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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
30 S WELLS ST NO 4000
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL606065054
D Employer identification number

36-2167758
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 38,373,864
F Name and address of principal officer:
KYLE FREIMUTH
30 S WELLS ST NO 4000
CHICAGO,IL606065054
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.GOJCC.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1903
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROVIDE LIFE-ENRICHING SERVICES TO THE METROPOLITAN CHICAGO JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITIES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 40
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 40
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,806
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 100
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) ......... 11,074,042 11,244,135
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 21,542,819 22,300,983
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 703,924 929,631
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 309,898 342,593
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 33,630,683 34,817,342
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 92,351 106,391
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) 18,450,533 18,928,075
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet510,696    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 15,906,986 16,378,619
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 34,449,870 35,413,085
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -819,187 -595,743
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 36,376,121 39,223,800
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 14,145,009 16,186,030
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 22,231,112 23,037,770
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO ("JCC CHICAGO" OR "AGENCY") IS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO ENSURING A STRONG AND VIBRANT JEWISH LIFE AND COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THROUGH A MIX OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL EDUCATION, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, JCC CHICAGO PROVIDES QUALITY EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. FOUNDED IN 1903, JCC CHICAGO SERVED THE NEEDS OF THE BURGEONING POPULATION OF CHICAGO'S JEWISH IMMIGRANTS, AND OVER A CENTURY LATER, JCC CONTINUES TO MAKE IMPACT THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HAPPENING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE WALLS OF ITS BUILDINGS. JCC CHICAGO WELCOMES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, FAITHS, AND BACKGROUNDS AND PROVIDES INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EVERYONE FROM INFANTS TO ADULTS.
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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 10,423,570 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 7,332,652 )
EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES - OUR NAEYC ACCREDITED PROGRAMS ASSURE EXCELLENCE AS WE GUIDE EACH CHILD TO REACH THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL. AT JCC CHICAGO, PARENTS AND TEACHERS CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP THAT NURTURES AND CHALLENGES EACH CHILD TO GROW AND DEVELOP IN THEIR FIRST FORMAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE. USING DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE, JCC CHICAGO ENCOURAGES THE STRENGTHS AND INDIVIDUALITY IN EACH CHILD. THROUGH THE LENS OF JEWISH CULTURE AND TRADITION, CHILDREN HAVE FUN LEARNING ABOUT THEMSELVES, THEIR VALUES, THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD, PREPARING THEM FOR A LIFELONG JOURNEY OF JOY AND DISCOVERY. THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA, JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN FROM SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES, AND INCLUDE FULL-DAY INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS, HALF-DAY AND FULL-DAY PRESCHOOL, JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN, BACKUP CARE, SUMMER FUN, ENRICHMENT CLASSES, ADULT/CHILD CLASSES, AND PARENTING AND FAMILY EVENTS. JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD ALSO PROVIDES PRESCHOOL FOR ALL, WHICH IS A PUBLICLY FUNDED PROGRAM.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,166,076 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 7,969,430 )
