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The Marion and Aaron Gural Jcc Inc

EIN 11-2546437 · Cedarhurst, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CULTURE FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH HUMANE ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS WHILE STRENGTHENING BOND WITH THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND PROVIDING A MEETING PLACE FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

Income
$9.3 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
250
Volunteers
701
Highest pay
$161,552, executive director

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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. $5.5 million spent. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER: PROVIDES DAY CARE, PRE-K AND SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE CURRICULUM IS HIGHLY RESPECTED AND THIS RESULTS IN A VERY HIGH LEVEL OF PARTICIPANT REGISTRATIONS EACH YEAR.
  2. $1.3 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE: THE SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF WELL AND IMPAIRED OLDER ADULTS, HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES, THOSE WHO ARE FOOD INSECURE AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WE OFFER ENTITLEMENTS ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT GROUPS, SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS, SINGLE-STOP MODEL SOCIAL SERVICE HUB WITH FOOD PANTRY, AND ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING.
  3. $471,695 spent. THE RUSSIAN OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SOCIAL DAY CARE PROGRAM FOR SENIORS IN THE RUSSIAN COMMUNITY CONSISTING OF DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, CULTURAL EVENTS AND FIELD TRIPS.
  4. $590,928 spent. THE SHOP (FOOD PANTRY), SPECIAL NEEDS AND FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAMMING.

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 August 1981.

    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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