Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
8499 Ridge Road
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Cincinnati, OH45236
D Employer identification number

31-0537174
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 28,198,146
F Name and address of principal officer:
Shepard H Englander
8499 Ridge Road
Cincinnati,OH45236
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.jewishcincinnati.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1967
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati brings our community together to care for Jews.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 40
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 40
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 54
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 450
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 18,704,385 15,542,945
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 710,422 924,530
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,153,778 4,156,095
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 20,568,585 20,623,570
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 9,453,069 14,624,911
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) 5,253,215 5,117,968
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,569,782    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,016,288 2,138,119
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 16,722,572 21,880,998
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 3,846,013 -1,257,428
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 196,350,960 102,910,310
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 98,750,824 16,307,941
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 97,600,136 86,602,369
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati develops and connects leaders, contributors, organizations, and ideas to build an inclusive Jewish community that helps people in need, supports Israel, and assures a vibrant Jewish future.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 9,913,628 including grants of $ 7,983,738 ) (Revenue $ 59,591 )
The Federation conducts an annual fundraising campaign in the Greater Cincinnati area. After deducting estimated uncollectible pledges & administrative and fundraising costs, allocations are made to local and national beneficiary agencies. Commitments are made from the current year's campaign to these agencies.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,556,667 including grants of $ 79,683 ) (Revenue $ 864,939 )
The Federation has a shared business service program where it provides accounting, human resource, and IT services to various Jewish agencies in the Cincinnati area. The Federation also has a security program providing security initiatives to five other Jewish agencies in the Cincinnati area.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,127,687 including grants of $ 880,934 ) (Revenue $   )
The Federation administers an overnight camping and Israel travel grant program. Cincy Journeys helps every child attend overnight Jewish camp and every young adult travel and learn in Israel, giving them the skills, experience, and desire to become tomorrow's community leaders.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,945,853 including grants of $ 5,680,556 ) (Revenue $   )
Donor Advised Funds management
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 5,945,853 including grants of $ 5,680,556 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet18,543,835
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
Yes
 
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
65
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
54
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................
16
 
