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Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB No.

1545-0047

990 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) À¾µ»
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Form
Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning


I Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
, 2017, and ending
Inspection
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C Name of organization D Employer identification number
B Check if applicable:
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC
Address
change Doing Business As 13-1790756
Name change Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite E Telephone number

Initial return 501 MADISON AVENUE (212 ) 755-5770


Terminated City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Amended
return
NEW YORK, NY 10022 G Gross receipts $ 29,103,828.
Application
pending
BETTY EHRENBERG
F Name and address of principal officer: H(a) Is this a group return for Yes X No
subordinates?
501 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022 H(b) Are all subordinates included? Yes No
I Tax-exempt status: X 501(c)(3)
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501(c) ( ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or
J 527 If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

J Website: WWW.WORLDJEWISHCONGRESS.ORG/AFF_AMERICAN.HTML
K Form of organization: X Corporation Trust Association Other
H(c) Group exemption number

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L Year of formation: 1950 M State of legal domicile: NY
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Part I Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: SEE ATTACHMENT 1
Activities & Governance

2
3
Check this box I if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.
Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 3 29.
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 4 29.
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2017 (Part V, line 2a) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 5 0.
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 6 0.

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7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0.
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0.
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) mmmmmmmmmmmmmm 22,489,205. 24,620,951.
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Revenue

COPY FOR 0. 0.
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) mmmmm PUBLIC INSPECTION
81,673. 157,959.
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12
Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)
Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm 48,818.
22,619,696.
30,549.
24,809,459.
13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 15,752,000. 14,119,000.
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 0. 0.
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) mmmmmmm 1,026,639. 1,335,899.
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Expenses

16 a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 390,000. 390,000.

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b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e)
I mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 3,303,090. 5,638,119.

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18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 20,471,729. 21,483,018.
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 2,147,967. 3,326,441.
Fund Balances
Net Assets or

Beginning of Current Year End of Year


20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 9,974,539. 13,312,255.
21
22
Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20
244,768.
9,729,771.
279,248.
13,033,007.
Part II Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is
true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign M Signature of officer Date


Here
M Type or print name and title
Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature Date Check if PTIN
Paid
CANDICE METH self-employed P01306891
Preparer
Firm's name I EISNERAMPER LLP I Firm's EIN 13-1639826
Use Only
Firm's address I 750 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10017-2703
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Phone no. 212-949-8700
X Yes No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2017)

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Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

1
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III
Briefly describe the organization's mission:
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ATTACHMENT 1

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the
prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
Yes X No

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3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? Yes X No
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 $ 12,963,574. including grants of $ 10,589,250. ) (Revenue $ )


INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - ATTENDED CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS TO
DISCUSS CURRENT TOPICS OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE. HELD
CONFERENCES AND ATTENDED MEETINGS TO DISCUSS THE RISE OF
ANTI-SEMITISM IN EUROPE, THE CURRENT SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST,
AND IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE UNITED NATIONS. MET WITH
INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS, INTERNATIONAL INTERFAITH
LEADERSHIP, WORLD JEWISH LEADERSHIP, AND REPORTED ON PUBLIC
AFFAIRS TOPICS AS PERTAINING TO THE UNITED STATES AND NORTH
AMERICA.

4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ 783,187. including grants of $ 705,950. ) (Revenue $ )


ATTACHMENT 2

4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,771,690. including grants of $ 1,411,900. ) (Revenue $ )


PUBLIC INFORMATION - DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO THE JEWISH
COMMUNITY. ISSUED PERIODICAL PRESS RELEASES, REPORTS AND WEEKLY
SUMMARIES OF ACTIVITIES, ANALYSES OF TIMELY ISSUES AS WELL AS
OPINION PIECES AND PRESS ITEMS THAT PERTAIN TO THE RISE OF
ANTI-SEMITISM, THE IRANIAN THREAT, ISSUES AFFECTING ISRAEL AND THE
MIDDLE EAST, AND JEWISH COMMUNITY NEWS.

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.) ATTACHMENT 3


(Expenses $ 1,548,140. including grants of $ 1,411,900. ) (Revenue $ )
4e Total program service expenses
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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,"
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complete Schedule A 1
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 X
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to
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candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I 3 X
4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h)
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election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II 4 X
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,
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Part III 5 X
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 I mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 6 X
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
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the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II 7 X
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 8 X
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 IV mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 9 X
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 mmmmmmmm 10 X
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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 11a X
b Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more
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of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b X
c Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more
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of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII 11c X
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets
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reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d X
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e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
11e X

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the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 11f X
12 a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 12a X
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If
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"Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional 12b X
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13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E 13
14 a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 14a X
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
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foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 14b X
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or
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for any foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV 15 X
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other
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assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV 16 X
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on
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Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 17 X
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on
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Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II 18 X

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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 X
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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes No

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Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H 20a X
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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
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domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II 21 X
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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 22 X
23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the

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organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated
employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J 23 X
24 a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than

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$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 X
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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? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 24c
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Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d

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25 a 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 25a X
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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 25b X
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any
current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or
disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 26 X
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee,

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substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled
entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III 27 X
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, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV mmmmmmm 28a X
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete
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Schedule L, Part IV 28b X
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)
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was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c X
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M mmmm 29 X
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
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conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 30 X

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31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I 31 X

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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 X

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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 33 X
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III,

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or IV, and Part V, line 1
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
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b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a
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controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35b
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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 36 X
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 VI mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 37 X
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 X
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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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm X Yes No

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1a
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1 a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable 0.
1b
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and
reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm X 1c

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2 a 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 0.
2a
b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b
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Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
3 a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? mmmmmmmmmmm X 3a
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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
4 a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority

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over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial
account)? 4a X
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b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts

5a
(FBAR).
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Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a
5b
X
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b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
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
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organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 6a X

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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
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b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?

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c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was
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required to file Form 8282?
d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year 7d
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e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f X
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g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?
h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? 7h

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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

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9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
9a
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a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?
b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b

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10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
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a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b

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11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a

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b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them.) 11b
12 a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12a
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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.
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a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

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b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which
13b
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14 a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O 14b
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Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No"

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
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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
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or
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if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar


committee, explain in Schedule O.
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b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 1b 29

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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 X

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3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
3 X
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supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?
4 X
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4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
5 X
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5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets?
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 X

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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 X

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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 X
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during
the year by the following:
a The governing body? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 8a X
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b X
9
mmmmmmmmmmm
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 X
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes No

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
10 a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a X

mmm
b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,
10b
m
affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
11 a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 11a X

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
b Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
12 a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 12a X

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give
rise to conflicts? 12b X

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"
12c X
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
describe in Schedule O how this was done
13 X
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy?
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 X
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a X
b Other officers or key employees of the organization mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 15b X
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16 a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement
with a taxable entity during the year? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 16a X
b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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
18
I ATTACHMENT 4
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
Own website Another's website X Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)
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:
CHAIM REISS 501 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10022 212-755-5770 I
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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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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.
%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.
% List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
% 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.
% List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
% 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.
List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(C)
(A) (B) Position (D) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average (do not check more than one Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation from amount of
week (list any officer and a director/trustee) from related other
hours for the organizations compensation
or director
Individual trustee

