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Springfield Jewish Community Center Inc

EIN 04-2103802 · Springfield, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 74 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE SPRINGFIELD JCC ENRICHES COMMUNITY AND NURTURES WELLNESS THROUGH PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE JCC IS GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES, WELCOMING AND RESPECTING PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES, AGES, BACKGROUNDS, IDENTITIES AND FAITHS.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
-1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 46%
Employees
219
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$228,551, chief exec officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 74 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $2.5 million spent. NURSERY & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHILDREN AT PLAY & DAY CAMP - CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS GEARED TO EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN
  2. $1.4 million spent. HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE BOTH INDIVIDUAL AS WELL AS TEAM SPORTS.
  3. $325,263 spent. SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM AND JEWISH EDUCATION.
  4. $228,791 spent. SENIOR ADULT, ADULT, SINGLES AND TEEN DIVISIONS - TRIPS, CRAFTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1953.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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