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 09-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 08-31-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
13100 WAYZATA BLVD NO 200
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MINNETONKA, MN55305
D Employer identification number

41-0693866
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 24,328,377
F Name and address of principal officer:
GIL MANN
13100 WAYZATA BLVD NO 200
MINNETONKA,MN55305
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.JEWISHMINNEAPOLIS.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: 1930
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WE BUILD COMMUNITY, CARE FOR THE WELFARE OF JEWS EVERYWHERE, & MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN JEWISH LIFE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 35
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 35
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 42
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 750
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -61,156
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -64,893
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 14,899,259 14,980,461
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,977,509 5,868,165
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 398,325 239,473
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 18,275,093 21,088,099
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 11,916,372 11,241,639
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,247,543 2,539,775
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,453,986    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,671,865 1,618,088
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 15,835,780 15,399,502
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,439,313 5,688,597
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 91,155,421 103,701,453
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 27,565,291 30,520,407
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 63,590,130 73,181,046
Part II
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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: THE MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION , WHICH STRIVES TO BUILD COMMUNITY, CARE FOR THE WELFARE OF JEWS EVERYWHERE, AND MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN JEWISH LIFE.
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 $ 12,596,375 including grants of $ 11,241,639 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION IS A FEDERATED FUNDRAISER SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 33,000 JEWS IN THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS AREA AND IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES. THE FEDERATION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH ANNUAL AND DIRECTED CAMPAIGNS TO PROVIDE MONIES FOR BENEFICIARY AGENCIES TO BUILD NEW AND UPGRADE EXISTING PROGRAMMING AND INFRASTRUCTURES IN THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH COMMUNITY. GRANTS ARE MADE TO VARIOUS CHARITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES THROUGH ADVISED FUND RECOMMENDATIONS AND GRANTS TO BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet12,596,375
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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 IClick to see attachment..........
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 IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
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
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 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
 
No
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
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, 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
Yes
 
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)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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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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
Yes
 
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................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
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....................
26
 
No
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.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
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
Yes
 
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... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
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
 
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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
35
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
 
 
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
42
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
b
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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
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. 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
 
No
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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
35
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
35
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
 
