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Jewish Family and Childrens Service of Greater Philadelphia

EIN 23-1352026 · Bala Cynwyd, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JFCS HAS A UNIQUE AND VITAL MISSION: TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACROSS GENERATIONS AND CULTURES TO ACHIEVE STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND COMMUNITY.

Income
$16.2 million
Spending
$14.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
117
Volunteers
749
Highest pay
$293,551, ceo (to 08/2025)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 24 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 August 31, 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 (6)
  1. $2.5 million spent. INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY SERVICES- CARING FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IS INCREDIBLY COMMON, AND THE BRAVEST STEP SOMEONE CAN TAKE IS REACHING OUT FOR HELP. JFCS PROVIDES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA. IN FY 25, WE SERVED 1,353 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $4.8 million spent. OLDER ADULT SERVICES- JFCS OFFERS WARM AND HOLISTIC CARE TO OLDER ADULTS AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS THAT HELPS THEM AGE WITH DIGNITY, REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES IF THEY WISH, STAY HEALTHY AND ACTIVE, CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES, RECEIVE HOME SERVICES, TAKE PART IN SOCIAL EVENTS AND CLASSES, AND LIVE WHOLE LIVES IN THEIR GOLDEN YEARS. IN FY 25, WE SERVED 1488 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $3.1 million spent. EDUCATION & OUTREACH SERVICES-JFCS IS COMMITTED TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. WHETHER HELPING FAMILIES TO GROW, OR COACHING CHILDREN AND TEENS ON HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY AND SAFE DECISIONS, JFCS PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND SKILLS FOR LIFE. THESE INCLUDE PARENTING CLASSES, PREVENTION & INTERVENTION SERVICES, SUMMER WORK READY AND THE ELECT (EDUCATION LEADING TO EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER TRAINING) PROGRAM. IN FY25 WE SERVED 12,468 INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $1.1 million spent. OPEN ARMS ADOPTION NETWORK-OPEN ARMS ADOPTION NETWORK IS COMMITTED TO HELPING BUILD STRONG, HEALTHY FAMILIES. WE BELIEVE THAT ADOPTION IS AN ENRICHING AND WONDERFUL WAY TO FORM A FAMILY AND A POSITIVE OPTION FOR A WOMAN NOT PREPARED TO PARENT AT THE CURRENT TIME. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A LIFETIME OF SUPPORT AND EDUCATION. WITH OFFICES IN PA, NJ, NY AND DE, OPEN ARMS ADOPTION NETWORK OFFERS SERVICES TO FAMILIES HOPING TO ADOPT A BABY, AS WELL AS OPTIONS COUNSELING TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEW MOTHERS CONSIDERING ADOPTION FOR THEIR BABY. IN FY 25 WE SERVED 706 CLIENTS AND TRAINED 55 PROFESSIONALS.
  5. $525,605 spent. OUR CLOSET IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD (OCIYN) IS A FREE MOBILE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THOSE IN NEED ACROSS OUR CITY WITH THE BASIC NECESSITIES OF FOOD AND CLOTHING, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO SERVICES AND BENEFITS. THE OCIYN BUS VISITS HOST SITES IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS AND CENTRAL LOCATIONS WITH FRESH, HEALTHY PRODUCE AND PANTRY STAPLES, A MINI POP-UP CLOTHING SHOP, AND AN ONSITE SOCIAL WORKER. HOST SITES INCLUDE CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUES, HOSPITALS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS. THERE ARE NO REFERRALS REQUIRED OR FORMS TO FILL OUT. ALL FREE, QUALITY FOOD AND CLOTHING ITEMS ARE PROVIDED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. OCIYN ALSO PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED PACKAGES OF EMERGENCY CLOTHING DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO THOSE IN NEED, AS WELL AS FOOD PACKAGE DELIVERY TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS. IN FY 25, WE SERVED 6,747 COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH 52 POP-UPS SHOPS AND DISTIBUTED GROCERIES EQUIVALENT TO 19,987 MEALS AND 22,370 ARTICLES OF CLOTHING.
  6. $200,482 spent. BARBARA AND HARVEY BRODSKY ENRICHMENT CENTER-PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING A SPACE FOR CLIENTS TO COME TO RECEIVE SERVICES FROM JFCS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 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 August 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 April 1942.

    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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