No
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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
40
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
40
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
OH , KY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletEmily Anslinger8499 Ridge Road   Cincinnati,OH45236 (513) 985-1500
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Elida Kamine Yamson......................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) Renee Kamrass......................................................................
Member - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) Tedd Friedman......................................................................
Member
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) Donald Shuller......................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) Debbie Brant......................................................................
Vice President
 0.80
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Bonnie Ullner......................................................................
Member - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) Bret Caller......................................................................
Trustee
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) Janet Cohen......................................................................
Member
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) Charles Frank......................................................................
Jewish Communal Partner Re - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) Bryna Miller......................................................................
Educational Partner Repres - Term ended4/18
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) Elida Kamine......................................................................
Member - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) Donald Shuller......................................................................
Member - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) Beth Guttman......................................................................
Trustee - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) Noah Stern......................................................................
Member
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) Jan Frankel......................................................................
Jewish Communal Partner Re - Term Ended 4/18
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) Gary Greenberg......................................................................
President
 0.80
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(17) Craig Hoffheimer......................................................................
Congregational Partner Rep - Term Ended 4/18
 0.80
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2018)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Yehiel Mickey Fishman........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Mark Mayer........................................................................
Congregational Partner Rep - Term Ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Mike Kadetz........................................................................
Member - Term Ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Arna Poupko Fisher........................................................................
Vice President
 0.80
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(22) Marty Hiudt........................................................................
Vice President
 0.80
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(23) Mark Miller........................................................................
Community Wide Partner Rep
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) Mickey Fishman........................................................................
Member - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Marcie Bachrach........................................................................
Vice President
 0.80
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(26) Marc Randolph........................................................................
Member
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) Lori Frischer........................................................................
Member
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) Rabbi Yitzhak Goldstein........................................................................
Member - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) Josh Blatt........................................................................
Member
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) Zalmy Reisman........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) Josh Frankel........................................................................
Educational Partner Repres - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) Philip Cohen........................................................................
Trustee Emeriti - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) Rabbi Meredith Kahan........................................................................
Member/Rabbbinic Represent - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) Todd Schild........................................................................
Member
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) Jennifer Dauer........................................................................
Vice President - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(36) Suzy Marcus-Goldberg........................................................................
Member
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) Suzette Fisher........................................................................
Vice President
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) Shimon Bachrach........................................................................
Educational Partner Repres - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) Sherri Symson........................................................................
Vice President
 0.80
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(40) Ronna Schneider........................................................................
Member
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) Scott Joseph........................................................................
Member - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) Jay Price........................................................................
Vice President - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) Scot Perlman........................................................................
Secretary/Treasurer
 0.80
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(44) Sally Korkin........................................................................
Member - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) Ross Evans........................................................................
Member
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) Walter Spiegel........................................................................
Vice President
 0.80
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(47) Matt Rosensweet........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) Richard Weiland........................................................................
Trustee Emeriti - Term ended 4/18
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) Ariella Cohen........................................................................
Vice President - Joined 5/18
 0.80
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(50) Michael Kadetz........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) Andy Abel........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) Brooke Guigui........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) John Cohen........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) Shelly Gerson........................................................................
Member
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) Liz Vogel........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(56) Joshua Frankel........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(57) Meredith Kahan........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(58) Alan Brown........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(59) Mike Maltinsky........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(60) Patti Heldman........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(61) Rebecca Goldwasser........................................................................
Member - Joined 5/2018
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(62) Renee Levy........................................................................
Member
 0.80
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(63) Shepard Englander........................................................................
Chief Executive Officer
 55.00
.......................   		    X       430,423 0 34,807
(64) Danielle Minson........................................................................
Chief Development Officer
 55.00
.......................   		    X       198,361 0 20,785
(65) Barb Miller........................................................................
Director of Community Buil
 55.00
.......................   		        X   141,418 0 12,989
(66) Pam Geller........................................................................
Chief Marketing Officer
 55.00
.......................   		        X   120,306 0 6,389
(67) Jim Friedman........................................................................
Director of Planned Giving
 45.00
.......................   		        X   114,806 0 14,508
(68) Valerie Krueckeberg........................................................................
Managing Director, SBS
 55.00
.......................   		        X   122,745 0 11,100
(69) Lindsey Wade........................................................................
Chief of Staff
 55.00
.......................   		        X   109,421 0 20,154
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,237,480 0 120,732
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet7
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 75,000
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 15,467,945
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 2,649,098
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 15,542,945
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Shared Business Service Fees 900099 762,109 762,109    
b Phil Funds Admin Fee 900099 141,665 141,665    
c Program Event Revenue 900099 20,756 20,756    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 924,530
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 2,718,463     2,718,463
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   9,012,208
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   7,574,576
c Gain or (loss)   1,437,632
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 1,437,632     1,437,632
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 20,623,570 924,530 0 4,156,095
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Form 990 (2018)
Page 10
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 13,255,616 13,255,616
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 1,369,295 1,369,295
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 684,377 287,402 124,571 272,404
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 3,541,579 1,854,773 1,009,257 677,549
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 67,443 48,748 7,047 11,648
9 Other employee benefits ....... 531,226 345,136 65,733 120,357
10 Payroll taxes ........... 293,343 186,734 37,302 69,307
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 32,195 18,948 11,845 1,402
c Accounting ........... 33,600 19,774 12,362 1,464
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 344,819 202,934 126,865 15,020
12 Advertising and promotion .... 344,733 210,674 36,163 97,896
13 Office expenses ....... 109,728 47,088 58,839 3,801
14 Information technology ...... 386,063 260,173 56,948 68,942
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 221,833 116,415 60,266 45,152
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 403,544 193,126 62,835 147,583
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..        
23 Insurance ...        
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 Other expense 123,293 52,909 66,113 4,271
b Employee Training and r 114,250 63,765 18,333 32,152
c Subcription & Dues 24,061 10,325 12,902 834
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 21,880,998 18,543,835 1,767,381 1,569,782
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2018)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 6,745,853 2 8,544,111
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 13,793,094 3 10,081,373
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,126,622 4 2,884,791
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 36,080,000 7 727,500
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 513,676 9 439,034
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,756,777
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 2,659,001 1,307,539 10c 1,097,776
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 103,151,202 11 50,341,739
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 28,119,919 12 24,888,555
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 4,513,055 15 3,905,431
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 196,350,960 16 102,910,310
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,051,018 17 1,830,460
18 Grants payable ... 4,428,030 18 4,692,241
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 57,191,776 21 9,057,740
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 .. 36,080,000 23 727,500
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 98,750,824 26 16,307,941
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 51,749,745 27 45,990,332
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 28,936,745 28 34,143,099
29 Permanently restricted net assets 16,913,646 29 6,468,938
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 97,600,136 33 86,602,369
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 196,350,960 34 102,910,310
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
20,623,570
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
21,880,998
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,257,428
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
97,600,136
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-9,138,838
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-601,501
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
86,602,369
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Additional Data


