY2500 VANDERBILT BEACH ROAD SUITE
2201
NAPLES,FL34109 		59-2151725 501(C)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, WOMEN'S DIVISION
(43) JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHOENIX12701 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD SUITE
201
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85254 		86-0096784 501(C)(3) 41,860   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(44) JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICAWALL STREET STATION PO BOX 157
NEW YORK,NY10268 		13-1624240 501(C)(3) 3,728,716   N/A N/A BEN YAKIR YOUTH ALIYAH VILLAGE, BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL 2010-11, CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE, COMPLETING THE JOURNEY, DIRECTED PACT SUPPORT, FSU CAMPS, HUNGER RELIEF, JFNA CORE SUPPORT, YOUTH FUTURES
(45) JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM SPRINGS AND DESERT AREA69-930 HIGHWAY 111 SUITE 204
RANCHO MIRAGE,CA92270 		23-7211881 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(46) JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA3822 E RIVER ROAD SUITE 100
TUCSON,AZ85718 		86-0096795 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(47) JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UPPER MIDWEST4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		36-3337514 501(C)(3) 73,959   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(48) JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY3080 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-0887640 501(C)(3) 10,550   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, RABBINIC PROGRAM IN ISRAEL
(49) LUBAVITCH CHEDER DAY SCHOOL1758 FORD PARKWAY
ST PAUL,MN55116 		41-1763738 501(C)(3) 100,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(50) MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY26 EXCHANGE STREET SUITE 206
ST PAUL,MN55101 		23-7412105 501(C)(3) 40,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(51) MINNESOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION55 FIFTH STREET EAST SUITE 600
ST PAUL,MN55101 		41-0832480 501(C)(3) 11,926   N/A N/A ELIZABETH SMITH FUND, PAMELA & CHARLES GROSSMAN FUND, ST. LOUIS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
(52) MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO480 CEDAR STREET
ST PAUL,MN55101 		41-0953924 501(C)(3) 8,250   N/A N/A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(53) MIRACLE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA10740 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH
BLOOMINGTON,MN55420 		20-1767847 501(C)(3) 20,500   N/A N/A DUNNING FIELD, ONE-YEAR SUPPLY OF BALLS
(54) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-0675915 501(C)(3) 8,520   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, NEIGHBORHOOD TAKEOUT PROGRAM, STUFF FOR SCHOOL PROGRAM
(55) NECHAMA - JEWISH DISASTER RESPONSE4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-1849408 501(C)(3) 6,500   N/A N/A SOCIAL SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(56) NEVE YERUSHALAYIM25 BROADWAY SUITE 403
NEW YORK,NY10004 		13-3163148 501(C)(3) 6,300   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(57) PACER CENTER8161 NORMANDALE BOULEVARD SOUTH
BLOOMINGTON,MN55437 		41-1306304 501(C)(3) 12,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(58) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MNNDSD1200 LAGOON AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408 		41-0948382 501(C)(3) 9,850   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, TILE CAMPAIGN
(59) SABES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-0833543 501(C)(3) 802,251   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, INCLUSION PROGRAM, JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL, VOICE/IMMIGRANTS FILM/PHOTO EXHIBIT, OLDER ADULT SERVICES, RIMON ARTS PROGRAM
(60) SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA120 WEST KELLOGG BOULEVARD
ST PAUL,MN55102 		41-0706172 501(C)(3) 5,250   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(61) SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND1140 GERVAIS AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55109 		23-7417654 501(C)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(62) SHA'ARIM4820 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD SUITE 300
300
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-1917521 501(C)(3) 118,756   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, DARKAYNU PROGRAM
(63) SHAREI CHESED SYNAGOGUE1712 HOPKINS CROSSROADS
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-6027517 501(C)(3) 11,960   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, NATALIA MYKYTCHK REUNIFICATION
(64) SHIR TIKVAH5000 GIRARD AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55419 		41-1632627 501(C)(3) 56,005   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(65) SHOLOM COMMUNITY ALLIANCE3620 PHILLIPS PARKWAY SOUTH
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		41-1837022 501(C)(3) 70,240   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(66) SHOLOM FOUNDATION3610 PHILLIPS PARKWAY
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		36-3411361 501(C)(3) 47,885   N/A N/A GENERAL ADULT CARE - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(67) STEP-ST LOUIS PARK EMERGENCY PROGRAM2239 EDGEWOOD AVENUE SOUTH
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		51-0188692 501(C)(3) 10,675   N/A N/A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, KOSHER FOOD FOR JEWISH WOMEN & CHILDREN
(68) TAL TORAH FOUNDATION245 WEST 99TH STREET SUITE 8B
NEW YORK,NY10025 		20-0316248 501(C)(3) 7,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(69) TALMUD TORAH OF MINNEAPOLIS4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-0714419 501(C)(3) 400,722   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS, SENIOR LOUNGE PROJECT
(70) TEMPLE ISRAEL2324 EMERSON AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		41-0705807 501(C)(3) 268,399   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE, RABBI GLASER'S DISCRETIONARY FUND, SCHOLARSHIPS
(71) THE BLAKE SCHOOL110 BLAKE ROAD
HOPKINS,MN55343 		23-7243247 501(C)(3) 12,100   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(72) TORAH ACADEMY OF MINNEAPOLIS2800 JOPPA AVENUE SOUTH
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-6007486 501(C)(3) 203,234   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(73) UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PITTSBURGH234 MCKEE PLACE
PITTSBURGH,PA15213 		25-1017602 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A JEWISH LECTURE FUND SOCIAL ECONOMIC POLICY IN ISRAEL
(74) UNITED JEWISH FUND AND COUNCIL OF ST PAUL790 SOUTH CLEVELAND SUITE 227
ST PAUL,MN55116 		41-0693887 501(C)(3) 10,575   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(75) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATIONPO BOX 70870
ST PAUL,MN55170 		41-6042488 501(C)(3) 80,700   N/A N/A ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, GARY HOMES CENTER, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, INSTITUTE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT, VISITING ISRAELI SCHOLAR FUND
(76) URBAN BABY INC2008 JAMES AVENUE NORTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		27-5112040 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(77) WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR EAST POLICY1828 L STREET SUITE 1050
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-1376034 501(C)(3) 5,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(78) YOUTH FRONTIERS6009 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		41-1598977 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(79) YWCA OF MINNEAPOLIS1130 NICOLLET MALL
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		41-0693891 501(C)(3) 6,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, ASIAN YOUTH PROGRAMS
2
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79
3
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0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS 308 153,619 0 N/A N/A













