TY 2015 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
101 W MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BALTIMORE, MD21201

D Employer identification number

52-0607957

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 48,279,618

F Name and address of principal officer:
MARC TERRILL
101 W MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE
BALTIMORE,MD21201

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.ASSOCIATED.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1950

M State of legal domicile: MD

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE ASSOCIATED: JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE WORKS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE JEWISH LIFE. IT ADDRESSES CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, HUMANITARIAN, HEALTH, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, IN ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	30
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	30
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	146
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	7,500
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	435,522
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	104,793

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	43,140,876	43,714,856
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	3,340,287	3,500,049
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	224,949	240,209
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	1,018,945	824,504
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	47,725,057	48,279,618
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	28,845,498	29,621,918
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)	11,507,359	12,036,095
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	19,790	12,537
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 5,185,416
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	6,499,137	6,253,374
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	46,871,784	47,923,924
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	853,273	355,694
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	31,957,464	32,516,056
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	14,319,591	14,451,989
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	17,637,873	18,064,067

Part II

Signature Block

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Firm's name MediumBullet

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Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

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 ..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE ASSOCIATED: JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE STRENGTHENS AND NURTURES JEWISH LIFE BY ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN GREATER BALTIMORE, ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD. SINCE 1920, THE ASSOCIATED HAS SPEARHEADED COMMUNITY-WIDE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES THROUGH A NETWORK OF PARTNER AGENCIES.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 35,993,864 including grants of $ 29,618,198 ) (Revenue $ 3,500,049 )
	THE ASSOCIATED IS THE CENTRALIZED FUNDRAISING, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND ALLOCATIONS ORGANIZATION FOR THE BALTIMORE JEWISH COMMUNITY. IT RAISES AND DISTRIBUTES $29,618,198 TO OVER TWO DOZEN EDUCATIONAL AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LOCAL AND GLOBAL JEWISH COMMUNITY. THE ASSOCIATED PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, BOOKKEEPING, AND IT SERVICES. FOR A LIST OF ENTITIES SUPPORTED, SEE SCHEDULE I.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,009,270 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	CHANA IS THE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE ASSOCIATED. ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HELP FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC, SEXUAL, AND ELDERLY ABUSE. SERVICES INCLUDE TEMPORARY HOUSING, FINANCIAL AID, AND COUNSELING.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 782,876 including grants of $ 3,720 ) (Revenue $ )
	JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION COORDINATES THE SYSTEM-WIDE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR THE ASSOCIATED AND ITS AGENCIES. IT ENGAGES AND COORDINATES APPROXIMATELY 7,500 HANDS-ON VOLUNTEERS IN A NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS INCLUDING SCHOOL TUTORING, HOMELESS PROGRAMS, ELDERLY IN-HOUSE CARE AMONG MANY OTHERS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,740,392 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE ASSOCIATED OPERATES HILLELS (JEWISH STUDENT UNION) ON FOUR COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN THE GREATER BALTIMORE AREA. THE HILLELS PROVIDE RELIGIOUS SERVICES, KOSHER DINING, AND OTHER SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND STAFF.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 1,740,392 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses39,526,402

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................

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 I Click to see attachment

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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 II Click to see attachment

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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

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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 IV Click to see attachment

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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 V Click to see attachment

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Yes

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.

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

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

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

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Yes

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

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

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

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) ....

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............

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...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

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)

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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............ Click to see attachment

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ................... Click to see attachment

25b

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 ................ Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................ Click to see attachment

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.. Click to see attachment

Yes

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

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........

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

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

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

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

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

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 VI Click to see attachment

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. ............

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

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

199

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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 ..................

146

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

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)? ..

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).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

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? .........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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? .................

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

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? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

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

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

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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MARK SMOLARZ101 W MOUNT ROYAL AVE BALTIMORE,MD21201 (410) 727-4828