Institutional trustee

Officer

Key employee

employee
Highest compensated

Former
related organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
below dotted and related
line) organizations

(1) RABBI JOEL MEYERS 5.00


CHAIRMAN 0. X X 0. 0. 0.
(2) GAIL PERL 2.00
VICE CHAIR 0. X X 0. 0. 0.
(3) JEFFREY WIESENFELD 2.00
TREASURER 0. X X 0. 0. 0.
(4) CHERYL FISHBEIN 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
(5) DR. GERALD PLATT 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
(6) SAM BLOCH 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
(7) FLORENCE TATISTCHEFF 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
(8) CHERYL BIER 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
(9) ELI HERTZ 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
(10) FRAN HIRMES 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
(11) JOAN LURIE GOLDBERG 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
(12) ROSITTA KENIGSBERG 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
(13) HAROLD COHEN 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
(14) RABBI SHOLOM REPHUN 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
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Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per (do not check more than one compensation compensation from amount of
week (list any box, unless person is both an from related other
hours for officer and a director/trustee) compensation
the organizations

or director
Individual trustee

Institutional trustee

Officer

Key employee

employee
Highest compensated

Former
related organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
organizations organization
(W-2/1099-MISC)
below dotted and related
line) organizations

( 15) RABBI MARK DRATCH 2.00


GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 16) RABBI DANIEL POLISH 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 17) RABBI JOSEPH KARASICK 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 18) JEANETTE SCHECHTER 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 19) DR. DAVID MOSKOVITS 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 20) DAVID DRIMMER 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 21) ROBERT FAGENSON 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 22) ROBERT FISHER 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 23) RICHARD JANVEY 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 24) JUDITH MENIKOFF 2.00
ASSOCIATE TREASURER 0. X X 0. 0. 0.
( 25) BARRIE MODLIN 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
1b Sub-total m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm I
0. 0. 0.

m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m II
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A 729,619. 0. 166,043.
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c) 729,619. 0. 166,043.
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 I 6
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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 3 X
4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the

individual mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such
4 X
5
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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
Section B. Independent Contractors
5 X

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) (B) (C)
Name and business address Description of services Compensation
ATTACHMENT 5

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received

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Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per (do not check more than one compensation compensation from amount of
week (list any box, unless person is both an from related other
hours for officer and a director/trustee) compensation
the organizations

or director
Individual trustee

Institutional trustee

Officer

Key employee

employee
Highest compensated

Former
related organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
organizations organization
(W-2/1099-MISC)
below dotted and related
line) organizations

( 26) RUSSELL ROBINSON 2.00


GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 27) RODRIGO SLELATT 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 28) GLORIA LANDY 2.00
SECRETARY 0. X X 0. 0. 0.
( 29) EVELYN SOMMER 2.00
GOVERNING BOARD 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 30) BETTY EHRENBERG 20.00
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 0. X 95,102. 0. 14,421.
( 31) CHAIM REISS 20.00
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 0. X 0. 0. 0.
( 32) RANDI DUBNO GARDNER 40.00
DIRECTOR DR DEVELOPMENT 0. X 164,159. 0. 47,755.
( 33) JANICE WOLPO 40.00
DIR CAMPAIGN RELATIONS/COMM 0. X 144,981. 0. 49,137.
( 34) CHERYL BAILES 40.00
DIR OF DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING 0. X 110,006. 0. 43,819.
( 35) ANNA BEREFELD 40.00
DONOR RELATIONS & S. GIFTS OFF 0. X 111,807. 0. 8,793.
( 36) BONNIE BIONDI 40.00
DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS 0. X 103,564. 0. 2,118.
1b Sub-total m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm I
c
d m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m II
Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A
Total (add lines 1b and 1c)
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 I 6
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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 3 X
4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the

individual mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such
4 X
5
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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
Section B. Independent Contractors
5 X

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) (B) (C)
Name and business address Description of services Compensation

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received

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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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
(C)
(A) (B) (D)
Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
exempt business excluded from tax
function revenue under sections
revenue 512-514

mmmmmmmm
Contributions, Gifts, Grants
Program Service Revenue and Other Similar Amounts

1a
mmmmmmmmmm
1a Federated campaigns
1b
mmmmmmmmm
b Membership dues
1c 1,817,137.

mmmmmmmm
c Fundraising events
1d
mm
d Related organizations
e Government grants (contributions) 1e
f
m
All other contributions, gifts, grants,
and similar amounts not included above 1f 22,803,814.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmI
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f: $ 4,156,095.

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f 24,620,951.


Business Code

2a
b
c
d

m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm m m m m m m m I
e
f All other program service revenue
g Total. Add lines 2a-2f 0.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmI
3 Investment income (including dividends, interest,
80,742. 80,742.

m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm II
and other similar amounts)
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 0.
5 Royalties 0.
(i) Real (ii) Personal

mmmmmmmm
mmm
6a Gross rents

m mm m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m
b Less: rental expenses
Rental income or (loss)
I
c
d Net rental income or (loss) 0.
7a Gross amount from sales of (i) Securities (ii) Other

assets other than inventory 4,156,095.

mmmm
b Less: cost or other basis
4,078,878.

m m mm mm mm mm mm m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m
and sales expenses
Gain or (loss) 77,217.

I
c
d Net gain or (loss) 77,217. 77,217.

8a Gross income from fundraising


Other Revenue

events (not including $ 1,817,137.

mmmmmmmmmmm
of contributions reported on line 1c).
215,491.

mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmm
See Part IV, line 18 a
Less: direct expenses b 215,491.

I
b
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events 0.

9a
See Part IV, line 19 mmmmmmmmmmm
Gross income from gaming activities.

mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmm
a
Less: direct expenses b
I
b
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities 0.

10a Gross sales of


mmmmmmmmm
inventory,
returns and allowances
less

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
a
Less: cost of goods sold b
I
b
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory 0.
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code

11a LIST SALES 900099 30,549. 30,549.

mmmmmmmmmmmmm
c
d
e
All other revenue
Total. Add lines 11a-11d m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm I 30,549.

JSA
12 Total revenue. See instructions. I 24,809,459.
Form
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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
(A) (B)
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
(C) (D)
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b,
Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising
8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. expenses general expenses expenses

and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 mmmm


1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations
14,119,000. 14,119,000.

mmmmmmmmm
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic
individuals. See Part IV, line 22 0.
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign
individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 mmmmm 0.
4 Benefits paid to or for members mmmmmmmmm 0.

mmmmmmmmmm
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees 0.
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified

mmmmmm
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 0.
7 Other salaries and wages mmmmmmmmmmmm 1,013,487. 707,830. 165,042. 140,615.
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 61,393. 42,881. 9,996. 8,516.
mmmmmmmmmmmm 185,749. 129,726. 30,250. 25,773.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
9 Other employee benefits
10 Payroll taxes 75,270. 52,570. 12,257. 10,443.
11 Fees for services (non-employees):

m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
a Management 0.
b Legal 0.
c Accounting mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 28,001. 19,556. 4,560. 3,885.
d Lobbying mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 0.
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 m 390,000. 390,000.
f Investment management fees
g Other.
mmmmmmmmm 0.

mmmmmm
(If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
89,599. 62,577. 14,591. 12,431.

m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O.)
12 Advertising and promotion 0.
45,900. 32,058. 7,474. 6,368.
mmmmmmmmmmmmm
13 Office expenses
14 Information technology 0.
15 Royalties mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 0.
16 Occupancy mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 201,084. 140,439. 32,746. 27,899.
17
18
Travel mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
416,537. 411,457. 2,743. 2,337.

for any federal, state, or local public officials 0.


