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
2020
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
111 CHESHIRE LANE NO 50
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MINNETONKA, MN55305
D Employer identification number

41-0693866
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 44,394,799
F Name and address of principal officer:
MARTIN K LIPSHUTZ
111 CHESHIRE LANE NO 50
MINNETONKA,MN55305
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.JEWISHMINNEAPOLIS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1930
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROMOTE A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY, LEVERAGE RESOURCES TO MEET LOCAL AND GLOBAL JEWISH NEEDS AND FACILITATE COMMUNITY PLANNING TO ENSURE A THRIVING AND SECURE FUTURE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 33
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 33
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 43
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 750
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 91,007
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 18,136,413 27,784,392
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,579,129 2,939,606
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 14,116,054 465,378
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 35,831,596 31,189,376
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 12,547,185 19,121,251
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,841,686 3,332,936
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,963,887    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,493,071 2,481,026
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 17,881,942 24,935,213
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 17,949,654 6,254,163
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 164,042,628 182,716,700
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 35,168,792 40,648,462
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 128,873,836 142,068,238
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
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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: MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES A CULTURE OF PHILANTHROPY, LEVERAGES RESOURCES TO MEET LOCAL AND GLOBAL JEWISH NEEDS, AND FACILITATES COMMUNITY PLANNING TO ENSURE A THRIVING AND SECURE 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 $ 21,225,121 including grants of $ 19,121,251 ) (Revenue $   )
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION IS A FEDERATED FUNDRAISER SUPPORTING PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 33,000 JEWS IN THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS AREA AND IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES. THE FEDERATION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH ANNUAL AND DIRECTED CAMPAIGNS TOPROVIDE MONEY FOR BENEFICIARY AGENCIES TO BUILD NEW AND UPGRADE EXISTING PROGRAMMING AND INFRASTRUCTURES IN THE GREATER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, GRANTS ARE MADE TO VARIOUS CHARITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD THROUGH ADVISED FUNDRECOMMENDATIONS AND GRANTS TO BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PART OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE PLANNED GIVING AND ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT OF MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE IMPACT MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION HAS HAD ON THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE SEE THE CURRENT IMPACT REPORT AT WWW.JEWISHMINNEAPOLIS.ORG/WHO-WE-ARE/NUMBERS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet21,225,121
Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
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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 V......
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
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I .... 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 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment...........
26
Yes
 
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick to see attachment.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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
49
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
 
