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Tampa Jcc-Federation Inc

EIN 23-7182057 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, CULTURE AND WELFARE OF OUR COMMUNITY; TO ENRICH JEWISH LIFE IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA; AND TO CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL AND THE GLOBAL JEWISH COMMUNITY. OUR VISION: THE TAMPA JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS AND FEDERATION IS THE HEART OF A VIBRANT, HARMONIOUS AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY THAT EMBRACES EVERYONE. WE STRIVE TO:BE THE CENTER FOR JEWISH ACTIVITY IN TAMPA AND PROVIDE A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT; OFFER FIRST-CLASS EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS; SERVE AS THE CONNECTIVE TISSUE BETWEEN AND AMONG ALL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND GROUPS, AND BETWEEN THE JEWISH AND SECULAR COMMUNITIES; PROVIDE A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT HELPS RECRUIT, RECOGNIZE AND REWARD EXCELLENCE IN STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. ACTIVELY BUILD OUR CONNECTION WITH THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL AND THE GLOBAL JEWISH COMMUNITY; MEET OUR CURRENT FISCAL NEEDS AND FINANCIAL GOALS.

Income
$12.2 million
Spending
$13.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
211
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$253,170, 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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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 46% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $4.7 million spent. WEINBERG VILLAGE - ADULT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY CATERING PRIMARILY TO THE AGED AND DISABLED IN THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY. REVENUE WAS $4,106,019 AND IS REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE.NOTES ON PROGRAM EXPENSES:WEINBERG VILLAGE (WBV) ACTIVITY IS REPORTED ON FORM 990-T AS IT IS A FOR-PROFIT DISREGARDED ENTITY OF THE ORGANIZATION. DUE TO THE DIFFERENT FORMATS FOR ENTERING THE INFORMATION FOR THE 990-T, SOME OF THE WBV EXPENSES ARE LISTED SEPARATELY ON PART IX OF FORM 990. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OFFICERS' SALARIES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, PROFESSIONAL FEES, RENT, UTILITIES, OCCUPANCY, TRAVEL, DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION AND INTEREST EXPENSE ARE COMBINED WITH THE JCC CHILD CARE AND JCC/FEDERATION OTHER PROGRAMS EXPENSES. THE WBV EXPENSES LISTED SEPARATELY ARE DESIGNATED WITH WBV ON THE STATEMENT OF OTHER EXPENSES INCLUDED WITH THE RETURN.
  2. $3.6 million spent. JCC AND FEDERATION OTHER PROGRAMS - REVENUE FROM VARIOUS PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER CAMPUS FACILITY INCLUDING POOL, TENNIS, PARKINSON'S, FILM FESTIVAL, YOUNG ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS, LARGE COMMUNITY EVENTS E.G. ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY, AND LECTURES.
  3. $2.9 million spent. JCC CHILD CARE - NONPROFIT PRESCHOOL, YOUNG ADULTS EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AFTERCARE PROGRAMS AND ENRICHMENT CLASSES.
  4. $157,171 spent. WELLNESS - MEMBERSHIP DUES, FITNESS CENTER, EXERCISE CLASSES, WELLNESS WORKSHOPS AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS.

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 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 June 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 January 1954.

    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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