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Jewish Resource Center of Thepoconos Inc

EIN 20-8006491 · Stroudsburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH RESOURCE CENTER OF THE POCONOS IS TO INCREASE THE POCONO JEWISH POPULATION'S AWARENESS OF THEIR HERITAGE, BY THE PROVISION OF JEWISH EDUCATION, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS THE JRC HOPES TO INSTILL PRIDE AND GREATER COMMITMENT TO JEWISH VALUES, THEREBY PERPETUATING THE LEGACY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE IN THE REGION.

Income
$588,991
Spending
$356,012
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
5
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$69,538, treasurer & secretary

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $158,215 spent. THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH RESOURCE CENTER OF THE POCONOS IS TO CULTIVATE A THRIVING JUDAISM THROUGH MULTIFACETED PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE AND FOSTER IDENTITY AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS FOR ALL. THESE PROGRAMS KNOWN AS THE JEWISH ENRICHMENT DIVISION INCLUDE CULTURAL EVENTS, MANIFOLD EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND POSITIVE SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AGES.
  2. $148,584 spent. THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH RESOURCE CENTER'S 55+ DIVISION IS TO BETTER THE LIVES OF THE ELDERLY IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA BY ADVOCATING RESPONSIBLE AND MEANINGFUL RETIREMENT, ENSURING SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, PROMOTING HEALTHY AGING, ORGANIZING SUPPORT GROUPS, ADVISING ON CARE MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROCURE ALL RELEVANT SERVICES.

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 March 2008.

    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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