Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (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) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 66,032,840 | 63,664,162 | 38,692,397 | 44,004,528 | 62,879,514 | 275,273,441 |
| 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 | 66,032,840 | 63,664,162 | 38,692,397 | 44,004,528 | 62,879,514 | 275,273,441 |
| 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).. | 80,201,322 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 195,072,119 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 66,032,840 | 63,664,162 | 38,692,397 | 44,004,528 | 62,879,514 | 275,273,441 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 384,474 | 543,550 | 729,461 | 864,362 | 585,967 | 3,107,814 |
| 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.).. | 116,523 | 53,233 | 48,103 | 34,475 | 13,363 | 265,697 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 278,646,952 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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): |
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| 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 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 | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2015 not applied (see instructions) |
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| 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. | ||||
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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. |
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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. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 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..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | SPECIAL EVENT INCOME - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 74,658. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 53,233. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 0. MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 41,865. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 48,103. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 34,475. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 13,363. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: BY SUPPORTING HUNDREDS OF SOCIAL CHANGE ORGANIZATIONS IN 18 COUNTRIES, AJWS RESPONDS TO THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES OF OUR TIME-FROM DISASTERS, GENOCIDE AND HUNGER TO THE PERSECUTION OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES WORLDWIDE. AJWS PURSUES LASTING CHANGE BY SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS AND GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS AND BY MOBILIZING SUPPORTERS IN THE UNITED STATES TO ADVOCATE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE. AJWS'S INTERNATIONAL GRANTMAKING AND U.S. ADVOCACY FOCUS ON FOUR CENTRAL ISSUES THAT WE BELIEVE ARE KEY TO SECURING HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENDING POVERTY: ADVANCING THE HEALTH AND RIGHTS OF WOMEN, GIRLS AND LGBTQI+ PEOPLE; PROMOTING CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS; DEFENDING LAND, WATER AND CLIMATE JUSTICE; AND AIDING COMMUNITIES IN THE AFTERMATH OF DISASTERS. WITH JEWISH VALUES AND A GLOBAL REACH, AJWS IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MILLIONS OF LIVES AND BRINGING A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE WORLD CLOSER FOR ALL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. UPON COMPLETION, BOTH THE FINANCE TEAM AND MANAGEMENT PERFORM A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE ENTIRE FORM 990 (INCLUSIVE OF ALL SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION). THE FORM 990 IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITEE BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF AJWS'S OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS ELECTRONICALLY FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE (AJWS) REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEW THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT THE INDIVIDUAL: - HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THIS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY; - HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY; - HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THIS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY; - UNDERSTAND THAT AJWS IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION STATUS, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES THAT ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS CHARITABLE, TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES; AND - SHALL DISCLOSE ANY FINANCIAL OR OTHER MATERIAL INTEREST AND THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING THERETO. ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY HUMAN RESOURCES AND ANY CONFLICTS ARE FLAGGED FOR ONE OF AJWS'S COMPLIANCE OFFICERS. IF AN INDIVIDUAL DISCLOSES A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT IS REVIEWED BY ONE OF THE THREE COMPLIANCE OFFICERS WHO MAY CONSULT WITH HUMAN RESOURCES OR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND/OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FINAL DETERMINATIONS, AS NECESSARY. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN MAY 2021 FOR EMPLOYEES AND JULY 2021 FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION IN LATE 2020 AJWS BEGAN A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF OUR JOB LEVEL FRAMEWORK AND SALARY BANDS IN THE ORGANIZATION VIA AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT. THIS WORK IS SCHEDULED TO BE COMPLETED IN SUMMER/FALL OF 2021. AJWS REVIEWS SALARY BANDS WITH EXTERNAL MARKET DATA ON AVERAGE EVERY 3 YEARS, A BEST PRACTICE. AJWS HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: OVERSIGHT FOR THE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY FOR THE ORGANIZATION; RELIANCE ON THIRD PARTY COMPARABILITY DATE TO REVIEW AND APPROVE COMPENSATION TRANSACTIONS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED BY THE IRS; REVIEW AND MONITOR ACTIONS PROPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT FOR HIS/HER DIRECT REPORTS; AND DOCUMENT BASIS FOR COMPENSATION DECISIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PROVIDES UPDATES TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ANNUALLY THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY IS APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE AJWS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. WHEN DETERMINING THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARIES AT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN VARIOUS COMPARABLE SECTORS INCLUDING: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, JEWISH COMMUNAL WORK, SOCIAL SERVICES, HUMAN RIGHTS; AND COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND FORM 990S FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH COMPARABLE BUDGETS. THIS DATA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BOARD CHAIR'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, INFORM THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS. ALL EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBERS (PRESIDENT AND CEO, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENTS) SALARIES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. RECOMMENDED SALARIES ARE INFORMED BY PERFORMANCE REVIEWS, COMPLEXITY OF POSITION, EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND THIRD PARTY APPROVED COMPENSATION STRUCTURES. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO DISCUSSES WITH THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD RECOMMENDED SALARIES FOR THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENTS. ONCE SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE DETERMINED FOR THESE POSITIONS, THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REVIEWS THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PREPARES A PACKAGE OF INFORMATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND APPROVE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD DISCUSSES WITH THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE A RECOMMENDED SALARY FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. ALL COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED AND SIGNED OFF BY THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | AJWS MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AT WWW.AJWS.ORG. THE ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | GRANT RECISSION 72,115. |
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