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Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Incorporated

EIN 23-7099138 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JCC OF INDIANAPOLIS ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY BY PERPETUATING JEWISH TRADITION AND HERITAGE WHILE CELEBRATING DIVERSITY OF BELIEFS THROUGH ART, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. THE JCC IS A HUB OF ACTIVITY ON INDIANAPOLIS' NORTH SIDE, WITH FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
366
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$234,146, ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 December 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. $2.8 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS. THE JCC PROVIDES FULL DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR AN AVERAGE OF 126 PRE-K INFANTS AND TODDLERS YEAR-ROUND. AFTER SCHOOL CARE IS PROVIDED FOR 46 YOUTH AS WELL AS ALL-DAY CARE WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT OF SESSION. THERE WERE 376 UNIQUE K-9TH GRADERS IN THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM. EXPERIENCES ARE AGE-APPROPRIATE FOR MAXIMUM PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH AND STEPPED UP FOR INSPIRATIONAL ARCS: LEARNING THROUGH PLAY FOR PRE-K; FRIENDSHIP-BUILDING THROUGH GAMES, NATURE AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN; DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL INTERESTS FOR GRADES 2-5; LOCATED AT A FULL-SERVICE FITNESS FACILITY, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES ARE READILY AVAILABLE IN TENNIS, SPORTS, DANCE AND SWIMMING.
  2. $2.9 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE JCC SUPPORTED THOUSANDS OF MEMBERS IN MAINTAINING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE FITNESS AND AQUATICS PROGRAMMING. IN 2025, MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN 4,072 PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS, SUPPORTED BY A TEAM THAT WORKED WITH 257 INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS. THE J ALSO OFFERED APPROXIMATELY 3,600 GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, WITH ABOUT 500 MEMBERS PARTICIPATING EACH WEEK ACROSS STRENGTH, CARDIO, YOGA, PILATES, CYCLING AND SPECIALTY WELLNESS FORMATS. AQUATICS PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO SERVE THE BROADER COMMUNITY, WITH 1,438 AQUATICS GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES HELD AND SWIM LESSONS PROVIDED TO 734 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS, TOTALING 4,185 LESSONS TAUGHT. THE JCC ALSO SUPPORTED WATER SAFETY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH 146 LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH 10 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. THESE OFFERINGS WERE SUPPORTED BY CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN OUR FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE ADDTION OF 70 NEW PIECES OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT, HELPING ENSURE MEMBERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE, MODERN SPACES TO BUILD STRENGTH, IMPROVE MOBILITY, AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM WELLNESS.
  3. $271,716 spent. ARTS. THE JCC PROVIDED 12 PROGRAMS, INCLUDING AUTHOR APPEARANCES, FILMS, PERFORMANCES AND ART GALLERY SHOWS TO IMPACT MORE THAN 2,500 PEOPLE. THE ANN KATZ FESTIVAL OF BOOKS AND ARTS IS THE LARGEST FESTIVAL OF ITS KIND IN CENTRAL INDIANA. FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS IT HAS SHOWCASED A VARIETY OF AUTHORS, FILMS, DANCE, AND PERFORMING ARTISTS. THE COMMUNITY IS FINANCIALLY INVESTED IN THE VALUE OF THE ARTS PROGRAM, FUNDRAISING $147,000 IN 2025. ARTS PROGRAMS ARE AN IMPORTANT BRIDGE FOR CONNECTING THE JCC TO NON-PROFIT, PHILANTHROPIC, RELIGIOUS AND CORPORATE COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 1947.

    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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