Contact Information
Address
1440 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515-
Telephone
(203) 389-5599 x
Fax
203-389-5904
E-mail
jgarfinkle@jfsnh.org
Mission
The mission of JFS is to improve the quality of life for families and individuals of all ages through an integrated program of social services in accordance with basic Jewish values and precepts.
At A Glance
Year of Incorporation
1940
Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years
Yes
Leadership
CEO/Executive Director
Mr. Jonathan Garfinkle
Board Chair
Linda Randell
Board Chair Company Affiliation
UIL Holdings Corp.
Financial Summary
Projected Revenue
$1,839,237.00
Projected Expenses
$1,839,237.00
Statements
Mission
The mission of JFS is to improve the quality of life for families and individuals of all ages through an integrated program of social services in accordance with basic Jewish values and precepts.
Background
The mission of Jewish Family Service of New Haven is to improve the quality of life for families and individuals of all ages, without regard to their religious preference, through an integrated program of social services in accordance with basic Jewish values and precepts. JFS has been a part of the New Haven community since 1881. JFS offers programs and services in the following areas: Emergency, Supplemental and Holiday Food Assistance; Mental Health and Counseling for Adults and Children; Older Adult Services; Inter-country, Domestic and Infant Adoption; Adoption of Older Children; Therapeutic and Medically Complex Foster Care, Respite for Children; Permanency Placement Services; Volunteer Opportunities; Empowering People for Success (program for residents on state welfare/unemployment); and a Holocaust Survivor’s Program. JFS programs and services reach all throughout Connecticut, although the majority of our clients are from New Haven County. JFS serves people of all faiths, backgrounds and ethnicities, and turns no one away based upon an ability to pay for services.
Impact
JFS received reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services. A distinction highly valued among social service agencies.
JFS received $55,000 in grant funding from the Neighbor 2 Neighbor Lifeline Grants (a collaboration of the United Way of Greater New Haven and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven). This funding helps the most vulnerable in our local community who have fallen victim to the downturn of the economy in the areas of Housing, Emergency Crisis and Food Assistance.
With the recent cutbacks in state funding, one of JFS's main goals is to reduce its dependency on state funding.
Additional goals include:
- Develop new and innovative programming that serves the ever changing needs of our most vulnerable individuals and families.
- Increase outreach and core program offerings.
- Grow unrestricted endowments and effectively launch a planned giving program.
Needs
1. Emergency Assistance Fund for families and individuals in crisis – to provide help with essential needs, such as food, housing, utilities, etc. - $10,000
2. Funds to hire a part-time geriatric social worker to help meet the needs of Greater New Haven’s aging population - $15,000
3. IT upgrade – JFS sorely needs data management software and a new website design - $20,000
4. Increased capacity to offer social services on the Shoreline, including a satellite office space in the Guilford area - $10,000
5. A new, larger space to house the JFS Food Pantry, due to a substantial increase in client use, including increased refrigeration and freezer capacity - $10,000
Service Categories
Primary Organization Category
Youth Development / Youth Community Service Clubs
Secondary Organization Category
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention / Counseling
Tertiary Organization Category
Human Services /
Areas Served
JFS's main catchment area is New Haven County, however, JFS will serve anyone within Connecticut.
CEO/Executive Director
Mr. Jonathan Garfinkle
Term Start
Feb 2009
Email
jgarfinkle@jfsnh.org
Staff
Number of Full Time Staff
13
Number of Part Time Staff
20
Number of Volunteers
109
Number of Contract Staff
0
Staff Retention Rate
98%
Staff Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black
0
Asian American/Pacific Islander
0
Caucasian
20
Hispanic/Latino
0
Native American/American Indian
0
Other
13 0
Staff Demographics - Gender
Male
4
Female
29
Unspecified
0
Plans & Policies
Organization has a Fundraising Plan?
Under Development
Organization has a Strategic Plan?
Under Development
Years Strategic Plan Considers
5
Management Succession Plan?
Under Development
Organization Policy and Procedures
Yes
Nondiscrimination Policy
Yes
Formal Evaluations
CEO Formal Evaluation
Yes
CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency
Annually
Senior Management Formal Evaluation
Yes
Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency
Annually
Non Management Formal Evaluation
Yes
Non Management Formal Evaluation Frequency
Annually
Board Chair
Linda Randell
Company Affiliation
UIL Holdings Corp.
Term
June 2012 to June 2014
Email
linda.randell@uinet.com
Board Demographics - Ethnicity
African American/Black
0
Asian American/Pacific Islander
0
Caucasian
17
Hispanic/Latino
0
Native American/American Indian
0
Other
0 0
Board Demographics - Gender
Male
5
Female
12
Governance
Board Term Lengths
2
Board Term Limits
12
Written Board Selection Criteria
Under Development
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Yes
Percentage Making Monetary Contributions
100%
Board Co-Chair
Cindy Papish-Gerber
Term
July 2012 to June 2014
Financials
Fiscal Year Start
Jan 01 2012
Fiscal Year End
Dec 31 2012
Projected Revenue
$1,839,237.00
Projected Expenses
$1,839,237.00
Spending Policy
N/A
Detailed Financials
Prior Three Years Expense Allocations Chart
Prior Three Years Assets and Liabilities Chart
Prior Three Years Top Three Funding Sources
Solvency
Short Term Solvency
Capitial Campaign
Currently in a Capital Campaign?
No
Comments
Foundation Staff Comments
This profile, including the financial summaries prepared and submitted by the organization based on its own independent and/or internal audit processes and regulatory submissions, has been read by the Foundation. Financial information is inputted by Foundation staff directly from the organization’s IRS Form 990, audited financial statements or other financial documents approved by the nonprofit’s board. The Foundation has not audited the organization’s financial statements or tax filings, and makes no representations or warranties thereon. The Community Foundation is continuing to receive information submitted by the organization and may periodically update the organization’s profile to reflect the most current financial and other information available. The organization has completed the fields required by The Community Foundation and updated their profile in the last year. To see if the organization has received a competitive grant from The Community Foundation in the last five years, please go to the General Information Tab of the profile.