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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.
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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and Title
(1) MARK D NEUMANN...................................................................... CHAIR	3.00 ................. 1.50	X	X	0	0	0
(2) LINDA A HURWITZ...................................................................... CHAIR-ELECT	3.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) NANCY HACKERMAN...................................................................... SECRETARY	3.00 ................. 3.00	X	X	0	0	0
(4) PHILIP E SACHS...................................................................... TREASURER	3.00 ................. 1.50	X	X	0	0	0
(5) MARC COHEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) ROBB COHEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) SUZANNE COHEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) MELISSA CORDISH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) LINDA ELMAN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(10) JULIET EURICH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) HOWARD FRIEDMAN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(12) BETH GOLDSMITH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(13) MICHAEL GREENEBAUM...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(14) BENJAMIN GREENWALD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(15) DANIEL HIRSCHHORN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0
(16) BRUCE HOFFBERGER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 ................. 3.00	X		0	0	0
(17) RINA JANET...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.50 .................	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)					(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) DANIEL KLEIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................1.50	X					0	0	0
(19) NANCY KOHN RABIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(20) MICHELE LAX........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(21) ELIZABETH MOSER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(22) YEHUDA NEUBERGER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(23) SAMUEL ROSENBERG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(24) NINA ROSENZWOG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(25) ROBERT RUSSEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................1.50	X					0	0	0
(26) JM SCHAPIRO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(27) JOHN SHMERLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(28) BRUCE SHOLK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(29) DEBRA S WEINBERG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(30) JERRY WOLASKY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(31) MARC B TERRILL........................................................................ PRESIDENT	36.00 .......................4.00		X				574,947	0	89,542
(32) MARK SMOLARZ........................................................................ COO/CFO	32.00 .......................8.00		X				217,940	0	25,369
(33) MICHAEL FRIEDMAN........................................................................ SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT	10.00 .......................30.00			X			206,724	0	9,480
(34) LESLIE POMERANTZ........................................................................ SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................			X			164,442	0	7,587
(35) MICHAEL DYE........................................................................ VP, INVESTMENTS & RISK MGM	9.00 .......................31.00			X			153,716	0	32,236
(36) CAROLE TAYLOR........................................................................ VP, TECHNOLOGY	40.00 .......................				X		130,722	0	6,058
(37) BEN GERSHOWITZ........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT, FACILITIES	32.00 .......................8.00				X		110,022	0	23,226
(38) CONNIE STERN........................................................................ VP, FINANCE	36.00 .......................4.00				X		119,080	0	7,443
(39) ALLISON BAUMWALD........................................................................ SVP, ANNUAL CAMPAIGN	40.00 .......................				X		108,251	0	28,616
(40) DARLENE WOLF........................................................................ VP, HUMAN RESOURCES	40.00 .......................				X		107,036	0	30,978
(41) DARRELL FRIEDMAN........................................................................ FORMER OFFICER	0.00 .......................					X	142,981	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	2,035,861	0	260,535

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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 ..............

Yes

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...........................

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
RSM US LLP 5155 PAYSPHERE CIRCLE CHICAGO,IL60674	AUDITING & ACCT. SERVICES	187,500
MOUNT ROYAL PRINTING COMPANY 6310 BLAIR HILL LANE BALTIMORE,MD21209	PRINTING SERVICES	183,245
KENNETH DICKSTEIN, 9006 TARR DRIVE NEW WINDSOR,MD21776	SECURITY SERVICES	182,406
ADVANCE BUSINESS SYTEMS PO BOX 759319 BALTIMORE,MD21275	COPIER SERVICES	139,704
DEFENDER ONE SECURITY 310 CHAMBORLEY DRIVE REISTERSTOWN,MD21136	ARMED SECURITY SERVICES	134,586
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 7

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	22,937,509
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d	15,836,858
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	351,644

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	4,588,845

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,717,747
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		43,714,856

			Business Code
2a	ENDOWMENT FEE INCOME	900099	3,370,350	2,934,828	435,522
b	OPERATING PROGRAMS	900099	129,699	129,699
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			3,500,049

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			240,209			240,209
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		7,600
b	Less: rental expenses		0
c	Rental income or (loss)		7,600
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			7,600			7,600
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
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..
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..
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..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MISCELLANEOUS		900099	816,904			816,904
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			816,904
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			48,279,618	3,064,527	435,522	1,064,713

