Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST LOUIS, MO631465776
D Employer identification number

43-0652643
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 18,007,244
F Name and address of principal officer:
DR ANDREW REHFELD
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE
ST LOUIS,MO631465776
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.JEWISHINSTLOUIS.ORG; WWW.JFEDSTL.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: 1947
M State of legal domicile: MO
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PRESERVE AND ENHANCE JEWISH LIFE IN ST. LOUIS, ISRAEL, AND AROUND THE WORLD.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 31
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 31
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 101
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 300
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -78,207
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -79,034
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 13,113,718 13,926,450
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 264,260 191,561
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 7,650,396 3,064,586
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 727,193 824,647
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 21,755,567 18,007,244
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 11,027,079 8,839,590
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) 4,334,438 4,913,796
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 23,037 4,543
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,131,017    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 4,270,073 4,647,448
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 19,654,627 18,405,377
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,100,940 -398,133
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 126,447,322 115,326,193
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 42,795,951 37,896,088
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 83,651,371 77,430,105
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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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: SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH FUNDRAISING, DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PROVISION OF DIRECT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,448,143 including grants of $ 8,839,590 ) (Revenue $ 19,691 )
PLANNING AND ALLOCATIONS:THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS IS THE JEWISH COMMUNITY'S CENTRAL FUNDRAISING AND PLANNING ORGANIZATION. FOUNDED IN 1901, IT IS ONE OF THE REGION'S OLDEST AND LARGEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO 30 LOCAL AND 21 NATIONAL AGENCIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; THREE INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES AND FOUR TARGETED AREAS - TO FEED THE HUNGRY, EDUCATE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, CARE FOR THE YOUNG AND OLD, FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM, PROMOTE JEWISH CULTURE AND SUPPORT JEWS IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD. TO STRENGTHEN ST. LOUIS' CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL, THE FEDERATION DIRECTLY LINKS ST. LOUIS TO ISRAEL THROUGH A SISTER-CITY PROGRAM. THE FEDERATION IS LED BY HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY, WHO SERVE ON BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, RAISE FUNDS, MANAGE ENDOWMENTS, RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES, EVALUATE NEEDS AND DISTRIBUTE CHARITABLE DOLLARS TO THE FEDERATION'S FAMILY OF AGENCIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.LOCAL AGENCIES ARE REVIEWED AND FUNDS ALLOCATED IN THREE-YEAR CYCLES. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY. THE FEDERATION'S PLANNING AND ALLOCATIONS PROCESS IS BUILT AROUND A VISION OF AN INSPIRING, CARING AND UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY AND IS GUIDED BY THE FEDERATION'S SIX STRATEGIC PRIORITIES; ENSURING THE JEWISH IDENTITY AND ENGAGEMENT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS; CREATE A VIBRANT, EMBRACING, LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY THAT WILL HELP RETAIN AND BE ATTRACTIVE TO YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN; EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE FOR A STRONG ISRAEL AND SAFE JEWISH WORLD; BUILD A HUMAN SERVICES SAFETY NET TO IDENTIFY, MONITOR AND CARE FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE AND ISOLATED JEWS; RECRUIT, TRAIN AND DEVELOP EXCEPTIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES; AND STRENGTHEN AND OPTIMIZE THE COMMUNITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE TO MEET PRESENT AND FUTURE REALITIES AND CHALLENGES. PLANNING AND ALLOCATIONS IS GUIDED BY COMMUNITY INPUT FROM SOME 60 LOCAL LAY LEADERS PLUS STAFF REPRESENTING A WIDE VARIETY OF AGES, INTEREST AND VIEWPOINTS WORKING WITH AGENCIES TO EXAMINE GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS, IDENTIFY WHERE NEEDS ARE GREATEST AND MAKE PLANS TO ADDRESS THEM EFFICIENTLY AND WITH LITTLE DUPLICATION OF SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, EFFORTS ARE DIRECTED AT STRENGTHENING THE GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STRENGTH OF OUR AGENCIES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,001,346 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 171,870 )