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
43
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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
33
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
33
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MN , CA
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:
MediumBulletMARTIN LIPSHUTZ111 CHESHIRE LANE SUITE 50   MINNETONKA,MN55305 (952) 593-2600
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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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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) TODD LEONARD......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 20.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) HOWARD ZACK......................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) BRADLEY BIRNBERG......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) SANDY DONALDSON......................................................................
ASSISTANT TREASURER
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) KRISTINE MACDONALD......................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) MARK ADELMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) MARK APPELBAUM......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) GREG ARENSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) MICHAEL BARRY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) DINA BLUMENFIELD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) LEV BUSLOVICH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) MAX DAVIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) LINDA FITERMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) RAFI FORBUSH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) STUART GOLDENBERG......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) DEBBIE GOLDENBERG......................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) JACY GRAIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JONATHAN HALPER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) STEVEN HUNEGS........................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) ARIELLE KAUFMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) RITA KELNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) JENNIFER LEWIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) DANIEL LIEBERMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) RICK LINSK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) BRIAN LIPSCHULTZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) STEVEN MACHOV........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) RON MANDELBAUM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) HOWARD MILSTEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) GABRIELLE PARISH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) DAVID PARISH........................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) ANDREW PARKER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(32) DEBRA RAPPAPORT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) KENNETH RASKIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(34) DAVID SEGAL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(35) CHANA SHAGALOW........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(36) SANDY SONDELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(37) DEBBIE STILLMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(38) DORI WEINSTEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(39) ANDREW WIEBERDINK........................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(40) BRITTANY WILLIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(41) SUSAN YOST........................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(42) RORY ZAMANSKY........................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(43) JAMES COHEN........................................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 40.00
.......................1.00 		    X       310,108 0 31,474
(44) MARTIN LIPSHUTZ........................................................................
COO/CFO
 40.00
.......................1.50 		    X       160,158 0 28,144
(45) HEATHER RING........................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       157,287 0 26,333
(46) ALENE SUSSMAN........................................................................
FOUNDATION DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................0.50 		        X   145,334 0 1,424
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 772,887 0 87,375
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 MediumBullet4
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
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 549110
WALTHAM,MA02454 		CONSULTING SERVICES 132,439
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 780
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 214,500
e Government grants (contributions)1e 520,400
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 27,048,712
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 6,381,155
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 27,784,392
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 2,082,301   91,007 1,991,294
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   14,062,728 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   13,205,423 7b
c Gain or (loss)   857,305 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 857,305     857,305
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a EVENT SPONSORSHIP 900099 181,982     181,982
b MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 98,236     98,236
c DAV ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 900099 97,088     97,088
d All other revenue .... 88,072     88,072
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 465,378
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 31,189,376 0 91,007 3,313,977
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 16,318,442 16,318,442
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 132,496 132,496
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 2,670,313 2,670,313
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 713,504 279,562 105,572 328,370
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........ 2,222,828 911,501 274,611 1,036,716
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 48,685 15,578 14,286 18,821
9 Other employee benefits ....... 140,003 36,320 44,399 59,284
10 Payroll taxes ........... 207,916 89,584 24,136 94,196
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 44,241 3,905 28,621 11,715
c Accounting ........... 36,169 2,714 25,313 8,142
d Lobbying ........... 90,228 90,228    
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) 614,089 280,854 105,626 227,609
12 Advertising and promotion .... 74,271 25,063 5,869 43,339
13 Office expenses ....... 75,903 8,814 26,364 40,725
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 210,587   210,587  
17 Travel ............ 80,663 80,663    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 155,147 93,557 16,348 45,242
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 51,821   51,821  
23 Insurance ... 52,099 6,648 21,400 24,051
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS 741,080   741,080  
b PROGRAM EXPENSES 172,668 163,785   8,883
c EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS 80,848 15,094 48,960 16,794
d UBI TAXES 1,212   1,212  
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 24,935,213 21,225,121 1,746,205 1,963,887
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 12,913,497 1 5,964,516
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 3,006,039 3 8,235,995
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 701,098 4 412,733
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
122,825 5 72,000
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 95,489 9 142,729
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 393,906
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 299,939 145,788 10c 93,967
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 113,296,474 11 126,850,443
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 19,868,879 12 26,656,518
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 120,423 13 105,447
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 13,772,116 15 14,182,352
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 164,042,628 16 182,716,700
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 537,974 17 537,606
18 Grants payable ... 6,533,111 18 8,929,122
19 Deferred revenue ......... 139,697 19 114,746
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 25,784,449 21 28,178,145
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 2,173,561 25 2,888,843
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 35,168,792 26 40,648,462
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 111,741,286 27 119,145,263
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 17,132,550 28 22,922,975
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 128,873,836 32 142,068,238
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 164,042,628 33 182,716,700
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
31,189,376
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
24,935,213
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
6,254,163
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
128,873,836
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
7,153,774
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
-213,535
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
142,068,238
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990 (2020)
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 instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed 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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 21,421,022 23,896,026 3,872,763 18,136,413 27,784,392 95,110,616
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 21,421,022 23,896,026 3,872,763 18,136,413 27,784,392 95,110,616
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).. 17,317,547
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 77,793,069
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 21,421,022 23,896,026 3,872,763 18,136,413 27,784,392 95,110,616
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,533,068 1,700,926 1,003,213 2,733,898 2,082,301 9,053,406
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.).. 350,787 421,570 138,405 13,994,064 283,396 15,188,222
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 119,352,244
12
12
 
13
First 5 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
65.180 %
15
15
58.080 %
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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 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 0.035 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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2020 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015.......  
b From 2016.......  
c From 2017.......  
d From 2018.......  
e From 2019.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2015 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2020, 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 2020. 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 2021. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2016.....  
b Excess from 2017.....  
c Excess from 2018.....  
d Excess from 2019.....  
e Excess from 2020.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2020)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME FROM VARIOUS SOURCES - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 350,787. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 421,570. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 138,405. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 13,994,064. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 283,396.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020


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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

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

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






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that 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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number
41-0693866
Part I
Contributors
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) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Page 3
Name of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Page 4
Name of organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
  		Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

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

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

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

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (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) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (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)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
Yes
 
90,228
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
90,228
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: THE FEDERATION PAID $90,228 TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL FOR A GOVERNMENT RELATIONS POSITION FOR LOBBYING ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE TWIN CITIES JEWISH COMMUNITY.
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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 instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ......... 285 734
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 14,800,610 2,113,450
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 9,541,371 4,016,146
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 57,651,551 91,923,274
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 FASB 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 FASB 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 FASB 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  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 6,056,668 5,667,691 6,222,536 6,084,375 5,656,163
b Contributions ... 6,557 5,080 18 7,049 161
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 595,126 946,815 -530,535 430,261 645,961
d Grants or scholarships ... 156,355 503,852 4,331 236,811 160,475
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 58,052 59,066 19,997 62,338 57,435
g End of year balance ...... 6,443,944 6,056,668 5,667,691 6,222,536 6,084,375
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet67.638 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet32.362 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .......................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .......................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   115,257 82,102 33,155
d Equipment ....   172,266 111,454 60,812
e Other .....   106,383 106,383 0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 93,967
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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) PRIVATE EQUITY AND HEDGE FUNDS		 25,834,316 F

