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Young Mens and Young Womens Hebrew Association of North Jersey

EIN 22-1493179 · Hackensack, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YM-YWHA OF NORTH JERSEY WAS FOUNDED BY MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF PASSAIC COUNTY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF JEWISH LIFE.THE YM-YWHA OF NORTH JERSEY WAS AN ASSOCIATION WHICH WAS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND STRENGTHENING OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND THE JEWISH WAY OF LIFE.THE MEMBERS OF THE YM-YWHA 501(C)(3) CORPORATION INTEND TO CONTINUE THE EFFORT TO SEEK TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MEET THE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF JEWISH INDIVIDUALS AND THE JEWISH COMMUNITY.THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SHOULD:1. BE GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUDAISM2. BE GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY3. BE OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY4. CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE CONGENIAL TO JEWISH THOUGHT, BELIEFS AND VALUES5. ENRICH THE JEWISH LIFE OF THE TOTAL JEWISH COMMUNITY6. STIMULATE AN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY7. PROMOTE PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$201,051
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 96% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3098% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $160,821 spent. THE YM-YWHA OF NORTH JERSEY WAS FOUNDED BY MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF PASSAIC COUNTY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF JEWISH LIFE.THE YM-YWHA OF NORTH JERSEY WAS AN ASSOCIATION WHICH WAS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND STRENGTHENING OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND THE JEWISH WAY OF LIFE.THE MEMBERS OF THE YM-YWHA 501(C)(3) CORPORATION INTEND TO CONTINUE THE EFFORT TO SEEK TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MEET THE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF JEWISH INDIVIDUALS AND THE JEWISH COMMUNITY.THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SHOULD:1. BE GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUDAISM2. BE GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY3. BE OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY4. CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE CONGENIAL TO JEWISH THOUGHT, BELIEFS AND VALUES5. ENRICH THE JEWISH LIFE OF THE TOTAL JEWISH COMMUNITY6. STIMULATE AN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY7. PROMOTE PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2023.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 August 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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