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JEWISH VOICE MINISTRIES INTL

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860217838 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Large ($10M-$50M) · jewishvoice.org
revenue
$35.2M
expenses
$28.1M
net assets
$75.7M
employees
80
volunteers
19
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL, GROW THE MESSIANIC JEWISH COMMUNITY AND ENGAGE THE CHURCH CONCERNING ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH EDUCATION, EVANGELISM AND BEING A MOVEMENT LEADER, ALL WITH EXCELLENCE IN ORDER TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND SEE ALL ISRAEL SAVED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Jewish Voice Ministries International (JVMI) is an operational ministry that proclaims the Gospel to Jewish people, primarily through humanitarian aid and medical outreaches to impoverished Jewish communities. They also work to grow the Messianic Jewish community and educate the Church about Israel and the Jewish people. JVMI operates internationally with offices in the US, UK, Canada, and Israel.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $2.02M
    JVMI PROVIDED INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AID AND ASSISTANCE TO IMPOVERISHED JEWISH COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING THEM FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND EYE CARE AS WELL AS WATER SANITATION DEVICES AND EDUCATION.
  2. #2 $5.86M
    JVMI PROVIDED CONGREGATION SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR DEVELOPING MESSIANIC CONGREGATIONS.
named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Church Engagement
Educates and equips the Church on the Jewish roots of faith in Jesus and the importance of Israel and the Jewish people
Engaging the Church
Educates Believers about the Jewish roots of their faith and encourages support for Israel and outreach to Jewish people.
Festivals of Jewish Music & Dance
Large-scale international festivals held in major cities with large Jewish populations to engage communities and share the Gospel
Humanitarian/Medical Outreaches
Provides medical, dental, eye care, clean water, and food assistance to impoverished Jewish communities in countries such as Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and others
Israel Ministries
Partners with ministries in Israel to provide food assistance, immigrant assimilation, homeless ministry, addiction rehabilitation, discipleship, and leadership training.
Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis
Syndicated television program that airs on Christian networks and by satellite worldwide, also available via live streaming
Messianic Congregation Planting
Planting and supporting Messianic congregations, particularly in Israel through partnerships with local ministries
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Humanitarian Aid for Vulnerable Populations 9 activities
    • Global humanitarian aid delivery
      Provides food, clean water, and medical care to Jewish communities and their neighbors in need around the world, including targeted medical outreaches in Ethiopia and support in Zimbabwe. Activities include large-scale medical missions and humanitarian assistance integrated with spiritual outreach.
    • Global humanitarian aid delivery
      Provides food, clean water, and medical care to Jewish communities and their neighbors in need around the world, including targeted outreaches in countries such as Ethiopia and Zimbabwe. Activities include large-scale medical outreaches and basic needs support.
    • Global humanitarian aid delivery
      Provides food, clean water, and medical care to Jewish communities and their neighbors in need around the world, including targeted medical outreaches in Ethiopia and crisis-affected regions.
    • Global humanitarian aid distribution
      Provides food, clean water, and essential humanitarian aid to Jewish communities and their neighbors in need around the world.
    • Humanitarian Aid and Spiritual Support
      Provides humanitarian aid, including food, clean water, and medical, dental, and eye care services, to Jewish people and their neighbors globally. This includes specific medical outreaches in Ethiopia and support for immigrant assimilation, homeless ministry, addiction rehabilitation, discipleship, and leadership training through partner ministries.
    • International medical and dental care delivery
      Delivers medical, dental, and eye care services through targeted outreaches in underserved Jewish communities, including recent operations in Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.
    • Support for immigrant and vulnerable Jewish populations
      Offers food assistance, homeless ministry, addiction rehabilitation, and immigrant assimilation support through partner ministries, serving vulnerable Jewish individuals and families.
    • Support for immigrant and vulnerable populations
      Provides food assistance, homeless ministry, addiction rehabilitation, and immigrant assimilation support through partner ministries to serve vulnerable Jewish and local populations.
    • Support for local partner ministries
      Provides resources and support to partner ministries delivering food assistance, immigrant assimilation services, homeless outreach, addiction rehabilitation, discipleship, and leadership training.
  • Jewish Roots of Christian Faith Education 6 activities
    • Discipleship and Bible teaching programs
      Offers Bible classes, discipleship training, leadership development, and spiritual education worldwide, focused on the Jewish roots of Christian faith.
