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Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest Nj

EIN 22-1714130 · Whippany, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF JCF IS TO SERVICE THE CHARITABLE AIMS AND INTERESTS OF JCF DONORS BY GATHERING, INVESTING AND DISBURSING CHARITABLE FUNDS ON THEIR BEHALF AND ENCOURAGING ALLOCATION OF THESE MONIES TO ENHANCE AND ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS DESIGNatED BY THE DONOR AND APPROVED BY THE JCF BOARD.

Income
$129.5 million
Spending
$43.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
77.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
53
Highest pay
$449,921, 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 77.6 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 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    53 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $37.4 million spent. Endowment funds provide a critical base of support, serving Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest, NJ, Inc. and our partner agencies as they strive to meet pressing needs locally, in Israel and around the world. In recent years, JCF has been the focus of new and innovative community development and programmatic initiatives. We house a planned gift and endowment development department staffed by gift planning professionals who are prepared to assist donors and their families with all aspects of charitable gift plan design and implementation. JCF manages the administration of Donor Advised Funds and Supporting Foundations, working closely with donors and their families in helping them achieve their philanthropic goals. The Foundation takes responsibility for all aspects of managing these funds, enabling our donors to focus on their charitable giving. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NEED FUNDS THAT DISTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF over $35,928,000 TO over 500 CHARITIES.

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 July 1955.

    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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