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Jewish Family Services of Wnc Inc

EIN 45-2497063 · Asheville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WNC (JFS) IS AN INCLUSIVE, WELCOMING SPACE THAT PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF CLINICAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS OF ALL FAITHS - WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS AND OTHER UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE VALUE INTEGRITY, RESPECT, CARING, QUALITY, AND JUSTICE.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$984,583
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
21
Highest pay
$107,873, 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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 87% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 25

    9 of 9 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 (4)
  1. $800,872 spent. HEALING SOLUTIONS COUNSELING: HEALING SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AT JFS PROVIDES UNIQUE AND COORDINATED SERVICES THAT WILL ENGAGE YOU IN IDENTIFYING YOUR NEEDS, STRENGTHS, AND GOALS IN A WELCOMING AND JUDGMENT-FREE ENVIRONMENT. REGARDLESS OF YOUR SITUATION, WE WILL HELP EMPOWER YOU TOWARDS A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE. OUR LICENSED THERAPISTS WILL MEET WITH CLIENTS IN PERSON AT OUR DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE OFFICES, OR VIRTUALLY, THROUGH HIPAA-COMPLIANT TELEHEALTH. WE CAN ALSO CONNECT OVER TELEPHONE IF NO OTHER OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
  2. $41,466 spent. FAYE'S PLACE IS A STRUCTURED SOCIAL PROGRAM, A UNIQUE APPROACH TO SENIOR CARE. IT IS NOT ADULT DAY CARE, A DEMENTIA GROUP, OR A SENIOR CENTER. OUR TEAM INCLUDES A PROGRAM MANAGER, A PROGRAM COORDINATOR, A PROFESSIONAL COOK, TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, AND SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT FACILITATORS. WE OFFER INDIVIDUAL, RESPECTFUL, AND CARING SUPPORT. CAREGIVERS WILL HAVE PEACE OF MIND KNOWING LOVED ONES ARE WELL-CARED-FOR IN A SAFE, WELCOMING, SECURE ENVIRONMENT, ALLOWING TIME FOR SELF-CARE AND TO PURSUE PERSONAL ACTIVITIES. WE ALSO OFFER CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATIONS WITH OUR CASE MANAGER, WHO CAN PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR AGING ISSUES.
  3. $2,196 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND COORDINATION OF RESOURCES INCLUDING LONG TERM CARE PLACEMENT, RESPITE SERVICES, MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, IN-HOME ASSISTANCE, AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT. OUR CASE MANAGER ASSESSES THE CLIENT SYSTEM, SETS GOALS WITH THE CLIENT, AND DEVELOPS A PERSON-CENTERED SERVICE PLAN TO ACHIEVE GOALS. THEY CAN HELP WITH A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS INCLUDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR CHALLENGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCING, HOUSING, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND ISSUES OF AGING.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE

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 2025.

    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 March 2012.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Jewish Family Service of San Diego (San Diego, CA), EIN 95-1644024. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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