2019-11-14T23:12:19-06:00 2018-12-31 BKD LLP 655 Third Avenue 1200 New York NY 10017 990 2018-01-01 131624104 Jewish Council for Public Affairs Inc % BETSEY EPSTEIN JEWI 2126846950 25 Broadway Suite 1700 New York NY 10004 DAVID BERNSTEIN PRESIDENT AND CEO 2126846950 2019-05-01 true Aaron Shapiro P01333816 2128674000 167.68.126.162 26511920193185000006 2019-11-14 P 89205EC730D9E2CDB33E7921E4EB252967AD29DB 8BAB167CC20738F3D1E6B133BEB8A02CA90C437F 2018 2020-03-31 21:24:44Z X DAVID BERNSTEIN 25 BROADWAY NEW YORK NY 10004 2564123 false X WWW.JEWISHPUBLICAFFAIRS.ORG X 1944 NY to inspire, support, coordinate, convene, build consensus & mobilize the network while serving as the national representative of the network's public policy platform. 53 52 14 200 0 5155 2546456 2138905 86915 241103 63 12 -16699 18175 2616735 2398195 16750 250 0 0 1131022 1046874 0 0 244641 1485578 1333828 2633350 2380952 -16615 17243 892619 975979 687009 752610 205610 223369 X JCPA is the national hub of the community relations network made up of 125 community relations councils and 17 national Jewish agencies. Its mission is to inspire, support, coordinate, convene, build consensus and mobilize the network while serving as the national representative of the networks public policy platform. JCPAs mandate is to advance the interests of the Jewish people; to promote a just and pluralistic America; support Israels quest for peace and security; and advocate for human rights around the world in common cause with civic, racial, ethnic, and faith-based leaders. false false 856066 250 150001 FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING: ONE OF JCPA'S PRIMARY PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES IS TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS NETWORK. THE INITIATIVE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM COMPONENTS: -ANNUAL CONFERENCE - BRINGS TOGETHER JCRC VOLUNTEER LAY LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY FOR THREE DAYS OF INTENSIVE EDUCATION AND COORDINATION -ONLINE TRAINING - MULTIPLE SESSIONS WITH EXPERTS ON COMMUNITY RELATIONS PRACTICE INCLUDING A 12 PART SUMMER SERIES -CRCAST - BIMONTHLY WEBCASTS ON ISSUES OF THE DAY FEATURING TOP EXPERTS & Policy makers -regular consultations - ongoing support services for jcrcs including crisis management, strategic planning and on-boarding of new professionals 528934 91052 RESETTING THE TABLE (RTT) IS DEDICATED TO HEALING AND TRANSFORMING COMMUNAL DISCOURSE AROUND ISRAEL. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE AIMED TO TRAIN FACILITATORS, CONVENERS, AND CONSULTANTS TO BUILD A FIELD OF SKILLED PRACTITIONERS WITH EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT CROSS-CONFLICT COMMUNICATION ON ISRAEL WITHIN THE AMERICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY. RTT SUPPORTS FORUMS THAT BUILD BRIDGES ACROSS DIVIDES FOR LEADERS AND INSTITUTIONS TAILORED FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS, SUPPORTING VIBRANT, PRODUCTIVE DIALOGUE AND DELIBERATION ACROSS DIFFERENCES. THE PROGRAM BUILDS CAPACITY FOR LEADERS AND INSTITUTIONS, EXPANDING COMMUNAL CAPACITY FOR INVESTIGATING DIFFERENCES MEANINGFULLY AND RESPECTFULLY. RTT ALSO PROVIDES CONSULTATION FOR INSTITUTIONAL AND SYSTEMIC CULTURE CHANGE, WORKING WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS TO CREATE AN ARC OF INTERVENTIONS, PROGRAMS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE THAT BUILD TOWARD A CULTURE OF DIALOGUE AND INQUIRY ON ISRAEL. 153155 50 JCPA'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE ENGAGES JEWISH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY IN REFORMING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ENDING MASS INCARCERATION WITH COMMUNITIES MOST DIRECTLY AFFECTED AT THE LOCAL AND FEDERAL LEVELS. 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IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE JCPA FINANCE COMMITTEE. A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS ALSO SENT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS THEY ARE DIRECTED TO THE TAX PREPARERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C 1. DUTY TO DISCLOSE: IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 2. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS: AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. 3. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST: A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. B. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE JCPA CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. D. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE JCPA'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 4. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY: A. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. B. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. THE PRESIDENT, CEO, AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CLOSELY MONITOR ALL CONTRACTS AND EXPENSES TO ENSURE THEY ARE FREE FROM POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE JCPA COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WAS ESTABLISHED IN MARCH 2015. THIS COMMITTEE DETERMINES OFFICER COMPENSATION, WHICH IS THEN SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL TO THE FULL BOARD. TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZES FORM 990S OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION SURVEYS, AND A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS DONE IN 2018. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. 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