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Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford Inc

EIN 06-1372107 · West Hartford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford unlocks the transformative power of individuals and collective philanthropy to address problems, strengthen community organizations,and provide permanent support for the Jewish Community of Greater Hartford.

Income
$17.2 million
Spending
$8.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
12
Volunteers
62
Highest pay
$197,034, chief financial officer

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 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% 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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $2.2 million spent. Community Building. The Foundation awarded grants, mostly in the Greater Hartford area, to support general operations of agencies and programs, meet critical needs for basic human services and support core functions in furtherance of the key strategic objectives designed to strengthen the Jewish community. The largest grantee is the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford.
  2. $1.4 million spent. Human Services and Health. Grants in this program area cover a wide array of services. Programs include services for the disabled, food and hunger alleviation, medical research, case management and counseling, therapy, sports and recreation. Grantees include Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford, the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Jewish Community Center, Sophie's Hope Foundation, Connecticut Children's Foundation, and the Jewish Association for Community Living.
  3. $1.3 million spent. Education. The Foundation supports numerous institutions whose focus is on Jewish education. The largest proportion goes to area Jewish day schools for general operating support, scholarships and curriculum enhancement. Other grants include literacy for at-risk youth, supplemental religious school education, college scholarships and general support of secular secondary and college institutions. Grantees include Solomon Schechter Day School, New England Jewish Academy, Loomis Chafee School, and the University of Connecticut Foundation.
  4. $2.8 million spent. See Schedule O, Statement 1 Other Programs and Services (Expenses: $2,771,275 including grants of $1,963,163) These include the balance of grants awarded through community grantmaking programs, donor advised program and designated giving in program areas that include Arts and Culture, Social Justice, programs in Israel, Seniors, Religious and Spiritual Development and Outreach.
  5. Other Programs and Services (Expenses: $2,771,275 including grants of $1,963,163). These include the balance of grants awarded through community grantmaking programs, donor advised program and designated giving in program areas that include Arts and Culture, Social Justice, programs in Israel, Seniors, Religious and Spiritual Develo9pment, and Outreach.

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 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 June 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 May 1998.

    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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