Daughters of Sarah Jewish Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO RAISE, DEVELOP, AND MANAGE RESOURCES, AND TO COMMUNICATE TO AND WITH THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS' COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY CONDUCTING FUNDRAISING AND KNOWLEDGE AWARENESS PROGRAMS, AND BY ISSUING GRANTS TO THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER, INC. AND THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH HOUSING COMPANY, INC., D/B/A THE MASSRY RESIDENCE AT DAUGHTERS OF SARAH.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $717,172
- Spent on programs
- 66%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 59%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $464,904, ceo - see schedule j part iii
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: 96 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 80% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1566% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 33 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 (3)
- $171,732 spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL - TO SUPPORT, ENRICH AND ENHANCE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE WELL AND INFIRM ELDERLY - IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ISSUING GRANTS TO THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER. GRANTS TO THE NURSING CENTER PROVIDE FOR DIRECT NURSING AND PERSONAL CARE TO INFIRM NURSING HOME RESIDENTS. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 54% OF THE RESIDENTS ARE INDIGENT, WITH THE COST OF THEIR CARE BEING PAID FOR BY MEDICAID (WHICH DOES NOT PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO COVER THE ACTUAL COST OF RESIDENT CARE). THIS GRANT ALSO HELPS UNDERWRITE THE COSTS OF PROVIDING KOSHER FOOD IN KEEPING WITH JEWISH DIETARY LAWS; IN PROVIDING A RABBI FOR PASTORAL COUNSELING, JEWISH PROGRAMMING, AND FOR JEWISH HOLIDAY WORSHIP SERVICES; AND FOR PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAMMING. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN (THE "ANNUAL FUND") THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AS WELL AS A SERIES OF LOW KEY, TARGETED FUNDRAISING EFFORTS SURROUNDING THE OCCURRENCE OF CERTAIN JEWISH HOLIDAYS. IT HOSTS AN ANNUAL SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING SOCIAL EVENT FOR THE PUBLIC AT A LOCAL MUSEUM, GENERALLY IN NOVEMBER, FOR WHICH IT SOLICITS CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS AN ANNUAL SOCIAL EVENT DURING THE SUMMER TO CELEBRATE ITS LEADERSHIP DONORS. THE ORGANIZATION FURTHER COORDINATES THE OPERATION OF "SARAH'S CORNER", A GIFT SHOP FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE RESIDENTS, GUESTS AND STAFF OF DAUGHTERS OF SARAH COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS, WHICH SHOP IS LOCATED IN THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER. THE RESULT OF THESE ACTIVITIES IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE COMMUNITY'S RESIDENTS, TO ELEVATE THE COMMUNAL AWARENESS OF THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS, TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AS TO THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE SENIORS WE SERVE, TO CREATE AND STRENGTHEN A SUPPORT BASE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL DONATE TO, AND PUBLICLY ADVOCATE FOR, THE COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS, AND TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS AND MISSION.
- THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL - TO SUPPORT, ENRICH AND ENHANCE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE WELL AND INFIRM ELDERLY - IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ISSUING GRANTS TO THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH HOUSING COMPANY TO PROVIDE HOUSING SCHOLARSHIPS THAT SUBVENT THE COST OF RESIDENCY AT THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH HOUSING COMPANY'S ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE. THIS GRANT ENABLES NEEDY INDIVIDUALS, UNABLE TO PAY THE FULL COST OF CARE, TO RECEIVE THE LEVEL OF PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE THEY NEED TO CARRY OUT THEIR REGULAR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND TO REMAIN IN A LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR PERSONAL CARE NEEDS, WHERE THEY CAN RECEIVE KOSHER MEALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH JEWISH DIETARY LAWS AND PROGRAMMING, ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES IN KEEPING WITH THEIR COGNITIVE SKILL LEVEL AND BASED ON JEWISH TRADITIONS. GRANTS HAVE ALSO ESTABLISHED A LIFELONG EDUCATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM, BRINGING RABBIS AND COLLEGE PROFESSORS TO PRESENT COURSES ON JEWISH CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL TOPICS.
- $302,000 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE ENHANCEMENT OF RESIDENT FOCUSED SERVICES AT THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, SUCH AS: (A) GRANTS FOR A TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE TUITION COSTS EXPENDED BY STAFF SEEKING TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF RESIDENT CARE BY PROCURING ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREES (LPN, RN, MSW, ETC); (B) FUNDING TO ENHANCE FACILITY-WIDE ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE LIFE-LONG EDUCATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS; (C) FUNDING FOR A PROGRAM TO HELP ALLEVIATE STAFFING SHORTAGES BY HIRING POTENTIAL NURSING AIDE TRAINEES, PROVIDING THESE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS LACKING HEALTHCARE SKILLS WITH GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND ON-SITE TRAINING TO QUALIFY FOR NURSING AIDE CERTIFICATION AT NO COST TO THE EMPLOYEE, ALONG WITH CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT ONCE CERTIFIED. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES THEM TO MEET THEIR DAILY LIVING EXPENSES WHILE STUDYING, IMPROVE THEIR MARKETABLE SKILLS, AND ENSURE THE PROSPECT OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.
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 October 13, 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 January 1949.
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 October 21, 2026.
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