Jewish Family Services of St Louis
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
INSPIRED BY THE JEWISH TRADITION TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, JFS HELPS AND SUPPORTS PEOPLE IN NEED TO MEET THEIR CHALLENGES. THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING A FOOD PANTRY, OLDER ADULT SERVICES, CLINICAL SERVICES, A CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM, AND OTHER PREVENTIVE AND SAFETY-NET SERVICES, JFS HELPS SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY, REDUCES HUNGER, AND EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO LEAD VIBRANT, HEALTHY LIVES.
- Income
- $7.5 million
- Spending
- $6.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 15.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 61
- Volunteers
- 740
- Highest pay
- $255,155, chief executive officer
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. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 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
10 of 10Gave 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 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 (4)
- $1.5 million spent. CLINICAL SERVICES: CLINICAL SERVICES INCLUDE COUNSELING, DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION AND PSYCHIATRY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, ALL OF WHICH WORK HAND-IN-HAND TO PROVIDE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.
- $1.3 million spent. OLDER ADULT SERVICES: FOR DECADES, JFS CASE MANAGERS HAVE PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES AND REFERRALS TO RESOURCES THAT HELP ADULTS AGES 60 AND OLDER TO LIVE SAFELY AT HOME, STAY CONNECTED TO COMMUNITY, AND ENRICH QUALITY OF LIVING AS THEY NAVIGATE NEW STAGES OF LIFE.ELDERLINK ST. LOUIS IS A COORDINATED INTAKE AND REFERRAL PHONE SERVICE FOR OLDER ADULTS, THEIR CHILDREN, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS THAT OFFERS SPECIALIZED RESOURCES AND INFORMATION. THE ELDERLINK PHONE LINE IS STAFFED BY MASTER'S-LEVEL SOCIAL WORKERS, WHO OFFER CUSTOMIZED INFORMATION AND REFERRALS ON THE ISSUES AFFECTING CALLERS OR THEIR LOVED ONES. ALL CALLERS ARE OFFERED A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT.(SEE SCHEDULE O)OLDER ADULT SERVICES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2:UPON REQUEST, JFS CASE MANAGERS COLLABORATE WITH CLIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE AN INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLAN THAT FACILITATES AND SUPPORTS CONTINUED INDEPENDENCE AND SAFETY IN THEIR DESIRED LIVING ENVIRONMENT. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES AND PROGRAM REFERRALS, SUBSIDIZED IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES, FALLS AND HOSPITAL RE-ADMISSION PREVENTION, AND COUNSELING AND CHAPLAINCY VISITS AS NEEDED OR REQUESTED.JFS SUPPORTS INDEPENDENT LIVING THROUGH A NETWORK OF REFERRAL PARTNERS THAT OFFER TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, FOOD DELIVERY, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, MINOR HOME REPAIRS, HOME HEALTH CARE, HOUSING INFORMATION, SUPPORT TO APPLY FOR GOVERNMENT AND VETERANS BENEFITS AND MEDICAID, SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND MORE.ST. LOUIS NORC IS A NON-SECTARIAN NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS THE HEALTHY AGING OF PEOPLE AGE 60 AND OLDER IN THEIR OWN HOMES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND INCREASED ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES. FOR OVER 15 YEARS, NORC HAS SUPPORTED AND OFFERED PEACE OF MIND TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AGING IN THEIR OWN HOMES.
- $1.1 million spent. HARVEY KORNBLUM JEWISH FOOD PANTRY: THE PANTRY (HKJFP) IS THE LARGEST FOOD PANTRY IN THE REGION, SERVING MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY FROM 72 DIFFERENT ZIP CODES THROUGHOUT ST. LOUIS COUNTY. A STAFF OF 10 AND A VOLUNTEER WORKFORCE OF MORE THAN 125 PEOPLE ENSURE ITS SMOOTH OPERATIONS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO VISIT THE FOOD PANTRY ARE OFTEN EXPERIENCING HARDSHIPS IN ADDITION TO HUNGER INCLUDING UNEMPLOYMENT OR UNDEREMPLOYMENT, LACK OF ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AND HOUSING INSECURITY. THE PANTRY'S STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONNECT VISITORS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THE SERVICES THEY NEED THROUGH A JFS PROGRAM OR TO AN EXTERNAL PARTNER IN THE COMMUNITY.
- $594,135 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS: CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM ("CAPP"): JFS'S TEAM OF TRAINED SPECIALISTS ANNUALLY WORK WITH MORE THAN 150 SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE ST. LOUIS AREA TO TEACH MORE THAN 45,000 CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS ABOUT BODY SAFETY, THE WARNING SIGNS OF ABUSE, AND SAFE INTERNET USE. THOUGH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS PREVENTION, THE PRESENTATIONS ALSO TEACH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SEEN OR EXPERIENCED ABUSE THE IMPORTANCE OF REPORTING THE INCIDENT TO A TRUSTED ADULT. THESE DISCLOSURES OPEN THE DOOR TO INTERVENTION AND HEALING FOR THE AFFECTED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. JFS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HELPS FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACQUIRE IMMEDIATE FUNDS, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT TO HELP THEM THROUGH TIMES OF CRISIS AND MOVE TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
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
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1964.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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