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Jewish Foundation of Greensboro

EIN 37-2007864 · Greensboro, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES OF TZEDAKAH (JUSTICE), TIKKUN OLAM (HEALING THE WORLD), AND KLAL YISRAEL (JEWISH PEOPLEHOOD), THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO JEWISH INSTITUTIONS AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPY, THE CREATION AND GROWTH OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS FOR INSTITUTIONS AND PROGRAMS, THE PROVISION OF FLEXIBLE SERVICES THAT AID DONORS IN ACHIEVING A BROAD RANGE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AND THE SUPPORT OF HUMANITARIAN, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL SERVICE, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL, ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
76.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 61%
Employees
0
Volunteers
66
Highest pay
$168,808, 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 76.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $5.8 million spent. THE JEWISH FOUNDATION OF GREENSBORO (JFG) WAS ESTABLISHED TO CREATE PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS TO ENSURE THE VIABILITY OF JEWISH COMMUNITY LIFE AND EDUCATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. JFG IS A RESOURCE OFFERING ONGOING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE FOR DONORS TO GIVE STRATEGICALLY. JFG PROVIDES DONORS WITH THE ABILITY TO ESTABLISH LEGACY ENDOWMENTS WHICH CAN BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM. GIFTS TO JFG CAN BE MADE OUTRIGHT DURING THE DONOR'S LIFETIME OR THROUGH ONE OF THE PLANNED GIVING VEHICLES. GIFTS CAN BE MADE WITH CASH OR APPRECIATED ASSETS; CHARITABLE BEQUESTS; RETIREMENT PLANS ASSETS; INSURANCE PROGRAMS; AND REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. DONORS CAN ESTABLISH DONOR ADVISED FUNDS THAT JFG WILL ADMINISTER, DISTRIBUTE, AND STEWARD ON A DONOR'S BEHALF.

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 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 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 March 2022.

    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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