No
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
MN
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you 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:
MediumBulletMYRA L GIESENER CFO OF MJF13100 WAYZATA BLVD NO 200MINNETONKAMN55305 (952) 417-2348
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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) MICHAEL BARRY........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 20.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) JERRY RIBNICK........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JEREL SHAPIRO........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) MIKE EPSTEIN........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) WENDY BALDINGER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) RABBI ALEXANDER DAVIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) BRAD FRITZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) LORI FRITZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) TODD GURSTEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) SARAH HANLY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) MICHAEL HARAD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) STEVE HUNEGS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) HOWARD KAMINSKY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) ROBERT KARASOV........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) ROBERT KELEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) LINDA KETOVER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) DARREN LEDERFINE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (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) TODD LEONARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) DAN LIEBERMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) KRIS MACDONALD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) ROBIN NEIDORF........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) DAVID ORBUCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) KEN RASKIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) LISA RATNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) PHIL ROSENBLOOM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) DAVID SEGAL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) CINDY SHAPIRO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) DANNON SHIFF........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) BECKIE SKELTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) RHONDA STEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) JON STONE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(32) ALENE SUSSMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) JODI UPIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(34) RACHAEL VEGAS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(35) HOWARD ZACK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(36) STEPHEN R SILBERFARB........................................................................
CEO
 40.00
.......................1.00 		    X       216,400 0 43,312
(37) PAUL STEPHENSON........................................................................
CFO
 40.00
........................50 		    X       116,224 0 32,447
(38) TAMAR KOHN MARKS........................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   107,454 0 20,321
(39) MORTON NAIMAN........................................................................
FOUNDATION DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   117,046 0 15,529
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 557,124 0 111,609
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet4
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. 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
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 5,184
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 274,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		14,701,277
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		5,521,583
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 14,980,461
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,476,432   -61,156 1,537,588
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7,632,011  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,240,278  
c Gain or (loss) 4,391,733  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 4,391,733     4,391,733
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISSIONS INCOME 900099 129,654     129,654
b REGISTRATION FEES 900099 78,619     78,619
c MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 31,200     31,200
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 239,473
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 21,088,099 0 -61,156 6,168,794
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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 8,235,241 8,235,241
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 205,776 205,776
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 2,800,622 2,800,622
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 456,892 140,609 108,293 207,990
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 1,747,738 537,869 414,251 795,618
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 14,674 4,516 3,478 6,680
9 Other employee benefits ....... 171,956 52,920 40,757 78,279
10 Payroll taxes ........... 148,515 45,706 35,201 67,608
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 77,799 11,065 51,999 14,735
c Accounting ........... 47,280   47,280  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 155,037 28,774 87,943 38,320
12 Advertising and promotion .... 143,942 54,975 8,706 80,261
13 Office expenses ....... 85,401 17,067 28,620 39,714
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 96,950   96,950  
17 Travel ............ 168,402 163,433 1,239 3,730
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 399,587 252,257 69,806 77,524
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 31,358   31,358  
23 Insurance .............. 39,433 5,608 26,356 7,469
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 PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS 183,272   183,272  
b MISCELLANEOUS 124,694 18,247 75,535 30,912
c EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS 52,616 9,373 38,097 5,146
d PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 12,317 12,317    
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 15,399,502 12,596,375 1,349,141 1,453,986
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 ............. 975,784 1 1,363,854
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 6,668,098 3 5,887,598
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
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 ..........   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 803,350
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 710,040 81,093 10c 93,310
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 65,776,024 11 76,402,547
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 14,965,231 12 14,497,768
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,494,036 13 1,532,885
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,195,155 15 3,923,491
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 91,155,421 16 103,701,453
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 370,544 17 438,957
18 Grants payable ................. 8,759,885 18 8,014,155
19 Deferred revenue ................ 179,639 19 188,100
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 17,296,930 21 21,182,808
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 ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
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.................... 958,293 25 696,387
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 27,565,291 26 30,520,407
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 .............. 55,563,639 27 64,316,436
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 3,683,056 28 4,520,378
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 4,343,435 29 4,344,232
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 ........... 63,590,130 33 73,181,046
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 91,155,421 34 103,701,453
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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
21,088,099
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
15,399,502
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
5,688,597
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
63,590,130
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
3,184,044
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
718,275
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
73,181,046
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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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (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
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the 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  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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.") .... 13,958,626 15,283,778 16,303,438 14,899,259 14,980,461 75,425,562
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 13,958,626 15,283,778 16,303,438 14,899,259 14,980,461 75,425,562
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).. 8,619,728
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 66,805,834
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.. 13,958,626 15,283,778 16,303,438 14,899,259 14,980,461 75,425,562
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 750,104 815,817 1,157,036 1,205,898 1,498,698 5,427,553
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..       8,112   8,112
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 98,559 255,056 225,660 398,325 239,473 1,217,073
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 82,078,300
12
12
67,633
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
81.390 %
15
15
83.690 %
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

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





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box 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).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number

41-0693866
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
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number

41-0693866
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
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
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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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

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

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$ 0
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
0

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

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

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










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

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
Yes
 
85,703
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
85,703
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1, LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: THE FEDERATION PAID $85,703 TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL FOR A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS POSITION FOR LOBBYING ON BEHALF OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ......... 229 661
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 4,682,075 4,111,702
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ..... 5,301,411 2,967,375
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 27,844,605 60,888,034
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 .... 5,622,087 5,035,932 4,709,239 4,353,255 4,151,231
b Contributions ........ 797 101,807 625 6,213 19,207
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 841,849 691,281 329,451 590,334 273,864
d Grants or scholarships ..... 493,721 206,933      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		    3,383 240,563 91,047
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 5,971,012 5,622,087 5,035,932 4,709,239 4,353,255
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet72.760 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet27.240 %
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)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
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 .................      
b Buildings ................   446,900 405,895 41,005
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   356,450 304,145 52,305
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 93,310
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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    
(3)Other
(A) PRIVATE EQUITY AND HEDGE FUNDS 		10,907,051 F

(B) REAL ESTATE 		3,582,986 F

(C) INTEREST IN CHARITABLE TRUSTS HELD BY OTHERS 		7,731 F






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 14,497,768
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