DAY CAMPING - AT JCC CHICAGO DAY CAMPS, CHILDREN HAVE FUN, GROW, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, EXPERIENCE A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, AND DISCOVER AND EXPAND THEIR INTERESTS AND TALENTS WITH THE HELP OF QUALIFIED STAFF AND SPECIALISTS WHO CAN BE TRUSTED LIKE FAMILY. JEWISH VALUES, TRADITION, SPIRIT AND ISRAELI CULTURE ARE WOVEN INTO CAMP DAYS THROUGH SONGS, ART, STORIES, SPORTS, DRAMA, GAMES AND CELEBRATIONS. OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF CAMPING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS THREE YEARS OLD THROUGH 7TH GRADE, JCC DAY CAMPING PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS, SPECIALTY CAMPS FOR SPORTS, PERFORMING ARTS, TWEEN ADVENTURE AND COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TEENS. SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND CAMPS ARE TRADITIONAL OR SPECIALTY, HALF-DAY OR FULL-DAY, AND AIM TO BUILD SKILLS, BOOST SELF-ESTEEM AND TEACH IMPORTANT JEWISH VALUES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,248,762 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,701,980 )
RESIDENT CAMPING - SPANNING 600 ACRES ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE BLASS NEAR THE WISCONSIN DELLS, JCC CHICAGO'S CAMP CHI PROVIDES A COMPLETE OVERNIGHT CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, AGES NINE TO SIXTEEN, WITH MORE THAN 40 SPECIALTY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING AGE AND GENDER SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES. AT JCC CAMP CHI, CHILDREN AND TEENS DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE AND CULTIVATE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS IN AN ENVIRONMENT RICH IN JEWISH CULTURE AND SUMMER FUN. PROVIDING A ONE-TO-THREE STAFF-TO-CAMPER RATIO AND SMALL CABIN GROUPS, JCC CAMP CHI ENSURES THAT CAMPERS RECEIVE REGULAR PERSONALIZED ATTENTION. THE MODERN CAMP FACILITIES ARE EQUIPPED WITH UNMATCHED AMENITIES THAT BRING CAMPERS' SUMMERS ALIVE THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HORSEBACK RIDING AT PRIVATE STABLES, SPORTS IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED GYMNASIUM, WATER SKIING OFF OF PRIVATE DOCKS AND MUCH MORE. CAMPERS ALSO ENJOY SPECIAL SHABBAT CELEBRATIONS AND ISRAEL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WHICH COMBINED WITH THE INTERACTIONS AND CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER JEWISH CAMPERS AND ISRAELI STAFF SETS THE GROUNDWORK FOR A UNIQUELY POWERFUL SENSE OF PRIDE FOR THEIR JEWISH HERITAGE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,723,697 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 946,255 )
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES JCC CHICAGO PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA TEACHING LIFE LESSONS AND SKILLS THAT SERVE THEM FOR A LIFETIME. CHILDREN MAY PARTICIPATE IN SHABBAT ACTIVITIES, BE PART OF MITZVAH PROJECTS, LEARN TO SWIM WITH THE RED CROSS SWIMMING INSTRUCTION PROGRAM, SHARE SPECIAL EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE ME AND MY DAD PROGRAM OR LEARN THE VALUE OF TEAM BUILDING THROUGH OUR SPORTS AND LEAGUES PROGRAMS. FOR TEENS, THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE FRIENDS THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE JCC MACCABI AND BBYO. FOR FAMILIES, JCC CHICAGO OFFERS ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE HOLIDAY PARTIES, GOT SHABBAT, FRIDAYS AT THE J, FAMILY TRAVEL ADVENTURES, AS WELL AS SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN LIKE START SMART FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL. OTHER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES INCLUDE JCC AFTERSCHOOL AND VACATION DAYS, PROGRAMS THAT EXTEND JCC SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,504,244 including grants of $ 106,391 ) (Revenue $   )