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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
Employer identification number

31-0537174
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 17,744,343 21,237,167 20,413,814 18,704,385 15,542,945 93,642,654
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 17,744,343 21,237,167 20,413,814 18,704,385 15,542,945 93,642,654
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).. 23,926,189
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 69,716,465
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 17,744,343 21,237,167 20,413,814 18,704,385 15,542,945 93,642,654
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 707,771 725,638 1,095,624 1,992,935 2,718,463 7,240,431
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 100,883,085
12
12
3,816,711
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
69.110 %
15
15
67.600 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2018 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-2018 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......  
b From 2014.......  
c From 2015.......  
d From 2016.......  
e From 2017.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......  
b Excess from 2015.....  
c Excess from 2016.....  
d Excess from 2017.....  
e Excess from 2018.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
Employer identification number

31-0537174
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
Name of organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
  		Employer identification number
31-0537174
Part I
Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 3
Name of organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
  		Employer identification number

31-0537174
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) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 4
Name of organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
  		Employer identification number

31-0537174
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
Employer identification number

31-0537174
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...............................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
Yes
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
Yes
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
Yes
 
42,374
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
2,234
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
Yes
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
44,608
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part II-B, Line 1: Collected signatures, canvassed and held voter education forum in support of Ohio Issue 1. Advocated in support of various immigration policy. Advocated in support of various policy to protect the State of Israel and ensure a strong US- Israel relationship. Advocated in support of state and federal legislation to enhance programming and security funding for nonprofits and houses of worship. Advocated in support of state and federal legislation to enhance gun safety. Advocated in support of federal legislation to protect the social service safety net. Advocated in support of federal legislation to condemn antisemitism.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
Employer identification number

31-0537174
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 ......... 139  
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 5,893,764  
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 9,350,735  
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 22,223,106  
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c 57,191,776
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d 40,730,354
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e 88,864,390
f Ending balance ................................ 1f 9,057,740
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 53,618,756 47,360,685 43,852,149 45,227,770 34,017,840
b Contributions ... 2,135,500 1,760,557 3,672,601 2,689,998 12,237,176
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -3,286,295 6,718,655 1,930,543 -1,843,495 1,203,667
d Grants or scholarships ... 1,909,147 2,221,141      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		    2,094,608 2,222,124 2,230,913
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 50,558,814 53,618,756 47,360,685 43,852,149 45,227,770
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet44.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet28.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet28.000 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   670,587 670,587
b Buildings ....   1,132,244 1,081,271 50,973
c Leasehold improvements   315,122 188,920 126,202
d Equipment ....   1,626,959 1,387,162 239,797
e Other .....   11,865 1,648 10,217
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 1,097,776
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) Other investments		 24,888,555 F
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 24,888,555
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
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 10,883,231
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -9,138,838
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -601,501
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -9,740,339
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 20,623,570
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 20,623,570
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 21,880,998
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 21,880,998
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 21,880,998
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part IV, Line 1b: The Federation regularly collaborates with other local Jewish agencies to facilitate their fundraising campaigns, as well as serving as the custodian and managers of a pooled investment account.
Part V, Line 4: Designated funds are for capital repairs and replacement for Jewish agencies. Term endowments are for education, awards and general support. Permanent endowment funds are used for education and general support.
Part X, Line 2: The Federation is exempt from income taxes under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code and a similar provision of Ohio law. However, the Federation is subject to federal income tax on any unrelated business taxable income. The Federation's IRS Form 990 is subject to review and examination by federal and state authorities. The Federation believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and therefore, does not have any uncertain income tax positions that are material to the financial statement.
Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Gain in beneficial int in trust -389,417. Gain on charitable gift annuities -230,125. Change in CSV of life insurance 18,041.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
Employer identification number

