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Jcc of Mid-Westchester Inc

EIN 13-3666347 · Scarsdale, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak19 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 170 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE JCC NURSERY SCHOOL OF MID-WESTCHESTER, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, AND IN ADDITION, PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.

Income
$10.7 million
Spending
$11.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
163
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$328,790, board member/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

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 325% 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 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 170 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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 (2)
  1. $1.4 million spent. OUR TRADITIONAL NURSERY SCHOOL OFFERS A SMALL STEPS PROGRAM FOR TODDLERS, PLUS TWOS, THREES, AND FOURS CLASSES. WE HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP SELF-AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE, AND A SENSE OF SECURITY. STUDENTS LEARN TO SWIM IN OUR INDOOR HEATED POOL, WORK OFF ENERGY IN OUR FULL-SIZED GYMNASIUM, AND PLAY IN OUR PLAYGROUND.
  2. $8.2 million spent. A STATE-FUNDED PRESCHOOL APPROVED BY THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK STATE AND THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AND CHARTERED BY THE NY STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TOWARD TOMORROW SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN A LANGUAGE-BASED, EDUCATIONAL SETTING AT THREE SITES. ALL TEACHERS HAVE MASTER'S DEGREES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS ARE CERTIFIED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. STUDENTS CAN BE PART OF THE STATE-FUNDED PRESCHOOL AND/OR RECEIVE RELATED SERVICES SUCH AS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, AND COUNSELING.

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 October 1992.

    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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