(B) REAL ESTATE FUNDS		 818,230 F

(C) INTEREST IN CHARITABLE TRUSTS HELD BY OTHERS		 3,972 F
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 26,656,518
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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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)BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST 9,375,000
(2)INVESTMENTS HELD IN CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES 3,890,103
(3)POOLED INCOME FUNDS 97,006
(4)RECEIVABLE FROM TERMED CHARITABLE TRUST 286,547
(5)LIFE INSURANCE 519,103
(6)SECURITY DEPOSIT 14,593
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 14,182,352
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  
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,888,843
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
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  
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  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
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  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART IV, LINE 2B: THE FEDERATION HOLDS FUNDS FOR WHICH DONORS HAVE SPECIFIED THE ULTIMATE BENEFICIARY, BUT FOR WHICH DISTRIBUTIONS HAVE NOT YET BEEN MADE.
PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT JEWISH LIFE IN GREATER MINNEAPOLIS AREA AND OVERSEAS.
PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED A POLICY THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE POLICY DESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. NO LIABILITY HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019 RESPECTIVELY. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
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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
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 0 0 INVESTMENTS   12,699,462
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA - ALGERIA, BAHRAIN, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, 0 0 INVESTMENTS   6,948,527
SEE PART V FOR EXPLANATION ON PASSTHROUGH GRANTS OUTSIDE THE US 0 0 GRANTS (INDIRECT)   2,650,313
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA - ALGERIA, BAHRAIN, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, 0 0 GRANTS (DIRECT)   20,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 22,318,302
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 22,318,302
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
SEE PART V SEE PART V FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PASSTHROUGH GRANTS OUTSIDE THE US 2,650,313 WIRE/CHECK   N/A  
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000 WIRE/CHECK   N/A  
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
2
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2020
Schedule F (Form 990) 2020
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE FEDERATION PRIMARILY USES JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA (JFNA) TO PERFORM GRANT MAKING TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. JFNA IS THE OVERSEAS GRANT MAKING ORGANIZATION FOR 155 JEWISH FEDERATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. JFNA PERFORMS ALL DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO EVALUATING THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THEY MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA REQUIRED TO MEET THE EQUIVALENCY OF 501(C)(3) STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE FEDERATION SPECIFIES CERTAIN PORTIONS FOR RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS IN ISRAEL AND THE FORMER SOVIET UNION; ALTHOUGH SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNTS PER REGION CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE GRANT AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THE FEDERATION'S FORM 990 WILL ALSO BE REPORTED ON JFNA'S FORM 990 SCHEDULE F.
PART I, LINE 3: ACCRUAL METHOD IS USED TO ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES.
PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD:  
SCHEDULE F, PART IV, LINE 3: THE ORGANIZATION HAS INVESTED IN FOREIGN CORPORATIONS AND MUTUAL FUNDS. HOWEVER, THE FILING REQUIREMENTS OF FORM 5471 HAVE NOT BEEN MET.
SCHEDULE F, PART IV, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION HAS INVESTED IN PARTNERSHIPS THAT HOLD DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTERESTS IN PASSIVE FOREIGN INVESTMENT COMPANIES. THE INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS HAVE PROPERLY FILED FORM 8621, OR THE UNDERLYING INVESTMENTS DID NOT GENERATE ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. UNDER THESE FACTS, IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO FILE AN ADDITIONAL 8621. SCHEDULE F, PART IV, LINE 5: THE ORGANIZATION HAS INVESTED IN PARTNERSHIPS THAT HOLD DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTERESTS IN FOREIGN PARTNERSHIPS. HOWEVER, THE FILING REQUIREMENTS OF FORM 8865 HAVE NOT BEEN MET.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number
41-0693866
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to 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) ABBOTT NORTHTHWESTERN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
PO BOX 43
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554073799 		04-3643816 501(C)(3) 15,000       MEDICINE CALL
(2) ACLU OF MN FOUNDATION
PO BOX 14720
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		41-6050012 501(C)(3) 35,900       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(3) ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION
10500 HILLSIDE LANE WEST
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-0693940 501(C)(3) 71,956       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, USY WINTER SHABBATON, B'YACHAD PROGRAM, ENDOWMENT FUNDS, EDUCATION
(4) AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
1825 K ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC200061202 		82-1517696 501(C)(3) 15,000       WAY TO RISE PHILANTHROPIC FUND (C3)
(5) AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BEIT RUTH
2 JERICHO PLAZA SUITE 111 WING A
JERICHO,NY11753 		45-5626260 501(C)(3) 6,000       BEIT RUTH ADVOCACY & OUTREACH INITIATIVE
(6) AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY INC
39 BROADWAY SUITE 1510
NEW YORK,NY10006 		13-1996126 501(C)(3) 105,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(7) AMERICAN ISRAEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
C/O BENNETT GOLDSTEIN CFO RFISHMAN
251 H STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		52-1623781 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(8) AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INC
PO BOX 4124
NEW YORK,NY10163 		13-1656634 501(C)(3) 260,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, ENTWINE, JEWS LIVING ABROAD IN POVERTY, TAUB CENTER FOR POLICY STUDIES IN ISRAEL
(9) AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE - NY
PO BOX 568
ETNA,NH03750 		22-2584370 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(10) ADAS ISRAEL CONGREGATION
2850 QUEBEC STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20008 		53-0196563 501(C)(3) 6,568       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(11) ANGEL FOUNDATION
1155 CENTRE POINTE DR STE 7
MENDOTA HEIGHTS,MN55120 		41-1990883 501(C)(3) 8,150       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(12) ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
605 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10158 		13-1818723 501(C)(3) 13,396       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(13) AISH - MINNESOTA
5115 EXCELSIOR BLVD 319
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		20-5474141 501(C)(3) 7,800       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
(14) BABY'S SPACE A PLACE TO GROW
2438 18TH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554044006 		20-4502788 501(C)(3) 52,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(15) BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL OF MINNEAPOLIS
4509 MINNETONKA BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-1797413 501(C)(3) 128,087       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, EXPERIENTIAL/PROJECT BASED LEARNING EXPANSION SCIENCE LAB
(16) BAIS YISROEL CONGREGATION
4221 SUNSET BLVD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-1664904 501(C)(3) 104,272       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GCZS CUB FOOD CARD PROGRAM
(17) BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
PO BOX 250865
NEW YORK,NY10025 		13-5562167 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(18) BEACON INTERFAITH HOUSING COLLABORATIVE
