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Greensboro Jewish Federation

EIN 23-7107693 · Greensboro, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION BUILDS COMMUNITY AMONG THE JEWISH PEOPLE OF GREENSBORO, ASSURING CONTINUITY FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. RECOGNIZING THAT EACH JEW IS RESPONSIBLE, ONE FOR ANOTHER, THE FEDERATION PROMOTES THE WELFARE OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY, IN ISRAEL AND WORLDWIDE. THE FEDERATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY:DEVELOPING JEWISH EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.FOSTERING COOPERATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS. PROMOTING AN UNDERSTANDING OF JEWISH CULTURE AND CONCERNS.DEVELOPING HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO MEET JEWISH NEEDS.BUILDING A STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
32
Volunteers
570
Highest pay
$209,747, 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    50 of 50 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.9 million spent. THE FEDERATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY DEVELOPING JEWISH EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, PROMOTING AN UNDERSTANDING OF JEWISH CULTURE AND CONCERNS, FOSTERING COOPERATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS, DEVELOPING HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO MEET JEWISH NEEDS, AND BUILDING A STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE. IN FY25, THE FEDERATION HOSTED A WIDE VARIETY OF LOCAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, ADULTS, SENIORS, AND FAMILIES INCLUDING ITS ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE FILM FESTIVAL AND EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES. THE FEDERATION PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE THAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 1,800 HOUSEHOLDS. ANNUALLY, FUNDS ARE RAISED AND ALLOCATED TO 501C(3) ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS THAT ALIGN WITH THE FEDERATION'S MISSION. IN FY25, ADDITIONAL FUNDS WERE RAISED TO SUPPORT HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
  2. $605,712 spent. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (JFS), A CONSTITUENT AGENCY OF THE GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION, IS A FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY PRIMARILY SERVING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREENSBORO. A CLINICAL PROGRAM OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND OUTREACH. SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS ARE PARTICULARLY ROBUST. CHILDREN, FAMILY, AND ADULT PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY, THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. A FOOD PANTRY IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO ALL IN GUILFORD COUNTY. JFS SERVED 1,690 INDIVIDUALS IN FY25 THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING 1,561 VAN RIDES FOR DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL EVENTS, AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES; 226 HOLIDAY GIFT BAGS FOR SENIORS; 2,430 TELEPHONE AND FACE TO FACE CONTACTS BY OUR CONGREGATIONAL NURSE AND LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER; AND 63,288 POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY. IN ADDITION, 94 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN 5 PROJECTS DURING OUR ANNUAL MITZVAH DAY AND OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS LOGGED 1,619 HOURS OF SERVICE OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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