2026-02-10T14:26:14-05:00 2025-03-31 990 2024-04-01 980183709 Federation CJA FEDE 5147341499 1 CARRE CUMMINGS SQUARE Montreal Quebec CA H3W 1M6 Pablo Fabrykant 5147341499 2026-02-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Pablo Fabrykant 1 Carre Cummings Square Montreal Quebec CA H3W 1M6 48612502 false X www.federationcja.org X Foundation 1916 CA FEDERATION CJA leads in promoting a vibrant inclusive and thriving Montreal Jewish community. Our mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life and engagement in Montreal Israel and the world. FCJA is committed to securing and mobilizing human and financial resources promoting Jewish values and exercising leadership in service of our mission and as an investment in our future. FCJA upholds the fundamental values of accountability transparency and accessibility ever aspiring for greater inclusivity innovation and excellence. 21 21 0 2000 0 0 66323141 46970090 597225 430121 572910 745645 171000 466646 67664276 48612502 49141857 30433837 0 0 9470721 10168661 0 0 3816527 12282513 11788643 70895091 52391141 -3230815 -3778639 88411112 89906977 19740295 20625386 68670817 69281591 FEDERATION CJA leads in promoting a vibrant inclusive and thriving Montreal Jewish community. Our mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life and engagement in Montreal Israel and the world. FCJA is committed to securing and mobilizing human and financial resources promoting Jewish values and exercising leadership in service of our mission and as an investment in our future. 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This commitment aims to ensure the broadest possible exposure of all community members to Jewish experiences that are accessible and tailored ti their needs and interests. 10963602 9466360 0 Delivering Community Care with Compassion: Federation CJA is dedicated to expanding and enhancing our social services addressing diverse and evolving community needs. We provide targeted support uplifting vulnerable populations families in crisis and individuals facing challenges. 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0 6264674 3186935 3077739 0 1217967 528859 689108 9011560 Preferred shares of private company 7920507 F 7920507 53893505 3447226 -414222 0 2247999 5281003 48612502 0 0 0 48612502 52391141 0 0 0 0 0 52391141 0 0 0 52391141 Part XI, line 2d The amount on these lines represent the allowance for doubtful accounts. Part XII, line 2d The amount on these lines represent the allowance for doubtful accounts. Part V, line 4 The income generated from the permanent endowment funds must be used in accordance with the wishes of the donors and the capital portion cannot be spent without the consent of donors. The quasi-endowment funds include the funding of major projects operations and other purposes as specified by the donor or designated by the organizations Board of Directors. North America 1 1 Grantmaking Note applicable 41990596 North America 1 1 Office expenses Note applicable 6584017 North America 1 167 Fundraising activities Note applicable 3816527 3 169 3 169 52391140 52391140 North America Strengthening Jewish Life and Continuity, Delivering Community Care with Compassion, Advancing Jewish Communal Interests 41990596 Mainly Electronic Fund Transfer false false false false false false Part I, II, III and IV | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part I General,Note that Federation CJA is a Canadian charity and all activities are outside the USA| Part II General,Note that Federation CJA is a Canadian charity and all activities are outside the USA| X true true X X X X false false false false false false false false false Yair Szlak President and Chief Executive Officer 347678 0 0 0 19899 0 15990 0 9954 0 393521 0 0 0 Osnat Suissa Chief Development Officer 210411 0 0 0 13760 0 12425 0 6076 0 242672 0 0 0 Jonathan Kuczer Chief Financial and Operating Officer 207685 0 0 0 14217 0 9001 0 6014 0 236917 0 0 0 Natana Shek Chief Jewish Identity and Engagement Officer 187888 0 0 0 12978 0 8791 0 3074 0 212731 0 0 0 Pamela Teitelbaum Chief Strategy and Impact Officer 176629 0 0 0 12683 0 8177 0 5943 0 203432 0 0 0 Yair Szlak Employee Cash adcance X 2295 2295 false true true Osnat Suissa Employee Cash advance X 2267 2267 false true true Lindsay Rothstein Employee Cash advance X 886 886 false true true Natana Shek Employee Cash Advance X 36 36 false true true Jonathan Kuczer Employee Cash advance X 57 57 false true true Pamela Teitlebaum Employee Cash advance X 121 121 false true true 5662 X 265886 Fair Market Value X 2 25258 Fair Market Value X 261 1544470 Fair Market Value X Pens 6 2859 Fair Market Value 0 false true false Doing Business As Names Federation CJA Part VI, Line 11b The Form 990 and its schedules are prepared by management and then reviewed by external Auditors. They are filed in the Finance offices and are made available to the Audit Committee members and the Board of Directors. Part VI, Line 12c The FCJA requires each member of its Board of Directors standing committees and any other members of committees established by the Board to sign the policy. All Board members have signed and disclosed any potential conflicts of interest. The policy is signed on a term basis. Part VI, Line 15 The process of determining compensation for the CEO top management and key employees consists of annual performance appraisals. The performance appraisals for the CEO top management and key employees are reviewed and approved by an independent compensation committee. Part VI, Line 19 Federation CJA does not make its governing documents or conflict of interest readily available to the public. However they are available upon request. Part I Line 5 | Explanation:| Since Federation CJA is a Canadian charity and all activities offices employees and financial accounts are outside the United States we are not required to fill out Form W-3 therefore we answer zero for Part V Line 2a. However we do enter the number of employees for the year in Part I Line 5 since there is no specification. Part IV Line 14 | Explanation:| Please note that Federation CJA is a Canadian charitable organization and that all activities offices employees and financial accounts are outside the United States. Of the $46,970,090 in contributions received for the year $1,291,128 are from US donors. Part IV Line 15 | Explanation:| Please note that Federation CJA is a Canadian charitable organization and that all activities offices employees and financial accounts are outside the United States. Of th e $46,970,090 in contributions received for the year $1,291,128 are from US donors. Part V Line 4 | Explanation:| Please note that Federation CJA is a Canadian charitable organization and that all activities offices employees and financial accounts are outside the United States. Part V Line 2 | Explanation:| Since Federation CJA is a Canadian charity and all activities offices employees and financial accounts are outside the United States we are not required to fill out Form W-3 therefore we answer zero for Part V Line 2a. However we do enter the number of employees for the year in Part I Line 5 since there is no specification. Part X General | Explanation:| Federation CJA is a Canadian charity where all charitable activities are in Canada. Please note that FCJA used an average foreign exchange rate of 1.3888 to translate its Financial Statements to US Dollars for the purposes of the Form 990. Part XII General | Explanation:| The accounting method has not changed but the following should be points should noted: Federation CJA is a Canadian charity and all charitable activities are in Canada. Currency conversion of the Form 990 is done using an average foreign exchange rate for the year which was 1.3888 Part I Line 8 | Explanation:| The variance between the current year and prior year for this line of $19,353,051 is mainly due to: a one-time donation from a single Canadian donor in 2023 2024 for $5,655,567 which was not received again in 2024 25 and a second line campaign which took place in both years but raised $11,374,299 more in 2023 24 than in 2024 25 and the remainder is for one-time donations and bequests from various donors in 2023 24 not received again in 2024 25. Part III Line 4 | Explanation:| The major variance in Line 4a and 4e from the current year to the prior year is due to less designated donations for Israel in 2024 25 than in 2023 24 Part VI Line 11 | Explanation:| 11a The Form 990 and its schedules are prepared by management and then reviewed by external Auditors. They are filed in the Finance offices and are made available to the Audit Committee members and the Board of Directors.