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: AT THE TIME A GRANT IS MADE, THE FEDERATION DESIGNATES THE INTENDED USE OF THE FUNDS. THE FEDERATION CONDUCTS NO FURTHER MONITORING OF THE FUNDS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
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2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) JOSHUA M FOGELSON (i)
(ii)		 144,558
0 		0
0 		78,993
0 		46,679
0 		12,025
0 		282,255
0 		0
0















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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINE 4B THE CEO, STEPHEN R. SILBERFARB, PARTICIPATED IN A 457(F) NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2011. AT AUGUST 31, 2011, $15,000 HAD ACCRUED UNDER THE PLAN. THE CEO, JOSHUA FOGELSON PARTICIPATED IN A 457(F) NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2011. AT AUGUST 31, 2011, APPROXIMATELY $300,000 WAS VESTED UNDER THE AGREEMENT. VESTED AMOUNTS WILL BE PAID IN TEN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS BEGINNING 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EMPLOYEE'S 65TH BIRTHDAY.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 178 3,116,170 STOCK MARKET QUOTES
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial .. X 1 2,000,000 APPRAISAL
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
1
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
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32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1   THE FEDERATION HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, COMPRISED ENTIRELY OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH POWER TO TRANSACT ALL REGULAR BUSINESS OF THE FEDERATION DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO ANY PRIOR LIMITATION IMPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUBJECT TO THE ULTIMATE DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF THE BOARD. AUTHORITY OVER THE FOLLOWING MATTERS IS RETAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS NOT DELEGATED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: 1. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE FEDERATION'S ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AMONG THE FEDERATION'S BENEFICIARY AGENCIES AND OTHER RECIPIENTS; 2. THE ELECTION OF THOSE OFFICERS OF THE FEDERATION WHO ARE CHOSEN BY THE BOARD; 3. ANY DECISION TO ENTER INTO A MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION WITH ANOTHER ENTITY TO SELL, LEASE, TRANSFER, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FEDERATION'S PROPERTY AND ASSETS; 4. ANY AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS OR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE FEDERATION; AND 5. ANY ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY AMONG THE DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2   JAKE HURWITZ AND DARREN LEDERFINE - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP JEREL SHAPIRO AND JUDY SHAPIRO - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   THE FEDERATION'S MEMBERS CONSIST OF ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AND WHO HAS PLEDGED OR CONTRIBUTED AT LEAST $10 TO THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED ANNUAL GENERAL CAMPAIGN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   SELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING DIRECTORS REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS: 1. ONE RABBINIC REPRESENTATIVE SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; 2. ONE SYNAGOGUE PRESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; 3. ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD CHAIRS OR PRESIDENTS OF THE PARTNER AGENCIES SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; 4. ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE PARTNER AGENCIES SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; 5. FIVE DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; 6. UP TO THREE CAMPAIGN REPRESENTATIVES SELECTED BY THE PRESIDENT; AND 7. UP TO FIVE PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS SELECTED BY THE PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATON'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. IT WAS THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DIRECTORS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF. COVERED INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM. INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO FULLY DISCLOSE THE SPECIFIC NATURE OF ANY INTEREST OR INVOLVEMENT THAT MAY RESULT IN A CONFLICT. UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE BOARD, AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT IS REQUIRED TO REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TRANSACTION. ANY PERSON OR PERSONS INVOLVED SHALL NOT VOTE ON SUCH MATTERS AND SHALL NOT BE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE VOTE.