2610 UNIVERSITY AVENUE W
ST PAUL,MN55114 		41-1953599 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(19) BET SHALOM CONGREGATION
13613 ORCHARD ROAD
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-1409208 501(C)(3) 148,750       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
(20) BETH EL SYNAGOGUE
5225 BARRY STREET W
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-0711587 501(C)(3) 127,933       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STEP FOOD SHELF, ENDOWMENT FUNDS, EARLY CHILDHOOD, COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
(21) BLAKE SCHOOL
110 BLAKE ROAD SOUTH
HOPKINS,MN55343 		23-7243247 501(C)(3) 9,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(22) CAMP RAMAH IN WI
67 E MADISON STREET STE 1905
CHICAGO,IL60603 		36-6009250 501(C)(3) 103,015       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(23) CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
461 CENTRAL AVENUE
CEDARHURST,NY11516 		13-2992985 501(C)(3) 5,000       GINAT EDEN, SCHOOL FOR AT RISK TEENAGE GIRLS
(24) CHABAD UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
223 W GILMAN STREET
MADISON,WI53703 		20-0078855 501(C)(3) 6,300       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(25) CHABAD UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
1121 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		27-2057339 501(C)(3) 12,188       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(26) COMMITTEE FOR ACCURACY IN MIDDLE EAST REPORTING IN AMERICA INC
PO BOX 35040
BOSTON,MA021350001 		52-1332702 501(C)(3) 6,650       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(27) COMMONBOND COMMUNITIES
1080 MONTREAL AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN551162311 		41-1260469 501(C)(3) 15,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(28) CONSTELLATION FUND
323 N WASHINGTON AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		82-4027046 501(C)(3) 100,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
(29) DARCHEI NOAM CONGREGATION MN
2950 JOPPA AVE S
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		501(C)(3) 26,868       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
(30) DEBATE IT FORWARD
441 E ERIE ST APT 4813
CHICAGO,IL60611 		81-4699010 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(31) DIRECT RELIEF
6100 WALLACE BECKNELL RD
SANTA BARBARA,CA93117 		95-1831116 501(C)(3) 20,000       COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
(32) DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA INC
40 RECTOR STREET
NEW YORK,NY100061751 		13-3433452 501(C)(3) 5,250       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(33) EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES INC
1700 SECOND STREET NE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		41-0873798 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(34) FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION - MN
372 FERNDALE RD S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		46-5531485 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(35) FOOD GROUP
8501 54TH AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE,MN55428 		41-1246504 501(C)(3) 12,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(36) FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
6210 E INDIAN BEND ROAD
PARADISE VALLEY,AZ85253 		41-1876141 501(C)(3) 12,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(37) FOUNDATION FOR EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY
633 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55104 		68-0544634 501(C)(3) 10,000       COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
(38) FRASER
2400 WEST 64TH STREET
RICHFIELD,MN55423 		41-0781858 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(39) GLOBAL VILLAGE CONNECT
5536 LORING LN
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55422 		46-1480033 501(C)(3) 12,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, TIKKUN OLAM PRIMARY SCHOOL
(40) GREATER THINGS
6301 PEACEDALE AVE
EDINA,MN55424 		82-2715215 501(C)(3) 10,000       YOGA SANCTUARY MINNEAPOLIS
(41) GREATER TWIN CITIES UNITED WAY
PO BOX 2949
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554020949 		41-1973442 501(C)(3) 219,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
(42) HABONIM DROR FOUNDATION INC
426 E DUATE RD
MONROVIA,CA91016 		11-3301957 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(43) HEILICHER MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-1522634 501(C)(3) 499,176       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, JUDAIC CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING RESOURCE SPECIALIST, MUSIC PROGRAM, SCHOLARSHIP
(44) HERZL CAMP
4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-6009136 501(C)(3) 1,882,601       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS
(45) HILLEL - UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
1100 STANFORD DR
CORAL GABLES,FL33146 		52-1758796 501(C)(3) 7,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(46) INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
2505 N AVENUE
NATIONAL CITY,CA91950 		33-0457858 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(47) JEWFOLK MEDIA INC
4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		27-4463056 501(C)(3) 32,360       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(48) JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL NORTH AMERICA
633 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10017 		23-0053483 501(C)(3) 33,908       CAMP MICKI, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, VICTIMS OF TERROR (IN ISRAEL) FUND, WINGS LONE SOLDIER PROGRAM
(49) JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL MN & DAKOTAS
12 NORTH 12TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		41-0826434 501(C)(3) 315,240       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, SECURITY INITIATIVE, ZOOM EDUCATION OF JUDAISM
(50) JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE
5905 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55422 		41-0693860 501(C)(3) 1,190,514       COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, HAG SAMEACH PROGRAM, HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SUPPORT, INCLUSION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABLITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, TRANSPORTATION, TWIN CITIES PJ LIBRARY PROGRAM
(51) JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHOENIX
12701 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85254 		45-3910992 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(52) JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN ANTONIO
12500 NW MILITARY HWY SUITE 200
SAN ANTONIO,TX78231 		74-1109662 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(53) JEWISH FEDERATION OF SARASOTA-MANATEE
580 S MCINTOSH RD
SARASOTA,FL342321959 		59-1227747 501(C)(3) 130,890       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, HOLOCAUST EDUCATION PROGRAMS
(54) JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
WALL STREET STATION PO BOX 157
NEW YORK,NY10268 		13-1624240 501(C)(3) 1,505,818       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(55) JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE UPPER MIDWEST
4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE RD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		36-3337514 501(C)(3) 20,638       COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, DIGITIZATION OF JEWISH WORLD, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(56) JEWISH HOUSING AND PROGRAMMING (J-HAP)
9280 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55427 		27-2033464 501(C)(3) 76,677       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, TENANT WELL BEING AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
(57) KENESSETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE
4330 W 28TH STREET
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-0780896 501(C)(3) 63,594       COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, FOOD DRIVE, KI LEARNING COMMUNITY, RABBI KALATSKY PARSONAGE
(58) MASORTI FOUNDATION FOR CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM IN ISRAEL
3080 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-3137586 501(C)(3) 28,100       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(59) MAYO CLINIC
200 FIRST STREET SW
ROCHESTER,MN55905 		41-6011702 501(C)(3) 41,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
(60) MILKWEED EDITIONS CYCLE FOR SURVIVAL
1011 WASHINGTON AVENUE S OPEN BOOK
BUILDING
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554151246 		41-1365177 501(C)(3) 15,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(61) MINNEAPOLIS CHABAD LUBAVITCH