AT RISK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES - THROUGH THE DINA AND ELI FIELD EZRA MULTI-SERVICE CENTER (MSC) AND JUF UPTOWN CAFE, EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. MSC IS FUNDED BY THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND IS ADMINISTERED BY JCC IN CHICAGO'S UPTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD. SERVICES INCLUDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION, EVICTION PREVENTION, ADVOCACY, JOB PLACEMENT, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERIM HOUSING. THE UPTOWN CAFE IS A JEWISH FEDERATION-SPONSORED KOSHER MEAL PROGRAM COORDINATED BY MSC. DESIGNED TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF CHICAGO'S INDIGENT POPULATION, THE PROGRAM IS STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM JCC CHICAGO, THE JEWISH UNITED FUND (JUF), SYNAGOGUES AND YOUTH GROUPS PROVIDING HUNDREDS OF MEALS EACH WEEK, AS WELL AS AN ATMOSPHERE THAT OFFERS DIGNITY TO THE PEOPLE IT SERVES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,269,459 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 725,839 )
OTHER SERVICES - THE PERLSTEIN RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER AND PRITZKER CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (PRITZKER CENTER) OFFER ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THROUGH JCC CHICAGO. THE PERLSTEIN RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER LOCATED IN LAKE DELTON, WISCONSIN, ADJACENT TO JJC CAMP CHI, IS JCC CHICAGO'S PREMIER DESTINATION FOR FAMILIES, GROUPS, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST, PROVIDING PROGRAMMING, ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEANINGFUL EVENTS FOR GUESTS. THE PRITZKER CENTER IS CHARGED BY THE JCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE THE JEWISH MISSION OF THE AGENCY BY ENHANCING JEWISH LIFE FOR JEWS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH FORMAL AND INFORMAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES. THE PRITZKER CENTER STRENGTHENS AND ARTICULATES A JEWISH VISION, DEVELOPS JEWISH EDUCATIONAL MODELS AND PROGRAMS, AND OFFERS RESOURCES FOR STAFF AND LAY LEADERS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,277,570 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 865,834 )
ADULT SERVICES - JCC CHICAGO PROVIDES ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES AT SELECT CHICAGOLAND LOCATIONS. JCC OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO INVIGORATE THE BODY AND THE MIND. ADULT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE THE SIDNEY N. SHURE KEHILLA PROGRAM FOR ADULTS UNDER 40, MOTHER'S CIRCLE AND GRANDPARENT'S CIRCLE FOR INTERFAITH FAMILIES RAISING JEWISH CHILDREN, VARIOUS FILM SERIES AND LECTURE GROUPS, ROAD SCHOLAR AND "SHALOM OVER 50". IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PRESENTENSE, JCC CHICAGO PROMOTES SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURISM THROUGH THIS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM, PROVIDING COACHING AND MENTORING TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO DEVELOP NEW VENTURES. THERE ARE ALSO DAY-LONG EXCURSIONS TO THEATRE AND SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AS WELL AS DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,220,237 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 819,231 )
RECREATION AND WELLNESS - RECREATION AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPORTS CLASSES AND LEAGUES - WITH SOME INCLUDING TRAVEL - GROUP AND PRIVATE AQUATICS CLASSES, SWIM TEAM, GROUP EXERCISE, FITNESS AND OPEN SWIM, GENERAL WELLNESS CLASSES AND THE JCC MACCABI GAMES. THE JCC MACCABI GAMES IS AN ATHLETIC COMPETITION THAT INTRODUCES JEWISH TEENS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, INVOLVES THEM IN COMMUNITY, INSTILLS CONFIDENCE IN THEIR SKILLS AND TALENTS, AND INSPIRES THEM TO OPEN THEIR LIVES TO COMMUNITY SERVICE.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 8,995,207 including grants of $ 106,391 ) (Revenue $ 3,357,159 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet31,833,615
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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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 (see instructions)? 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 I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
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
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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
 
