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Jewish Residential Services Inc

EIN 25-1612868 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BRANCH PROVIDES SERVICES, RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THRIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
16 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
21
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$163,193, executive director

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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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

    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 (3)
  1. $763,273 spent. THE SALLY AND HOWARD LEVIN CLUBHOUSE PROVIDED PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES TO AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 145 PEOPLE, WITH AN AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE OF 25 MEMBERS. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WE SERVE HAS GROWN SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE PAST YEAR.THROUGH ITS PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM, THE BRANCH HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE, PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS TO WORK TOWARDS RECOVERY. MEMBERS MAKE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR CLUBHOUSE COMMUNITY WHILE FORMING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS IN A SAFE AND ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES, STRENGTHENS AND FOSTERS WHOLE PERSON WELLNESS.
  2. $474,671 spent. RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED SUPPORT NOT ONLY TO PEOPLE WHO OFFICIALLY PARTICIPATE IN THE SUPPORTIVE LIVING PROGRAM, BUT ALSO TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WHO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY, HELPING THEM TO LIVE HEALTHFUL, SAFE AND INDEPENDENT LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE. THIS SUPPORT TOOK THE FORM OF SOCIAL EVENTS CARRIED OUT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SALLY AND HOWARD LEVIN CLUBHOUSE. THE BRANCH ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMMING (INCLUDING SPONSORED EVENTS AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS) TO TWO RESIDENCES IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE RESERVED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  3. $193,970 spent. COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIPS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE BRANCH COLLABORATES WITH AN OUTSIDE AGENCY TO OPERATE THREE GROUP HOMES IN SQUIRREL HILL FOR A TOTAL OF EIGHT INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE 24/7 SUPPORT. THE BRANCH HAS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THOSE WITH FAMILY MEMBERS WITH DISABILITIES, ESTABLISHING A SUPPORT NETWORK CALLED FAMILY FORUM THAT MEETS QUARTERLY.

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 September 1990.

    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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