2845 HEDBERG DRIVE
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-1873584 501(C)(3) 25,620       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CHILDREN'S JEWISH LEARNING PROGRAM
(62) MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY
1919 UNIVERSITY AVE W
ST PAUL,MN55104 		23-7412105 501(C)(3) 25,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(63) MINNESOTA HILLEL
1521 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55414 		41-6038613 501(C)(3) 292,566       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM, SHABBAT DINNERS
(64) MINNESOTA JCC
1375 ST PAUL AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55116 		41-0833543 501(C)(3) 774,034       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAMP ADVOCATES PROGRAM, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, INCLUSION PROGRAMMING, J CAMPS @ HOME GRANT, SCHOLARSHIPS, SENIOR PROGRAMS
(65) MINNESOTA JEWISH THEATRE COMPANY
PO BOX 16155
ST PAUL,MN55116 		41-1789509 501(C)(3) 11,850       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(66) MOISHE HOUSE
441 SAXONY ROAD BARN 2
ENCINITAS,CA92024 		26-2599786 501(C)(3) 38,500       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(67) MY VERY OWN BED
34 13TH AVE NE SUITE B002A
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55413 		46-5071773 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(68) NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SYNAGOGUE YOUTH
4331 W 25TH ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		501(C)(3) 25,230       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
(69) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN MN
5905 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55422 		41-0675915 501(C)(3) 12,440       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(70) NATURE CONSERVANCY INC MN
1101 W RIVER PKWY
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554151291 		53-0242652 501(C)(3) 12,500       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, BAJA OCEAN INITIATIVE
(71) NECHAMA - JEWISH DISASTER RESPONSE
PO BOX 17249
ST PAUL,MN55337 		41-1998750 501(C)(3) 27,715       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(72) NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE
179 ROBIE STREET EAST
ST PAUL,MN55107 		41-0693916 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(73) NEVE MICHAEL CHILDREN'S VILLAGE
PO BOX 260067
PEMBROKE PINES,FL33026 		20-8499330 501(C)(3) 19,100       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
(74) NEW ISRAEL FUND
PO BOX 177
LEWISTON,ME042430177 		94-2607722 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(75) NEXTGEN CLIMATE AMERICA INC
986 MISSION ST 1ST FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103 		46-2525580 501(C)(3) 15,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(76) NEW VENTURE FUND
1201 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 300
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		20-5806345 501(C)(3) 15,000       VOTER ENGAGEMENT FUND
(77) OUR LADY OF PEACE HOME
2076 ST ANTHONY AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55104 		41-1306947 501(C)(3) 8,352       SMART TVS, PILLOW SPEAKERS, AND INSTALLATION FOR 6 PATIENT ROOMS
(78) PACER CENTER INC
8161 NORMANDALE BLVD S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55437 		41-1306304 501(C)(3) 22,600       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(79) PLANNED PARENTHOOD NORTH CENTRAL STATES
671 VANDALIA STREET
ST PAUL,MN55114 		41-0948382 501(C)(3) 9,400       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(80) PRISM
1220 ZANE AVENUE N
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN55422 		41-1442049 501(C)(3) 7,200       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(81) PROJECT N95 INC
315 FLATBUSH AVE 394
BROOKLYN,NY11217 		85-0570065 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(82) RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF NY
405 EAST 73RD STREET
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-2933654 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(83) SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND
1140 GERVAIS AVENUE
ST PAUL,MN55109 		23-7417654 501(C)(3) 12,704       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(84) SHA'ARIM
2851 HEDBERG DR
MINNETONKA,MN55305 		41-1917521 501(C)(3) 265,784       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, DARKAYNU PROGRAM, FRIENDS 'N FUN PROGRAM, GATEWAYS VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMING, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS
(85) SHIR TIKVAH CONGREGATION
1360 W MINNEHAHA PKWY
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554191199 		41-1632627 501(C)(3) 141,410       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, JEWISH MORAL IMAGINATION: REVITALIZING JEWISH LEARNING FOR TODAY, SCHOLARSHIPS
(86) SHOLOM COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
3620 PHILLIPS PARKWAY
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		41-1837022 501(C)(3) 3,252,996       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, MUSIC PROGRAM
(87) SHOLOM FOUNDATION
3610 PHILLIPS PKWY
ST LOUIS PARK,MN554263765 		36-3411361 501(C)(3) 248,669       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, PROGRAMMING, FDN CONTRIBUTION
(88) STEP-ST LOUIS PARK EMERGENCY PROGRAM
6812 W LAKE STREET
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		51-0188692 501(C)(3) 22,610       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, FOOD SHELF FOR KOSHER FOOD PROGRAM, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, FAMILY SEPARATION CRISIS RESPONSE
(89) SUPPORTERS OF TORAH CONGREGATION
PO BOX 2130
PEERSKILL,NY10566 		11-3235771 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(90) TALMUD TORAH OF MINNEAPOLIS
4330 SOUTH CEDAR LAKE ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-0714419 501(C)(3) 224,627       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS
(91) TEMPLE ISRAEL
2323 FREMONT AVENUE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		41-1769841 501(C)(3) 1,194,732       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAMP TEKO CAMPAIGN, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, ENDOWMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS
(92) TORAH ACADEMY OF MINNEAPOLIS
2800 JOPPA AVE SOUTH
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416 		41-6007486 501(C)(3) 529,901       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIPS
(93) UNION FOR REFORM JUDIASM
633 3RD AVE FLOOR 7
NEW YORK,NY100176790 		13-1663143 501(C)(3) 94,265       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
(94) UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
100 RAOUL WALLENBERG PLACE SW
WASHINGTON,DC200242126 		52-1309391 501(C)(3) 5,386       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(95) UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM
3080 BROADWAY SUITE B208
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-1659707 501(C)(3) 16,280       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, SCHOLARSHIPS
(96) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
PO BOX 860266
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554860266 		41-6042488 501(C)(3) 16,890       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CSOM FUND, BLADDER CANCER RESEARCH & EDUCATIONAL FUND, COVID19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE, INTERNATIONAL HEARING FUND ETC.
(97) URBAN LEAGUE TWIN CITIES MN
2100 PLYMOUTH AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55411 		41-0706915 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(98) VANGUARD CHARITABLE
PO BOX 55766
BOSTON,MA022055766 		23-2888152 501(C)(3) 49,785       THE HARVEY AND BARBARA RATNER FAMILY FUND
(99) VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER
1707 L STREET NW SUITE 950
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		55-0889748 501(C)(3) 15,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(100) WASHBURN CENTER FOR CHILDREN
1100 GLENWOOD AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55405 		41-0711618 501(C)(3) 5,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(101) WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
10 G STREET NE
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		52-1257057 501(C)(3) 10,000       GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(102) YESHIVA OF MINNEAPOLIS
3115 OTTAWA AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		45-2697278 501(C)(3) 78,500       COVID 19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
102
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2020