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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	29,601,691	29,601,691
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	20,227	20,227
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	1,395,938	161,746	700,168	534,024
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	8,469,212	5,784,735	945,810	1,738,667
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	404,370	97,152	204,178	103,040
9	Other employee benefits .......	1,054,051	607,342	175,866	270,843
10	Payroll taxes ...........	712,524	410,555	118,883	183,086
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	26,526	7,201	19,325
c	Accounting ...........	69,000		69,000
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	12,537			12,537
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	295,222	50,080	212,916	32,226
12	Advertising and promotion ....	397,040	81,117	8,303	307,620
13	Office expenses .......	417,826	285,388	46,661	85,777
14	Information technology ......	215,561	147,235	24,073	44,253
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	1,708,643	1,167,056	190,815	350,772
17	Travel ............	160,984	56,879	56,904	47,201
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	136,238	37,104	73,510	25,624
20	Interest ...........	128,410		128,410
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..
23	Insurance ...	157,903	16,850	141,053
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	EVENTS AND MISSION EXPE	990,009	990,009
b	FUNDRAISING EXPENSES	817,982			817,982
c	ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECT	610,000			610,000
d	UNRELATED BUSINESS INCO	24,119		24,119
e	All other expenses	97,911	4,035	72,112	21,764
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	47,923,924	39,526,402	3,212,106	5,185,416
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2015)

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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

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........		1,101,998	1	455,254
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......		18,110,448	3	19,287,517
4	Accounts receivable, net .............		481,945	4	455,128
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
			43,750	5	31,250
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 ....		1,325,138	7	1,246,288
8	Inventories for sale or use ........		3,043	8	976
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......		195,070	9	188,407
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....		9,906,717	12	9,898,686
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			13
14	Intangible assets ...............			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........		789,355	15	952,550
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...		31,957,464	16	32,516,056

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	3,945,896	17	4,656,533
18	Grants payable ...	666,540	18	734,790
19	Deferred revenue .........	87,797	19	111,000
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	9,002,290	24	8,574,949
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	617,068	25	374,717
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	14,319,591	26	14,451,989

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	-2,409,207	27	-2,989,301
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	20,047,080	28	21,053,368
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 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 ...........	17,637,873	33	18,064,067
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	31,957,464	34	32,516,056

Form 990 (2015)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

48,279,618

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

47,923,924

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

355,694

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

17,637,873

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

70,500

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

18,064,067

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

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.

Form 990 (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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

THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Employer identification number

52-0607957

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


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

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(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.) ....	42,947,080	39,911,912	41,750,760	43,140,876	43,714,856	211,465,484
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	42,947,080	39,911,912	41,750,760	43,140,876	43,714,856	211,465,484
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)..						15,076,400
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						196,389,084

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	42,947,080	39,911,912	41,750,760	43,140,876	43,714,856	211,465,484
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	262,689	264,417	195,067	252,886	247,809	1,222,868
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..	14,210	21,131	26,879	26,560	24,119	112,899
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						212,801,251

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

17,365,044

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

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

92.290 %

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

92.070 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(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)		(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.)..

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

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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

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.

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).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

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.

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) .

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

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

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

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

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.

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.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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?

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).

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.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

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.

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.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

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.

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.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	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

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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

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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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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

THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Employer identification number

52-0607957

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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 THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

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

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Name of organization THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC		Employer identification number 52-0607957

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 THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC			Employer identification number 52-0607957
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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

THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Employer identification number

52-0607957

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 ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

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? ...........

Yes No

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? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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 ....	137,429,000	141,449,000	124,751,000	167,725,000	173,840,000
b	Contributions ...	4,958,000	2,436,000	3,512,000	21,086,000	15,268,000
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-8,106,000	-364,000	18,731,000	22,343,000	-4,072,000
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	10,267,000	6,092,000	5,545,000	17,813,000	17,311,000
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	124,014,000	137,429,000	141,449,000	193,341,000	167,725,000

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

53.400 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

3.350 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

43.250 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

Yes

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Yes

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
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...
e	Other ...
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..		0

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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) ISRAEL BONDS	7,750,933	F
(B) MARYLAND/ISRAEL TRENDLINES	100,000	F
(C) REAL ESTATE FUND	1,660,011	F
(D) SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT	387,742	F
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	9,898,686

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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.)...........

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
OTHER LIABILITIES	374,717
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	374,717
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	68,342,873
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	20,063,255
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	20,063,255
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	48,279,618
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	48,279,618

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	76,041,308
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	28,187,884
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	28,187,884
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	47,853,424
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	70,500
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	70,500
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	47,923,924