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:THE FEDERATION, THROUGH MULTIPLE CHANNELS, STRIVES TO MEET THE FUTURE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT, AND DEVELOP CURRENT AND FUTURE COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS.ENDOWMENTS AND PLANNED GIVING ARE HANDLED BY THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (JCF) OF ST. LOUIS, LAUNCHED BY THE FEDERATION IN 2006. JCF SERVES AS THE JEWISH COMMUNITY'S CENTRAL PLACE TO ACCEPT AND MANAGE ENDOWMENTS AND PLANNED GIFTS: BEQUESTS, CHARITABLE TRUSTS, ANNUITIES AND DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS. JCF ALSO PROVIDES A PLACE FOR DONORS AND LOCAL AGENCIES TO BENEFIT FROM THE COORDINATED MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY ASSETS. IT IS BACKED BY 110-PLUS YEARS OF THE FEDERATION'S SERVICE AS TRUSTEE OF THE ST. LOUIS JEWISH COMMUNITY FUNDS. WEBSITE: WWW.JCF.ORG-COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENTTHE FEDERATION OFFERS AN ADULT AND TEEN EDUCATION PROGRAM WHICH THROUGH STIMULATING CLASS ENVIRONMENTS STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR JEWISH IDENTITY. IN ADDITION, THE FEDERATION PROFILES TEACHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS AT CONGREGATIONS.ST LOUIS IS ONE OF MANY JEWISH COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY WHICH OFFERS THE NATIONAL PJ LIBRARY PROGRAM TO ANY LOCAL FAMILY WITH CHILDREN AGED 6 MONTHS THROUGH 7 YEARS OF AGE. MORE THAN 800 LOCAL FAMILIES HAVE SIGNED UP (OR SOME 1,300 CHILDREN) TO RECEIVE A FREE ($40 VALUE) JEWISH CHILDREN'S BOOK OR CD EACH MONTH FOR A YEAR IN ORDER TO BUILD A JEWISH IDENTITY.THE NEXT GEN INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO CONNECT YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 22-40, WITH THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS, JEWISH RESOURCES, AND EACH OTHER THROUGH A SERIES OF SOCIAL PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND INDIVIDUAL CONNECTIONS. THE GOAL OF THESE IS TO CONTINUE TO BUILD A VIBRANT ST. LOUIS JEWISH COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.THE ST. LOUIS NATURALLY OCCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (NORC) SENIOR PROGRAM: ST. LOUIS NORC IS DESIGNED TO HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES TO AGE IN PLACE WITH SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES TO KEEP THEM ACTIVE AND MENTALLY ENGAGED. NORC ENCOMPASSES A THREE-MILE AREA IN WEST ST. LOUIS COUNTY AND HAS A CURRENT MEMBERSHIP OF 642 PEOPLE AGED 65+. THE ST. LOUIS NORC OFFERS A LOW-COST ALTERNATIVE TO INSTITUTIONALIZATION. LESS THAN 1% OF THE NORC'S RESIDENTS REPORT HAVING MOVED FROM THE NORC INTO NURSING HOMES. AT AN AVERAGE ANNUAL COST OF $48,000 PER PERSON FOR A SEMI-PRIVATE NURSING HOME BED IN ST. LOUIS (ACCORDING TO GENWORTH FINANCIAL), THE NORC PROVIDES A COST-EFFECTIVE AND DIGNIFIED OPTION WHILE MEETING THE LIFESTYLE CHOICE OF MATURE ADULTS.-DEVELOPMENT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE PROFESSIONALSMANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN PEER GROUP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DIVISION, AND THE MAIMONIDES, CARDOZO AND MONTEFIORE SOCITES WITH DEVELOP FUTURE COMMUNITY LEADERSTHE MILLSTONE INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEADERSHIP IS A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT THROUGHOUT THE GREATER NON-PROFIT JEWISH COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP LEADERS, STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATIONS AND CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR COLLABORATION. THE INSTITUTE PROMOTES A STRONG EMPHASIS ON VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE MILLSTONE FELLOWS FOR EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED LEADERS (PRIMARILY IN THEIR 30'S AND 40'S). THE LENS FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN THEIR 20'S, THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE (PRIMARILY IN THEIR 50'S AND 60'S), INSPIRING YOUNG ADULT SPEAKER SERIES, THE IMPACT SERIES FOR EFFECTIVE BOARD AND WORK CULTURES AND THE BOARD PRESIDENTS' CIRCLE. JPROSTL, THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, INVOLVES STAFF MEMBERS FROM 50 JEWISH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN TRAINING, NETWORKING AND THE SHARING OF RESOURCES. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE ALL LEVELS OF EMPLOYEES FROM FRONT-LINE TO SENIOR MANAGERS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 789,200 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER:THE MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER OPENED IN 1995. MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE VISIT THE MUSEUM EACH YEAR, INCLUDING 25,000 STUDENTS. ADMITTANCE TO THE MUSEUM AND ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM PROVIDES A CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST WITH PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS WHO IMMIGRATED TO ST. LOUIS. A CHANGE BEGINS WITH ME EXHIBIT PROMOTES TOLERANCE AND DIVERSITY AND CHRONICLES MODERN DAY EXAMPLES OF DISCRIMINATION AND ENCOURAGES PERSONAL ACTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet14,238,689
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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 IV.....Click 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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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic 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 or for domestic individuals 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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 "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or 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
Yes
 