31-0537174
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean - Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, 0 0 Alternative Investment   5,200,256
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Alternative Investment   17,791,395
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 22,991,651
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 22,991,651
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to 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; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
Employer identification number
31-0537174
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ABILITIES FIRST FOUNDATION INC
4710 Timber Trail Dr
Middletown,OH45044 		31-0620685 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(2) ACLU
4506 Chester Avenue
Cleveland,OH44103 		23-7137105 501 (c) (3) 12,300       General Support
(3) ACOUSTIC NEW WORD TRADITIONS L
C/O MANN - 400 WEST 43RD ST NO 26N
NEW YORK,NY100360000 		72-1538105 501 (c) (3) 25,000       General Support
(4) Adath Israel Congregation
3201 East Galbraith Road
Cincinnati,OH45236 		31-0537489 501 (c) (3) 232,587       General Support
(5) Addiction Services Council
2828 Vernon Place
Cincinnati,OH45219 		31-6059934 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(6) Admiral's Cove Foundation
200 Admirals Cove Boulevard
Jupiter,FL33477 		59-3786373 501 (c) (3) 20,500       General Support
(7) AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA INC
42 Broadway 14th Floor
New York,NY10004 		13-5604164 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(8) American Friends of Magen Davi
3175 Commercial Ave Ste 101
Northbrook,IL60062 		36-2443175 501 (c) (3) 5,700       General Support
(9) American Jewish Committee
165 E 56th St
New York,NY10022 		13-5563393 501 (c) (3) 29,065       General Support
(10) American Jewish Joint Distribution
220 E 42nd St Ste 400
New York,NY10017 		13-1656634 501 (c) (3) 33,750       General Support
(11) ArtsWave
20 E Central Parkway Suite 200
Cincinnati,OH45202 		31-0537138 501 (c) (3) 15,125       General Support
(12) ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATI
110 N Main St Ste 500
Dayton,OH45402 		31-1079213 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(13) Ballen Isles Foundation
100 Ballen Isles Dr
Palm Beach Gardens,FL33418 		13-1656634 501 (c) (3) 6,500       General Support
(14) Beth Adam Inc
10001 Loveland-Madeira Road
Loveland,OH45140 		31-0993285 501 (c) (3) 26,950       General Support
(15) Beth Israel Synagogue
50 North Sixth
Hamilton,OH45011 		31-0708269 501 (c) (3) 15,535       General Support
(16) Boys & Girls Clubs of Cincinna
600 Dalton Ave
Cincinnati,OH45203 		81-1620541 501 (c) (3) 36,700       General Support
(17) Camp Ashreinu
6700 Elbook Ave
Cincinnati,OH45237 		31-1435998 501 (c) (3) 20,000       General Support
(18) Camp Chabad
1863 Section Road
Cincinnati,OH45237 		31-0163231 501 (c) (3) 33,500       General Support
(19) Camp Livingston
8485 Ridge Road
Cincinnati,OH45236 		31-6050765 501 (c) (3) 86,897       General Support
(20) CAMP YOUNG JUDAEA MIDWEST INC
60 Revere Dr Ste 800
Northbrook,IL60062 		39-1672846 501 (c) (3) 8,600       General Support
(21) Cancer Support Community
1050 17th St NW Suite 500
Washington,DC20036 		31-1287785 501 (c) (3) 15,000       General Support
(22) Cancer Support Community (Cincinnati)
4918 Cooper Road
Cincinnati,OH45242 		31-1287785 501 (c) (3) 6,750       General Support
(23) Cedar Village Foundation
5467 Cedar Village Drive
Mason,OH45040 		27-2598846 501 (c) (3) 40,612       General Support
(24) The Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center
1301 Western Avenue Ste 2101
Cincinnati,OH45203 		20-5090993 501 (c) (3) 2,165,760       General Support
(25) Chabad Jewish Center
3977 Hunt Road
Cincinnati,OH45236 		22-3796223 501 (c) (3) 29,000       General Support
(26) CHABAD OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
6100 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens,FL33418 		20-5197484 501 (c) (3) 6,900       General Support
(27) Chabad of South Tampa
2511 West Swann Ave 201
Tampa,FL33609 		26-1576111 501 (c) (3) 30,000       General Support
(28) Chabad of Southern Ohio
7560 Reinhold Drive
Cincinnati,OH45237 		31-0163231 501 (c) (3) 9,100       General Support
(29) CHABAD SERVING ELON AND SURROU
107 Truitt Dr
Elon,NC27244 		81-1070418 501 (c) (3) 11,500       General Support
(30) Childrens Hospital Foundation
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati,OH45229 		31-1327089 501 (c) (3) 306,000       General Support