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 V, LINE 4:	THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS OF THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE ARE USED IN ACCORDANCE TO THE INTENT OF THE DONOR OR IN THE ABSENCE OF DONOR INTENT, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
PART X, LINE 2:	THE ASSOCIATED FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON A TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THIS GUIDANCE, THE ASSOCIATED MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH A POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THE GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES ALSO ADDRESSES DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON INCOME TAXES, AND ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THE ASSOCIATED'S TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE ASSOCIATED HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE DISCLOSURE. THE ASSOCIATED IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2013.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	REVENUE FOR THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH CHARITES REPORTED ON THE CONSOLIDATED F/S 19,953,810. REVENUE FOR THE VARIOUS ANNUITY TRUSTS REPORTED ON THE CONSOLIDATED F/S 109,445.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	EXPENSES OF THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH CHARITIES REPORTED ON THE CONSOLIDATED F/S 28,131,647. EXPENSES OF THE VARIOUS ANNUITY TRUSTS REPORTED ON THE CONSOLIDATED F/S 56,237.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 70,500.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

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
THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Employer identification number

52-0607957

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

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 AND NORTH AFRICA	0	1	PROGRAM SERVICE	COORDINATING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS	522,943
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE	COORDINATING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS	5,545
	MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	0	0	INVESTMENTS		100,000
	CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE	COORDINATING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS	83,850
	RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	COORDINATING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS	12,123












3a	Sub-total .....	0	1			724,461
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	1			724,461

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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)

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 .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

Schedule F (Form 990) 2015

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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

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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 3, COLUMN E:	AS PART OF ITS MISSION, THE ASSOCIATED PROVIDES PLANNING AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR MEMBERS OF THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY TO TRAVEL AND LEARN ABOUT ISRAEL AND OTHER PLACES WITH JEWISH HISTORY OR IDENTITY.

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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.
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Attach to Form 990.
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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
THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Employer identification number
52-0607957

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ........................