No
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
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, line 10?
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 VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
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 and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
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, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
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 (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
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............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
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................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or 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, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
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........ Click to see attachment
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................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II.................... Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
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 .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
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 direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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...
35b
 
 
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 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
122
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
1,806
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCJ
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 as charitable contributions?...
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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 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
 
 
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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 or note to any line 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
40
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
40
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
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, 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," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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
IL
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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletJEROLD H WOLFF30 SOUTH WELLS STREET SUITE 4000CHICAGOIL606065054 (312) 775-1800
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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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 or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) STUART HOCHWERT........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) MAURY AVI EPSTEIN........................................................................
VICE-PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) CAROL COHEN........................................................................
VICE-PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) CHARLES FRANK........................................................................
VICE-PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JAMES MATANKY........................................................................
VICE-PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) LAURI ZESSAR........................................................................
VICE-PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(7) LISA A REISMAN........................................................................
VICE-PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(8) KYLE FREIMUTH........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(9) ANDREW GROSSMANN........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(10) ALLEN C BERG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) ARLENE RUFF THROUGH 10913........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) BRIAN S CARTER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) DAVID R ENGLE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) GERALD M TENNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) HELEN SCHECHTMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) JONATHAN ROTHSTEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) JULIA S GERSTEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) KAREN WANDER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) LEE TRESLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) LEV KATZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) ELISABETH M LANDES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) BARBARA HOCHWERT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) MARC SLUTSKY MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) MARISA H MANDREA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) NICOLE L FRIEDMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) PETER G GLICK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) ROBIN FRANK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) SCOTT B JACOBSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) SHARON LEDERMAN BURACK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) STEVEN BLONDER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) STEVEN A KANNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) SUSAN J SPECTOR THROUGH 10913........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) BENJAMIN M KLEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) DR CHERYL PERLIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) DAVID SALTZMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) MARK D GRUEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) MARK L SCHWARTZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) MARK J PUTTERMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) LISA BLOOM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) EDWARD M ATKINS MD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) EMILY EMMERMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) RON GOULD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) ALAN SATALOFF........................................................................
GENERAL DIRECTOR
 37.50
.......................   		    X       311,324 0 7,433
(44) SUSAN ABRAMS........................................................................
ASSOCIATE GENERAL DIRECTOR
 37.50
.......................   		      X     199,529 0 20,126
(45) JEROLD H WOLFF........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 37.50
.......................   		    X       196,569 0 26,503
(46) AVRUM I COHEN........................................................................
FORMER GENERAL DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		          X 100,130 0 12,597
(47) NINA MIZRAHI........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PRITZKER CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION
 37.50
.......................   		      X     167,921 0 72,318
(48) RONALD A LEVIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CAMPING
 37.50
.......................   		      X     162,595 0 72,886
(49) GAYLE MALVIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF CAMPING SERVICES
 37.50
.......................   		        X   130,265 0 51,471
(50) DOREEN L EDELMAN........................................................................
MARKETING DIRECTOR
 37.50
.......................   		        X   124,760 0 20,966
(51) WENDY PLATT-NEWBERGER........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
 37.50
.......................   		        X   121,621 0 18,601
(52) JEAN ALLETAG........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 37.50
.......................   		        X   111,126 0 54,416
(53) JOHN SIMMONS........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY AND SECURITY
 37.50
.......................   		        X   101,701 0 21,293
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,727,541 0 378,610
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet12
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
Yes
 