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS SET BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT AND EVALUATED PERIODICALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF TWO INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS, THE COMMITTEE'S PROCESS TO EVALUATE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO TAKES INTO ACCOUNT (AMONG OTHER MATTERS) THE COMPENSATION DATA PUBLISHED LOCALLY FOR THE TOP 100 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILAR SIZED JEWISH FEDERATIONS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES, AND CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. NO CHANGES WERE MADE DURING THE 2010-2011 YEAR TO THE CEO'S CONTRACT. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS IS SET BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND IS REVIEWED WITH THE TREASURER, AN INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER. COMPENSATION IS BENCHMARKED AGAINST COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILAR SIZED JEWISH FEDERATIONS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES. NO ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE TO THE CFO'S COMPENSATION DURING THE 2010-2011 YEAR.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FEDERATION'S ANNUAL REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. THE FEDERATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
ALLOCATION OF TIME BETWEEN RELATED ORGANIZATIONS FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS/DIRECTORS WORKED FOR THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AS FOLLOWS: - STEPHEN R. SILBERFARB - MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION: 40 HOURS JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION: 0.5 HOUR THE JUDITH AND MICHAEL BERMAN FOUNDATION: 1.0 HOUR - PAUL STEPHENSON - MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION: 40 HOURS JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION: 0.5 HOURS - MICHAEL BERMAN - MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION: 1.0 HOUR THE JUDITH AND MICHAEL BERMAN FOUNDATION: 1.0 HOUR - JEREL SHAPIRO; DAVID SEGAL - MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION: 1.0 HOUR JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION: 0.5 HOUR
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -62,276. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -65,790. PROVISIONS FOR BAD DEBT REVERSED 332,340. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 204,274.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION

13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD 200

MINNETONKA,MN55305
41-1933056 		REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY MN 501(C)(25) N/A MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Yes
 
(2) KELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

4900 IDS TOWER 80 S EIGHTH STREET

MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
41-1854293 		SUPPORT MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION MN 501(C)(3) LINE 11C, III-FI MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Yes
 
(3) EFFRESS-MILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION

8545 AVENIDA DE LAS ONDAS

LA JOLLA,CA92037
41-1781993 		SUPPORT MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION MN 501(C)(3) LINE 11C, III-FI MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Yes
 
(4) THE JUDITH AND MICHAEL BERMAN FOUNDATION

13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD 200

MINNETONKA,MN55305
26-0181739 		SUPPORT MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION MN 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Yes
 
(5) OREN AND SHARRON STEINFELDT FOUNDATION

240 BRIDLE LANE

HOPKINS,MN55305
13-4228266 		SUPPORT MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION MN 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Yes
 




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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) SPLIT INTEREST TRUSTS (11)
13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD 200
MINNETONKA,MN55305
 INVESTMENT MN  
T      












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
Yes
 
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION

 J 106,666 CASH TRANSFERRED
(2) OREN AND SHARRON STEINFELDT FOUNDATION

 C 100,000 CASH TRANSFERRED
(3) JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION

 B 140,058 CASH TRANSFERRED
(4) THE JUDITH AND MICHAEL BERMAN FOUNDATION

 C 80,000 CASH TRANSFERRED
(5) JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION

 C 150,000 CASH TRANSFERRED
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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