Yes No

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) AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ORR SHALOM 3708 ENTERPISE DR ELISE RYNHOLD JANESVILLE,WI535468737	13-3502817	501(C)(3)	50,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YAD ELIEZER 1102 E 26TH ST BROOKLYN,NY11210	11-3459952	501(C)(3)	20,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) BAIS HAMEDRASH AND MESIVTA OF BALTIMORE 6823 OLD PIMLICO ROAD BALTIMORE,MD21209	52-1980774	501(C)(3)	66,728	GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) BAIS YAAKOV SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 11111 PARK HEIGHTS AVE OWINGS MILLS,MD21117	52-0613700	501(C)(3)	886,770	GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) BALTIMORE HEBREW INSTITUTE AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS 8000 YORK ROAD TOWSON,MD21252	52-0939453	501(C)(3)	333,412	GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) BALTIMORE BOARD OF RABBIS RABBI MITCHELL ACKERSON 2413 HAL CIRCLE BALTIMORE,MD21209	04-3598368	501(C)(3)	30,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) BALTIMORE JEWISH COUNCIL 5750 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE SUITE 329 BALTIMORE,MD21215	52-1912836	501(C)(3)	853,671	GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) BETH TFILOH COMMUNITY SCHOOL 3300 OLD COURT ROAD BALTIMORE,MD21208	52-1837996	501(C)(3)	495,040	GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) BNAI BRITH YOUTH ORGANIZATION ATTN JANET LAZIC 2020 K STREET NW 7TH FLOOR WASHINGTON,DC20006	91-2139926	501(C)(3)	65,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) BNOS YISROEL 6300 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21215	52-2231272	501(C)(3)	272,795	GENERAL SUPPORT
(11) CAMP AIRY AND LOUISE 5750 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE SUITE 306 BALTIMORE,MD21215	52-0563083	501(C)(3)	17,429	GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION 5708 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD212153996	52-0591707	501(C)(3)	1,749,343	GENERAL SUPPORT
(13) CHAI 5809 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21215	23-7097000	501(C)(3)	758,481	GENERAL SUPPORT
(14) CHEDER CHABAD OF BALTIMORE 5713 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21215	26-3435681	501(C)(3)	46,508	GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) CHIMES INC 4815 SETON DR BALTIMORE,MD212153211	52-0575305	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(16) EDWARD A MYERBERG SR CTR 3101 FALLSTAFF ROAD BALTIMORE,MD212092967	52-1047511	501(C)(3)	120,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(17) HEBREW FREE LOAN ASSN 5752 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21215	52-0633396	501(C)(3)	14,700	GENERAL SUPPORT
(18) HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE 800 EIGHTH STREET NW ARTHUR ROCHELLE BELFER BUILDING WASHINGTON,DC20001	52-1844823	501(C)(3)	23,160	GENERAL SUPPORT
(19) ISRAEL LACROSSE ASSOCIATION 1501 BROADWAY 21ST FLOOR DAVID LASDAY NEW YORK,NY10036	45-3857764	501(C)(3)	35,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(20) JERUSALEM FOUNDATION INC 420 LEXINGTON AVENUE SUITE 1645 NEW YORK,NY10170	13-2563745	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(21) JEWELS SCHOOL INC 5713-B PARK HEIGHTS AVE BALTIMORE,MD21215	46-0528711	501(C)(3)	25,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(22) JEWISH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201	52-2178573	501(C)(13)	20,625	GENERAL SUPPORT
(23) JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 5700 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE ATTN ACCOUNTING DEPT BALTIMORE,MD21215	52-0619002	501(C)(3)	4,473,692	GENERAL SUPPORT
(24) JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES 5750 PARK HEIGHTS AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21215	52-0607909	501(C)(3)	6,931,398	GENERAL SUPPORT
(25) JEWISH FED OF HOWARD COUNTY 10630 LITTLE PATUXENT PARKWAY SUITE 400 CENTURY PLAZA 1000 COLUMBIA,MD210443294	23-7072654	501(C)(3)	496,585	GENERAL SUPPORT
(26) JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA 25 BROADWAY SUITE 1700 NEW YORK,NY100041010	13-1624240	501(C)(3)	7,221,342	GENERAL SUPPORT
(27) JEWISH MUSEUM OF MARYLAND 15 LLOYD STREET BALTIMORE,MD21202	52-6034761	501(C)(3)	366,695	GENERAL SUPPORT
(28) JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE 711 3RD AVENUE NEW YORK,NY10017	13-1656634	501(C)(3)	237,852	GENERAL SUPPORT
(29) KRIEGER SCHECTER DAY SCHOOL 8100 STEVENSON ROAD BALTIMORE,MD21208	52-0591562	501(C)(3)	209,713	GENERAL SUPPORT
(30) MARYLAND ISRAEL DEVELOPMENT CENTER 401 E PRATT STREET 7TH FLOOR BALTIMORE,MD21202	52-1777737	501(C)(3)	170,458	GENERAL SUPPORT
(31) MEALS ON WHEELS OF CENTRAL MD 515 S HAVEN STREET BALTIMORE,MD21224	52-6074723	501(C)(3)	120,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(32) MESILA INTERNATIONAL 1215 40 STREET BROOKLYN,NY11218	11-3597720	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(33) MOISHE HOUSE 441 SAXONY ROAD BARN 2 C/O DAVID CYGIELMAN ENCINITAS,CA920242725	26-2599786	501(C)(3)	56,450	GENERAL SUPPORT
(34) NER ISRAEL 400 MOUNT WILSON LANE PIKESVILLE,MD21208	52-0660881	501(C)(3)	444,017	GENERAL SUPPORT
(35) OHR CHADASH ACADEMY OF BALTIMORE 7310 PARK HEIGHTS AVE PIKESVILLE,MD212085436	45-2187170	501(C)(3)	49,816	GENERAL SUPPORT
(36) OR HANER INC 400 MT WILSON LANE BALTIMORE,MD21208	52-2243222	501(C)(3)	18,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(37) PAAMONIM CHARITY ORGANIZATION 1520 39TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11218	20-5392216	501(C)(3)	18,900	GENERAL SUPPORT
(38) PEARLSTONE CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CTR 5425 MT GILEAD ROAD REISTERSTOWN,MD21136	43-2080719	501(C)(3)	717,398	GENERAL SUPPORT
(39) PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUND 630 3RD AVE RM 1501 NEW YORK,NY100176745	13-6104086	501(C)(3)	39,500	GENERAL SUPPORT
(40) TALMUDICAL ACADEMY 4445 OLD COURT ROAD BALTIMORE,MD21208	52-0591676	501(C)(3)	601,221	GENERAL SUPPORT
(41) THE BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION 33 EAST THIRTY THIRD STREET SEVENTH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10016	13-4092050	501(C)(3)	130,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(42) THE SCHECHTER INSTITUTES INC BOX 3566 PO BOX 8500 PHILADELPHIA,PA191783566	22-3342043	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(43) TORAH INSTITUTE OF BALTIMORE 35 ROSEWOOD LANE OWINGS MILLS,MD21117	23-7304990	501(C)(3)	385,936	GENERAL SUPPORT
(44) UNION OF ORTHODOX JEWISH CONGREGATIONS OF AMERICA 11 BROADWAY NEW YORK,NY10004	13-5623717	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(45) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND HILLEL 7612 MOWATT LANE COLLEGE PARK,MD20740	53-0179971	501(C)(3)	312,425	GENERAL SUPPORT
(46) WORLD ORT INC JIM LODGE 1745 BROADWAY 17TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10019	06-1669917	501(C)(3)	24,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(47) WORLD UNION FOR PROGRESSIVE JUDAISM LTD 633 THIRD AVENUE 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY100176778	13-1930176	501(C)(3)	33,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(48) ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION 475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE 825 NEW YORK,NY10115	13-6217087	501(C)(3)	10,316	GENERAL SUPPORT