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
FIRST STUDENT INC22157 NETWORK PLACECHICAGOIL606731221 BUSING SERVICES 287,523
ILLINOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUS78 N CHICAGO ST FL 2JOLIETIL60432 BUSING SERVICES 243,375
LAMERS BUS LINES INC2407 SOUTH POINT ROADGREEN BAYWI54313 BUSING SERVICES 155,941
MID-AMERICAN PRINTING SYSTEMS INC1716 W GRAND AVENUECHICAGOIL60622 PRINTING 130,301
CANTWELL & CANTWELL30 N LASALLE STREET SUITE 2850CHICAGOIL60602 SETTLEMENT FEES 125,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet7
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Form 990 (2013)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 8,722,796
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 152,201
d Related organizations...1d 256,828
e Government grants (contributions)1e 134,543
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,977,767
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		1,000
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 11,244,135
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a DAY CAMPING 624410 7,969,754 7,969,754    
b EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 624410 7,332,442 7,332,442    
c RESIDENT CAMPING 721210 3,639,920 3,639,920    
d CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES 624100 946,750 946,750    
e ADULT SERVICES 624100 865,834 865,834    
f All other program service revenue . 1,546,283 1,546,283    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 22,300,983
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 434,240     434,240
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 265,149  
b Less: rental expenses 55,657  
c Rental income or (loss) 209,492  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 209,492 12,180   197,312
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 3,820,343  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,324,952  
c Gain or (loss) 495,391  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 495,391     495,391
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 152,201
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 102,249
b Less: direct expenses ...b 107,419
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -5,170   -5,170
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 128,732
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 68,494
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 60,238 60,238    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER REBATES 900099 35,804 35,804    
b P-CARD REBATES 900099 32,000 32,000    
c OTHER REVENUES 900099 10,229 10,229    
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 78,033
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 34,817,342 22,451,434 0 1,121,773
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
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 United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 106,391 106,391
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,103,477 545,406 529,006 29,065
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 14,078,960 12,880,623 947,609 250,728
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 679,905 595,628 66,319 17,958
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,666,382 1,410,869 210,608 44,905
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,399,351 1,274,655 100,530 24,166
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 14,400 14,400    
b Legal ......... 52,429   52,429  
c Accounting ........... 51,250   51,250  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 33,068   33,068  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 556,098 394,350 142,201 19,547
12 Advertising and promotion .... 320,473   320,473  
13 Office expenses ....... 167,403 149,254 15,027 3,122
14 Information technology ...... 525,441 374,034 129,231 22,176
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 7,438,972 7,166,168 240,373 32,431
17 Travel ............ 66,637 52,211 10,537 3,889
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 165,056 128,691 13,288 23,077
20 Interest ........... 93,884 85,120 8,365 399
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,426,601 1,284,898 130,772 10,931
23 Insurance .............. 328,850 277,414 51,222 214
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PROGRAM SUPPLIES 3,551,179 3,540,907 347 9,925
b BUS TRANSPORTATION 760,530 760,530    
c BANKING AND CREDIT CARD 376,577 373,623 15 2,939
d EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES 126,596 124,888 1,622 86
e All other expenses 323,175 293,555 14,482 15,138
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 35,413,085 31,833,615 3,068,774 510,696
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 1,076,729 1 329,346
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,112,749 2 1,846,192
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 1,172,804 3 1,372,707
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 373,134 4 307,636
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
115,552 5 119,364
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) 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 .......... 2,346,126 9 2,403,816
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 35,707,709
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 22,721,831 11,841,023 10c 12,985,878
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 12,720,198 11 13,615,527
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 75,045 12 1,000
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 5,542,761 15 6,242,334
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 36,376,121 16 39,223,800
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 1,927,331 17 2,033,552
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 10,610,100 19 11,311,282
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 710,000 20 650,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other 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 .. 19,770 23 1,610,383
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 352,607 24 92,174
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 525,201 25 488,639
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 14,145,009 26 16,186,030
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 9,237,761 27 8,818,007
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 8,568,152 28 9,792,191
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 4,425,199 29 4,427,572
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 22,231,112 33 23,037,770
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 36,376,121 34 39,223,800
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
34,817,342
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
35,413,085
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-595,743
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
22,231,112
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
894,738
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
507,663
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
23,037,770
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
 
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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.
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Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number

36-2167758
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 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 12,171,952 12,157,048 11,814,549 11,074,042 11,244,135 58,461,726
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 12,171,952 12,157,048 11,814,549 11,074,042 11,244,135 58,461,726
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)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 58,461,726
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 12,171,952 12,157,048 11,814,549 11,074,042 11,244,135 58,461,726
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 385,276 409,118 522,617 616,344 699,389 2,632,744
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 64,286 52,504 63,120 64,160 78,033 322,103
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 61,416,573
12
12
110,382,524
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
95.190 %
15
15
95.610 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number

36-2167758
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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
  		Employer identification number

36-2167758
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
  		Employer identification number

36-2167758
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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
 
$    
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Name of organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
  		Employer identification number

36-2167758
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total 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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(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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(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, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
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Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number

