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Jewish Community Center of the Delaware Valley

EIN 21-0637383 · East Windsor, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE AS AN INCLUSIVE, DYNAMIC AND NURTURING HOME FOR THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY AND WELCOME THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. DEDICATED TO ENHANCING JEWISH IDENTITY, CONTINUITY AND ENRICHING JEWISH LIFE WITH THE CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL AND JEWRY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
66
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$108,923, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 86% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 September 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. CAMP: CAMP CHANGES LIVES THE JCC ABRAMS CAMPS IS MORE THAN JUST A CAMP, IT'S AN EXPERIENCE OUR PREMIER CAMP PROGRAM SERVES OVER 300 CHILDREN FROM PRE-K THRU 10TH GRADES AT AN INCREDIBLE CAMPUS WITH THREE OUTDOOR POOLS, MEGA 30' ROCK WALL, NINJA ADVENTURE TRACK, ATHLETIC FIELDS, SPORTS COURTS, ORGANIC GARDENS AND INDOOR & OUTDOOR FACILITIES. ALL CAMP FEES INCLUDE AIR-CONDITIONED TRANSPORTATION, NUTRITIOUS & DELICIOUS CATERED LUNCHES AND SNACKS. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AQUATICS, SPORTS, CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, LEGO, STEM, NATURE, ELECTIVES & CAMP TRADITIONS THAT CREATE MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME. WE UNPLUG OUR TWEENS & TEENS GRADES WITH EXCITING TRAVEL PROGRAMS TOO THE TWEENS (6TH-7TH GRADES) IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS WITH WEEKLY ELECTIVE ACTIVITIES, CAMP TRADITIONS, FUN OFF- SITE TRIPS AND OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS. THE TEEN TRAVELERS (8TH-9TH GRADES)EMBARK ON AN EXCITING JOURNEY FILLED WITH DAILY ADVENTURES AND WEEK-LONG, ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXTENDED TRIPS. NOW CELEBRATING 60 YEARS IN JEWISH CAMPING THAT PROMOTES INTEGRITY, SELF-ESTEEM, POSITIVE VALUES, AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP. OUR BELIEF IS THAT YOUR CHILD WILL WALK AWAY WITH THEIR LIVES SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED FROM LEARNING LIFE-SKILLS AND MAKING NEW FRIENDS IN OUR WARM, SAFE, AND NURTURING CAMP COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY: THE JCC, SINCE 1911, SERVES AS AN INCLUSIVE, DYNAMIC AND NURTURING HOME FOR THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY AND WELCOMES THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE JCC IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING JEWISH IDENTITY, CONTINUITY, AND ENRICHING JEWISH LIFE WITH CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY. THE JCC IS COMMITTED TO MEETING THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, PHYSICAL, RECREATIONAL, AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE JEWISH COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. CAMP: CAMP CHANGES LIVES THE JCC ABRAMS CAMPS IS MORE THAN JUST A CAMP, IT'S AN EXPERIENCE OUR PREMIER CAMP PROGRAM SERVES OVER 300 CHILDREN FROM PRE-K THRU 10TH GRADES AT AN INCREDIBLE CAMPUS WITH THREE OUTDOOR POOLS, MEGA 30' ROCK WALL, NINJA ADVENTURE TRACK, ATHLETIC FIELDS, SPORTS COURTS, ORGANIC GARDENS AND INDOOR & OUTDOOR FACILITIES. ALL CAMP FEES INCLUDE AIR-CONDITIONED TRANSPORTATION, NUTRITIOUS & DELICIOUS CATERED LUNCHES AND SNACKS. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AQUATICS, SPORTS, CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, LEGO, STEM, NATURE, ELECTIVES & CAMP TRADITIONS THAT CREATE MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME. WE UNPLUG OUR TWEENS & TEENS GRADES WITH EXCITING TRAVEL PROGRAMS TOO THE TWEENS (6TH-7TH GRADES) IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS WITH WEEKLY ELECTIVE ACTIVITIES, CAMP TRADITIONS, FUN OFF- SITE TRIPS AND OVERNIGHT EXCURSIONS. THE TEEN TRAVELERS (8TH-9TH GRADES)EMBARK ON AN EXCITING JOURNEY FILLED WITH DAILY ADVENTURES AND WEEK-LONG, ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXTENDED TRIPS. NOW CELEBRATING 60 YEARS IN JEWISH CAMPING THAT PROMOTES INTEGRITY, SELF-ESTEEM, POSITIVE VALUES, AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP. OUR BELIEF IS THAT YOUR CHILD WILL WALK AWAY WITH THEIR LIVES SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED FROM LEARNING LIFE-SKILLS AND MAKING NEW FRIENDS IN OUR WARM, SAFE, AND NURTURING CAMP COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY: THE JCC, SINCE 1911, SERVES AS AN INCLUSIVE, DYNAMIC AND NURTURING HOME FOR THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY AND WELCOMES THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE JCC IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING JEWISH IDENTITY, CONTINUITY, AND ENRICHING JEWISH LIFE WITH CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY. THE JCC IS COMMITTED TO MEETING THE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, PHYSICAL, RECREATIONAL, AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE JEWISH COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 February 1940.

    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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