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50055P

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to 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) FELLOWSHIP	12	20,227
(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:

LAY AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP MEETS WITH AGENCY REPRESENTATION SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE YEAR TO MONITOR THE FISCAL HEALTH OF THE ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE USE OF FUNDS. AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT BUDGETS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS AS WELL AS AN ORGANIZATION BUSINESS PLAN ONCE A YEAR. THE ASSOCIATED THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ALLOCATIONS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, A LAY BODY, MEETS THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR TO ASSESS AND DETERMINE ONGOING ELIGIBILITY OF FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS TO CLEARLY IDENTIFY CRITERIA TO BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR FUNDING DECISIONS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. IN ADDITION, A RECORD OF ALL GRANTS MADE IS MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT GRANTS ARE USED AS REQUESTED.

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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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Employer identification number

52-0607957

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .........

Yes

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? ..

Yes

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

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 .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1MARC B TERRILLPRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	471,726 ------------- 0	75,000 ------------- 0	28,221 ------------- 0	60,600 ------------- 0	28,942 ------------- 0	664,489 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2MARK SMOLARZCOO/CFO	(i) (ii)	217,940 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	8,800 ------------- 0	16,569 ------------- 0	243,309 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3MICHAEL FRIEDMANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	206,724 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	8,200 ------------- 0	1,280 ------------- 0	216,204 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4LESLIE POMERANTZSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	164,442 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,550 ------------- 0	1,037 ------------- 0	172,029 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5MICHAEL DYEVP, INVESTMENTS & RISK MGM	(i) (ii)	153,716 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,520 ------------- 0	25,716 ------------- 0	185,952 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6DARRELL FRIEDMANFORMER OFFICER	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	142,981 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	142,981 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 1A

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BUSINESS RELATED TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES TO MARC TERRILL PURSUANT TO HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT.

PART I, LINE 4B

MARC TERRILL PARTICIPATES IN A NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. NO AMOUNTS WERE VESTED DURING THE YEAR. $50,000 WAS DEFERRED AND IS INCLUDED IN FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN F AND SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C. AS DETAILED IN FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15, A NEW 5-YEAR CONTRACT WAS EXECUTED BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2013. THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ARE OUTLINED IN THE CONTRACT.

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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Name of the organization

THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Employer identification number

52-0607957

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
(1) MARC TERRILL	PRESIDENT	TO ASSIST PURCHASING A HOME IN THE BALTIMORE AREA AS A RETENTION STRATEGY		X	125,000	31,250		No	Yes		Yes









Total ............... $						31,250

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Employer identification number

52-0607957

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	148	1,717,747	FMV AT CONTRIBUTION DATE
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 ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

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

Yes

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

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

Yes

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

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.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

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.

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PART I, LINE 32B:	THIRD PARTIES ARE USED TO SELL NON-CASH ASSETS (INCLUDING DONATED REAL ESTATE). THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THESE THIRD PARTIES, BUT WILL PICK BASED ON NEED AND LOCATION OF THE NON-CASH ASSETS.