Schedule I (Form 990) 2020
Page 2
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) CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS 194 114,224   N/A N/A
(2) PROGRAM GRANTS 26 18,272   N/A N/A
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: AT THE TIME A GRANT IS MADE, THE FEDERATION DESIGNATES THE INTENDED USE OF THE FUNDS. THE FEDERATION CONDUCTS NO FURTHER MONITORING OF THE FUNDS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Graphic Arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Graphic Arrow Attach to Form 990.
Graphic Arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed 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 on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed 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.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
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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
1JAMES COHEN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 247,472
-------------
0 		61,386
-------------
0 		1,250
-------------
0 		5,558
-------------
0 		25,916
-------------
0 		341,582
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2MARTIN LIPSHUTZ
COO/CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 159,069
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,089
-------------
0 		3,275
-------------
0 		24,869
-------------
0 		188,302
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3HEATHER RING
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 155,180
-------------
0 		1,000
-------------
0 		1,107
-------------
0 		3,130
-------------
0 		23,203
-------------
0 		183,620
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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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 instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 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 the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e) Original principal amount (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i) Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) JAMES COHEN CEO SEE STMT   X 122,825 72,000   No Yes   Yes  
Total ...............Small Bullet $ 72,000
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE L, PART II: ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 THE ORGANIZATION ENTERED INTO AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THE CEO). AS PART OF THE CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A LOAN OF $120,000 AND MORTGAGE GUARANTEE OF $423,600 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PERSONAL RESIDENCE FOR THE CEO. THE LOAN HAS AN INTEREST RATE OF 4.00 PERCENT, MATURES ON MARCH 26, 2024 AND HAS ANNUAL PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST REPAYMENTS. THE LOAN AND MORTGAGE GUARANTEE ARE SECURED BY A SECOND MORTGAGE ON THIS PERSONAL RESIDENCE. THE LOAN BALANCE WAS $72,000 AT DECEMBER 31, 2020.
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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.
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 99 6,381,155 STOCK MARKET QUOTES
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
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
1
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 isn't 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
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't 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) (2020)
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS ON PART I, COLUMN B.
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