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
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  
OBLIGATIONS UNDER SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 215,878
OTHER LIABILITIES 480,509







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 696,387
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 26,723,049
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 3,184,044
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 2,879,649
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 6,063,693
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 20,659,356
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 428,743
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 428,743
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 21,088,099
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 17,481,785
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 2,511,026
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 2,511,026
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 14,970,759
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 428,743
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 428,743
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 15,399,502
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 IV, LINE 2B: THE FEDERATION HOLDS FUNDS FOR WHICH DONORS HAVE SPECIFIED THE ULTIMATE BENEFICIARY, BUT FOR WHICH DISTRIBUTIONS HAVE NOT YET BEEN MADE.
PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT JEWISH LIFE IN THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS AREA AND BEYOND.
PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED AUTHORITY FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) TO OPERATE AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND THE JCBC IS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(25) OF THE IRC. THE SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS INCLUDED IN THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED A POLICY THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE POLICY DESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY HAD NO IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATIONS' CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. THE TAX RETURNS FOR YEARS 2011-2013 ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 718,275. REVENUES OF AFFILIATES REPORTED ON OTHER RETURNS 2,161,374.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ELIMINATED TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 428,743.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXPENSES OF AFFILIATES REPORTED ON OTHER RETURNS 2,511,026.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ELIMINATED TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 428,743.
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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
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
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 INVESTMENTS   10,920,186
SEE PART V FOR EXPLANATION ON PASSTHROUGH GRANTS OUTSIDE THE US 0 0 GRANTS (INDIRECT)   2,800,622
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 GRANTS (DIRECT)   45,789
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 OTHER ACTIVITIES   62,140
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 OTHER ACTIVITIES   71,187
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 13,899,924
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 13,899,924
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)
SEE PART V SEE PART V FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PASSTHROUGH GRANTS OUTSIDE THE US 2,800,622 WIRE/CHECK 0 N/A N/A
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA   10,000 WIRE/CHECK 0 N/A N/A
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA   10,000 WIRE/CHECK 0 N/A N/A
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA   25,789 WIRE/CHECK 0 N/A N/A
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
4
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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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).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE FEDERATION PRIMARILY USES JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA (JFNA) TO PERFORM GRANT MAKING TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. JFNA IS THE OVERSEAS GRANT MAKING ORGANIZATION FOR 155 FEDERATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. JFNA PERFORMS ALL DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO EVALUATING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THEY MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA REQUIRED TO MEET THE EQUIVALENCY OF 501(C)(3) STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE FEDERATION SPECIFIES CERTAIN PORTIONS FOR RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS IN ISRAEL AND THE FORMER SOVIET UNION; ALTHOUGH SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNTS PER REGION CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE GRANT AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THE FEDERATION'S FORM 990 WILL ALSO BE REPORTED ON JFNA'S FORM 990, SCHEDULE F.
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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
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number
41-0693866
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. 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
(1) ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
PO BOX 43