(31) Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati,OH45202 		31-0536653 501 (c) (3) 15,540       General Support
(32) Cincinnati Ballet Co Inc
1555 Central Pkwy
Cincinnati,OH45214 		31-6050354 501 (c) (3) 25,200       General Support
(33) CINCINNATI BASEBALL MUSEUM
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
Cincinnati,OH45202 		20-0855857 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(34) CINCINNATI CENTER CITY DEVELOPMENT
1203 WALNUT STREET 4TH FLOOR
Cincinnati,OH45202 		20-0446324 501 (c) (3) 10,000       General Support
(35) Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati,OH45229 		31-0833936 501 (c) (3) 60,040       General Support
(36) Cincinnati Community Kollel
PO Box 37145
Cincinnati,OH45222 		31-1426973 501 (c) (3) 68,621       General Support
(37) Cincinnati Hebrew Day School
2222 Losantiville Road
Cincinnati,OH45237 		31-0544741 501 (c) (3) 124,840       General Support
(38) Cincinnati Opera
1243 Elm St
Cincinnati,OH45202 		31-0549044 501 (c) (3) 12,100       General Support
(39) Cincinnati Public Radio
1223 Central Parkway
Cincinnati,OH45202 		31-1410636 501 (c) (3) 4,120       General Support
(40) Cincinnati Reds Community Fund
100 Joe Nuxhall Way
Cincinnati,OH45202 		31-1790195 501 (c) (3) 19,000       General Support
(41) Cincinnati Union Bethel
2401 Reading Road
Cincinnati,OH45202 		31-0536655 501 (c) (3) 22,790       General Support
(42) Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
3 E 4th St
Cincinnati,OH45202 		23-7089617 501 (c) (3) 11,000       General Support
(43) Congregation Etz Chaim
1190 Indian Hills Pkwy
Marietta,GA30068 		58-1245765 501 (c) (3) 29,730       General Support
(44) Congregation Sha'arei Torah
2400 Section Road
Cincinnati,OH45237 		45-1263585 501 (c) (3) 96,117       General Support
(45) Congregation Zichron Eliezer
2455A Section Road
Cincinnati,OH45237 		20-5581301 501 (c) (3) 29,376       General Support
(46) Crayons to Computers
1350 Tennessee Avenue
Cincinnati,OH45229 		31-1507076 501 (c) (3) 7,150       General Support
(47) DePaul Cristo Rey High School
1133 Clifton Hills Ave
Cincinnati,OH45220 		27-2417727 501 (c) (3) 21,100       General Support
(48) ELON UNIVERSITY
PO Box 398
Elon,NC27244 		56-0532303 501 (c) (3) 4,800       General Support
(49) FJC - A Foundation of Donor A
520 Eighth Avenue 20th Floor
New York,NY10018 		13-3848582 501 (c) (3) 10,000       General Support
(50) FreeStoreFoodBank
1141 Central Parkway
Cincinnati,OH45202 		23-7122205 501 (c) (3) 23,500       General Support
(51) Golf Manor Synagogue
6442 Stover Avenue
Cincinnati,OH45237 		31-0628603 501 (c) (3) 6,200       General Support
(52) Greater Cincinnati Blues Society
PO Box 6098
Cincinnati,OH45206 		31-1311304 501 (c) (3) 9,500       General Support
(53) Hadassah
PO Box 42396
Cincinnati,OH45242 		13-1656651 501 (c) (3) 5,700       General Support
(54) Halom House
4680 Hunt Road
Cincinnati,OH45242 		31-1073702 501 (c) (3) 10,000       General Support
(55) Hebrew Theological College
7135 N Carpenter Road
Skokie,IL60077 		36-2167095 501 (c) (3) 15,000       General Support
(56) Hebrew Union College
3101 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati,OH45220 		31-0537067 501 (c) (3) 36,040       General Support
(57) HIAS
1300 Spring Street
Silver SPrings,MD20910 		13-5633307 501 (c) (3) 5,980       General Support
(58) Hillel Foundation at Miami University
11 E Walnut Street
Oxford,OH45056 		31-6068732 501 (c) (3) 108,374       General Support
(59) Hillel the Foundation for Jewish
Campus Life 1429 Hill Street
Ann Arbor,MI48104 		38-6119964 501 (c) (3) 5,600       General Support
(60) Hillel Cincinnati
2615 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati,OH45220 		31-6068733 501 (c) (3) 228,696       General Support
(61) Hillel Indiana Universtiry
730 E Third Street
Bloomington,IN47401 		20-2804389 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(62) INDIAN HILL FOUNDATION
6855 Drake Rd
Cincinnati,OH45243 		31-1813923 501 (c) (3) 17,000       General Support
(63) INNER FIRE
26 Parker Rd
Brookline,VT053459793 		46-1542395 501 (c) (3) 65,000       General Support
(64) Isaac M Wise Temple
8329 Ridge Road
Cincinnati,OH45236 		31-0536987 501 (c) (3) 151,756       General Support
(65) Israel Cancer Research Fund
52 Vanderbuilt Ave Suite 1510
New York,NY10017 		51-0181215 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(66) JAFCO
4200 N University Drive
Sunrise,FL33351 		65-0334267 501 (c) (3) 6,100       General Support
(67) Jewish Community Center
8485 Ridge Road
Cincinnati,OH45236 		31-0536986 501 (c) (3) 1,501,531       General Support
(68) JCGC
