129879102RR0001 — 0210
Registered — Winnipeg, MB — Public Foundation
Scores: Legitimacy 97/100 · Effectiveness 71/100
Financials: Revenue $7,432,826 · Expenditures $7,294,530
The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg / Combined Jewish Appeal is a 52-year-old umbrella foundation that runs the local annual giving campaign and channels the proceeds to Jewish community organizations in Winnipeg, Israel, and abroad. Its 35-person board, perfect filing record, and lean 3.5% fundraising ratio mark it as a credible community-Federation vehicle, though donors should understand that more than 100% of revenue moves outward each year as grants, leaving thin operating reserves.
Our Verdict: An established community Federation with a half-century of clean filings — a credible vehicle for donors who want their gift distributed across Jewish community programs rather than to a single beneficiary.