Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Jewish Family Service of Rockland County Inc

EIN 13-3776995 · West Nyack, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Jewish Family Service of Rockland County, Inc., doing business as Rockland Jewish Family Service (The Agency), located in West Nyack, New York, provides counseling services, support groups, family life education, holocaust support services, elder support services and information referral for the population of Rockland County without discrimination, and with special sensitivity to the needs of the Jewish family.Mission statementJewish Family Service of Rockland County, Inc. is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, community benefit agency. Our mission, based on core Jewish values, is to strengthen the physical and emotional well-being of adults, children and families.Our community-based services enable individuals to overcome a wide range of personal challenges and develop coping strategies that will lead to richer, more meaningful lives.The Agency is an independent not-for-profit organization, incorporated in 1994 in the State of New York.For years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Agency r

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
34
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$101,929, 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: 44 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 94% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    15 of 16 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 (6)
  1. $3.3 million spent. Holocaust Survivor Services Specialized case management and support services for holocaust survivors including but not limited to individualized home-based assessments, homecare, caregiver support, supplemental food, transitional support to higher levels of care and referrals to community resources and entitlement programs.Funding for this program is predominantly from the Claims Conference.
  2. $331,979 spent. OTHER PROGRAMSSocial Skills and Services: Social Skills Training programs for children ages 5-18 living with High Functioning Autism and other Social Deficits.Young Adult Program for youth age 18-25 transitioning from school to work and/or higher education.Parent Support Community Education and OutreachRhoda Bloom Kosher Food Pantry Monthly distribution of non-perishable and fresh kosher food to income eligible residentsJewish Community Outreach Share-a-Shabbat program for homebound and local assisted living facilities Jewish holiday celebrations for developmentally disabled adults living in local group homesJewish culture club for adults with developmental disabilitiesHebrew Community Chapel Burial services for indigent members of the Jewish community in Rockland County
  3. $288,694 spent. Clinical Services:Individual, family and couples counseling for a myriad of issues including Marriage and Family Concerns, Parenting Challenges, Depression and Mood Disorders, divorce/Separation Issues, Anxiety Disorders, and Life Stage Issues. Bereavement Support Group and Moving On Group
  4. $131,443 spent. Summer Camp for youth ages 5-20
  5. $108,194 spent. Older Adult Services Individualized, home-based assessments, supportive counseling, community education and caregiver support to adults over 60 and their caregivers. Case management and counseling services for individuals living with Alzheimers disease and their families/caregivers (collaboration with Alzheimers Association). Healthy aging and wellness education presentationsGeriatric Care Management ProgramHome-based Therapy
  6. $44,171 spent. Lillians CafRJFS runs a kosher dairy cafe in the lobby of the JCC through December 31, 2024.JCC owns most of the major appliancesJewish Family Service pays $1 per year for spaceLillians Caf is a program that employs individuals on the Autism SpectrumWeekly soup delivery for Holocaust Survivors. Soup was made by staff of Lillians Caf and delivered by RJFS volunteers.

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 August 1995.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.