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Hebrew Community Services Inc

EIN 22-3182447 · West Hartford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF HEBREW COMMUNITY SERVICES ALIGNS WITH THE MISSION OF ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION, HEBREW HEALTH CARE, TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES TO SENIOR ADULTS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)AS PART OF AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM TO ASSIST SENIORS IN THE HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT AREA, HEBREW COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING AND SENIOR DAY CARE SERVICES.

Income
$611,462
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-23.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
41
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$598,380, president & ceo

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

Financial health

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 346% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 64% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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 (2)
  1. $285,009 spent. SENIOR DAY CENTERS. OUR SENIOR DAY CENTER IS FOUNDED ON A MEDICAL MODEL AND OUR OLDER ADULTS ENJOY THE DAILY PRESENCE OF A REGISTERED NURSE ON SITE. SENIOR DAY CENTERS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS TO SPEND TIME WITH PEERS AND TO ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITIES. THE DAY CENTER ALSO PROVIDES RESPITE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND BY DOING SO EXTENDS THE TIME THAT FRAIL OLDER ADULTS CAN CONTINUE TO REMAIN LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. (SEE SCHEDULE O)THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY HEBREW COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. INCLUDE: DOOR-TO-DOOR WHEELCHAIR-CAPABLE TRANSPORTATION; PROFESSIONAL NURSING SERVICES; CARE COORDINATION; MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION; PERSONAL CARE AND BATHING; DAILY EXERCISE CLASSES; DAILY BREAKFAST, HOT LUNCH AND SNACKS/REFRESHMENTS (SPECIAL DIETS ACCOMMODATED); SHOPPING TRIPS; INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING; REFERRALS TO ON-SITE PHYSICIANS, REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS OR DEMENTIA SPECIALISTS; ON-SITE LABORATORY SERVICES; HAIRDRESSER/BARBER APPOINTMENTS. OUR DAY CENTER IS MEDICAID PARTICIPATING THROUGH THE CONNECTICUT HOME CARE WAIVER PROGRAM.
  2. $655,233 spent. ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES (ALSA). OUR HOME HEALTH AGENCY IS LICENSED IN CONNECTICUT AS AN ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES AGENCY (ALSA), PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES AT TWO DIFFERENT SITES IN THE GREATER HARTFORD AREA. OUR ALSA ASSURES THAT CORE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF THESE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, EITHER DIRECTLY PROVIDED BY THE ALSA OR BY THE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY ITSELF. CORE SERVICES INCLUDE SECURITY, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, ACTIVITIES AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING. ALSA NURSING STAFF ARE ONSITE AT ALL FOUR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES AND WORK CLOSELY WITH FACILITY STAFF TO ASSURE THAT RESIDENT NEEDS ARE MET AND THAT CHANGES IN CONDITION ARE MONITORED APPROPRIATELY. HEBREW COMMUNITY SERVICES ENDED ITS ALSA SERVICES IN JULY 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 October 1992.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Home & Community Services Inc (Macon, GA), EIN 43-2007492. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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