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Jfs Care

EIN 45-2615365 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JFS CARE, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT BENEFIT CORPORATION, WAS FOUNDED IN 2011 WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF PROVIDING IN-HOME CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, AND TO CONNECT THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ADDITIONAL SERVICES. JFS CARE WAS FORMED AND IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY TO SUPPORT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES.

Income
$12.4 million
Spending
$12.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
669
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$477,161, board 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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 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. $11.4 million spent. JFS CARE PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY AND COMPLETE IN-HOME CARE AND SUPPORT. OUR TEAM OF EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS OFFERS A FULL CONTINUUM OF HOME CARE, INCLUDING COMPANION CARE, TRANSPORTATION, MEAL PREPARATION, HOUSEWORK, PERSONAL CARE AND MORE - HELPING YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE REMAIN SAFE IN THE COMFORT AND FAMILIARITY OF YOUR OWN HOME.WE SPECIALIZE IN OFFERING SUPPORT TO OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS, INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND PARKINSON'S DISEASE, PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY. THE CARE WE PROVIDE HELPS STABILIZE OUR CLIENTS, PROVIDES RESPITE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS, AND MOST OF ALL, PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND TO YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE.

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 August 2014.

    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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