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Inspection

Name of the organization

THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Employer identification number

52-0607957

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	ANY INDIVIDUAL(S), JEWISH OR NON-JEWISH, WHO SUPPORTS THE MISSION AND WHO, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH A FAMILY, CORPORATION, FIRM, TRUST, OR FOUNDATION, CONTRIBUTES TO THE ASSOCIATED ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN ANY FISCAL YEAR OF THE ASSOCIATED, SHALL BE A MEMBER FOR AND DURING THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH A CONTRIBUTION IS MADE AND FOR THE SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SHALL BE HELD BY BALLOT AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO APPROVE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OR THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE BOARD DELEGATED AUTHORITY OF THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE FORM 990 TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. BOTH SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAVE REVIEWED THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. THE ENTIRE BOARD CAN REVIEW AN ELECTRONIC COPY PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE FORM TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR STAFF OF THE ASSOCIATED ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM EACH YEAR. EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEMBER IS EXPECTED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS INCLUDING A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST (FINANCIAL, FAMILIAL OR OTHERWISE) WITH THE BUSINESS OF THE ASSOCIATED. IF THE ASSOCIATED TAKES UP FOR CONSIDERATION ANY MATTER IN WHICH AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR STAFF MEMBER, OR PERSONS AFFILIATED WITH THEM, HAVE SUCH A CONFLICTED INTEREST, THE ASSOCIATED SHALL RESOLVE QUESTIONS OF REAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: 1. THE PERSON WITH A CONFLICTED INTEREST MUST DISCLOSE ANY RELEVANT FACTS THAT MIGHT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 2. THE PERSON SO AFFECTED MAY TAKE PART IN ANY DISCUSSION OF ANY SUCH MATTERS, UNLESS THE ASSOCIATED SPECIFICALLY REQUESTS THE PERSON TO ABSTAIN FROM SUCH DISCUSSION. 3. THE PERSON WITH A CONFLICTED INTEREST SHALL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY RESOLUTION INVOLVING SUCH MATTERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE ASSOCIATED'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH IS COMPRISED OF BOTH PAST AND CURRENT TOP LAY LEADERSHIP ANNUALLY REVIEWS COMPENSATION OF ALL KEY EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND THE PRESIDENT BASED ON REVIEW OF INDEPENDENT SURVEYS OF SUCH INDIVIDUALS OF OTHER LIKE SIZE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE NATION AS WELL AS COMPENSATION REVIEWS OF OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER BALTIMORE METRO AREA. THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS STANDARDS OF LIVING AS WELL AS SIZE AND COMPLEXITY OF SUCH ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS THE PERCENTAGE OF COMPENSATION OF SUCH EMPLOYEES TO THE TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CONSIDERS GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IMPACTING THE ORGANIZATION'S ENVIRONMENT THAT IT OPERATES WITHIN TO DETERMINE THAT SUCH PERCENTAGE APPEARS TO FALL IN LINE WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE DETERMINATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE AFFECTED EMPLOYEE AS AN OFFER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D).
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 70,500.
FORM 990, PART IX	THE ASSOCIATED: JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE, INC. (THE ASSOCIATED) AND THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF BALTIMORE (THE AJC) ARE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS AND WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH EACH OTHER TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATED. THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS WERE FORMED AS SEPARATE ENTITIES TO DIVIDE THE ASSET HOLDING ORGANIZATION (THE AJC) FROM THE PROGRAM SERVICE DELIVERY ORGANIZATION (THE ASSOCIATED). IF THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS WERE COMBINED, THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES COMPARED TO TOTAL EXPENSES WOULD BE 88.76%. THE ASSOCIATED PROGRAM EXPENSE 39,526,402 TOTAL EXPENSE 47,923,294 PROGRAM SERVICE % 82.48% AJC PROGRAM EXPENSE 29,853,671 TOTAL EXPENSE 30,240,995 PROGRAM SERVICE % 98.72% TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSE 69,380,073 TOTAL EXPENSE 78,164,919 PROGRAM SERVICE % 88.76%

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Name of the organization

THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY
FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE INC