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55407 		04-3643816 501(C)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A BABY CENTER GRANT AWARD; CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES PROGRAM; PENNY GEORGE INST FOR HEALTH & HEALING
(2) ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION
10500 HILLSIDE LANE WEST
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-0693940 501(C)(3) 94,838   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(3) ADATH JESHURUN FOUNDATION
10500 HILLSIDE LANE WEST
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		36-3529809 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A KANE FAMILY FUND FOR JEWISH EDUCATION AND CAMPING
(4) ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
330 2ND AVE S SUITE 800
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		36-3292374 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A EXPLOITED YOUTH PROJECT
(5) AISH - MINNESOTA
2830 INGLEWOOD AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		20-5474141 501(C)(3) 11,800   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(6) ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOC MN & ND
7900 WEST 78TH SUITE 100
EDINA,MN55439 		41-1361624 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(7) AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN
3175 COMMERCIAL AVE SUITE 101
NORTHBROOK,IL60062 		13-1790719 501(C)(3) 18,773   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(8) AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INC
711 THIRD AVE
NEW YORK,NY10017 		13-1656634 501(C)(3) 108,750   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, JEWISH SERVICE CORPS, HUNGER AND HUMANITARIAN RELIEF PROGRAMS
(9) AMERICAN RED CROSS
1201 W RIVER PKWY
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55454 		53-0196605 501(C)(3) 5,750   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(10) AMERICAN REFUGEE COMMITTEE WORLD HEADQUARTERS
615 1ST AVENUE NE SUITE 500
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		36-3241033 501(C)(3) 40,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(11) AMOS AND CELIA HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
4330 CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-1522634 501(C)(3) 448,548   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, MUSIC PROGRAM SUPPORT, TEACHER TRAINING
(12) ANAPHYLAXIS AND FOOD ALLERGY ASSOCIATION OF MN
2200 HENDON AVE
ST PAUL,MN55108 		05-0585572 501(C)(3) 8,105   N/A N/A NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS ACCESS TO ALLERGY INFORMATION
(13) ARZA - UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM
633 3RD AVE
NEW YORK,NY10017 		13-1663143 501(C)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(14) ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS
1115 EAST HENNEPIN AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		41-1789659 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(15) BABY'S SPACE A PLACE TO GROW
2438 18TH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		20-4502788 501(C)(3) 60,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(16) BAIS YAAKOV OF BALTIMORE
11111 PARK HEIGHTS AVE
OWINGS MILLS,MD21117 		52-0613700 501(C)(3) 7,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(17) BAIS YAAKOV SCHOOL
4221 SUNSET BOULEVARD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		41-1794713 501(C)(3) 49,909   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(18) BARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION
326 WEST FERNDALE
WAYZATA,MN55391 		41-1295774 501(C)(3) 5,750   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(19) BARRY FAMILY CAMPUS CORPORATION
4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		20-2381049 501(C)(3) 100,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(20) BET SHALOM CONGREGATION
13613 ORCHARD ROAD
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-1409280 501(C)(3) 163,336   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(21) BET SHALOM ENDOWMENT
13613 ORCHARD ROAD
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		20-2829035 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A SUPPORT ENDOWMENT
(22) BETH EL SYNAGOGUE
5225 BARRY STREET WEST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		41-0711587 501(C)(3) 320,920   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM
(23) CAMP FRIENDSHIPTRUE FRIENDS
10509 108TH STREET NW
ANNANDALE,MN55302 		51-0157998 501(C)(3) 36,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; UPGRADE OUTDOOR SPORT COURT
(24) CAMP RAMAH IN WI
65 EAST WACKER PLACE SUITE 1200
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-6009250 501(C)(3) 13,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(25) CAN DO CANINES
9440 SCIENCE CENTER DRIVE
BROOKLYN PARK,MN55428 		41-1594165 501(C)(3) 10,502   N/A N/A PRISON PUPPY TRAINING PROGRAM
(26) CARLETON COLLEGE
ONE NORTH COLLEGE STREET
NORTHFIELD,MN55057 		41-0694747 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(27) CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
2910 CENTRE POINTE DRIVE
ROSEVILLE,MN55113 		41-1814223 501(C)(3) 25,500   N/A N/A GRANT AWARD FOR GAITRITE SYSTEM, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(28) CHILDRENS DISABILITY SERVICE ASSOC - FRIENDSHIP VENTURES
10509 108TH STREET NW
ANNANDALE,MN55302 		41-1543013 501(C)(3) 54,000   N/A N/A WATER FRONT UPGRADES, GENERATOR
(29) COMMONBOND COMMUNITIES
328 KELLOGG BLVD WEST
ST PAUL,MN55102 		41-1260469 501(C)(3) 8,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(30) CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE
1000 EAST 80TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55420 		41-1476268 501(C)(3) 6,278   N/A N/A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM SUPPORT
