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Stamford Jewish Center Incorporated

EIN 06-0646918 · Stamford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAINTAIN AND ENRICH JEWISH IDENTITY AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIVES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. MEMBERSHIP IN THE CENTER IS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES, WHICH INCLUDE STAMFORD, GREENWICH, NEW CANAAN, DARIEN, AND NORWALK CONNECTICUT, AND BEDFORD AND POUND RIDGE, NEW YORK.

Income
$16.8 million
Spending
$14.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
376
Volunteers
265
Highest pay
$317,445, chief exec o

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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 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 (5)
  1. $5.5 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD - PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES FIVE AND UNDER AND THEIR FAMILIES, CONSISTING OF THE JCC SARA WALKER NURSERY SCHOOL; KINDERPLACE, A YEAR-ROUND, FULL-DAY CHILDCARE FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN; FAMILYPLACE, WHICH OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF CLASSES AND EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AGES FOUR AND UNDER; AND JUMP START, A PROGRAM FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  2. $4.3 million spent. FITNESS & RECREATION - THE JCC OFFERS ALL MEMBERS USE OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS CENTER AND SWIMMING POOL, WITH AN ARRAY OF GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, PERSONAL TRAINING, AND FITNESS AND NUTRITION ASSESSMENTS, LAP SWIMMING, SWIM INSTRUCTION AND WATER EXERCISE.
  3. $1.8 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES - PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE, CONSISTING OF KIDSPLACE, AN AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR GRADES K-7; O-LA-MI, SUMMER CHILDCARE PROGRAMS FOR AGES 20 MONTHS THROUGH 10TH GRADE; SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS; SCHOOL VACATION DAY PROGRAMS; AND ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS THAT EXPLORE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES.
  4. $559,205 spent. JEWISH LIFE SERVICES - PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO ALL DEPARTMENTS IN TEACHING JEWISH EDUCATION, VALUES, TRADITIONS AND CULTURE, AND ALSO SPONSORS SPECIFIC PROGRAMS RELATED TO JEWISH EDUCATION, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. ARTS - THE SIGNATURE PROGRAM OF THIS AREA IS THE JEWISH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, A 16 DAY LINEUP OF INTERNATIONAL FILM, VISUAL ART, MUSIC, DANCE PERFORMANCE AND LITERATURE. SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES - A RANGE OF SOCIAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS, THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A SUBSIDIZED SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM, PROVIDING A HOT KOSHER LUNCH TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, AS WELL.
  5. JEWISH LIFE SERVICES - PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO ALL DEPARTMENTS IN TEACHING JEWISH EDUCATION, VALUES, TRADITIONS AND CULTURE, AND ALSO SPONSORS SPECIFIC PROGRAMS RELATED TO JEWISH EDUCATION, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. ARTS - THE SIGNATURE PROGRAM OF THIS AREA IS THE JEWISH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVAL OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, A 16 DAY LINEUP OF INTERNATIONAL FILM, VISUAL ART, MUSIC, DANCE PERFORMANCE AND LITERATURE. SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITIES - A RANGE OF SOCIAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS, THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A SUBSIDIZED SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM, PROVIDING A HOT KOSHER LUNCH TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, AS WELL.

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

  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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1949.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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