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Jewish Family Service of Metrowest Nj a New Jersey Nonprofit Corp

EIN 22-1687995 · Florham Park, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METROWEST, NEW JERSEY PROVIDES INNOVATIVE, COMPASSIONATE, AND OUTSTANDING SOCIAL SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT ALL STAGES OF LIFE WITHIN THE METROWEST, NEW JERSEY AREA

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
68
Volunteers
294
Highest pay
$242,503, ceo

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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 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)
  1. $5.2 million spent. OLDER ADULT SERVICESJFS METROWEST ASSISTS OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN EMBRACING THE AGING PROCESS. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS AND OFFER FAMILY CAREGIVER SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE SPECIFIC SUPPORT GROUPS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND CARE CONSULTATION. JFS ALSO OFFERS COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS, HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SERVICES, ALZHEIMER'S AND RELATED DEMENTIA PROGRAMS. JFS OFFERS FINANCIAL CRISIS INTERVENTION THROUGH THE JFS SAFETY NET PROGRAM, AND CAN ASSIST INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISSTANCE AND ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
  2. $1.9 million spent. FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICESJFS METROWEST OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND PARENTS. WE PROVIDE SEVERAL TYPES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY, INCLUDING: INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, PLAY THERPAY, AND SPECIALIZED THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO TRAUMA. WE ALSO PROVIDE PRESCHOOL SERVICES, COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AS WELL AS SUPPORT GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS.
  3. $1.2 million spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCERACHEL COALITION IS A DIVISION OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METROWEST, AND A PARTNERSHIP OF EIGHT NORTHERN NEW JERSEY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE LIVING IN HIGH CONFLICT HOUSEHOLDS. RACHEL COALITION OFFERS INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING PROVIDED BY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, CHILD-FOCUSED INDIVIDUAL & GROUP COUNSELING, GROUP SERVICES, LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY HIGHLY TRAINED ATTORNEYS TO ASSIST IN OBTAINING RESTRAINING ORDERS AND RESOLVING RELATED MATTERS, REFERRALS FOR SHELTER WITH KOSHER PROVISIONS, INFORMATION, REFERRAL EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH, AND SERVICES AT ESSEX COUNTY COURT HOUSE IN NEWARK COURT ADVOCATE.

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 June 1964.

    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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