19 mmmm
Conferences, conventions, and meetings 1,838,532. 1,824,398. 7,633. 6,501.
Interest mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 0.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
20
21 Payments to affiliates 0.
22 mmmm
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 116,988. 81,706. 19,051. 16,231.
23
24
Insurance
Other
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
0.

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 DIRECT MAIL COSTS 2,884,277. 1,430,363. 1,453,914.


b BOOKS,SUBCRIPTIONS,& MEMBERS 9,892. 6,909. 1,611. 1,372.
c PRINTING AND PUBLICATION 3,794. 2,650. 618. 526.
d MISCELLAENOUS 3,515. 2,471. 635. 409.
e All other expenses
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 21,483,018. 19,066,591. 309,207. 2,107,220.
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column (B) joint costs
from a combined educational campaign and

m Im m m m m m
fundraising solicitation. Check here X if
following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) 3,274,277. 1,430,363. 1,843,914.
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Part X Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash - non-interest-bearing mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 3,858,208. 1 3,737,822.
2 Savings and temporary cash investments mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 4,523,560. 2 2,548,498.
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 903,942. 3 1,442,971.
4
5
Accounts receivable, net mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
8,468. 4 14,646.

trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees.

6
Complete Part II of Schedule L mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
0. 5 0.

4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers

m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary
organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L 0. 6 0.
Assets

7 Notes and loans receivable, net 0. 7 0.


8
9
Inventories for sale or use m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
0.
136,661.
8
9
0.
105,747.
10 a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or
10a 785,178.
mmmmmmmmmm
other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 448,243. 442,378. 10c 336,935.
11 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Investments - publicly traded securities 0. 11 0.
12 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 101,322. 12 5,125,636.
13 mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11 0. 13 0.
14 Intangible assets mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 0. 14 0.
15
16
m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Other assets. See Part IV, line 11
Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)
0. 15
9,974,539. 16
0.
13,312,255.
17 Accounts payable and accrued expensesmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 230,401. 17 279,248.
18 Grants payable mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 0. 18 0.
19 Deferred revenue mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 0. 19 0.
20 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Tax-exempt bond liabilities 0. 20 0.
21
22
Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D
Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors,
mmmm 0. 21 0.
Liabilities

trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and


disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L mmmmmmmmmmmmmm 0. 22 0.
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties mmmmmmm 0. 23 0.
24
25
Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties
Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third
mmmmmmmmm 0. 24 0.

parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X

26
of Schedule D m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25
14,367. 25
244,768. 26
0.
279,248.
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here X and I
Net Assets or Fund Balances

complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.


27 Unrestricted net assets mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 8,722,266. 27 11,486,235.
28
29
Temporarily restricted net assets
Permanently restricted net assets
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm 907,505. 28
100,000. 29
1,446,772.
100,000.
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here
complete lines 30 through 34.
I and

30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 30


31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund mmmmmmmm 31
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds mmmm 32
33
34
Total net assets or fund balances m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
9,729,771. 33
9,974,539. 34
13,033,007.
13,312,255.
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Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI m m m m m m m m m m m m m m 24,809,459.
mmmmmm
1 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1
2 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 21,483,018.
3 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 3,326,441.
4 mmmmm
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 4 9,729,771.
5 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 -23,205.
6 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Donated services and use of facilities 6 0.
7 Investment expensesmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 7 0.
8 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Prior period adjustments 8 0.
9
10
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O)
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line
9 0.

33, column (B))mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 10 13,033,007.


Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m
Yes No
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash X Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2 a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? mmmmmmm
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or
2a X

reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:


Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? mmmmmmmmmmmmmm 2b X
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:
X Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
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 X
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in
Schedule O.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
3 a 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 X
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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SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
I
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service I Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756
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 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)
3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the
hospital's name, city, and state:
5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7 X An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public
described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9 An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college
or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college or
university:
10 An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3 %of its
support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
11 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).
12 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes
of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3).
Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving
the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the
supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,
its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s)
that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness
requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III

f
g
Enter the number of supported organizations mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).


(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (iv) Is the organization (v) Amount of monetary (vi) Amount of
(described on lines 1-10 listed in your governing support (see other support (see
above (see instructions)) document? instructions) instructions)
Yes No

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

Total

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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 fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) I (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f) Total

1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and


membership fees received. (Do not
include any "unusual grants.") mmmmmm 18,423,520. 18,936,374. 20,270,350. 22,489,205. 24,620,951. 104,740,400.

2 Tax revenues levied for the

to or expended on its behalf mmmmmmm


organization's benefit and either paid
0.

3 The value of services or facilities

mmmmmmm
furnished by a governmental unit to the
0.

mmmmmmm
organization without charge
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 18,423,520. 18,936,374. 20,270,350. 22,489,205. 24,620,951. 104,740,400.

5 The portion of total contributions by


each person (other than a
governmental unit or publicly
supported organization) included on

6
shown on line 11, column (f) mmmmmmm
line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount

Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4


55,461,575.
49,278,825.
Section B. Total Support

m m m m m m m m m mIm
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4 18,423,520. 18,936,374. 20,270,350. 22,489,205. 24,620,951. 104,740,400.
8 Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans,

similar sources mmmmmmmmmmmmm


rents, royalties, and income from
1,711. 1,397. 13,054. 23,645. 80,742. 120,549.

9 Net income from unrelated business

is regularly carried on mmmmmmmmmm


activities, whether or not the business
0.

10 Other income. Do not include gain or

mmmmmmmmmmm
loss from the sale of capital assets
27,526. 40,582. 25,516. 48,818. 30,549. 172,991.

mm
(Explain in Part VI.) ATCH 1
105,033,940.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10
12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) 12
13
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
First five 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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
mmmmmmmmm 46.92
14 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 %
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
15 Public support percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 49.32 15 %
16a 33 1/3 % support test - 2017. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3 % or more, check this
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I X
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b 33 1/3 % support test - 2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3 % or more, check
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
17a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2017. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is
10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in
Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
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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)
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees
I (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f) Total

received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.")