(31) EDINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
5280 GRANDVIEW SQUARE
EDINA,MN55436 		41-1315037 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(32) EDINA EDUCATION FUND
5701 NORMANDALE ROAD
EDINA,MN55424 		41-1991929 501(C)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, EDINA GIVE AND GO
(33) ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE INCORP
257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
NEW YORK,NY10010 		11-6107128 501(C)(3) 8,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(34) FRIENDS OF ARAVA INSTITUTE LTD
896 BEACON STREET
BOSTON,MA02215 		11-3485736 501(C)(3) 7,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(35) GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY
404 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		41-1973442 501(C)(3) 268,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(36) HADASSAH FOUNDATION INC
50 WEST 58TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10019 		13-4022483 501(C)(3) 12,100   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(37) HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION
67 HUNT STREET SUITE 100
AGAWAM,MA01001 		04-6685725 501(C)(3) 36,452   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(38) HEALTHFINDERS COLLABORATIVE INC
PO BOX 731
NORTHFIELD,MN55057 		20-1805262 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A DENTAL PROGRAM
(39) HERZL CAMP
7204 WEST 27TH STREET SUITE 226
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		41-6009136 501(C)(3) 176,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(40) HILLEL FOUNDATION MINNESOTA
1521 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		41-6038613 501(C)(3) 155,671   N/A N/A MILGROM SHABBAT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(41) INTERACT CENTER FOR THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
212 3RD AVENUE NORTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		41-1802858 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(42) ISRAEL TENNIS CENTERS FOUNDATION INC
3275 WEST HILLSBORO BOULEVARD SUITE
102
DEERFIELD BEACH,FL33442 		13-2961273 501(C)(3) 5,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, BOMB SHELTER
(43) JEREMIAH PROGRAM
1510 LAUREL AVENUE SUITE 100
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		41-1801834 501(C)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(44) JEWISH COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING OF MN
9416 WEST 14TH STREET
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		26-3949718 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(45) JEWISH COMMUNITY ACTION
2375 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST SUITE
150
ST PAUL,MN55114 		41-1830619 501(C)(3) 16,300   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(46) JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF MINNESOTA & DAKOTAS
12 NORTH 12TH STREET SUITE 480
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		41-0826434 501(C)(3) 257,735   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, HOLOCAUST EDUCATION
(47) JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE
13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD SUITE 400
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-0693860 501(C)(3) 1,114,547   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, SENIORS, TRANSPORTATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, VOCATIONAL SERVICES, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
(48) JEWISH FEDERATION OF COLLIER COUNTY
2500 VANDERBILT BEACH ROAD SUITE
2201
NAPLES,FL34109 		59-2151725 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(49) JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
3822 EAST RIVER ROAD SUITE 100
TUCSON,AZ85718 		86-0096795 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(50) JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
WALL STREET STATION PO BOX 157
NEW YORK,NY10268 		13-1624240 501(C)(3) 535,492   N/A N/A TAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT; TYPHOON HAIYAN RELIEF
(51) JEWISH HOUSING AND PROGRAMMING (J-HAP)
13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD SUITE 300
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		27-2033464 501(C)(3) 34,250   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(52) JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
3080 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-0887640 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(53) KENESSETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE
4330 WEST 28TH STREET
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-0780896 501(C)(3) 5,125   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, YOUTH ROOM FUND
(54) MASORTI FOUNDATION FOR CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM IN ISRAEL
475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE 832
NEW YORK,NY10015 		13-3137586 501(C)(3) 22,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(55) MAYO CLINIC DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
200 1ST STREET SOUTHWEST
ROCHESTER,MN55905 		41-6011702 501(C)(3) 5,250   N/A N/A CENTER FOR THE SCIENCE OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY; CANCER RESEARCH
(56) MAZON
PO BOX 96119
WASHINGTON,DC20090 		22-2624532 501(C)(3) 6,290   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(57) MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY
26 EXCHANGE STREET EAST SUITE 206
ST PAUL,MN55101 		23-7412105 501(C)(3) 35,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(58) MINNESOTANS AGAINST TERRORISM