3400 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati,OH45207 		38-3711514 501 (c) (3) 14,000       General Support
(69) JEEP
1995 Section Road
Cincinnati,OH45237 		20-4016862 501 (c) (3) 36,329       General Support
(70) Jewish Community Foundation of
4950 Murphy Canyon Rd
San Diego,CA92123 		95-2504044 501 (c) (3) 10,000       General Support
(71) Jewish Discovery Center
7587 Central Park Blvd
Mason,OH45040 		31-1566575 501 (c) (3) 25,500       General Support
(72) Jewish Family Services
8487 Ridge Road
Cincinnati,OH45236 		31-0744786 501 (c) (3) 1,430,665       General Support
(73) Jewish Federation of Collier County
2500 Vanderbuilt Beach Road
Naples,FL34109 		59-2151725 501 (c) (3) 27,000       General Support
(74) Jewish Federation of Nashville
801 Percy Warner Blvd Ste 102
Nashville,TN37205 		62-6077703 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(75) Jewish Federation of Palm Beach
4601 Community Drive
West Palm Beach,FL33417 		59-0948696 501 (c) (3) 16,600       General Support
(76) Jewish National Fund
42 East 69th Street
New York,NY10021 		13-1659627 501 (c) (3) 78,428       General Support
(77) JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOL
30 S Wells St
Chicago,IL60606 		36-2167034 501 (c) (3) 18,000       General Support
(78) JFNA
25 Broadway STE1700
New York,NY100041010 		13-1624240 501 (c) (3) 1,952,059       General Support
(79) JVS Career Services
4540 Cooper Rd Suite 300
Cincinnati,OH45242 		26-2091358 501 (c) (3) 457,455       General Support
(80) KIPP BAY AREA SCHOOLS
1404 Franklin Street Suite 500
Oakland,CA94612 		20-5010766 501 (c) (3) 20,000       General Support
(81) LA SOUPE INC
4150 Round Bottom Road
Cincinnati,OH45244 		47-4452384 501 (c) (3) 6,500       General Support
(82) LIFE ENRICHING COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
9840 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati,OH45242 		06-1708088 501 (c) (3) 6,000       General Support
(83) Lighthouse Youth Services Inc
401 E McMillan St
Cincinnati,OH45206 		23-7046229 501 (c) (3) 5,650       General Support
(84) Magen David Adom USA
3175 Commercial Ave Ste 101
Northbrook,IL60062 		36-2443175 501 (c) (3) 30,974       General Support
(85) MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT F
2000 Westchester Ave
Purchase,NY10577 		52-7082731 501 (c) (3) 875,813       General Support
(86) Most Valuable Kids of Greater Cincinnati
4623 Wesley Ave Suite F
Cincinnati,OH45212 		20-2984595 501 (c) (3) 8,300       General Support
(87) Mount Sinai Medical Center Inc
One Gustave L Levy Place Box 1049
New York,NY10029 		13-6271888 501 (c) (3) 12,000       General Support
(88) MUSIC HALL REVITALIZATION COMP
650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati,OH45202 		27-3055959 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(89) Northern Hills Synagogue
5714 Fields Ertel Road
Cincinnati,OH45249 		31-0673600 501 (c) (3) 32,780       General Support
(90) Ohio Innocence Project
UC College of Law PO Box 210040
Cincinnati,OH45221 		31-0896555 501 (c) (3) 19,500       General Support
(91) Ohio Jewish Communities
50 W Broad Street 1815
Columbus,OH43215 		31-1042915 501 (c) (4) 42,374       General Support
(92) Ohio Sled Hockey Inc
4464 Wrens Nest Dr
New Albany,OH43054 		20-1491128 501 (c) (3) 8,000       General Support
(93) Pittsburgh Jewish Community
234 McKee Place
Pittsburgh,PA15213 		25-1094514 501 (c) (3) 77,467       General Support
(94) Planned Parenthood Federation
434 West 33rd St
New York,NY10001 		13-1644147 501 (c) (3) 6,000       General Support
(95) Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio
2314 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati,OH45219 		31-0536688 501 (c) (3) 9,806       General Support
(96) Prostate Cancer Foundation
1250 Fourth Street
Santa Monica,CA90401 		95-4418411 501 (c) (3) 13,000       General Support
(97) Rockdale Temple
8501 Ridge Road
Cincinnati,OH45236 		31-0543299 501 (c) (3) 32,810       General Support
(98) Rockwern Academy
8401 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati,OH45236 		31-0603959 501 (c) (3) 1,063,680       General Support
(99) Ronald McDonald House Charities
350 Erkenbrecher Ave
Cincinnati,OH45229 		31-0965333 501 (c) (3) 8,450       General Support
(100) Saint Jude Childrens Hospital
501 St Jude Place
Memphis,TN38105 		62-0646012 501 (c) (3) 8,500       General Support
(101) Seven Hills School
5400 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati,OH45227 		31-0536666 501 (c) (3) 20,900       General Support
(102) Society of St Vincent de Paul
1125 Bank St
Cincinnati,OH45214 		31-0537510 501 (c) (3) 11,000       General Support
(103) ST JOSEPH ORPHANAGE
