Metropolitan Jewish Health System Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OPERATING UNDER THE NAME MJHS FOUNDATION, THE MISSION OF THIS PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION IS TO RAISE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE EFFORTS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MJHS HEALTH SYSTEM FAMILY. WITH ROOTS DATING BACK TO 1907, WHEN THE FOUR BROOKLYN LADIES ESTABLISHED THE CHARITABLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT, MJHS HAS A LONG TRADITION OF PROVIDING CARE FOR FRAIL, ELDERLY AND AT-RISK MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. GUIDED BY OUR FOUNDING CORE VALUES OF COMPASSION, DIGNITY AND RESPECT, TODAY MJHS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS AS WELL AS GENDER IDENITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND MILITARY STATUS.
- Income
- $9.9 million
- Spending
- $4.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 63%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 74%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 44
- Highest pay
- $1.7 million, ceo, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 50% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1563% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 10 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 December 31, 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 (1)
- $2.8 million spent. OPERATING UNDER THE NAME MJHS FOUNDATION, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO DELIVER ON ITS PHILANTHROPIC ROOTS WHICH DATE BACK TO 1907 WHEN THE FOUR BROOKLYN LADIES ESTABLISHED THE CHARITABLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT TO CARE FOR THE FRAIL ELDERLY IN THE COMMUNITY. MJHS FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO RAISING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF HEALTH AND HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MJHS HEALTH SYSTEM FAMILY THAT ARE NOT COVERED OR FULLY REIMBURSED BY GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS OR PRIVATE INSURANCE. TODAY, THE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MJHS HEALTH SYSTEM FAMILY PROVIDE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, TWO SKILLED CENTERS FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE, HOME CARE AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ECONOMIC, RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS AS WELL AS GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND MILITARY STATUS. MJHS FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES SEED MONEY TO ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE MJHS HEALTH SYSTEM FAMILY FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE AND HEALTH OUTCOMES WHILE MANAGING COSTS. FUNDING COMES FROM GRATEFUL FAMILIES, GRANTS, CORPORATE AND PRIVATE DONORS AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP AND STAFF.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1941.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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