36-2167758
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 .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
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 can 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 through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958) 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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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 6,021,135 5,875,236 7,376,774 6,330,794 5,940,722
b Contributions ........ 100   400 924 700
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 860,325 509,510 -79,790 1,417,554 757,093
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		358,947 363,611 1,422,148 372,498 367,721
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 6,522,613 6,021,135 5,875,236 7,376,774 6,330,794
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet1.080 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet31.040 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet67.880 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   957,106 957,106
b Buildings ................   14,520,084 9,583,259 4,936,825
c Leasehold improvements ............   6,543,697 4,533,777 2,009,920
d Equipment ................   2,737,254 2,144,022 593,232
e Other .................   10,949,568 6,460,773 4,488,795
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 12,985,878
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION 5,050,408
(2) CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES 157,323
(3) OTHER ASSETS 332,773
(4) DUE FROM AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION 701,830





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 6,242,334
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
DEFERRED RENT CREDITS 11,935
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION 303,887
OTHER LIABILITIES 172,817






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 488,639
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 36,275,400
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 894,738
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 507,663
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,402,401
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 34,872,999
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 XIII.) ........... 4b -55,657
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -55,657
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 34,817,342
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 35,468,742
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 XIII.) ............ 2d 55,657
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 55,657
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 35,413,085
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 XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 35,413,085
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART III, LINE 1A: THE ORGANIZATION'S COLLECTIONS ARE MADE UP OF RELIGIOUS, ART AND OTHER OBJECTS THAT ARE HELD FOR DISPLAY, EDUCATION AND OTHER PURPOSES. THESE COLLECTIONS, WHICH WERE ACQUIRED THROUGH PURCHASES AND CONTRIBUTIONS SINCE THE ORGANIZATION'S INCEPTION, ARE NOT RECOGNIZED AS ASSETS ON THE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION.
PART III, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S COLLECTIONS ARE MADE UP OF RELIGIOUS, ART AND OTHER OBJECTS THAT ARE HELD FOR DISPLAY, EDUCATION AND OTHER PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION'S COLLECTION PROVIDE TANGIBLE EXAMPLES OF JEWISH CULTURE.
PART V, LINE 4: THE AGENCY'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF 20 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED TO: OFFSET COSTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS, OFFSET COSTS OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS, AND OFFSET COSTS OF FACILITIES.
PART X, LINE 2: THE AGENCY FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE IN THE FASB CODIFICATION TOPIC RELATED TO UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES WHICH PRESCRIBES A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR RECOGNIZING, MEASURING, PRESENTING AND DISCLOSING IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT THE AGENCY HAS TAKEN OR EXPECTS TO TAKE IN ITS TAX RETURNS. UNDER THE GUIDANCE, THE AGENCY MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT IT IS SUSTAINABLE, BASED ON ITS TECHNICAL MERITS. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION SHOULD BE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT WITH A TAXING AUTHORITY HAVING FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION. THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR THE POSITIONS TAKEN ON ITS RETURNS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN JCC ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION 453,826. CHANGE IN CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES 20,173. NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON OTHER ASSETS 33,664.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSES -55,657.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSES 55,657.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number

36-2167758
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ...............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES 6 MISSION TRIPS. PROGRAM IS MARKETED BY THE AGENCY, BUT RUN BY A 3RD PARTY FOR WHICH THE AGENCY RECEIVES A NET COMMISSION. THE AGENCY HAS NO DIRECT EXPENSES.  
MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EDUCATIONAL AND HISTORICAL TOURS. PROGRAM IS MARKETED BY THE AGENCY, BUT RUN BY A 3RD PARTY FOR WHICH THE AGENCY RECEIVES A NET COMMISSION. THE AGENCY HAS NO DIRECT EXPENSES.  
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 INVESTMENTS & PROGRAM SERVICES   1,566,812
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES EDUCATIONAL AND HISTORICAL TOUR AND CRUISES. PROGRAM IS MARKETED BY THE AGENCY, BUT RUN BY A 3RD PARTY FOR WHICH THE AGENCY RECEIVES A NET COMMISSION. THE AGENCY HAS NO DIRECT EXPENSES.  
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO BUT NOT THE U.S. 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES 1 HIGH ADVENTURE TRIP SPECIFICALLY FOR TEENAGERS. 1 TRIP FOR ADULTS. 97,392
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES 1 INTERNATIONAL TRIP SPECIFICALLY FOR TEENAGERS. 166,401
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 1,830,605
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 1,830,605
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number