5400 EDALBERT DR
Cincinnati,OH452397604 		31-0537147 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(104) Stanford University
PO Box 20466
Stanford,CA94309 		94-1156365 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(105) Talbert House
2600 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati,OH45206 		31-0713350 501 (c) (3) 19,496       General Support
(106) Teach For America Inc
1100 Main Street Suite 100
Cincinnati,OH45202 		13-3541913 501 (c) (3) 10,000       General Support
(107) Temple Sholom
3100 Longmeadow Lane
Cincinnati,OH45236 		31-0584318 501 (c) (3) 35,063       General Support
(108) Trustees Of Columbia University
475 Riverside Dr Mail Code 7724
New York,NY10115 		13-5598093 501 (c) (3) 20,000       General Support
(109) United Way of Greater Cincinnati
PO Box 632711
Cincinnati,OH45263 		31-0537502 501 (c) (3) 150,800       General Support
(110) University of Cincinnati Foundation
PO Box 210172
Cincinnati,OH45221 		31-6000989 501 (c) (3) 147,255       General Support
(111) University of South Florida Foundation
4202 E Fowler Avenue ALC100 Gibbons
Alumni Center
Tampa,FL33620 		59-0879015 501 (c) (3) 5,000       General Support
(112) Valley Temple
145 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati,OH45215 		31-0744533 501 (c) (3) 34,905       General Support
(113) WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR NEAR
1828 L Street NW 1050
Washington,DC20036 		52-1376034 501 (c) (3) 10,000       General Support
(114) Wilkes Community College Endowment
Po Box 120
Wilkesboro,NC28697 		23-7338790 501 (c) (3) 5,200       General Support
(115) Workum
11959 Timberlake Drive
Cincinnati,OH45249 		20-0071689 501 (c) (3) 10,000       General Support
(116) Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati,OH45207 		31-0537516 501 (c) (3) 9,333       General Support
(117) YWCA of Cincinnati
1105 Elm Street
Cincinnati,OH45210 		31-0537178 501 (c) (3) 9,700       General Support
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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
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) Bar/Bat Mitzvah Grants 13 6,500      
(2) Camping Grants 298 285,620      
(3) Israel Trip Grants 158 830,727      
(4) Professional Development Grants 9 3,020      
(5) Scholarships 173 243,428      
(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: Every agency/organization that requests funding from the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati completes a 25-question form about the outcomes of their program and the population served. They are also required to attach the following information: A) Agency Mission Statement B) Current listing of Agency's Board of Directors C) IRS Letter indicating tax-exempt status D) Projected program budget for 2018 or 2019 fiscal year (including overhead) detailed by major line item. (if you are a United Way agency, you may submit their budget form) E) Actual program budget for 2018 or last completed fiscal year F) Estimated program budget for the rest of 2018 of current fiscal year. G) Explanation of what is included in overhead and how overhead is distributed to individual programs. (e.g. equal to $'s to each program; same % of revenue to each program; same % of direct program expenses to each program; other) H) Overall organization's corresponding fiscal year budget (attached to each program application). I) A copy of their audited financial statements from their most recently completed and immediately prior fiscal years (only submit one copy). II. Councils made up of community volunteers make site vistis to all of the local agencies/organizations that have applied for funding. III. On the basis of the applications and site visits, every program is evaluated on a weighted point system that reflects the community priorities and the service expectations. IV. Based on the point system scores and on the community priorities, funding recommendations are made by the Planning and Allocation Committee to the Board of Trustees. V. The Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati approves all funding allocations. Jewish Federation of Cincinnati reports grants on Schedule I to the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), which is a 501(c)(3) domestic U.S. charity. In addition, JFNA, and its beneficiary agencies, United Israel Appeal (UIA), a subsidiary of JFNA, and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) - both 501(c)(3) organizations - each file a separate Form 990 and detailed Schedules F.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
Employer identification number

