National Council of Jewish Women St Louis Section
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AND TO ENSURE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS.
- Income
- $4.7 million
- Spending
- $1.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 64%
- Reserves
- -25.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 2,500
- Highest pay
- $123,531, ceo
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
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 35% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 66% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 199% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1564% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2533 of 33 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $198,259 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MEMBERSHIP:EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 2,000 NCJW VOLUNTEERS LOG OVER 10,000 HOURS TO TOUCH THE LIVES OF MORE THAN10,000 ST. LOUISANS. SINCE 1895, NCJW'S PIONEERING PROJECTS HAVE GROWN INTO VITAL SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND SELF-SUSTAINING AGENCIES. OURCURRENT FOCUS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:HEALING HEARTS BANK, A NON-TRADITIONAL MICRO-LENDING PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTICVIOLENCE AND UNDERSERVED WOMEN AND FAMILIES WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY AND OTHER NEEDS. THERE IS NO APPLICATIONFEE TO TAKE OUT A LOAN, AND SINCE NCJW IS A CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY, WE HELP OUR BORROWERS... (SEE SCHEDULE O)(COMMUNITY SERVICE ANDMEMBERSHIP CONTINUED)BUILD CREDIT IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.WIFE-WIDOW-WOMAN, A SUPPORT GROUP AVAILABLE TO WOMENOF ALL FAITHS TO MANAGE ONE OF LIFE'S MOST DIFFICULT TRANSITIONS. NEW GROUPS FORM TWO TO THREE TIMES A YEAR, AND MEET TWICE A MONTH FORSIX MONTHS. THE PROGRAM IS LOOKING TO EXPAND TO INCLUDE A NEW MEN'S GROUP. THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.PROJECT RENEWALIS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED WOMEN BY PROVIDING CLOTHING, EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED AT WORK ANDHOME. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RESALE SHOP, VOUCHERS ARE GIVEN TO THE WOMEN TO SHOP FOR FREE, AND WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED WITH TOPICSLIKE RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEW SKILLS, AND SHOPPING HEALTHY ON A LIMITED BUDGET. THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. IT IS HELD 3-4 TIMES A YEAR.MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN REGARDLESS OF GENDER, RACE, OR RELIGION. MEMBERS OF NCJW IMPACT THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD AT LARGEBY BECOMING PART OF A GROWING NETWORK OF COURAGEOUS AND COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS WHO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN, CHILDREN, ANDFAMILIES EVERY DAY. NCJW-ST. LOUIS SECTION HAS OVER 1,600 MEMBERS AND IS THE 4TH LARGEST SECTION IN THE COUNTRY. WE JOIN WITH OVER 95,000OTHER WOMEN NATIONALLY TO MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD IN BOTH MISSOURI AND IN WASHINGTON D.C.
- $276,746 spent. ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION: MANY OF NCJW'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE GEARED SPECIFICALLY TO THE EDUCATION OF OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT THE FREEDOMSAND RIGHTS THAT ARE ACCORDED TO ALL. FROM OUR TRIPS TO JEFFERSON CITY TO MEET WITH OUR LEGISLATORS, TO OUR LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM THATPROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING REGARDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ALIKE ARE CONCERNED AND INVOLVED IN THEIRCOMMUNITY. NCJW COLLABORATES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE ST. LOUIS REGION TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ADVOCACY WITH LOCAL ANDSTATE LEGISLATORS ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THE DAY. NCJW OFFERS SERVICES, MEMBERSHIP, AND SUPPORT TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDRENREGARDLESS OF RELIGION, RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR DISABILITY. (SEE SCHEDULE O)(ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION CONTINUED)WHILE BASED ONTHE JEWISH VALUES OF "TIKUN OLAM--REPAIRING THE WORLD", WE DO NOT ENGAGE IN ANY RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL ACTIVITY, NOR DO WE LIMIT OURSERVICES TO PEOPLE OF A CERTAIN RELIGION. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT AS MEMBERS OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY, WE HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO DO EVERYTHINGIN OUR POWER TO WORK TO MAKE THE WORLD WE LIVE IN A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL. SOME OF THE ISSUES WE FOLLOW INCLUDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING, PERIODPOVERTY, IMMIGRATION, GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION, HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAID EXPANSION, REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, ECONOMIC JUSTICE ANDEMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN, LGBTQ RIGHTS, APPOINTMENTS TO THE JUDICIARY AND MANY, MANY MORE.