41-0693866
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE FEDERATION HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, COMPRISED ENTIRELY OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH POWER TO TRANSACT ALL REGULAR BUSINESS OF THE FEDERATION DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO ANY PRIOR LIMITATION IMPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUBJECT TO THE ULTIMATE DIRECTION AND CONTROL OF THE BOARD. AUTHORITY OVER THE FOLLOWING MATTERS IS RETAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS NOT DELEGATED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: 1. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE FEDERATION'S ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AMONG THE FEDERATION'S BENEFICIARY AGENCIES AND OTHER RECIPIENTS; 2. THE ELECTION OF THOSE OFFICERS OF THE FEDERATION WHO ARE CHOSEN BY THE BOARD; 3. ANY DECISION TO ENTER INTO A MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION WITH ANOTHER ENTITY TO SELL, LEASE, TRANSFER, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE FEDERATION'S PROPERTY AND ASSETS; 4. ANY AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS OR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE FEDERATION; AND 5. ANY ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY AMONG THE DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 DEBBIE GOLDENBERG AND BRIAN LIPSCHULTZ - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE FEDERATION'S MEMBERS CONSIST OF ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AND WHO HAS PLEDGED OR CONTRIBUTED AT LEAST $10 TO THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED ANNUAL GENERAL CAMPAIGN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A SELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING DIRECTORS REQUIRES THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS: 1. ONE RABBINIC REPRESENTATIVE RECOMMENDED BY THE NOMINATING SUB-COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS; 2. ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD CHAIRS OR PRESIDENTS OF THE PARTNER AGENCIES RECOMMENDED BY THE NOMINATING SUB-COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS; 3. ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE PARTNER AGENCIES RECOMMENDED BY THE NOMINATING SUB-COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS; 4. FIVE DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE RECOMMENDED BY THE NOMINATING SUB-COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS; 5. UP TO THREE CAMPAIGN REPRESENTATIVES RECOMMENDED BY THE NOMINATING SUB-COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS; 6. UP TO FIVE PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT AND APPROVED BY THE NOMINATING SUB-COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS; 7. ONE REPRESENTIVE OF THE FEDERATION'S YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING RECOMMENDED BY THE NOMINATING SUB-COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS; AND 8. ASSISTANT TREASURER RECOMMENDED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. IT IS THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND INDIVIDUAL LAY LEADERS OF THE COMMUNITY. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF. COVERED INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM. INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO FULLY DISCLOSE THE SPECIFIC NATURE OF ANY INTEREST OR INVOLVEMENT THAT MAY RESULT IN A CONFLICT. THE PRESIDENT (OR CHAIR OF ANY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD ENTRUSTED WITH MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION OVERSIGHT OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST) SHALL REPORT TO THE BOARD, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, LISTING ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSED TO IT, AND IDENTIFYING ALL CONFLICTS THAT WERE WAIVED. UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE BOARD, AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT IS REQUIRED TO REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TRANSACTION. ANY PERSON OR PERSONS INVOLVED SHALL NOT VOTE ON SUCH MATTERS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACTIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS SET BY WRITTEN AGREEMENT AND REVIEWED PERIODICALLY BY THE PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION, WHICH CONSIST OF THREE (3) OR MORE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE'S PROCESS TO EVALUATE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO TAKES INTO ACCOUNT (AMONG OTHER MATTERS) THE COMPENSATION DATA PUBLISHED LOCALLY FOR THE TOP 100 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILAR SIZED JEWISH FEDERATIONS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES, AND CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST DONE IN 2019. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B: COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS IS SET BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND IS REVIEWED WITH THE TREASURER, AN INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER. COMPENSATION IS BENCHMARKED PERIODICALLY AGAINST COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILAR SIZED JEWISH FEDERATIONS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST DONE IN 2019.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FEDERATION'S ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. THE FEDERATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -213,535.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Employer identification number