31-0537174
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Shepard Englander
Chief Executive Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 364,442
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0 		32,985
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0 		32,996
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0 		15,497
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0 		19,310
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0 		465,230
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0 		0
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0
2Danielle Minson
Chief Development Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 178,361
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0 		20,000
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0 		0
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0 		9,570
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0 		11,215
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0 		219,146
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0 		0
-------------
0
3Barb Miller
Director of Community Buil 		(i)

(ii)		 141,418
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		7,093
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0 		5,896
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0 		154,407
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0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
Employer identification number

31-0537174
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 (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
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
(1) Son of Liz Vogel (minor)
  		Son of board member 6,500 Cincinnati Journeys  
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
Employer identification number

31-0537174
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 154 2,649,098 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)
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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: We use various brokers to sell donated stock.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
 
Employer identification number

31-0537174
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Beth Guttman and Bret Caller have a business relationship; Walter Spiegel is married to employee Sharon Spiegel.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is reviewed by management and the Finance and Administration Committee. A public disclosure copy was subsequently provided to the Board of Directors before filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Conflict of interest forms are sent out annually; results are complied and reviewed for any possible disclosures.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Every three years, the Executive Committee, which is a board-designated committee, reviews and sets the CEO's salary and benefits package, resulting in a five year contract. The Executive Committee reviews the Jewish Federation of North America's annual salary survey as well as holds conversations with several other Federations. Annually, the CEO is responsible for reviewing and setting all other top management salary and benefits. The CEO reviews the Jewish Federation of North America's annual salary survey. All items used in determining salary and benefits are documented and retained.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's governing documents are available on the Ohio Secretary of State's website. The financial statements are available on the organization's website. The conflict of interest policy is available upon request.
Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Change in CSV of life insurance 18,041. Gain (loss) on charitable gift annuities -230,125. Loss on beneficial int in trust -389,417. Rounding
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The Finance and Administration Committee oversees the audit and the process has not changed in the current year.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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