THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY, ITS MEMBERS, AND JEWS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD; ENHANCE THE CONTINUITY, SECURITY, AND UNITY OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY; INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF JEWISH VALUES AND THEIR (CONT. SCHEDULE O) APPLICATION TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES; ENCOURAGE OUR MEMBERS TO FULFILL THE RESPONSIBILITY OF TIKKUN OLAM, TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE; SUPPORT ISRAEL AS A JEWISH AND DEMOCRATIC STATE; AND PROMOTE COLLECTIVE ACTION BY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE THESE PURPOSES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 15 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $510k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $15k
- Benefits
- $43k
- Base
- $262k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $45k
- Base
- $237k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $645
- Base
- $236k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $536
- Benefits
- $645
- Base
- $224k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $289
- Benefits
- $645
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $53k
- Base
- $188k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $575
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $54k
- Base
- $20k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $980
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $561
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $124k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $35k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President * See Sch O Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Ohio | $510k | — | $15k | $43k | $738k $815k |
Cfo, Asst Treas, & Sr. VP Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Ohio | $262k | — | $1k | $45k | $322k $356k |
Senior Vp-external Affairs Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $237k | — | $6k | $645 | $255k $282k |
Vp, Chief Information Officer Chief Information Officer Median to 75th percentile | $236k | — | $536 | $645 | $249k $275k |
Chief Development Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $224k | — | $289 | $645 | $236k $261k |
Secretary, Sr. VP & Chro Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $149k | — | $2k | $53k | $212k $234k |
Asst Secretary, Sr. VP Operations Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $188k | — | $575 | $13k | $211k $233k |
Asst Vp, Chief Marketing Officer Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Ohio | $175k | — | $1k | $17k | $202k $223k |
Sr. Director,business Applications Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $137k | — | $2k | $54k | $201k $222k |
Trustee/president Emeritus Board President 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Ohio | $20k | — | — | — | $189k $209k |
Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Ohio | — | — | — | — | $189k $209k |
Managing Director/asst. Controller Controller Median to 75th percentile | $141k | — | $980 | $31k | $180k $198k |
Managing Director, Finance 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Ohio | $151k | — | $561 | $19k | $179k $197k |
Family Philanthropy and Foundations Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $124k | — | $3k | $35k | $168k $185k |
Asst Treasurer 75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Ohio | — | — | — | — | $142k $157k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 147 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $701k in 2022 to $738k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 22%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Key Employee pay rose 10% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND
What does the Chief Executive Officer of JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND received $738,037 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND reported $138.7M in total revenue and $112.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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