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Jewish Family Service Agency of Central Jersey

EIN 22-1487364 · Elizabeth, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY IS TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE. JFS IS A MULTI-PURPOSE NON-SECTARIAN AGENCY PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND THE ELDERLY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE COUNSELING, HOME-CARE , KOSHER MEALS-ON-WHEELS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION & REFERRAL, RESPITE CARE, CAREER COUNSELING, FOOD PANTRY, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, CAREGIVER SUPPORT, COMMUNITY CONSULTATION, SPIRITUAL CARE, ELDER CARE MANAGEMENT, ADOPTION HOME STUDIES & POST PLACEMENT SUPERVISION, SERVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN & ADULTS, SCHOOL BASED COUNSELING, ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY, SUPPORT FOR AGING HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS & DAY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & DEMENTIA. JFS HAS FACILITIES IN ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY.

Income
$10.6 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
158
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$221,589, executive director

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 25

    54 of 54 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 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 (5)
  1. $5.6 million spent. HOMECARE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY- WE PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY OF UNION COUNTY. SERVICES CAN INCLUDE HOMEMAKER SERVICE, CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICE, PERSONAL CARE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN & FAMILIES- WE PROVIDE OUT-PATIENT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  3. $1.3 million spent. SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE
  4. $542,130 spent. HOMEBOUND MEAL PROGRAM
  5. SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE-INDIVIDUALS SERVED FROM THE URBAN COMMUNITY VEGETABLE GARDEN.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 January 1965.

    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.

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