    • Religious education and spiritual discipleship programs
      Offers Bible classes, devotional content, and educational resources via email and online events to deepen spiritual connection to the Jewish roots of faith, with a focus on Jewish holidays and scriptural teachings.
    • Spiritual Education and Teaching
      Provides educational content, devotions, and Bible classes worldwide, teaching the Jewish roots of faith and the relevance of faith in Jesus to Jewish people. This includes exclusive email content and online events focused on Jewish holidays and their spiritual significance.
    • Spiritual discipleship and Bible education
      Offers Bible classes, devotional content, and discipleship programs globally to deepen spiritual connection to the Jewish roots of Christian faith. Includes teaching on the relevance of Jesus to Jewish people and practical guidance on Jewish holidays.
    • Spiritual education and online engagement
      Provides devotional content, Bible-based teaching, and educational resources via email and online events focused on Jewish holidays and the Jewish roots of Christian faith, aimed at deepening spiritual connection among subscribers.
    • Spiritual enrichment through digital content
      Provides devotional materials, educational content on Jewish holidays, and invitations to online events via an exclusive email list to deepen subscribers’ spiritual engagement with the Jewish roots of faith.
  • International Evangelistic Festivals & Bible Distribution 5 activities
    • Evangelism and Outreach
      Conducts evangelistic outreaches and festivals worldwide, leading to conversions among Jewish people, and establishes new congregations and leadership among Jewish communities, such as the Lemba Jewish people in Zimbabwe.
    • Evangelistic outreach and festival ministry
      Conducts large-scale evangelistic events and mission outreaches in international locations, resulting in religious conversions and the formation of new congregations, such as a festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, and outreach among the Lemba Jewish people in Zimbabwe.
    • Evangelistic outreach and festival ministry
      Conducts large-scale evangelistic events, including festivals and Gospel-centered outreaches, resulting in religious conversions and the formation of new congregations among Jewish and Jewish-identifying communities globally.
    • International evangelism and discipleship programs
      Conducts evangelistic festivals, Bible teaching, and church-planting initiatives globally, resulting in new believers and congregations among Jewish and Jewish-identifying communities, such as the Beta Abraham in Ethiopia and the Lemba in Zimbabwe. Includes large-scale events like a festival in St. Petersburg that led to over 3,000 decisions for faith in Jesus.
    • Large-scale evangelistic festivals and outreaches
      Organizes international festivals and evangelistic events, such as a large-scale outreach in St. Petersburg, Russia, resulting in over 3,000 Jewish individuals accepting Jesus as Messiah, and similar efforts among the Lemba Jewish community in Zimbabwe.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$35.22M
Contributions & grants$32.51M92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.93M5%
Other revenue$773K
expenses
Total expenses$28.08M
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising23%
Salaries & benefits$5.37M
Grants paid out$3.07M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$79.49M
Cash$19.70M
Investments$47.04M
Liabilities$3.79M
Net assets$75.70M
Liquid reserves28.5 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JONATHAN BERNIS PRESIDENT AND CEO 60 $334K
KENT SHOOT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 50 $147K
MICHAEL MCCLELLAN THRU 123120 VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL OUTREACH (THRU 12/31/20) 50 $144K
ELLEN NEVITT CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER 50 $141K
CARLY BERNA VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 50 $127K
EZRA WATNIK VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL MINISTRY AFFAIRS 50 $118K
board members · 7
  • ELLIOT KLAYMAN — SECRETARY, IN-HOUSE COUNCIL
  • JACK WALKER — TREASURER
  • JAMES BLACKBURN — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
  • MATTHEW ROSENBERG — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL MAIDEN — DIRECTOR
  • RONALD RUSSELL — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN PERLMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Hear O Israel Ministries (HOIM) Partner — Merged with Jewish Voice Broadcasts to form Jewish Voice Ministries International (JVMI) in 2001.
  • Jewish Voice Ministries Canada Network — International affiliate of Jewish Voice Ministries International
  • Jewish Voice Ministries UK Network — International affiliate of Jewish Voice Ministries International
  • Partner ministries Partner — Organizations collaborating with Jewish Voice to deliver services and ministry programs.
  • Rabbi Jack Zimmerman Partner — Church Engagement Officer teaching Bible classes and representing JVMI in media and outreach.