- $275,473 spent. BACK TO SCHOOL! STORE AND KIDS COMMUNITY CLOSET:THE BACK TO SCHOOL! STORE IS A ONE-DAY EVENT SET UP LIKE A DEPARTMENT STORE. EACH CHILD ISASSIGNED AN ADULT VOLUNTEER TO HELP HIM OR HER SHOP FOR FREE FOR CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. IN COLLABORATION WITH OVER 75 COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONS, NCJW PROVIDES PROGRAMMING IN THE AREAS OF CHILD SAFETY, NUTRITION, VISION SCREENING, HEALTH ISSUES, ETC., FORPARENTS/GUARDIANS AND CHILDREN. A NEW "FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE" HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALL THESERVICES AVAILABLE IN OUR REGION TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. EACH CHILD RECEIVES EVERYTHING THEY NEED TO START THE SCHOOL YEAR:CLOTHING, COAT, SHOES, UNDERGARMENTS, BACKPACK, BOOK AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O)(BACK TO SCHOOL! STORE AND KIDS COMMUNITY CLOSET CONTINUED)EVERYTHING IS BRAND-NEW AND CHOSEN BY THE CHILD WITH THEIR PERSONAL SHOPPER. THE CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM AND EXCITEMENT TO BEGIN THE SCHOOL YEAR ARE PARAMOUNT TO THE RUNNING OF THIS PROJECT.KIDS COMMUNITY CLOSET PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH ITEMS THEY MAY NEED ON A DAILY BASIS AT SCHOOL, WHETHER DUE TO AN EMERGENCY OR AN ONGOING FAMILY SITUATION. CLOSETS STOCKED WITH NEW CLOTHING AND UNIFORMSARE PLACED IN UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS, WHERE 70% OR MORE OF THE CHILDREN LIVE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. THE CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES WE SUPPLY TO THESE YOUNG STUDENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED ON AN AS-NEEDED AND ONGOING BASIS. CHILDREN CAN ATTEND SCHOOL CONFIDENTLY, IN CLEAN, NEW CLOTHES THAT FIT, AND WITH THE SUPPLIES THEY NEED. IT IS ALSO OUR GOAL TO RELIEVE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN CURRENTLY PLACED ON THE TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO FIND IT NECESSARY TO PERSONALLY PURCHASE THESE EMERGENCY ITEMS FOR THEIR STUDENTS ON AN ONGOING BASIS. HAVING A CLOSET IN THE SCHOOL WILL HELP TEACHERS, COUNSELORS AND ADMINISTRATORS MEET AN IMMEDIATE NEED AND GET RIGHT BACK TO THE MISSION OF EDUCATION.ELIGIBLE KIDS WILL PREDOMINANTLY RANGE IN AGE FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO FIFTH GRADE. IN SOME CASES THE PROGRAM WILL REACH OUT TO MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AS WELL. OVER 13,000 CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO THE CLOSETS ON ANY GIVEN DAY.
- NCJW RESALE SHOP: THE NCJW RESALE SHOP PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE NCJW COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ADVOCACY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS. AS PART OF THE COUNCIL'S COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMMING, UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY RECEIVED VOUCHERS TO SHOP AT NO COST IN THE SHOP. THE SHOPE CARRIES CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, JEWELRY, FURNITURE AND MORE FOR WOMEN AND MEN. ANNUALLY, OVER 100 VOUCHERS ARE GIVEN OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED TO SHOP FOR FREE IN OUR STORE.
- $116,400 spent. IN APRIL 2024, NCJWSTL UNDERTOOK A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM WITH HOPE ALWAYS FUND, AN ILLINOIS NONPROFIT CORPORATION. GRANTS GIVEN TO THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED THE ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE PROJECT. THE ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE PROJECT WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THE PROJECT WILL EXPAND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PREGNANT PEOPLE AND TAKE OTHER STEPS NEEDED TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO PEOPLE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND TO THOSE IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. NCJWSTL RETAINS AN ADMIN FEE OF 3.5% OF GRANT REVENUE ADMINISTERED AND REMITS THE REMAINDER AS GRANT EXPENSE.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in June 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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