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
86
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
101
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring 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
 
 
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Form 990 (2015)
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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
31
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
31
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletDONALD HANNON12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE   ST LOUIS,MO631465776 (314) 442-3747
Form 990 (2015)
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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) HARVEY N WALLACE......................................................................
VICE CHAIR, CAMPAIGN 14-15/CHAIR 15-16
 10.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) PATRICIA F CROUGHAN......................................................................
CHAIR 14-15/IMMED PAST CHAIR 15-16
 10.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) ROBERT NEWMARK......................................................................
VICE CHAIR, AT LGE/SECRETARY 14-15/DIRECTOR 15-16
 5.50
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) GERALD P GREIMAN......................................................................
VICE CHAIR, STRATEGIC PLANNING
 10.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) KEN KRANZBERG......................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-15/VICE CHAIR, AT-LGE, SECRETARY 15-16
 7.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) SUE SCHLICHTER......................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-15/VICE CHAIR, PLANNING & ALLOC 15-16
 7.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(7) DAVID KASLOW......................................................................
VICE CHAIR, ENDOWMENTS AND PLANNED GIVING 15-16
 10.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(8) RUTH RASKAS......................................................................
VICE CHAIR, PLANNING & ALLOC 14-15/DIRECTOR 15-16
 7.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(9) JANE ROODMAN WEISS......................................................................
VICE CHAIR, FINANCIAL & HR DEV 14-15
 5.50
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(10) TIMOTHY STERN......................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-15/VICE CHAIR, CAMPAIGN 15-16
 7.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(11) MICHAEL OBERLANDER......................................................................
VICE CHAIR, FINANCE/TREASURER
 10.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(12) ROBERT MILLSTONE......................................................................
IMMED PAST CHAIR 14-15
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(13) JJ FLOTKEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) BURT GARLAND......................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) SUSAN K GOLDBERG......................................................................
DIRECTOR 15-16
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) RANDALL GREEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-15
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) SHEILA GREENBAUM......................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) BRAD GROSS........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) GIANNA JACOBSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) SUSAN GODWIN KOFKOFF........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) MARK LEVIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-15
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) EMILY STEIN MACDONALD........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) MICHELLE RUBIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR 15-16
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) SHERRY SHUMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) IAN SILBERMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) JEFF SPARKS........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-15
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) MICHAEL STAENBERG........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) RABBI SUSAN TAIVE........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) TOBY WARTICOVSCHI........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) SHERRI FRANK WEINTROP........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-16
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) LEE WIELANSKY........................................................................
DIRECTOR 14-15
 5.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(32) LISA GRAIVIER BARNES........................................................................
DIRECTOR 15-16
 3.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) DOUGLAS BARON........................................................................
DIRECTOR 15-16
 3.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(34) JOHN GREENBERG........................................................................
DIRECTOR 15-16
 3.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(35) MICHAEL LEFTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR 15-16
 3.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(36) LES STERMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR 15-16
 3.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(37) HANK WEBBER........................................................................
DIRECTOR 15-16
 3.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(38) JOHN KALISHMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR 15-16
 3.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(39) VICTORIA SINGER........................................................................
DIRECTOR 15-16
 3.50
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(40) DR ANDREW REHFELD........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.......................3.00 		    X       302,602 0 35,940
(41) DONALD HANNON........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       141,022 0 10,289
(42) STEPHEN G COHEN........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     173,465 0 33,336
(43) SANDRA JANITCH-SCHWARZEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FISCAL SERVICES
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   118,034 0 28,801
(44) DEBORAH CHASE........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT THROUGH 08/2015
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   117,301 0 5,235
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 852,424 0 113,601
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
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 $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 173,951
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 875,374
e Government grants (contributions)1e 93,106
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 12,784,019
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 3,943,100
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 13,926,450
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 900099 171,870 171,870    
b PLANNING & ALLOCATIONS 900099 19,691 19,691    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 191,561
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,577,633   -78,207 1,655,840
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   66,631
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   66,631
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 66,631     66,631
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   1,486,953
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   0
c Gain or (loss)   1,486,953
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 1,486,953     1,486,953
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        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a INTERCOMPANY ALLOCATIO 900099 588,014     588,014
b OTHER INCOME 900099 170,002     170,002
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 758,016
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 18,007,244 191,561 -78,207 3,967,440
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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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 5,464,848 5,464,848
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 13,630 13,630
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 3,361,112 3,361,112
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 683,854 385,955 186,059 111,840
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 122,536     122,536
7 Other salaries and wages 2,940,414 1,268,581 578,645 1,093,188
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 545,025 300,720 88,460 155,845
9 Other employee benefits ....... 375,248 164,100 71,243 139,905
10 Payroll taxes ........... 246,719 111,820 50,578 84,321
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 103,590 1,295 81,143 21,152
c Accounting ........... 121,721 37,000 84,721  
d Lobbying ........... 63,000   63,000  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 4,543 4,543
f Investment management fees ...... 95,252   90,738 4,514
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,113,706 503,917 261,106 348,683
12 Advertising and promotion .... 413,092 260,082 25,977 127,033
13 Office expenses ....... 234,929 99,721 100,299 34,909
14 Information technology ...... 78,607 13,754 61,472 3,381
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 721,712 318,932 288,191 114,589
17 Travel ............ 29,194 19,473 7,028 2,693
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 472,423 199,673 70,080 202,670
20 Interest ........... 367,627 367,627    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 300,476 61,915 174,317 64,244
23 Insurance ... 71,770 12,566 55,108 4,096
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 UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGE PR 154,000   154,000  
b MISSIONS 141,953 103,284 2,768 35,901
c AWARDS AND GRANTS 68,299 54,549 5,495 8,255
d INTERCOMPANY ALLOCATION 0 1,039,695 -485,973 -553,722
e All other expenses 96,097 74,440 21,216 441
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 18,405,377 14,238,689 2,035,671 2,131,017
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 IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 1,417,267 1 1,358,272
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 8,035,374 2 6,862,531
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 3,290,771 3 2,792,477
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 351,105 4 771,591
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 .... 14,113,136 7 10,828,596
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 274,022 9 351,927
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 8,513,533
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 5,651,370 2,739,963 10c 2,862,163
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 66,909,573 11 62,813,396
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 29,316,111 12 26,685,240
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 126,447,322 16 115,326,193
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,061,561 17 1,031,548
18 Grants payable ... 3,415,991 18 3,088,404
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 18,422,832 21 16,523,849
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 .. 13,968,594 23 10,747,693
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 903,698 24 1,617,219
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 5,023,275 25 4,887,375
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 42,795,951 26 37,896,088
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 40,946,611 27 38,009,685
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 22,802,283 28 19,506,036
29 Permanently restricted net assets 19,902,477 29 19,914,384
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 ........... 83,651,371 33 77,430,105
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 126,447,322 34 115,326,193
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
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
18,007,244
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
18,405,377
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-398,133
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
83,651,371
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-5,758,915
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
-64,218
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
77,430,105
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Employer identification number

