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The Joyce D & Andrew J Mandell Greater Hartford Jewish Community

EIN 06-0662142 · West Hartford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SERVING PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND AT EVERY AGE AND STAGE OF LIFE. A GATHERING PLACE AND RESOURCE FOR THE HARTFORD REGION. THE JCC PROVIDES RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS WHO PARTICIPATE.

Income
$12.3 million
Spending
$13.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
475
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$319,854, 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

Fair: 58 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

    57 of 57 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 (4)
  1. $3.4 million spent. THE JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AND PARENTING CENTER PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE THE YOUNGEST CHILD A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO MASTER THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL TASKS OF EACH DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE IN A HEALTHY, SAFE AND CARING JEWISH ENVIRONMENT THAT WELCOMES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. THE PROGRAM BENEFITS APPROXIMATELY 350 CHILDREN.
  2. $2.7 million spent. THE JCC OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF RECREATIONAL, FITNESS, WELLNESS AND PHYSICAL PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. GOOD HEALTH IS MORE THAN JUST EXERCISE. THE PROGRAM YIELDS APPROXIMATELY 28,000 MONTHLY VISITS.
  3. $955,514 spent. A SUMMER DAY CAMP LOCATED ON 75 ACRES OF WOODS AND WATERFRONT SERVING APPROXIMATELY 340 CAMPERS. CAMP IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A CHILD TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS, SKIING, BOATING, FISHING, TUBING, ARTS & CRAFTS, POTTERY SWIMMING AND SO MUCH MORE. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE TOGETHERNESS, FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND NEW CHALLENGES IN A SAFE, WELCOMING, INCLUSIVE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT ALL WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF JEWISH VALUES.
  4. $4.3 million spent. THE JCC OFFERS PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES, ADULTS, YOUTH AND SENIORS. EVENTS INCLUDE AN ANNUAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL AND VARIOUS OTHER CULTURAL EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY.

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 November 6, 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 October 1959.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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