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Jewish Resource Center

EIN 27-3448777 · Ann Arbor, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE JEWISH OUTREACH TO COLLEGE STUDENTS. VARIOUS PROGRAMS ARE ESTABLISHED TO ENABLE THE STUDENTS TO ENJOY THE EVENTS WHILE LEARNING ABOUT THEIR HERITAGE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
5
Highest pay
$122,063, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $218,613 spent. THE SHABBAT PROGRAM HOSTS A WEEKLY SHABBAT (JEWISH SABBATH) LUNCH. THE STUDENTS COME AND HEAR JEWISH SONGS AND WORDS OF TORAH. THE MEAL IS LED BY ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S RABBIS. THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO ENJOY A DELICIOUS SHABBAT MEAL WHILE FEELING THE COMRADERIE OF EATING WITH THEIR FELLOW JEWISH STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES THE STUDENTS TO ENJOY THE EVENTS WHILE LEARNING ABOUT THEIR HERITAGE. THIS PROGRAM SERVICES SEVERAL HUNDRED STUDENTS PER WEEK.
  2. $183,089 spent. THE MAIMONIDES PROGRAM ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR HERITAGE AND TRADITIONS THROUGH STUDY GROUPS. THE MAIMONIDES PROGRAM PROVIDES STIPENDS TO QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $373,711 spent. INSTRUCTORS CONDUCT LECTURES, CLASSES, AND ONE ON ONE SESSIONS TO TEACH STUDENTS TORAH, LAWS AND CUSTOMS.
  4. $186,176 spent. THE TRAVEL PROGRAM TOOK STUDENTS TO POLAND, ISRAEL, AND HUNGARY TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR HERITAGE AND CUSTOMS AND TO VISIT OTHER JEWISH COMMUNITIES. THE STUDENTS MET WITH NUMEROUS RABBIS AND TALMUDIC STUDENTS.
  5. THE TRAVEL PROGRAM TOOK STUDENTS TO POLAND, ISRAEL, AND HUNGARY TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR HERITAGE AND CUSTOMS AND TO VISIT OTHER JEWISH COMMUNITIES. THE STUDENTS MET WITH NUMEROUS RABBIS AND TALMUDIC STUDENTS.

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 October 13, 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 January 2011.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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