43-0652643
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 12,215,962 13,784,608 13,631,279 13,113,718 13,926,450 66,672,017
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 12,215,962 13,784,608 13,631,279 13,113,718 13,926,450 66,672,017
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 66,672,017
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 12,215,962 13,784,608 13,631,279 13,113,718 13,926,450 66,672,017
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,330,068 1,374,492 1,778,535 2,197,908 1,655,840 8,336,843
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..   10,590   73,673   84,263
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 634,036 722,298 580,956 667,804 758,016 3,363,110
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 78,456,233
12
12
1,286,417
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
84.980 %
15
15
85.640 %
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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 176,378. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 238,672. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 101,885. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 166,002. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 170,002. INTERCOMPANY CHARGES - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 457,658. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 483,626. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 479,071. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 501,802. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 588,014.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Employer identification number

43-0652643
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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
  		Employer identification number
43-0652643
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


(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.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
  		Employer identification number

43-0652643
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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
  		Employer identification number

43-0652643
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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 BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Employer identification number

43-0652643
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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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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) ............................................... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 104,636  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 104,636  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 16,191,076  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 16,295,712  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 964,786  
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) .......................................................................... 241,197  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. .......................................................................... 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ........................................................................... 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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 914,139 981,903 1,000,000 964,786 3,860,828
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		5,791,242
c Total lobbying expenditures 100,349 105,834 102,420 104,636 413,239
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 228,535 245,476 250,000 241,197 965,208
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,447,812
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 on 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? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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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," on 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Employer identification number

43-0652643
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .... 114  
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 3,053,517  
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 1,802,393  
4 Aggregate value at end of year .... 7,243,665  
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" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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)
Revenue included on 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
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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" on 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 87,055,999 88,872,202 84,267,931 73,467,620 78,156,133
b Contributions ... 4,350,456 3,315,229 4,018,183 8,700,274 2,433,713
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -2,714,201 1,678,103 9,284,594 8,083,144 -1,142,787
d Grants or scholarships ... 6,397,746 6,809,535 8,698,506 5,983,107 5,979,439
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 82,294,508 87,055,999 88,872,202 84,267,931 73,467,620
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet51.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet21.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet28.000 %
The percentages on 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" on 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' on 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   3,765,767 2,385,392 1,380,375
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   4,747,766 3,265,978 1,481,788
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 2,862,163
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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) CSV OF LIFE INSURANCE 		1,305,685 F

(B) OTHER 		34,007 F

(C) PRIVATE EQUITY 		6,741,461 F

(D) ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGIES 		9,052,836 F

(E) REAL ESTATE 		9,551,251 F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 26,685,240
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
SPLIT INTEREST OBLIGATIONS 1,930,534
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY 2,956,841
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 4,887,375
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 11,494,878
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -5,758,915
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -74,699
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -5,833,614
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 17,328,492
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 90,738
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 588,014
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 678,752
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 18,007,244
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 17,726,625
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 17,726,625
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 90,738
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 588,014
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 678,752
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 18,405,377