2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise
sold or services performed, or facilities

mmmmmm
furnished in any activity that is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose

m
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an
unrelated trade or business under section 513
4 Tax revenues levied for the

mmmmmmmm
organization’s benefit and either paid to
or expended on its behalf
5 The value of services or facilities

mmmmmmm
furnished by a governmental unit to the

mmmmmmm
organization without charge
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5

mmmm
7 a 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

mmmmmmmmmmm
or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year
c Add lines 7a and 7b

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from
line 6.)
Section B. Total Support

m m m m m m m m m m Im
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6
10 a Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans,

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
rents, royalties, and income from similar
sources
b Unrelated business taxable income (less

mmmmmm
section 511 taxes) from businesses

mmmmmmmmm
acquired after June 30, 1975
c Add lines 10a and 10b
11 Net income from unrelated business
activities not included in line 10b,

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
whether or not the business is regularly
carried on
12 Other income. Do not include gain or

mmmmmmmmmmm
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI.)

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11,
and 12.)

m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mI
14 First five 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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
15 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15 %
16 Public support percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 16 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17 Investment income percentage for 2017 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) mmmmmmmmmm 17 %
18 Investment income percentage from 2016 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 18 %

mI
19 a 33 1/3 % support tests - 2017. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3 %, and line
17 is not more than 33 1/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b 33 1/3 % support tests - 2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3 %, and
line 18 is not more than 33 1/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization I
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Part IV Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A
and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete
Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d 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
(b) and (c) 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 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) 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 (b) and (c) 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
10 a 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 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
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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 (b) and (c)
below, the governing body of a supported organization? 11a
b A family member of a person described in (a) above? 11b
c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI. 11c
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Did the 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 (2), 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 The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.
b The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.
c The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions).
Yes No
2 Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
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 (a) 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 (a) and (b) 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? 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
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Part V Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See
instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
(B) Current Year
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior 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
(B) Current Year
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior 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):
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 1-1/2% 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 .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 Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see
instructions).
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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
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported
organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions.
7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive
(provide details in Part VI). See instructions.
9 Distributable amount for 2017 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount
(ii) (iii)
(i)
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Underdistributions Distributable
Excess Distributions
Pre-2017 Amount for 2017
1 Distributable amount for 2017 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2017
(reasonable cause required-explain in Part VI). See
instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2017
a
b From 2013 mmmmmmm
c From 2014 mmmmmmm
d From 2015 mmmmmmm
e From 2016 mmmmmmm
f Total of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2017 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2012 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4 Distributions for 2017 from
Section D, line 7: $
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2017 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2017, if
any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For result
greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2017. Subtract lines 3h
and 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain in
Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2018. Add lines 3j
and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2013 mmmm
b Excess from 2014 mmmm
c Excess from 2015 mmmm
d Excess from 2016 mmmm
e Excess from 2017 mmmm Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

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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.)
ATTACHMENT 1
SCHEDULE A, PART II - OTHER INCOME

DESCRIPTION 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 TOTAL

LIST SALES 27,526. 40,582. 25,516. 48,818. 30,549. 172,991.

TOTALS 27,526. 40,582. 25,516. 48,818. 30,549. 172,991.

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OMB No. 1545-0047
Schedule B Schedule of Contributors
(Form 990, 990-EZ,

II À¾µ»
or 990-PF)
Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF.
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
Name of the organization Employer identification number
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC
13-1790756
Organization type (check one):

Filers of: Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ X 501(c)( 3 ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000
or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a
contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

X For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3 % support test of the
regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line
13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1)
$5,000; or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h; or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one
contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific,
literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one
contributor, during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such
contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received
during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the
General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions
totaling $5,000 or more during the year mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I $

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 990-PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).

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Name of organization WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC Employer identification number
13-1790756

Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.

(a) (b) (c) (d)


No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution

1 Person X
Payroll
$ 8,969,732. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d)


No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution

2 Person X
Payroll
$ 3,998,262. Noncash X
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d)


No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution

3 Person X
Payroll
$ 1,766,373. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d)


No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution

4 Person X
Payroll
$ 558,750. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d)


No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution

5 Person X
Payroll
$ 500,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d)


No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution

Person
Payroll
$ Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)

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Name of organization WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC Employer identification number
13-1790756

Part II Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.

(a) No. (c)


(b) (d)
from FMV (or estimate)
Description of noncash property given Date received
Part I (See instructions.)

DONATED SECURITIES
2

$ 3,998,262. 05/18/2017

(a) No. (c)


(b) (d)
from FMV (or estimate)
Description of noncash property given Date received
Part I (See instructions.)

(a) No. (c)


(b) (d)
from FMV (or estimate)
Description of noncash property given Date received
Part I (See instructions.)

(a) No. (c)


(b) (d)
from FMV (or estimate)
Description of noncash property given Date received
Part I (See instructions.)

(a) No. (c)


(b) (d)
from FMV (or estimate)
Description of noncash property given Date received
Part I (See instructions.)

(a) No. (c)


(b) (d)
from FMV (or estimate)
Description of noncash property given Date received
Part I (See instructions.)

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Name of organization WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC Employer identification number
13-1790756
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.) $
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
I
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I

(e) Transfer of gift

Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I

(e) Transfer of gift

Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I

(e) Transfer of gift

Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I

(e) Transfer of gift

Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D OMB No. 1545-0047
Supplemental Financial Statements
(Form 990)
I 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. À¾µ»
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service I I
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756


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 mmmmmmmmmmm
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3 mm
Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4 Aggregate value at end of year mmmmmmmmmm
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? mmmmmmmmmmm Yes No
6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
conferring impermissible private benefit? Yes No
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).
Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure
Preservation of open space
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 Tax Year
a Total number of conservation easements mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 2a
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 2b
c mmmmm
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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 2d
3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year I
4
5
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located I
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of
violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Yes No
6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

7
I
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year

8
I $
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)

9
and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
Yes No

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 SFAS 116 (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 SFAS 116 (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

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m II
(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 $
(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X $
2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the

m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm II
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 $
b Assets included in Form 990, Part X $
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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 Public exhibition d Loan or exchange programs
b Scholarly research e Other
c Preservation for future generations
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? Yes No mmmmmm
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.
1 a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Yes No

Amount
c Beginning balance mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 1c
d Additions during the year mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 1d
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
e Distributions during the year 1e
f Ending balance mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 1f
2 a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII
Endowment Funds.
mmmmmmmmmm
Part V
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

mmmm 103,563. 102,848. 102,174. 101,574.


mmmmmmmmmmm
1 a Beginning of year balance
b Contributions 100,000.

mmmmmmmmmmmmm
c Net investment earnings, gains,
238. 715. 674. 600. 1,574.
mmmmmm
and losses
d Grants or scholarships

mmmmmmmmmmm
e Other expenditures for facilities

mmmmm
and programs

mmmmmmmm
f Administrative expenses
g End of year balance 103,801. 103,563. 102,848. 102,174. 101,574.
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a Board designated or quasi-endowment I %
b Permanent endowment I 96.3400 %
c Temporarily restricted endowment I 3.6600 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3 a 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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 3a(i) X
(ii) related organizations mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 3a(ii) X
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
b If "Yes" on line 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 (b) Cost or other basis (c) Accumulated (d) Book value

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
(investment) (other) depreciation
1a Land
b Buildings mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
c mmmmmmmmmm
Leasehold improvements 20,611. 8,720. 11,891.
d Equipment mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 764,567. 439,523. 325,044.
e Other mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c.) m m m m m m mI 336,935.
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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 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
(including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value

(1) Financial derivatives mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


(2) Closely-held equity interests
(3) Other
mmmmmmmmmmmmm
(A) CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 1,350,287. FMV
(B) CORPORATE BONDS 3,229,625. FMV
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
4,579,912.
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)
Part VIII Investments - Program Related.
I
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

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.)

