Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc

Indianapolis, IN · Founded 1955

Federation supporting Jewish community through fundraising and grant distribution

Primary audience
Jewish Community
Work area
Federation Services
Topic
Community Philanthropy
Contact
Marc Swatez
Website Contact

About Organization

This federation raises resources supporting Jewish community and charitable causes. With 36 employees and $108.4 million in assets, it awards grants to local Jewish programs and international organizations addressing education, social services, and community needs.

What They Focus On

Local Support

Awards grants to Jewish organizations providing education, social services, cultural programs, and community initiatives addressing Indianapolis Jewish community needs.

Global Programs

Funds organizations supporting Israel and Jewish communities worldwide addressing security, humanitarian assistance, and development priorities.

Donor Services

Manages donor-advised funds and endowments providing professional stewardship enabling strategic charitable giving aligned with donor philanthropic goals.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$8.4M

Assets (2024)

$108.4M

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 — — — —
2023 — — — —
2023 $7,649,342 $8,703,579 $101,351,451 36
2022 — — — —
2022 $5,908,410 $8,494,126 $93,143,979 29
2020 — — — —
2020 $9,624,610 $11,993,703 $94,243,015 42
2019 $9,343,210 $11,323,905 $90,072,113 48
2018 $8,021,826 $11,549,026 $79,783,400 42

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Campaign Operations

    Raises funds through annual campaigns engaging community donors supporting Jewish and charitable causes.

  • 02

    Fund Management

    Administers donor-advised funds and endowments providing professional stewardship and investment oversight.

  • 03

    Grant Distribution

    Awards grants to Jewish community organizations and charitable programs following donor intent and allocation decisions.

  • 04

    Community Leadership

    Convenes leaders addressing issues affecting Jewish community while coordinating responses to emerging needs.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc

Community Grants

Awards grants to Jewish organizations supporting education, social services, cultural programs, and community initiatives addressing local needs.

Israel Support

Funds programs and organizations in Israel addressing security, humanitarian, and development needs supporting Jewish state.

Campaign Fundraising

Conducts annual fundraising campaigns mobilizing community resources supporting Jewish agencies and charitable causes locally and internationally.

Donor Services

Manages donor-advised funds providing professional administration enabling strategic charitable giving aligned with donor values.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc.

MS

Marc Swatez

CEO

Milestones

1955

Federal Recognition

1955

Received IRS tax-exempt status as charitable organization supporting Jewish community in Indianapolis region.

2018

Operational Scale

2018

Operated with 42 employees and $8.0 million revenue supporting community programs and grant making.

2020

Major Growth

2020

Expanded to $9.6 million revenue with 42 employees responding to community needs and campaign success.

2023

Current Operations

2023

Manages $108.4 million in assets with 36 employees distributing grants supporting Jewish community and charitable causes.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$368K

Highest Paid

$262K

Marc Swatez

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Marc Swatez Executive Vice President/CEO $238,444 $23,239 $261,683 40
Danette Alles CFO $90,050 $15,864 $105,914 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.1M Grants Received
$3.3M Grants Given
54 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total
TI
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc
$662K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$391K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$26K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$9K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$8K

Top Grantees

49 total
JC
Jewish Community Center Indianapolis, IN
$633K
JC
Jewish Community Relations Council Indianapolis, IN
$350K
HH
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
$264K
GI
Goodwill Industries Foundation Indianapolis, IN
$263K
JF
Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY
$219K
IH
IU Hillel Indianapolis BLOOMINGTON, IN
$158K
BB
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN
$125K
FB
First Baptist Church Of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
$120K
H
Hooverwood Indianapolis, IN
$104K
HG
Hooverwood Guild Indianapolis, IN
$100K
+39 more grantees
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America Jewish Community Center Jewish Community Relations Council Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis Goodwill Industries Foundation Jewish Federations of North America IU Hillel Indianapolis Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana Inc First Baptist Church Of Indianapolis Hooverwood Hooverwood Guild Indiana University Foundation (Bloomington) Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Anti-Defamation League Hillel Foundation at Indiana University Inc KIPP Indianapolis College Preparatory Indiana University Foundation (Indianapolis) Indianapolis Museum of Art-Newfields Palm Springs Art Museum Friends Of The Cultural Center Inc (McCallum Theatre) Birthright Israel Foundation Arts Council Of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis Marion County Public Library Foundation Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Indiana State Museum Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Miami University Foundation Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Aclu Foundation Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Charities Aid Foundation America Jewish Community Center Jewish Community Relations Council Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis Goodwill Industries Foundation Jewish Federations of North America IU Hillel Indianapolis Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Indiana Inc First Baptist Church Of Indianapolis Hooverwood Hooverwood Guild Indiana University Foundation (Bloomington) Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Anti-Defamation League Hillel Foundation at Indiana University Inc KIPP Indianapolis College Preparatory Indiana University Foundation (Indianapolis) Indianapolis Museum of Art-Newfields Palm Springs Art Museum Friends Of The Cultural Center Inc (McCallum Theatre) Birthright Israel Foundation Arts Council Of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis Marion County Public Library Foundation Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Indiana State Museum Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Miami University Foundation Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Aclu Foundation Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

1 Registrations
1 Client

Clients 1 total

J
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago (Jfmc)
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Inc

Phone

(317) 726-5450

Social

Visit Website
6705 Hoover Road Indianapolis, IN 46260