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: FUNDS HELD IN CUSTODY FOR OTHERS INCLUDE INVESTMENTS OF VARIOUS BENEFICIARY AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PARTICIPATE IN THE POOLED INVESTMENT PROGRAM OF THE FEDERATION, WHICH ARE RELATED PARTIES. THESE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS RETAIN THE AUTHORITY TO WITHDRAW THESE FUNDS AT ANY TIME WITH CERTAIN ADVANCE NOTICE. FUNDS HELD IN CUSTODY FOR OTHERS ALSO INCLUDE THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UPON THE DEATH OF A DONOR ANNUITY BENEFICIARY AND AMOUNTS TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PASSPORT TO ISRAEL PROGRAM.
PART V, LINE 4: THE FEDERATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS SUPPORT THE FEDERATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE, BY MAKING FUNDS AVAILABLE TO BE USED IN THE FEDERATION'S ANNUAL SUPPORT OF BENEFICIARY AGENCIES, TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OF THE FEDERATION OR TO SUPPORT OTHER DESIGNATED PROGRAMS OUTSIDE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
PART X, LINE 2: THE FEDERATION HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS GENERALLY NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES. THE FEDERATION HAS ADOPTED GUIDANCE REGARDING THE RECOGNITION OF UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS. THE FEDERATION'S POLICY PRESCRIBES 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.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -74,699.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INTERCOMPANY ALLOCATIONS 588,014.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INTERCOMPANY ALLOCATIONS 588,014.
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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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Employer identification number