36-2167758
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

GIVE TO RECEIVE
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES
(event type) 		(c) Other events

3
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 117,692 71,486 65,272 254,450
2 Less: Contributions . . 75,617 63,194 13,390 152,201
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		42,075 8,292 51,882 102,249
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 3,665     3,665
7 Food and beverages . 38,385 18,230   56,615
8 Entertainment . . .   10,265 3,222 13,487
9 Other direct expenses . 39 244 33,369 33,652
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 107,419
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -5,170
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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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
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number
36-2167758
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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(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






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
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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.
Part III can be duplicated 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) FOOD & HYGIENE ITEMS 517 12,928 1,700 COST GIFT CARDS
(2) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 843 11 6,074 COST PROVIDED CLIENTS FARE CARDS
(3) UTILITY ASSISTANCE 20 3,773      
(4) SCHOOL SUPPLIES 10 521      
(5) GENERAL CLIENT ASSISTANCE 66 1,082 3,918 COST GIFT CARDS
(6) FURNITURE 13 3,650      
(7) VOCATIONAL TRAINING 61 5,715 227 COST GIFT CARDS
(8) MEDICAL 44 18,206      
(9) RENTAL/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE 78 47,158      
(10) MOVING AND STORAGE 5 1,428      
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANTEE ASSISTANCE IS TRACKED THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC DATABASE. A COMMITTEE OF CASE MANAGERS MEETS TO REVIEW FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTS. DECISIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF EZRA'S MULTI-SERVICE CENTER WHO DEVELOPS THE WORK PLAN AND PROCEDURES FOR EXECUTING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE INFORMATION IS FREQUENTLY SUBSTANTIATED BY GRANTOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
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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, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number

36-2167758
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 or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
No
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
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 Regulations 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
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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 as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)ALAN SATALOFFGENERAL DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 311,324
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		7,433
0 		318,757
0 		0
0
(2)SUSAN ABRAMSASSOCIATE GENERAL DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 199,529
0 		0
0 		0
0 		10,644
0 		9,482
0 		219,655
0 		0
0
(3)JEROLD H WOLFFCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 196,569
0 		0
0 		0
0 		17,914
0 		8,589
0 		223,072
0 		0
0
(4)AVRUM I COHENFORMER GENERAL DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 100,130
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,597
0 		112,727
0 		0
0
(5)NINA MIZRAHIDIRECTOR OF PRITZKER CENTER FOR JEWI (i)
(ii)		 167,921
0 		0
0 		0
0 		24,061
0 		48,257
0 		240,239
0 		0
0
(6)RONALD A LEVINDIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CAMPING (i)
(ii)		 162,595
0 		0
0 		0
0 		64,930
0 		7,956
0 		235,481
0 		0
0
(7)GAYLE MALVINDIRECTOR OF CAMPING SERVICES (i)
(ii)		 130,265
0 		0
0 		0
0 		35,218
0 		16,253
0 		181,736
0 		0
0
(8)JEAN ALLETAGDIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (i)
(ii)		 111,126
0 		0
0 		0
0 		46,616
0 		7,800
0 		165,542
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A THE AGENCY HAS A RABBI ON STAFF WHO IS PROVIDED A HOUSING ALLOWANCE. THE ADDENDUM TO THE HIRING AGREEMENT PROVIDED TO THE RABBI ALLOWS FOR 26% OF HER GROSS INCOME TO BE ALLOCATED AS A HOUSING ALLOWANCE.
PART I, LINE 1B THE HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS A UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCE THAT AFFECTS ONLY ONE STAFF MEMBER AND IT IS INCLUDED AS AN ADDENDUM TO HER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT.
PART I, LINE 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED VIA NEGOTIATION WITH SELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS CHOSEN BY THE PRESIDENT. INFORMATION FROM THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS ASSOCIATION (JCCA) AND THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO (JFMC) IS REVIEWED AS PART OF THE NEGOTIATION. A WRITTEN CONTRACT IS SIGNED BY THE GENERAL DIRECTOR AND BY THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND NOTARIZED. FUTURE INCREASES ARE EITHER SPELLED OUT IN THE CONTRACT OR REVIEWED BY AN AD HOC COMMITTEE.
PART I, LINE 4B AVRUM COHEN,FORMER GENERAL DIRECTOR RECEIVED $100,130 AS PART OF A DEFERRED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number
36-2167758
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A SERIES G-3 COLORADO EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
  		84-0896727 19645RQN4 06-01-2012 770,000 REFUND PRIOR BOND ISSUE   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 770,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . .        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . .        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765,000      
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . . . X              
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . . X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X            
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . . .   X            
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . 		  X            
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T? . . . . .   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . . X              
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .   X            
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . .   X            
If you checked "No rebate due" in line 2c, provide in
Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . . X              
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .                
e Was the hedge terminated? . . . . . .                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . .   X            
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X              
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number

