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Jft - Jewish Futures Foundation Inc

EIN 46-4571313 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To help Jews from varied religious, educational and socio-economic backgrounds become fully integrated and productive members of the broader Jewish community and society at large. This will be accomplished through positive experiential programming, instruction and training designed to ensure that each individual appreciates their self-worth, and is ultimately prepared to take their rightful place in society.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $2.3 million spent. JRoots - In satisfaction with the work carried out by entities receiving grants in prior years, most funds raised were granted to other 501(c)(3) entities or their foreign equivalents that best matched the objectives of the organization, and if overseas, which had programming that could possibly be replicated in the U.S. JRoots is a UK charity that facilitates and enables today's generation of Jews to become attuned to and a link in the extraordinary 4,000 year Jewish journey. This is accomplished through powerful educational journeys to places of historical significance.
  2. $86,050 spent. Aish Hatorah UK Ltd, through its multiple branches runs compelling, engaging programming in a nonjudgmental manner that has been found to be relevant to the young person of today. This programming occurs in schools, university campuses, offices and community centers, enabling more young Jews to find the confidence to rise up and take their place in the ongoing adventure of the Jewish journey.
  3. $35,982 spent. Jewish Futures Trust is a UK charity serving as an umbrella of a portfolio of nonprofit educational organizations committed to creating and implementing far reaching solutions that will realize the vision of a brighter Jewish future.
  4. $30,000 spent. Forum for Jewish Leadership is dedicated to identifying, inspiring and training a new generation of intellectually curious young Jews, providing them with the skills and confidence to be effective, committed leaders of the Jewish community and beyond.
  5. $13,568 spent. Give it Forward Today is a UK charity focused on creating a society of givers. Through its food bank, GIFT helps struggling families with weekly food packages designed to help supplement their weekly shopping, and also provides freshly cooked nutritious meals, packed and delivered by volunteers. Volunteers also visit and socialize with the elderly, single parents, those with special needs children and others who could benefit from a visit by a caring individual.
  6. $12,802 spent. Chazak is a pulsating and dynamic community-based organization which builds bridges and works in collaboration with other organizations, schools and synagogues, inspiring and reaching tens of thousands of Jews with loyalty and pride, instilling in them a commitment to their culture, heritage and continuity. Chazak reaches all age groups across the community and delivers content, activities and learning that is engaging, inspiring and interactive, ensuring that age-old and sacred traditions find resonance with current 21st Century Jews living in the modern world.
  7. $350,855 spent. The Organization, in addition to its prior partnership with Forum for Jewish Leadership was involved in providing other programming in the US. This utilized the relationships it has built with other Organizations these past few years to provide dynamic, cutting edge experiences that best help Jewish individuals of varied ages and backgrounds best understand and appreciate their heritage and culture, and though that become more satisfied and productive members of society.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 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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