PO BOX 368
HOPKINS,MN55343 		35-2162870 501(C)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(59) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD SUITE 160
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-0675915 501(C)(3) 6,750   N/A N/A STOW25702 - 05/12/15 09:28PM WORKSHEET SCHEDULE I
(60) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL
9590 W SAHARA AVE
LAS VEGAS,NV89117 		88-0348899 501(C)(3) 1,000,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(61) NATIONAL TAY SACHS AND ALLIED DISEASES ASSOCIATION INC
2001 BEACON STREET SUITE 204
BOSTON,MA02135 		13-1912877 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(62) NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
179 ROBIE STREET EAST
ST PAUL,MN55107 		41-0693916 501(C)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A TATTOO REMOVAL PROGRAM
(63) NEW ISRAEL FUND
330 7TH AVENUE 11TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10001 		94-2607722 501(C)(3) 15,250   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(64) PEOPLE FOR PARKS
PO BOX 24901
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55424 		36-3339180 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(65) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MNSD
671 VANDALIA STREET
ST PAUL,MN55114 		41-0948382 501(C)(3) 9,000   N/A N/A ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
(66) SABES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-0833543 501(C)(3) 674,887   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, INCLUSION PROGRAM, CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS; PLAYGROUND
(67) SCHECHTER INSTITUTES INC
BOX 3566 PO BOX 8500
PHILADELPHIA,PA19178 		22-3342043 501(C)(3) 12,500   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(68) SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND
1140 GERVAIS AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55109 		23-7417654 501(C)(3) 20,750   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(69) SHA'ARIM
4820 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD SUITE 300
300
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-1917521 501(C)(3) 117,657   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(70) SHIR TIKVAH CONGREGATION
5000 GIRARD AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55419 		41-1632627 501(C)(3) 69,202   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(71) SHOLOM COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
3620 PHILLIPS PARKWAY SOUTH
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		41-1837022 501(C)(3) 37,686   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(72) SHOLOM FOUNDATION
3610 PHILLIPS PARKWAY
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		36-3411361 501(C)(3) 10,540   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(73) SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS MN
14451 HIGHWAY 7 SUITE 209
MINNETONKA,MN55345 		03-0612359 501(C)(3) 6,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(74) SOUTHSIDE FAMILY NUTURING CENTER
2448 18TH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		41-1274177 501(C)(3) 8,600   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, GROSS MOTOR ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT
(75) STEP-ST LOUIS PARK EMERGENCY PROGRAM
6812 WEST LAKE STREET
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		51-0188692 501(C)(3) 5,950   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(76) TALMUD TORAH OF MINNEAPOLIS
4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-0714419 501(C)(3) 269,236   N/A N/A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN
(77) TEMPLE ISRAEL
2324 EMERSON AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		41-0705807 501(C)(3) 272,570   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, RABBIS DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
(78) THE BLAKE SCHOOL
SDS 12-2577 PO BOX 86
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55486 		23-7243247 501(C)(3) 11,300   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(79) TORAH ACADEMY OF MINNEAPOLIS
2800 JOPPA AVENUE SOUTH
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-6007486 501(C)(3) 239,980   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; CHAPEL REMODELING
(80) UNITED WAY - GREATER TWIN CITIES
404 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55404 		41-1973442 501(C)(3) 21,700   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(81) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - INSTITUTE ON THE ENVIRONMENT
PO BOX 70870
ST PAUL,MN55170 		41-6042488 501(C)(3) 115,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(82) WILDERNESS INQUIRY INC
808 14TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		93-0708637 501(C)(3) 15,250   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, 24 FOOT VOYAGER CANOE, YELLOWSTONE NAT'L PARK TRIP
(83) YESHIVA OF MINNEAPOLIS
4401 WEST 25TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		45-2697278 501(C)(3) 5,750   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(84) YOUNG JUDAEA GLOBAL INC
575 8TH AVENUE 11TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10038 		45-2640858 501(C)(3) 50,000   N/A N/A GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
84
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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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) CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS 263 186,493 0 N/A N/A
(2) MAKE IT HAPPEN GRANTS 7 9,000 0 N/A N/A
(3) SCHOLARSHIPS TO TEACHERS 17 10,283 0 N/A N/A








