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Jewish Social Services of Madison Inc

EIN 39-1300430 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES OF MADISON EMPOWERS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACROSS GENERATIONS AND CULTURES TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND INSPIRED BY JEWISH VALUES. WE OFFER SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF SHORT-TERM ADVOCACY, LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT, JEWISH SPIRITUAL CARE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES. WE SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
36
Volunteers
185
Highest pay
$115,251, 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% 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 112% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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. $289,021 spent. IMMIGRATION SERVICES - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS TO APPLY FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS (GREEN CARD), FAMILY REUNIFICATION, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND CITIZENSHIP.
  2. $1.3 million spent. SUPPORT SERVICES TO ELDERY & CASE MANAGEMENT - PROVIDES CASEWORK AND CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE WITH HOME DISPLACEMENT DECISIONS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL PROGRAMS, HOSPITAL DISCHARGE PLANS. CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRAL PROGRAM IS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH REFUGEE STATUS WITHIN 5 YEARS OF ARRIVAL WHO ARE LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT.
  3. $122,577 spent. CHAPLAINCY - PROVIDES SPIRITUAL CARE, SUPPORT, AND COMFORT FOR JEWISH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE COPING WITH ILLNESS, AGING, LOSS, OR OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES AND DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO ANOTHER RABBI.
  4. $118,084 spent. VOLUNTEER SERVICES - PROVIDE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO CLIENTS.
  5. VOLUNTEER SERVICES - PROVIDE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO CLIENTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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