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Jewish Studies Enrichment Inc

EIN 27-3016838 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

JEWISH STUDIES ENRICHMENT, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION IN NEW YORK THAT PROMOTES AND ADVANCES THE KNOWLEDGE OF JEWISH SCHOLARSHIP, PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY, AND ITS LAW, AMONGST HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE STUDENTS AND OTHERS. IT ACCOMPLISHES THE ABOVE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: ADMINISTERING PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN JUDAIC AND GENERAL STUDIES IN EXCHANGE FOR COLLEGE CREDITS; DISTRIBUTING FUNDS TO QUALIFYING EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS TO HELP IN THEIR JEWISH EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AND OPERATING A SUMMER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PARTS OF THE TALMUD NOT COVERED IN A STANDARD CURRICULUM.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
13
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 627% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $823,625 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN JUDAIC AND GENERAL STUDIES IN EXCHANGE FOR COLLEGE CREDITS.
  2. $298,606 spent. THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES FUNDS TO QUALIFYING EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP WITH THEIR JEWISH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 October 2010.

    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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