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: AT THE TIME A GRANT IS MADE, THE FEDERATION DESIGNATES THE INTENDED USE OF THE FUNDS. THE FEDERATION CONDUCTS NO FURTHER MONITORING OF THE FUNDS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, 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.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
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
 
No
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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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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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)STEPHEN R SILBERFARBCEO (i)
(ii)		 210,174
0 		0
0 		6,226
0 		15,004
0 		28,308
0 		259,712
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.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 115 4,621,583 STOCK MARKET QUOTES
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential . X 1 900,000 APPRAISAL
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THE FEDERATION REPORTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS ON PART I, COLUMN B.
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Department of the Treasury
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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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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE FEDERATION HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, COMPRISED ENTIRELY OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH POWER TO TRANSACT ALL REGULAR BUSINESS OF THE FEDERATION DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO ANY PRIOR LIMITATION IMPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUBJECT TO THE ULTIMATE DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF THE BOARD. AUTHORITY OVER THE FOLLOWING MATTERS IS RETAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS NOT DELEGATED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: 1. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE FEDERATION'S ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AMONG THE FEDERATION'S BENEFICIARY AGENCIES AND OTHER RECIPIENTS; 2. THE ELECTION OF THOSE OFFICERS OF THE FEDERATION WHO ARE CHOSEN BY THE BOARD; 3. ANY DECISION TO ENTER INTO A MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION WITH ANOTHER ENTITY TO SELL, LEASE, TRANSFER, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FEDERATION'S PROPERTY AND ASSETS; 4. ANY AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS OR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE FEDERATION; AND 5. ANY ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY AMONG THE DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 BRAD AND LORI FRITZ - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE FEDERATION'S MEMBERS CONSIST OF ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AND WHO HAS PLEDGED OR CONTRIBUTED AT LEAST $10 TO THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED ANNUAL GENERAL CAMPAIGN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A SELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING DIRECTORS REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS: 1. ONE RABBINIC REPRESENTATIVE SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; 2. ONE SYNAGOGUE PRESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; 3. ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD CHAIRS OR PRESIDENTS OF THE PARTNER AGENCIES SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; 4. ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE PARTNER AGENCIES SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; 5. FIVE DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE SELECTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE; 6. UP TO THREE CAMPAIGN REPRESENTATIVES SELECTED BY THE PRESIDENT; AND 7. UP TO FIVE PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS SELECTED BY THE PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. IT WAS THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND INDIVIDUAL LAY LEADERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY OF THE 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT AT A BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO THE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF. COVERED INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM. INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO FULLY DISCLOSE THE SPECIFIC NATURE OF ANY INTEREST OR INVOLVEMENT THAT MAY RESULT IN A CONFLICT. THE PRESIDENT (OR CHAIR OF ANY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD ENTRUSTED WITH THE MJF OVERSIGHT OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST) SHALL REPORT TO THE BOARD, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, LISTING ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSED TO IT, AND, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, LISTING ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND IDENTIFYING ALL CONFLICTS THAT WERE WAIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE BOARD, AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT IS REQUIRED TO REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TRANSACTION. ANY PERSON OR PERSONS INVOLVED SHALL NOT VOTE ON SUCH MATTERS AND SHALL NOT BE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE VOTE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACTIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS SET BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT AND REVIEWED PERIODICALLY BY THE PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION, WHICH CONSIST OF THREE (3) OR MORE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE'S PROCESS TO EVALUATE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO TAKES INTO ACCOUNT (AMONG OTHER MATTERS) THE COMPENSATION DATA PUBLISHED LOCALLY FOR THE TOP 100 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILAR SIZED JEWISH FEDERATIONS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES, AND CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. NO CHANGES WERE MADE DURING THE 2013-2014 YEAR TO THE CEO'S CONTRACT. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS IS SET BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND IS REVIEWED WITH THE TREASURER, AN INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER. COMPENSATION IS BENCHMARKED PERIODICALLY AGAINST COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILAR SIZED JEWISH FEDERATIONS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES. NO ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE TO THE CFO'S COMPENSATION DURING THE 2013-2014 YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FEDERATION'S ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. THE FEDERATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 718,275.
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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.
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

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

13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD 200

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

4900 IDS TOWER 80 S EIGHTH STREET

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

8545 AVENIDA DE LAS ONDAS

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

13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD 200

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

240 BRIDLE LANE

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




For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 2
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
(1) SPLIT INTEREST TRUSTS (10)

13100 WAYZATA BOULEVARD 200
MINNETONKA,MN55305
 INVESTMENT MN  
T         No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 3
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
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
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 BUILDING CORPORATION

 K 96,950 CASH TRANSFERRED
(2) OREN AND SHARRON STEINFELDT FOUNDATION

 C 215,000 CASH TRANSFERRED




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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