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Jewish Learning Venture

EIN 23-2473518 · Jenkintown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF JEWISH LEARNING VENTURE IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER THOSE SEEKING TO MAKE JEWISH LIFE, LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY RELEVANT AND MEANINGFUL, BY PROVIDING 1)EFFECTIVE, CUTTING-EDGE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING, 2) COMPREHENSIVE, SYSTEMIC SUPPORT FOR INCREASED INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTH, AND 3) DYNAMIC, INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
13
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$139,657, ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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 (3)
  1. $817,093 spent. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT - THE OVERARCHING CATEGORY FOR STRATEGIES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES TO ENGAGE FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND TO CONNECT THEM TO EACH OTHER AND TO JEWISH LIFE, LEARNING AND COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES THE AGENCY'S WORK IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
  2. $216,690 spent. JEWISH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (JELD) - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, ONLINE LEARNING AND CONFERENCES) TO STRENGTHEN EDUCATIONAL AND CONGREGATIONAL PROFESSIONALS AND TO CREATE COMMUNITIES OF LEARNERS.
  3. $375,596 spent. WHOLE COMMUNITY INCLUSION - PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES RAISING JEWISH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS. ADDITIONALLY, JEWISH LEARNING VENTURE TRAINS AND CONSULTS WITH JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES RAISING JEWISH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES FIND THE ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED FOR FULL INCLUSION IN JEWISH LIFE.

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 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 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 March 1989.

    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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