36-2167758
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) ALAN SATALOFF GENERAL DIRECTOR LOAN FOR PURCHASE OF A RESIDENCE INCLUDING ACCRUED INTEREST   X 114,000 119,364   No Yes   Yes  
Total ......Small Bullet $ 119,364
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
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Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number

36-2167758
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 CHARLES FRANK (VICE PRESIDENT) IS THE FATHER OF NICOLE FRIEDMAN (DIRECTOR). BARBARA (DIRECTOR)AND STUART HOCHWERT (PRESIDENT) ARE MARRIED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERS ARE THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THE JCC'S COMMITMENT, WHICH IS IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THE JCC IS DEDICATED TO KEEPING MEMBERSHIP VALUABLE BY MAINTAINING A DIVERSE INVENTORY OF QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND OFFERING AS MANY BENEFITS AS POSSIBLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE JCC, THE ENTIRE SLATE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS VOTED ON BY THE MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A COPY OF THE DRAFT 990 IS LOADED ON THE AGENCY'S INTRA-NET SITE AND A COMMUNICATION IS SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REQUESTING THAT THEY REVIEW THE DOCUMENT AND RESPOND TO MANAGEMENT WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SUBSEQUENTLY MEETS TO APPROVE THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE GENERAL DIRECTOR REVIEWS ANY SUCH DISCLOSURES AND THEY ARE APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED COMPARABLE DATA FROM THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA (JCCA) FOR THE GENERAL DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATE GENERAL DIRECTOR, AND ASSISTANT GENERAL DIRECTOR. RAISES FOR THE GENERAL DIRECTOR HAVE BEEN BASED ON THE CONTRACT SIGNED WHEN THE GENERAL DIRECTOR WAS HIRED. THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS THROUGH THE KEEPING OF COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER KEY AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY TOP MANAGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN JCC ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION 453,826. CHANGE IN CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES 20,173. NET UNREALIZED GAIN ON OTHER ASSETS 33,664.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO
 
Employer identification number

36-2167758
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) 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 entity?
Yes No
(1) JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION

30 SOUTH WELLS NO 4049

CHICAGO,IL60606
36-4310828 		CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF CHICAGO. IL 501(C)3 509(A)(3)  
 
No












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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
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
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 or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
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 related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION

 C 256,828 CASH





Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 4
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)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(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 Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Additional Data


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