Part IX Other Assets.


I
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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.) I
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 X
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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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 1 24,786,254.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
2a -23,205.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
2b
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
b Donated services and use of facilities
2c
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
c Recoveries of prior year grants
2d
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
2e -23,205.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
e Add lines 2a through 2d
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 24,809,459.

mmmmmmm
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
4a
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
4b
m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
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 24,809,459.
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 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 1 21,483,018.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
2a
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
a Donated services and use of facilities
2b
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
b Prior year adjustments
2c
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
c Other losses
2d
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
2e
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
e Add lines 2a through 2d
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 21,483,018.

mmmmmmm
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
4a
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
4b
m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
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 21,483,018.
Part XIII Supplemental Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, 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.
SEE PAGE 5

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Part XIII Supplemental Information (continued)

SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4

ENDOWMENT: THE AMERICAN SECTION'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF ONE INDIVIDUAL

FUND ESTABLISHED FOR GENERAL PURPOSES.

SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2

THE AMERICAN SECTION IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE FINANCIAL

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD'S (THE "FASB") ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

CODIFICATION ("ASC") TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, AS IT RELATES TO ACCOUNTING

AND REPORTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. BECAUSE OF THE AMERICAN

SECTION'S GENERAL TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ASC TOPIC 740

HAS NOT HAD, AND IS NOT ANTICIPATED TO HAVE, A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE

AMERICAN SECTION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2017


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SCHEDULE G Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities OMB No. 1545-0047

(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17, 18, or 19, or if the
organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. À¾µ»
I I
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest instructions. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756
Part I Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a X Mail solicitations e Solicitation of non-government grants
b X Internet and email solicitations f Solicitation of government grants
c X Phone solicitations g X Special fundraising events
d X In-person solicitations
2 a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees,
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? X Yes No
b If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be
compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(v) Amount paid to


(iii) Did fundraiser have (vi) Amount paid to
(i) Name and address of individual (iv) Gross receipts (or retained by)
(ii) Activity custody or control of (or retained by)
or entity (fundraiser) from activity fundraiser listed in
contributions? organization
col. (i)
Yes No
1
ATTACHMENT 1
2

10

Total mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmI 6,224,210. 390,000. 5,834,210.


3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from
registration or licensing.
AL,AK,AZ,AR,CA,CO,CT,FL,GA,HI,IL,
KS,KY,ME,MD,MA,MI,MN,MS,NV,NH,NJ,NM,NY,NC,ND,OH,
OK,OR,PA,RI,SC,TN,UT,VA,WA,WV,WI,

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017
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Part II Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more
than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with
gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events (d) Total events
DINNER (add col. (a) through
col. (c))
(event type) (event type) (total number)
Revenue

mmmmmmmmmmmm
1 Gross receipts 2,032,628. 2,032,628.

mmmmmmmmm
2 Less: Contributions
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
1,817,137. 1,817,137.

line 2)mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 215,491. 215,491.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
4 Cash prizes

mmmmmmmmmmmm
5 Noncash prizes

mmmmmmmmmm
Direct Expenses

6 Rent/facility costs 10,000. 10,000.

mmmmmmmmm
7 Food and beverages 150,332. 150,332.

mmmmmmmmmmmm
8 Entertainment

mmmmmmmm
9 Other direct expenses 55,159. 55,159.

10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm I 215,491.

Part III
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more
I
than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
(b) Pull tabs/instant (d) Total gaming (add
Revenue

(a) Bingo (c) Other gaming


bingo/progressive bingo col. (a) through col. (c))

1 Gross revenue mmmmmmmmmmmm


2 Cash prizes mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Direct Expenses

3 Noncash prizes mmmmmmmmmmm


mmmmmmmmmm
4 Rent/facility costs

mmmmmmmm
5 Other direct expenses
Yes % Yes % Yes %
6 Volunteer labor mmmmmmmmmmmm No No No

7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmI


8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmI
9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states?
b If "No," explain:
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Yes No

10 a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended, or terminated during the tax year?
b If "Yes," explain:
mmmm Yes No

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

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11
12
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers?
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
Yes No

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
formed to administer charitable gaming? Yes No
13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a The organization's facility mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 13a %

14
b An outside facility mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and
13b %

records:

Name I
Address I
15 a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Yes No
I
b If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization $ and the
I
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party
c If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
$ .

Name I
Address I
16 Gaming manager information:

Name I
Gaming manager compensation I $

Description of services provided I


Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

17 Mandatory distributions:
a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
retain the state gaming license?
b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations
Yes No

Part IV
I
or spent in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year $
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanation required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and
Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information
(see instructions).

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

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ATTACHMENT 1

990, SCHEDULE G, PART I - HIGHEST PAID FUNDRAISER

NAME AND ADDRESS OF DID FUNDRAISER HAVE GROSS RECEIPTS AMOUNT PAID TO AMOUNT PAID TO
FUNDRAISER ACTIVITY CUSTODY OR CONTROL FROM ACTIVITY (OR RETAINED BY (OR RETAINED BY
OF CONTRIBUTIONS? FUNDRAISER ORGANIZATION
YES NO

CHAPMAN CUBINE FUNDRAISING


ADAMS HUSSY COUNSEL X 6,224,210. 390,000. 5,834,210.
1600 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON
VA 22209

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SCHEDULE I Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, OMB No. 1545-0047

(Form 990) Governments, and Individuals in the United States


Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
À¾µ»
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Attach to Form 990. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organization
I Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. Inspection
Employer identification number
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756
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? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm X Yes No
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.
1 (a) Name and address of organization (b) EIN (c) IRC section (d) Amount of cash (e) Amount of non- (f) Method of valuation (g) Description of (h) Purpose of grant
or government (if applicable) grant cash assistance (book, FMV, appraisal, noncash assistance or assistance
other)

(1) WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS LLC


501 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10010 98-0507871 14,119,000. PROGRAM SUPPORT
(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

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m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m II
2 Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table
3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table 1.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule I (Form 990) (2017)

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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 (c) Amount of (d) Amount of (e) Method of valuation (book, (f) Description of non-cash assistance
recipients cash grant non-cash assistance FMV, appraisal, other)

7
Part IVSupplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b); and any other additional
information.
SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2

MONITORING GRANT FUNDS: THE WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION

REQUESTS A USE OF FUNDS REPORT TO ENSURE GRANTED AMOUNTS COMPLY WITH

GRANT PROVISIONS.