43-0652643
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
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PASS THROUGH GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION N/A  
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PASS THROUGH GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION N/A  
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PASS THROUGH GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION N/A  
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 INVESTMENTS N/A 16,716,802
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 16,716,802
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 16,716,802
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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)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(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)
RUSSIA & THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES - DISTRIBUTION TO ORGANIZATIONS IN RUSSIA & THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES REGION   WIRE/CHECK   N/A N/A
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA - DISTRIBUTION TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH AFRICAN REGION   WIRE/CHECK   N/A N/A
SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, DISTRIBUTION TO ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH AMERICAN REGION   WIRE/CHECK   N/A N/A
  SEE PART V FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES 3,361,112 WIRE/CHECK   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
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately 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 separately 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 EXCLUSIVELY USES JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA (JFNA) TO PERFORM GRANTMAKING TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. JFNA IS THE OVERSEAS GRANTMKING 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, THE FORMER SOVIET UNION, AND SOUTH AMERICA; 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.
PART I, LINE 3: THE FEDERATION USES ACCRUAL METHOD TO ACCOUNT FOR INVESTMENTS AND EXPENDITURES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
SCHEDULE F, PART I, COLUMN (F) THE AMOUNT REPORTED FOR INVESTMENTS HELD OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF $16,716,802 REPRESENTS THE YEAR ENDED FAIR MARKET VALUE OF INVESTED ASSETS HELD IN MANAGERS DOMICILED IN THIS REGION.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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," on 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
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Employer identification number
43-0652643
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 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) ACLUEM FUND
454 WHITIER ST
ST LOUIS,MO63108 		43-6070952 501(C)(3) 6,100   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) AISH HATORAH
457 N WOODSMILL RD
CHESTERFIELD,MO63017 		43-1839464 501(C)(3) 14,080   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
9370 OLIVE BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63132 		43-1237069 501(C)(3) 5,100   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
7751 CARONDOLET AVE
ST LOUIS,MO63105 		13-5563393 501(C)(3) 57,544   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRUBION COMMITTEE
PO BOX 4124
NEW YORK,NY10163 		13-1656634 501(C)(3) 23,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION
660 S EUCLID
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		13-1962771 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNION
55 E 59TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10022 		13-0434195 501(C)(3) 22,184   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) AMIR
9792 EDMONDS WAY 229
EDMONDS,WA98020 		27-3114329 501(C)(3) 40,130   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) ANTI DEFIMATION LEAGUE
34 N BRENTWOOD BLVD 2
ST LOUIS,MO63105 		13-1818723 501(C)(3) 28,153   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) ARTS & EDUCATION COUNCIL
3547 OLIVE ST
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		43-0790672 501(C)(3) 15,280   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(11) BAIS ABRAHAM CONGREGATION
6910 DELMAR
ST LOUIS,MO63130 		43-0782212 501(C)(3) 7,535   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) BAIS YAKOV
700 NORTH AND SOUTH RD
ST LOUIS,MO63130 		501(C)(3) 18,750   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(13) BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
10420 OLD OLIVE ST RD
ST LOUIS,MO63141 		13-1818723 501(C)(3) 73,811   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(14) BBYO PASSPORT TO THE WORLD
5185 MACARTHUR BLVD 640
WASHINGTON,DC20016 		31-1794932 501(C)(3) 5,667   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EASTERN MISSOURI
501 N GRAND BLVD 100
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		43-0669085 501(C)(3) 14,300   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(16) B'NAI AMOONA CONGREG
324 S MASON RD
ST LOUIS,MO63141 		43-0706846 501(C)(3) 37,564   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(17) CAMP LIVINGSTON
8485 RIDGE RD
CINCINNATI,OH45236 		31-6050765 501(C)(3) 5,406   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(18) CENTRAL AGENCY FOR JEWISH EDUCATION
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		23-7123583 501(C)(3) 36,096   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(19) CENTRAL REFORM CONGREGATION
5020 WATERMAN
ST LOUIS,MO63108 		43-1336060 501(C)(3) 17,725   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(20) CHABAD OF GREATER ST LOUIS
8124 DELMAR
ST LOUIS,MO63130 		43-1287764 501(C)(3) 42,192   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(21) CHILDREN'S HOME SOCI
9445 LITZSINGER RD
ST LOUIS,MO63144 		43-0652622 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(22) CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL
1 RABBI ALVIAN D RUBIN DR
ST LOUIS,MO63141 		43-0653290 501(C)(3) 43,715   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(23) COVENANT PLACE FOUND
8 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		43-1365901 501(C)(3) 110,308   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(24) CRAFT ALLIANCE EDUCATION CENTER
6640 DELMAR BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63130 		43-1022226 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(25) CULTURAL LEADERSHIP
225 S MERAMEC 107
ST LOUIS,MO63105 		20-1269305 501(C)(3) 6,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(26) HF EPSTEIN HEBREW ACADEMY
1138 WARSON ROAD
ST LOUIS,MO63132 		43-6001158 501(C)(3) 145,919   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(27) B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATION
6300 FORSYTH
ST LOUIS,MO63105 		43-6065763 501(C)(3) 246,985   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(28) HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE
8000 EIGHT ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		52-1844823 501(C)(3) 24,777   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(29) HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		43-0652643 501(C)(3) 16,200   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(30) JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		43-0681477 501(C)(3) 1,599,080   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(31) JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		20-5631988 501(C)(3) 335,019   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(32) JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS
116 E 27TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10016 		13-1624104 501(C)(3) 17,500   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(33) JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE
10950 SCHUETZ RD
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		43-0790330 501(C)(3) 738,528   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(34) JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
42 EAST 69TH ST
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-1659627 501(C)(3) 12,676   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(35) JEWISH PARENTS MEDIA GROUP
PO BOX 31724S
ST LOUIS,MO63131 		47-3318842 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(36) JEWISH TELGRAPHIC AGENCY
24 W 30TH ST 4TH FL
NEW YORK,NY01001 		13-0887610 501(C)(3) 9,500   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(37) KOL RINAH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
829 N HANLEY RD
ST LOUIS,MO63130 		90-1003729 501(C)(3) 28,642   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(38) MERS GOODWILL
1727 LOCUST ST
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		43-0652657 501(C)(3) 41,904   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(39) MIRIAM FOUNDATION
501 BACON AVE
ST LOUIS,MO63119 		43-0667478 501(C)(3) 26,500   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(40) MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENS
PO BOX 299
ST LOUIS,MO63166 		43-0666759 501(C)(3) 17,350   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(41) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
8350 DELCREST DR
ST LOUIS,MO63124 		43-0722936 501(C)(3) 22,320   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(42) NEVE SHALOM
6 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR 3050
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		43-1523412 501(C)(3) 12,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(43) NEXT DOR
5062 WATERMAN
ST LOUIS,MO63108 		80-0594269 501(C)(3) 55,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(44) NFTY IN ISRAEL
46 BOWAN RD
WARWICK,NY10990 		13-1663143 501(C)(3) 11,515   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(45) NINE NETWORK OF PUBLICATIONS
3655 OLIVE ST RD
ST LOUIS,MO63108 		43-0685345 501(C)(3) 5,800   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(46) NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
251 EAST HURON ST GALTER PAVILION
3-200
CHICAGO,IL60611 		36-3155315 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(47) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ST LOUIS
4251 FOREST PARK AVE
ST LOUIS,MO63108 		43-0652666 501(C)(3) 6,150   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(48) REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST LOUIS
130 EDGAR RD
ST LOUIS,MO63119 		43-0970273 501(C)(3) 6,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(49) SAFE CONNECTIONS
2165 HAMPTON AVE
ST LOUIS,MO63139 		43-1077667 501(C)(3) 10,500   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(50) SAUL MIROWITZ JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
348 S MASON RD
ST LOUIS,MO63141 		43-1772004 501(C)(3) 234,197   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(51) SHAARE EMETH CONGREGATION
11645 LADUE RD
ST LOUIS,MO63141 		43-0662466 501(C)(3) 28,880   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(52) SHIR HADASH RECONSTRUCTIONIST COMMUNITY
PO BOX 1671
CLAYTON,MO63105 		20-3463256 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(53) ST LOUIS ART MUSEUM
1 FINE ARTS DR
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		43-1056957 501(C)(3) 8,500   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(54) ST LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
PO BOX 500522
ST LOUIS,MO63150 		43-1626863 501(C)(3) 26,250   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(55) ST LOUIS JEWISH LIGHT
PO BOX 955519
ST LOUIS,MO63195 		43-0965860 501(C)(3) 83,337   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(56) ST LOUIS JEWISH STUDENT UNION
8251 MARYLAND AVE 15
ST LOUIS,MO63105 		13-5623717 501(C)(3) 33,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(57) ST LOUIS KOLLEL
8200 DELMAR BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63124 		43-1594954 501(C)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(58) ST LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
718 N GRAND BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		43-0666769 501(C)(3) 22,200   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(59) ST LOUIS TORAH MITZION KOLLEL
7741 GANNON AVE
ST LOUIS,MO63101 		56-2318455 501(C)(3) 30,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(60) ST LOUIS ZOO FOUNDATION
ONE GOVERNMENT DR
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		43-1027365 501(C)(3) 65,100   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(61) STAGES OF ST LOUIS
444 CHESTERFIELD CTR
ST LOUIS,MO63017 		43-1434156 501(C)(3) 12,500   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(62) TEMPLE EMANUEL
12166 CONWAY RD
ST LOUIS,MO63141 		43-6015404 501(C)(3) 6,165   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(63) GLADYS & HENRY CROWN CENTER
8350 DELCREST DR
ST LOUIS,MO63124 		43-1695861 501(C)(3) 104,950   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(64) TORAH PREPRATORY SCHOOL
8000 STANFORD
ST LOUIS,MO63130 		56-2318455 501(C)(3) 188,276   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(65) UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION
13788 CONWAY RD
ST LOUIS,MO63141 		43-0743415 501(C)(3) 9,435   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(66) UNITED WAY OF GREATETER ST LOUIS
PO BOX 14507
ST LOUIS,MO63178 		43-0714167 501(C)(3) 29,950   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(67) USY
820 2ND AVE 10TH FL
NEW YORK,NY10017 		13-1659707 501(C)(3) 7,742   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(68) WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
660 S EUCLID AVE
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		43-0653611 501(C)(3) 136,454   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(69) YESHIVAT KADIMAH HIGH SCHOOL
1142 N WARSON RD
ST LOUIS,MO63132 		46-3021300 501(C)(3) 58,721   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(70) YOUNG ISRAEL OF ST LOUIS
8101 DELMAR BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63130 		43-0824829 501(C)(3) 18,552   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
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Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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) INNOVATION FUND GRANT 2 13,630 0 N/A N/A
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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: ALL BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS WHICH RECEIVE GRANTS MADE THROUGH THE FEDERATION'S ALLOCATION PROGRAM HAVE A TRI-ANNUAL ORGANIZATION REVIEW. THIS INCLUDES A FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION AND, IF APPLICABLE, A PROGRAMMATIC REVIEW AS WELL. FOR GRANTS MADE THROUGH THE FEDERATION'S DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, ALL GRANTEES' 501(C)(3) STATUS IN GOOD STANDING IS CONFIRMED. THE FEDERATION MONITORS THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS AWARD TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE UNITED STATES BY REQUIRING ALL GRANTEES TO SUBMIT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS THAT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED, DOLLARS SPENT, EVALUATION RESULTS, PLANS FOR THE COMING YEAR AND SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS. IF THE PROGRESS REPORTS ARE NOT SATISFACTORY, FEDERATION STAFF MEET WITH THE GRANTEE STAFF AND/OR MAKE SITE VISITS TO SEE THE PROGRAM IN ACTION. SCHEDULE I, PART II: * THE LARGE VARIETY IN ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS FROM THE FEDERATION IS DUE TO THE INCLUSION OF GRANTS MADE THROUGH DONOR ADVISED 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Employer identification number

