Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, Inc. is the following: * To sustain and enrich the quality of Jewish life in the Greater Boston Jewish community by creating and enhancing a sense of common purpose. * To plan and coordinate the delivery of Jewish communal services. * To strengthen the bond between the Greater Boston Jewish community and Israel and world Jewry through humanitarian programs and by actively promoting people-to-people relationships. * To respond appropriately to the social and human welfare needs of the community as a whole. * To maintain and broaden the organizational, human, and financial resources essential to achieving these goals.
- Income
- $357.3 million
- Spending
- $312.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 87.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
- Employees
- 184
- Volunteers
- 700
- Highest pay
- $765,265, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, over $100m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 87.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2534 of 34 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $58.0 million spent. CJP's mission is to inspire and mobilize the diverse Boston Jewish community to engage in building communities of learning and action that strengthen Jewish life and improve the world. CJP works to achieve this mission through its three focus areas, which are: helping to provide compassionate care to our most vulnerable and enhancing community security through our Strong, Safe, Caring Community work; engaging, educating, and inspiring - especially our next generation - with compelling, dynamic Jewish Life and Learning; and investing in our homeland, its people, and Israel education and travel experiences with Israel Connection and Rebuilding. Strong, Safe, Caring Community: In times of crisis and in everyday moments of need, our Strong, Safe, Caring Community work ensures that no member of our Jewish community faces challenges alone. Through strategic grants to organizations serving vulnerable populations, we provide a safety net for families struggling with poverty, mental health challenges, and life transitions, while our Center for Combating Antisemitism and Communal Security Initiative protect our community from rising threats and hatred. This dual approach recognizes that true community strength requires both compassionate support for those in need and proactive protection for all who call Greater Boston's Jewish community home. Jewish Life and Learning: Our Jewish Life and Learning work creates pathways for connection, growth, and belonging across every stage of Jewish life. Whether we're supporting the professionals who lead our Jewish day schools and community organizations, nurturing the next generation of Jewish leaders, fostering early education and arts and culture, or ensuring every child can experience the transformative power of Jewish summer camp, our work builds and supports the infrastructure that makes vibrant Jewish life possible. Israel Connection and Rebuilding: We support the safety, security, and well-being of Israeli society through strategic grantmaking, Israel education and connection, and emergency response. Our Israel-focused initiatives include: emergency relief funding, providing humanitarian assistance for relocation, mental health services, trauma, displacement, and rebuilding efforts; strategic investments in Israeli civil society organizations that strengthen democratic institutions and social cohesion; and educational and engagement programming that connects Boston's Jewish community to Israel through travel experiences, meaningful dialogue, and relationship-building.
- $237.8 million spent. Donor Advised Funds & Other Programs: In addition to CJP's major program services, CJP makes grants to many nonprofit organizations through its donor advised funds (DAF), supporting education, healthcare, and social service agencies locally and nationally. Other Programs include designated grants where CJP provides direct support to charitable organizations both domestically and overseas separate from the DAF program.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1965.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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