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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) JCF CONDO HOLDINGS LLC
111 CHESHIRE LANE STE 50
MINNETONKA,MN55305
 HOLDING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE DONATIONS MN 0 0 MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
(2) AP DOWNTOWN LLC
111 CHESHIRE LANE STE 50
MINNETONKA,MN55305
 HOLDING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE DONATIONS MN 0 0 MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 








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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORPORATION
111 CHESHIRE LANE STE 50

MINNETONKA,MN55305
41-1933056 		SUPPORT MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION MN 501(C)(25)   MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Yes
 
(2)KELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
4900 IDS TOWER 80 S EIGHTH STREET

MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
41-1854293 		SUPPORT MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION MN 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Yes
 
(3)EFFRESS-MILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION
8545 AVENIDA DE LAS ONDAS

LA JOLLA,CA92037
41-1781993 		SUPPORT MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION MN 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Yes
 
(4)THE JUDITH AND MICHAEL BERMAN FOUNDATION
111 CHESHIRE LANE STE 50

MINNETONKA,MN55305
26-0181739 		SUPPORT MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION MN 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Yes
 
(5)OREN AND SHARRON STEINFELDT FOUNDATION
240 BRIDLE LANE

HOPKINS,MN55305
13-4228266 		SUPPORT MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION MN 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION
 
Yes
 




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Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITITES (6)

111 CHESHIRE LANE STE 50
MINNETONKA,MN55305
 INVESTMENT MN N/A
 T       Yes  












Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) OREN AND SHARRON STEINFELDT FOUNDATION

 C 110,000 CASH TRANSFERRED
(2) JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING CORP

 L 498,780 CASH RECEIVED/PAID
(3) THE JUDITH AND MICHAEL BERMAN FOUNDATION

 C 54,500 CASH TRANSFERRED
(4) KELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

 C 50,000 CASH TRANSFERRED


Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
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