Schedule I (Form 990) (2017)

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SCHEDULE J Compensation Information OMB No. 1545-0047
(Form 990)
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For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest

I
Compensated Employees

I
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organization
I Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
Employer identification number
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756
Part I Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes No
1a Check the appropriate 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.
First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use
Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence
Tax indemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees
Discretionary spending account Personal services (such as, maid, chauffeur, chef)

b If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment

2
explain mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
1b

directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on line
1a? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 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.
Compensation committee X W ritten employment contract
Independent compensation consultant X Compensation survey or study
X Form 990 of other organizations X Approval by the board or compensation committee
4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
organization or a related organization:
a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a X
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b X
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c X
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only section 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? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 5a X
b mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Any related organization? 5b X
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? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 6a X
b mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Any related organization? 6b X
If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7

8
payments not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject
7 X

to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 8 X

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in
Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? 9
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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 aren't 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.
(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation
other deferred benefits (B)(i)-(D) in column (B) reported
(A) Name and Title (i) Base (ii) Bonus & incentive (iii) Other
compensation compensation reportable compensation as deferred on prior
compensation Form 990

RANDI DUBNO GARDNER (i) 164,159. 0. 0. 13,421. 34,334. 211,914. 0.


DIRECTOR DR DEVELOPMENT 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
1 (ii)
JANICE WOLPO (i) 144,981. 0. 0. 12,010. 37,127. 194,118. 0.
DIR CAMPAIGN RELATIONS/COMM 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
2 (ii)
CHERYL BAILES (i) 110,006. 0. 0. 9,200. 34,619. 153,825. 0.
DIR OF DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
3 (ii)
(i)
4 (ii)
(i)
5 (ii)
(i)
6 (ii)
(i)
7 (ii)
(i)
8 (ii)
(i)
9 (ii)
(i)
10 (ii)
(i)
11 (ii)
(i)
12 (ii)
(i)
13 (ii)
(i)
14 (ii)
(i)
15 (ii)
(i)
16 (ii)
Schedule J (Form 990) 2017

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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.

SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION INCLUDES A BOARD REVIEW AND

APPROVAL OF CURRENT AND COMPARABLE SALARIES WITHIN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.

THIS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2017

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SCHEDULE M Noncash Contributions
(Form 990)
II Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30. À¾µ»
Attach to Form 990. Open to Public
I
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756


Part I Types of Property
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Check if Number of contributions or Noncash contribution Method of determining
amounts reported on
applicable items contributed noncash contribution amounts
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
1 mmmmmmmmmm
Art - Works of art
2 mmmmmm
Art - Historical treasures
3 mmmmmm
Art - Fractional interests
4 mmmmmm
Books and publications
5 Clothing and household
goods mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
6 mmmmmm
Cars and other vehicles
7 mmmmmmmmmm
Boats and planes
8 mmmmmmmm
Intellectual property
9 mmmmm
Securities - Publicly traded X 19. 4,156,095. FMV
10 mmm
Securities - Closely held stock
11 Securities - Partnership, LLC,
mmmmmmmmmm
or trust interests
12 mmmmm
Securities - Miscellaneous
13 Qualified conservation
contribution - Historic
structures mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
14 Qualified conservation
contribution - Other mmmmmmmm
15 Real estate - Residential mmmmmm
16 Real estate - Commercial mmmmm
17 Real estate - Other mmmmmmmmm
18 Collectibles mmmmmmmmmmmmm
19 Food inventory mmmmmmmmmmm
20 Drugs and medical supplies mmmm
21
22
Taxidermy m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Historical artifacts
23 Scientific specimens mmmmmmmm
24 Archeological artifacts mmmmmmm
25 Other (I )
26 Other (I )
27 Other (I )
28 Other (I )

mmmmmmmmmm
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
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? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 30a X
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? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 31 X
32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 32a X
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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Part II Supplemental 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.

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SCHEDULE O Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No. 1545-0047

(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. À¾µ»
I
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organization
I Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Employer identification number
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756

FORM 990, PART V, QUESTION 2A

PAYROLL:

THE WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION CURRENTLY EMPLOYS 11

INDIVIDUALS. PAYROLL IS PROCESSED THROUGH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, THE

WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS LLC, WHICH IS THEN REIMBURSED BY THE WORLD JEWISH

CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION. THEREFORE, THERE IS NO FORM W-3 FILED FOR THE

WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION. THE PAYROLL EXPENSE REFLECTED ON

THE 990 REPRESENTS AMOUNTS PAID TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR CAPACITY AS WORLD

JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION EMPLOYEES.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B 990

REVIEW PROCESS:

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING. AFTER REVIEW AND APPROVAL, THE

FORM 990 IS GIVEN TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW AND THEN FILED BY THE

ORGANIZATION.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B LINE 12C

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY:

THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES

COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REQUIRING ALL

OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES TO SIGN THE FORM ANNUALLY.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B LINE 15B

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2017)
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Name of the organization Employer identification number
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756

DETERMINING COMPENSATION:

THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION INCLUDES A BOARD REVIEW AND

APPROVAL OF CURRENT AND COMPARABLE SALARIES WITHIN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.

THIS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19

DISCLOSURE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FINANCIALS:

IN ITS EFFORTS TO FOLLOW 'BEST PRACTICES' IN ALL AREAS OF GOVERNANCE,

FINANCIAL CONTROL AND TRANSPARENCY, THE WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS (AMERICAN

SECTION), INC. MAKES AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE ITS PRIVACY POLICY, CODE OF

ETHICS POLICY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY.

FURTHER, ITS IRS FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AND THE INTERNET

VIA GUIDESTAR. ALL POLICY STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ARE ALSO

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: ACADEMIC, CULTURAL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS- PROVIDE

FORUM AND SUPPORT TO BRING YOUNG PEOPLE INTO ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

MEETINGS ARE HELD WHERE YOUNG LEADERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE

INCLUDING UNITED NATIONS MEETINGS WITH AMBASSADORS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF

UNITED NATIONS DELEGATIONS, INTERFAITH CONFERENCES, GOVERNING BOARD

MEETINGS AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS WHERE YOUNG LEADERSHIP IS

INCLUDED TO PARTICIPATE FREELY. WE ASSIST OUR YOUNG LEADERSHIP DIVISION

IN THE ORGANIZATION OF THEIR OWN ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING MEETINGS, RALLIES,

AND EDUCATIONAL BRIEFINGS IN ORDER TO HELP INTEGRATE YOUNG PEOPLE INTO

ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 2
Name of the organization Employer identification number
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756
ATTACHMENT 1
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

THE WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS, AMERICA SECTION, IS A JEWISH HUMANITARIAN,

HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING JEWISH

COMMUNITIES IN THE USA AND IS THE VOICE OF THE PREMIER GLOBAL JEWISH

UMBRELLA FOR JEWISH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. THE MISSION OF THE

WJC AMERICAN SECTION IS TO SUPPORT THE AIMS OF THE WORLD JEWISH

CONGRESS, AND TO WORK FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, TOLERANCE, COMBAT RACISM AND

ANTI-SEMITISM, AND ADVOCATE FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY SECURITY AND SAFETY

IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE,IN THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS ARENA, AND IN

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.