43-0652643
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 on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
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 on 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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 on 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" on 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) 2015
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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 on 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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1DR ANDREW REHFELDPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 257,000
-------------
0 		40,000
-------------
0 		5,602
-------------
0 		29,940
-------------
0 		6,000
-------------
0 		338,542
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2DONALD HANNONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 139,712
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,310
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,289
-------------
0 		151,311
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3STEPHEN G COHENVICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 170,295
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		3,170
-------------
0 		15,327
-------------
0 		18,009
-------------
0 		206,801
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A DR. ANDREW REHFELD: HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES OR INITIATION FEES - NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME.
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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
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Employer identification number

43-0652643
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 181 3,498,018 STOCK MARKET QUOTES
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
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 ( SEE PART II ) X 1 445,082 BOOK VALUE
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 SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B). SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 25 REPORTS THE RECEIPT OF NET ASSETS OF THE CENTRAL AGENCY FOR JEWISH EDUCATION RESULTING FROM THE ACQUISITION OF THE ENTITY'S PROGRAMS.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ 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
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Employer identification number

43-0652643
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 JEWISH FEDERATION ACQUIRED A DIRECT SERVICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION IN JULY 2015.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 ANY JEWISH ADULT INDIVIDUAL (AGE EIGHTEEN OR OLDER) WHO MAKES PAYMENT OR A CONTRIBUTION OF NOT LESS THAN THIRTY DOLLARS ($30.00) TO THE FEDERATION'S ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, OR TO ANY CAMPAIGN CONDUCTED IN LIEU OF THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN, SHALL BE A VOTING MEMBER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR IN RESPECT TO WHICH SUCH PAYMENT IS MADE AND UNTIL ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ORGANIZATION HELD THE FOLLOWING YEAR. AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO MEMBERSHIP, AN INDIVIDUAL SHALL AGREE (AND CONTINUE TO ABIDE BY SUCH AGREEMENT) TO RESPECT THE FEDERATION'S MISSION STATEMENT AS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE TWO OF THE FEDERATION'S BY-LAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS, THE MEMBERS SHALL ELECT TO FILL THE POSITIONS OF THOSE AT-LARGE TRUSTEES WHOSE TERMS ARE EXPIRING FROM A SLATE OF NOMINEES PREPARED AND PROPOSED BY THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE OR FROM THOSE NOMINEE(S) PROPOSED BY TWO HUNDRED FIFTY MEMBERS OF THE FEDERATION AS DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE 7.02 OF THE BY-LAWS. EACH MEMBER SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE FOR AS MANY TRUSTEES AS THERE ARE TO BE ELECTED. THERE SHALL BE NO CUMULATIVE VOTING IN THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE AT-LARGE DIRECTORS; CONSIDER AND VOTE ON CHANGES TO THE BY-LAWS EITHER DRAFTED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR THE MEMBERS OF THE FEDERATION; APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT, BY THE PRESIDENT, OF SIX AT-LARGE TRUSTEES WHO WILL EACH SERVE ON THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE; AND PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS OF COMMUNITY PRIORITIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE MEMBERS OF THE FEDERATION MAY ACT TO ADD TO, ALTER, AMEND, OR REPEAL THE BY-LAWS, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (I) THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF AT LEAST THREE-FOURTHS (3/4) OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FEDERATION PRESENT AT ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS AS TO WHICH NOTICE OF THE CONTEMPLATED ACTION WAS GIVEN; AND (II) THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT ANY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS TO WHICH NOTICE OF THE CONTEMPLATED ACTION WAS GIVEN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR SIMILAR COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 PRIOR TO THE FILING OF FORM 990, THE FEDERATION BUDGET FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (BF&A) COMMITTEE WILL CARRY OUT A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990. THE BF&A COMMITTEE CHAIR, SUBSEQUENT TO THIS REVIEW, WILL PRESENT THE FORM 990 TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL TO FILE. EACH BOARD MEMBER WILL RECEIVE A FULL COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO THIS PRESENTATION. UPON APPROVAL OF THE BOARD MANAGEMENT WILL FILE THE FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, EACH DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, OFFICER, COMMITTEE MEMBER AND EMPLOYEE WILL SIGN/UPDATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THIS STATEMENT WILL LIST ANY CONFLICTS AND AFFIRM THE PERSON'S RESPONSIBILITY ON DISCLOSURE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT. EACH OF THE ABOVE NAMED PERSONS (OTHER THAN EMPLOYEES) MUST DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE FEDERATION'S BOARD CHAIR AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. AN EMPLOYEE MUST ALSO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CEO. THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT/TRANSACTION WILL BE DETERMINED TO EITHER BE OR NOT BE A CONFLICT BY A MAJORITY OF THE FEDERATION BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS. INDIVIDUALS WITH A CONFLICT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION NOR THE VOTE. ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO INCLUDED A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA AND SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. THE PROCESS IS COMPLETED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2015. KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE FEDERATION EACH HAVE AN ANNUAL REVIEW SIGNED OFF BY THEIR SUPERVISOR. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON COMPARABILITY DATA AND MEETING INTERNALLY ESTABLISHED GOALS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2015.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FEDERATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FEDERATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -74,699. PENSION RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC COST 289,312. CHANGE IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS -278,831.
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Employer identification number

43-0652643
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
(1) WOMEN'S AUXILIARY FOUNDATION FOR THE JEWISH AGED LLC
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR
ST LOUIS,MO63146
 PROVIDE GRANTS TO ORGAN- IZATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE JEWISH AGED IN ST. LOUIS MO -13,349 301,648 JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 










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)LUBIN-GREEN FOUNDATION
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR

ST LOUIS,MO63146
43-6049332 		SUPPORTING FOUNDATION MO 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Yes
 
(2)STAENBERG FAMILY FOUNDATION
2127 INNERBELT BUSINESS CTR STE 200

ST LOUIS,MO63114
20-2055339 		SUPPORTING FOUNDATION MO 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Yes
 
(3)THE KRANZBERG FOUNDATION
12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR

ST LOUIS,MO63146
20-4920260 		SUPPORTING FOUNDATION MO 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST LOUIS
 
Yes
 








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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) REMAINDER TRUSTS (20)

 
 
TRUST INVESTMENTS MO  
T         No












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

 C 234,840 CASH TRANSFER
(2) STAENBERG FAMILY FOUNDATION

 C 592,474 CASH TRANSFER




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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
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






























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