Employer identification number

52-0607957

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No
(1)ASSOCIATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF BALTIMORE INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-6024192	EXEMPT ORGANIZATION	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 7	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(2)ZANVYL KRIEGER FUND INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1126684	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(3)JILL FOX MEMORIAL FUND INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1167942	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(4)DUPKIN JEWISH CHARITY & WELFARE FUND INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1163411	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(5)SARAH & HAROLD ZALESCH FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1191346	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(6)GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1306094	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(7)MARTIN S HIMELES SR FUND INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1489357	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(8)FELDMAN FAMILY FUND INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1489355	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(9)MARVIN SCHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1615020	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(10)KOLKER-SAXON-HALLOCK FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1636273	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(11)JEWISH DAY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1879606	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(12)BENDIT FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1412574	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(13)BRENDA BROWN LIPITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 31-1555883	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(14)JOAN G AND JOSEPH KLEIN FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 31-1555845	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(15)BAVAR FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-2230085	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(16)JOSEPH & ANNETTE COOPER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-2206655	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(17)FRANCES & FRANK FLEISHMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE FDN INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-2205658	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(18)HERBERT & PHYLLIS SIEGEL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 26-1943873	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(19)JANE KRIEGER SCHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 46-1468312	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(20)MACADOO FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 46-3952974	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(21)LUSKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 46-5753796	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(22)SIDNEY S NAHAM FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 47-4204051	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(23)HOFFBERGER FAMILY FUND INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1167596	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(24)NATHAN & PAULINE MASH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1436803	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(25)HARRY WEINBERG FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1541188	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(26)THE BERNARD MANEKIN FAMILY FUND INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1623185	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(27)SWIRNOW CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1680035	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(28)GERSON G & SANDY F EISENBERG FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1726080	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(29)THE FLORENCE & CHARLES HOFFBERGER CHARITABLE FDN INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1801455	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(30)PEARLSTONE FAMILY FUND INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1249913	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(31)WILLIAM & IRENE WEINBERG FAMILY FOUNDTION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1857755	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(32)NATHAN & LILLIAN WEINBERG FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1867912	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(33)THE RICHMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1899221	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(34)FRED & GRETA SCHLOSSBERG FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-1903359	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(35)KESHER FUND OF THE COHEN-FRUCHTMAN-KRIEGER FMLY INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 31-1478499	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(36)MARJORIE COOK FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-6044319	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(37)DAVID & REGINA WEINBERG FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 31-1615045	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(38)THE FUND FOR CHANGE INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 31-1662222	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(39)THE BANCROFT FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 31-1644387	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(40)KR FUND INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-2209699	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(41)LINDA & G ARNOLD KAUFMAN FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-2204089	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(42)HOFFBERGER FOUNDATION FOR TORAH STUDY 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 52-2137496	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(43)ZIMMERMAN FUND FOR CHILDREN INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 56-2523091	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(44)LYN STACIE GETZ FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 20-3486477	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(45)JUDI & STEVEN B FADER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 22-3920799	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(46)GLENN & DEBRA WEINBERG FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 20-8142217	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(47)LIBMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 20-8572565	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(48)YEHUDA & ANNE NEUBERGER FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 27-1040796	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(49)SHOLK-KAPLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 45-3915659	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes
(50)VOLOSOV FAMILY FOUNDATION INC 101 WEST MOUNT ROYAL AVENUE BALTIMORE,MD21201 47-4050322	CHARITABLE SUPPORT	MD	501(C)(3)	LINE 11A, I	THE ASSOCIATED JCFB	Yes

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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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	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	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	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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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

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 .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

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) ASSOCIATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF BALTIMORE	C	9,405,914	CASH VALUE
(2) BRENDA BROWN-LIPITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION INC	C	57,100	CASH VALUE
(3) DUPKIN JEWISH CHARITY AND WELFARE FUND	C	400,000	CASH VALUE
(4) GERSON G AND SANDY F EISENBERG FOUNDATION INC	C	107,000	CASH VALUE
(5) GOLDSMITH FOUNDATION	C	536,100	CASH VALUE
(6) HARRY WEINBERG FAMILY FOUNDATION INC	C	2,127,500	CASH VALUE
(7) HOFFBERGER FAMILY FUND INC	C	724,930	CASH VALUE
(8) JANE KRIEGER SCHAPIRO FAMILY FOUNDATION INC	C	290,000	CASH VALUE
(9) JOSEPH AND ANNETTE COOPER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC	C	85,000	CASH VALUE
(10) KOLKER-SAXON-HALLOCK FUND B	C	123,000	CASH VALUE
(11) LUSKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION	C	225,000	CASH VALUE
(12) MACADOO FAMILY FOUNDATION INC	C	64,000	CASH VALUE
(13) MARTIN S HIMELES SR FOUNDATION INC	C	55,000	CASH VALUE
(14) PEARLSTONE FAMILY FUND	C	572,500	CASH VALUE
(15) RICHMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC	C	162,000	CASH VALUE
(16) ZANVYL AND ISABELLE KRIEGER FUND INC	C	502,600	CASH VALUE
(17) ZIMMERMAN FUND FOR CHILDREN INC	C	67,000	CASH VALUE

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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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)	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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) .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No