ATTACHMENT 2

FORM 990, PART III - PROGRAM SERVICE, LINE 4B

ORGANIZATIONAL AND INTER-RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS - THE WJC AMERICAN

SECTION SERVES AS A COORDINATING AND RESOURCE BODY FOR MANY JEWISH

ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDES MUCH OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERACTION,

COOPERATION, AND INTEGRATION IN THE COMMUNITY. WJC IS A MEMBER

ORGANZATION OF THE JEWISH COMMITTEE FOR INTERRELIGIOUS

CONSULTATIONS (IJCIC), A CONSORTIUM OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS THAT

WORK TOGETHER WITH THE VATICAN, THE WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES, AND

MODERATE MUSLIM ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND

WORK TOWARDS PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE. WJC PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS CHAIR

OF IJCIC AND IN OTHER OFFICIAL CAPACITIES, PARTICIPATED IN ITS

INTERNATIONAL LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING IN PARIS, FRANCE, MADRID

SPAIN, AND IN WARSAW, POLAND, AND IN HIGH LEVEL INTERFAITH

MEETINGS IN GENEVA, BRUSSELS, LONDON, AND IN THE UNITED NATIONS

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 2
Name of the organization Employer identification number
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756

ATTACHMENT 2 (CONT'D)

SYMPOSIUM ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL;

HELD SYMPOSIA IN NEW YORK WITH EXPERT SPEAKERS AND NOTABLE LEADERS

OF THE JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES.

ATTACHMENT 3
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

DESCRIPTION GRANTS EXPENSES REVENUE

ACADEMIC, CULTURAL, AND YOUTH 1,411,900. 1,548,140.

TOTALS 1,411,900. 1,548,140.

ATTACHMENT 4
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17 - STATES

AL,AK,AZ,AR,CA,CO,CT,

FL,GA,HI,IL,KS,KY,ME,MD,MA,MI,

MN,MS,NV,NH,NJ,NM,NY,NC,ND,OH,OK,OR,PA,

RI,SC,TN,UT,VA,WA,WV,WI,

ATTACHMENT 5

990, PART VII- COMPENSATION OF THE FIVE HIGHEST PAID IND. CONTRACTORS

NAME AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES COMPENSATION

CHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS HUSSY FUNDRAISING/MAILING 390,000.


1600 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22209

ACTION MAILING INC. MAILING 271,448.


90 COMMERCE DRIVE
ASTON, PA 19014

FOREMOST CATERERS, INC. CATERING 211,041.


65 ANDERSON AVENUE

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 Page 2
Name of the organization Employer identification number
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC 13-1790756
ATTACHMENT 5 (CONT'D)

990, PART VII- COMPENSATION OF THE FIVE HIGHEST PAID IND. CONTRACTORS

NAME AND ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES COMPENSATION

MOONACHIE, NJ 07074

ZIP MAILING SERVICES MAILING 208,067.


6304 SHERIFF ROAD
LANDOVER, MD 20785

MDI IMAGING & MAIL MAILING 188,263.


21955 CASCADES PARKWAY
DULLES, VA 20166

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EisnerAmper LLP
750 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
T 212-949-8700
F 212-891-4100
www.eisneramper.com

WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION INC


INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING
FORM CHAR500
NEW YORK STATE ANNUAL FILING FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017

THE ORIGINAL RETURN SHOULD BE SIGNED (USE FULL NAME) AND DATED ON PAGE 1 BY
TWO AUTHORIZED OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE CHIEF FISCAL
OFFICER.

FILE THE SIGNED RETURN BY NOVEMBER 15, 2018 WITH:

NYS OFFICE OF THE AG, CHARITIES BUREAU REGISTRATION SECTION


28 LIBERTY STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10005

A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO "DEPARTMENT OF LAW" IN THE AMOUNT OF $775


SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE RETURN. BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE FEDERAL EIN AND
"2017 FORM CHAR500" ON THE CHECK.

TO DOCUMENT THE TIMELY FILING OF YOUR TAX RETURN(S), WE SUGGEST THAT YOU
OBTAIN AND RETAIN PROOF OF MAILING. PROOF OF MAILING CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY
SENDING THE TAX RETURN(S) BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL (METERED BY THE U.S.
POSTAL SERVICE) OR THROUGH THE USE OF AN IRS APPROVED DELIVERY METHOD
PROVIDED BY AN IRS DESIGNATED PRIVATE DELIVERY SERVICE.
CHAR500 Send with fee and attachments to:
NYS Office of the Attorney General 2017
NYS Annual Filing for Charitable Organizations
Charities Bureau Registration Section
28 Liberty Street
Open to Public
www.CharitiesNYS.com New York, NY 10005 Inspection

1. General Information
For Fiscal Year Beginning (mm/dd/yyyy) 01 / 01 / 2017 and Ending (mm/dd/yyyy) 12 / 31 / 2017
Check if Applicable: Name of Organization: WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN Employer Identification Number (EIN):
Address Change SECTION INC 13-1790756
Name Change Mailing Address: NY Registration Number:
Initial Filing 501 MADISON AVENUE 02-76-48
Final Filing City / State / Zip: Telephone:
Amended Filing NEW YORK,NY,10022 (212) 755-5770
Reg ID Pending Website: Email:
WWW.WORLDJEWISHCONGRESS.ORG/AFF_AMERICAN.HTML INFO@WORLDJEWISHCO
Check your organization's Confirm your Registration Category in the
registration category: 7A only EPTL only X DUAL (7A & EPTL) EXEMPT Charities Registry at www.CharitiesNYS.com.

2. Certification
See instructions for certification requirements. Improper certification is a violation of law that may be subject to penalties.

We certify under penalties of perjury that we reviewed this report, including all attachments, and to the best of our knowledge and belief,
they are true, correct and complete in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to this report.

President or Authorized Officer:


Signature Print Name and Title Date

Chief Financial Officer or Treasurer:


Signature Print Name and Title Date

3. Annual Reporting Exemption


Check the exemption(s) that apply to your filing. If your organization is claiming an exemption under one category (7A or EPTL only filers) or both
categories (DUAL filers) that apply to your registration, complete only parts 1, 2, and 3, and submit the certified Char500. No fee, schedules, or additional
attachments are required. If you cannot claim an exemption or are a DUAL filer that claims only one exemption, you must file applicable schedules and
attachments and pay applicable fees.
3a. 7A filing exemption: Total contributions from NY State including residents, foundations, government agencies, etc. did not exceed $25,000
and the organization did not engage a professional fund raiser (PFR) or fund raising counsel (FRC) to solicit contributions during the fiscal year.
Or the organization qualifies for another 7A exemption (see instructions).

3b. EPTL filing exemption: Gross receipts did not exceed $25,000 and the market value of assets did not exceed $25,000 at any time during
the fiscal year.

