Tovah Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ESSEX COUNTY SECTION (NCJW/ESSEX) IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS AND ADVOCATES WHO TURN PROGRESSIVE IDEALS INTO ACTION. INSPIRED BY JEWISH VALUES, NCJW STRIVES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE (CONT'D) FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES AND BY SAFEGUARDING INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $1.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 17.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 62%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 1,050
- Highest pay
- $159,649, executive director
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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 14% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2545 of 45 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 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 (3)
- $350,272 spent. THE LINDA & RUDY SLUCKER NCJW/ESSEX CENTER FOR WOMEN (CFW) PROVIDES HOLISTIC CAREER AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO WOMEN WHO MUST ENTER OR RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. AT THE CFW, CLIENTS CAN ACCESS CAREER COUNSELING, RESUME WRITING AND JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS, COMPUTER CLASSES, SUPPORT FOR JOB CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAMS, HARD AND SOFT SKILLS WORKSHOPS, ACCESS TO RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS, FAMILY LAW CONSULTATIONS AND MORE, INCLUDING REFERRALS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET A CLIENT'S OUTSTANDING NEEDS. OUR FOCUS IS TO ENSURE EVERY CLIENT HAS THE RESOURCES NECESSARY AND IS EMPOWERED TO REACH HER EMPLOYMENT GOALS.
- $203,384 spent. NCJW/ESSEX IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT UPHOLDS THE IDEAL THAT PEOPLE CAN MAKE A REAL AND LASTING DIFFERENCE IN OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES SIMPLY BY TAKING ACTION. THOSE ACTIONS ARE ALL THE MORE EXTRAORDINARY BECAUSE THEY REPRESENT NOT JUST ONE PERSON'S EFFORT, BUT ALSO THE EXPONENTIAL IMPACT OF A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS ACTING TOGETHER WITH A COMMON PURPOSE. OUR VOLUNTEER OFFERINGS INCLUDE THE BACK 2 SCHOOL STORE, KIDS ESSENTIALS CLOSET, PERIOD.PROJECT, MITZVAH-IN-A-MINUTE, THE ESKOW AWARDS, CENTER FOR WOMEN, AND VARIOUS PROGRAM AND PROJECT WORK.
- $146,888 spent. NCJW/ ESSEX BACK 2 SCHOOL STORE (B2SS): EACH YEAR, THE B2SS SEEKS TO OUTFIT 1,000 PLUS CHILDREN IN FINANCIAL NEED WITH ESSENTIAL SCHOOL ITEMS LIKE A BACKPACK, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, WINTER COAT, SOCKS AND UNDERWEAR, AND TOILETRIES. THE B2SS ALSO PROVIDES THE PARENTS OF THESE CHILDREN WITH INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT 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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in February 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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