4. Schedules and Attachments


See the following page
for a checklist of 4a. Did your organization use a professional fund raiser, fund raising counsel or commercial co-venturer
X Yes No
schedules and for fund raising activity in NY State? If yes, complete Schedule 4a.
attachments to
Yes X No 4b. Did the organization receive government grants? If yes, complete Schedule 4b.
complete your filing.

5. Fee
See the checklist on the 7A filing fee: EPTL filing fee: Total fee:
Make a single check or money order
next page to calculate your
payable to:
fee(s). Indicate fee(s) you
are submitting here:
$ 25. $ 750. $ 775. "Department of Law"

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CHAR500 Simply submit the certified CHAR500 with no fee, schedule, or additional attachments IF:
- Your organization is registered as 7A only and you marked the 7A filing exemption in Part 3.
- Your organization is registered as EPTL only and you marked the EPTL filing exemption in Part 3.
Annual Filing Checklist - Your organization is registered as DUAL and you marked both the 7A and EPTL filing exemption in Part 3.

Checklist of Schedules and Attachments


Check the schedules you must submit with your CHAR500 as described in Part 4:
X If you answered "yes" in Part 4a, submit Schedule 4a: Professional Fund Raisers (PFR), Fund Raising Counsel (FRC), Commercial Co-Venturers (CCV)

If you answered "yes" in Part 4b, submit Schedule 4b: Government Grants

Check the financial attachments you must submit with your CHAR500:
X IRS Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF, and 990-T if applicable

X All additional IRS Form 990 Schedules, including Schedule B (Schedule of Contributors).

Our organization was eligible for and filed an IRS 990-N e-postcard. We have included an IRS Form 990-EZ for state purposes only.

If you are a 7A only or DUAL filer, submit the applicable independent Certified Public Accountant's Review or Audit Report:
Review Report if you received total revenue and support greater than $250,000 and up to $750,000.

X Audit Report if you received total revenue and support greater than $750,000

No Review Report or Audit Report is required because total revenue and support is less than $250,000

We are a DUAL filer and checked box 3a, no Review Report or Audit Report is required

Calculate Your Fee


For 7A and DUAL filers, calculate the 7A fee: Is my Registration Category 7A, EPTL, DUAL or EXEMPT?
$0, if you checked the 7A exemption in Part 3a Organizations are assigned a Registration Category upon
registration with the NY Charities Bureau:

X $25, if you did not check the 7A exemption in Part 3a


7A filers are registered to solicit contributions in New York
under Article 7-A of the Executive Law ("7A")
For EPTL and DUAL filers, calculate the EPTL fee:

$0, if you checked the EPTL exemption in Part 3b EPTL filers are registered under the Estates, Powers & Trusts
Law ("EPTL") because they hold assets and/or conduct
activites for charitable purposes in NY.
$25, if the NET WORTH is less than $50,000

DUAL filers are registered under both 7A and EPTL.


$50, if the NET WORTH is $50,000 or more but less than $250,000
EXEMPT filers have registered with the NY Charities Bureau
$100, if the NET WORTH is $250,000 or more but less than $1,000,000 and meet conditions in Schedule E - Registration
Exemption for Charitable Organizations. These
$250, if the NET WORTH is $1,000,000 or more but less than $10,000,000 organizations are not required to file annual financial reports
but may do so voluntarily.

X $750, if the NET WORTH is $10,000,000 or more but less than $50,000,000
Confirm your Registration Category and learn more about NY
law at www.CharitiesNYS.com.
$1500, if the NET WORTH is $50,000,000 or more

Where do I find my organization's NET WORTH?


Send Your Filing NET WORTH for fee purposes is calculated on:

Send your CHAR500, all schedules and attachments, and total fee to: - IRS From 990 Part I, line 22
- IRS Form 990 EZ Part I line 21
NYS Office of the Attorney General
- IRS Form 990 PF, calculate the difference between
Charities Bureau Registration Section
Total Assets at Fair Market Value (Part II, line 16(c)) and
28 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10005 Total Liabilities (Part II, line 23(b)).

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CHAR500 2017
Schedule 4a: Professional Fund Raisers, Fund Raising Counsels, Commercial Co-Venturers
Open to Public
www.CharitiesNYS.com Inspection
If you checked the box in question 4a in Part 4 on the CHAR500 Annual Filing for Charitable Organizations, complete this schedule for EACH Professional
Fund Raiser (PFR), Fund Raising Counsel (FRC) or Commercial Co-Venturer (CCV) that the organization engaged for fund raising activity in NY State. The
PFR or FRC should provide its NY Registration Number to you. Include this schedule with your certified CHAR500 NYS Annual Filing for Charitable
Organizations and use additional pages if necessary.

1. Organization Information
Name of Organization: NY Registration Number:
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN 02-76-48
SECTION INC

2. Professional Fund Raiser, Fund Raising Counsel, Commercial Co-Venturer Information


Fund Raising Professional type: Name of FRP: NY Registration Number:
CHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS HUSSY 32 - 56 -59
Professional Fund Raiser
Mailing Address: Telephone:
X Fund Raising Counsel 1600 WILSON BLVD
703-248-0029
Commercial Co-Venturer City / State / Zip:

ARLINGTON, VA 22209

3. Contract Information
Contract Start Date: Contract End Date:

04/01/2017 03/31/2018

4. Description of Services
Services provided by FRP: FUNDRAISING COUNSEL AND CONSULTING

5. Description of Compensation
FIXED FEE AND INCIDENTALS OF $390,000
Compensation arrangement with FRP: Amount Paid to FRP:
AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS OF $401,698

390,000.

6. Commercial Co-Venturer (CCV) Report


If services were provided by a CCV, did the CCV provide the charitable organization with the interim or closing report(s) required by
Yes No
Section 173(a) part 3 of the Executive Law Article 7A?

Definitions
A Professional Fund Raiser (PFR), in addition to other activities, conducts solicitation of contributions and/or handles the donations (Article 7A, 171-a.4).
A Fund Raising Counsel (FRC) does not solicit or handle contributions but limits activities to advising or assisting a charitable organization to perform
such functions for itself (Article 7A, 171-a.9).
A Commercial Co-Venturer (CCV) is an individual or for-profit company that is regularly and primarily engaged in trade or commerce other than raising
funds for a charitable organization and who advertises that the purchase or use of goods, services, entertainment or any other thing of value will benefit a
charitable organization (Article 7A, 171-a.6).

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CHAR500 2017
Schedule 4b: Government Grants Open to Public
www.CharitiesNYS.com Inspection
If you checked the box in question 4b in Part 4 on the CHAR500 Annual Filing for Charitable Organizations, complete this schedule and list EACH
government grant. Use additional pages if necessary. Include this schedule with your certified CHAR500 NYS Annual Filing for Charitable Organizations.

1. Organization Information
Name of Organization: NY Registration Number:

2. Government Grants
Name of Government Agency Amount of Grant

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

7. 7.

8. 8.

9. 9.

10. 10.

11. 11.

12. 12.

13. 13.

14. 14.

15. 15.

Total Government Grants: Total:

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