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Jewish Community Service Inc

EIN 52-0607909 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF JCS, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WILL BE SUPPORTED IN MEETING BASIC NEEDS FOR ECONOMIC SUFFICIENCY; IN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY; IN ACHIEVING MENTAL HEALTH AND COMPETENCE IN FEELING SUPPORTED BY AND CONNECTED TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN WAYS THAT ARE MEANINGFUL TO THEM.

Income
$34.5 million
Spending
$32.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
267
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$387,398, executive 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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 (4)
  1. $15.6 million spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: JCS PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AGREED UPON BY THE INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY AND THE JCS STAFF. JCS PROVIDES TOWARDS FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THESE GOALS ARE DEVELOPED BY AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN A SENSITIVE MANNER THAT PRESERVES THE DIGNITY OF APPLICANTS WHILE PROVIDING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THESE COMMUNITY FUNDS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS FREQUENTLY PROVIDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS YET OCCASIONALLY, ON-GOING FINANCIAL AID IS NECESSARY. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS ONLY PROVIDED AS PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAWN UP TOGETHER BY THE SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGER AND THE CLIENT THAT INCLUDES BOTH SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM GOALS. IN ADDITION, WITHIN ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, JCS SUBSIDIZES PERSONAL CARE SERVICES WHICH HELP ELDERLY, FRAIL INDIVIDUALS REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES.
  2. $7.0 million spent. THE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (SSID) SERVICES CONSISTS OF THREE PROGRAMS: THE ALTERNATIVE LIVING UNITS (ALU), WHICH PROVIDE 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR UP TO 30 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (BUDGETING, SOCIALIZATION, ETC) TO INDIVIDUALS WITH BOTH COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR HOMES SERVICING 40 INDIVIDUALS; AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS COUNSELING AND COACHING SERVICES TO ABOUT 25 INDIVIDUALS TO ENABLE THEM TO FIND AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $3.5 million spent. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: STAFF WORKS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF RISKY BEHAVIOR AND PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SUPPORTS TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS INCLUDING USE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS, HIV EXPOSURE, BULLYING, EATING DISORDERS, ETC. THE JOIN FOR TEENS PROGRAM REACHES OUT TO "AT RISK" TEENS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, SAFE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS TO REDUCE THE INCIDENTS OF RISKY BEHAVIORS. IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS RESULT IN ABOUT 2,850 CONTACTS A YEAR.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS MEET CLIENT AND AGENCY NEEDS BY PROVIDING AND SUPPORTING MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND PLACEMENTS. SOME SERVICES INCLUDE SEEDS OF HOPE (INFERTILITY SUPPORT), THE BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER MATCH PROGRAM, OUTREACH SERVICES, AND SUPPORT GROUPS RESULTED IN ABOUT 1,206 CONTACTS AIMED AT MAINTAINING AND ENCOURAGING THE HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND TO ADDRESS LIFE CYCLE ISSUES INCLUDING BEREAVEMENT.SERVICE COORDINATION IS A LABOR-INTENSIVE SERVICE PROVIDED TO ABOUT 1,180 HOUSEHOLDS EACH YEAR THAT CONSISTS OF ARRANGING, COORDINATING, MONITORING AND ADVOCATING FOR THE FULL ARRAY OF SERVICES NECESSARY TO MEET THE CLIENT'S NEEDS. SERVICE COORDINATION ENCOMPASSES A RANGE OF CONCRETE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, WHICH MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, ASSESSMENT, CLIENT EDUCATION, BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/ASSISTANCE, SERVICE COORDINATION AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, OR IN-HOME SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND SUPPORT THE CLIENT'S HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING. OFTEN TIMES SERVICE COORDINATION CAN ONLY BE EFFECTIVE WHEN SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING OR THERAPY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT IN THIS PROCESS.CAREER SERVICESCAREER SERVICES HELPS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND/OR ENTREPRENEURSHIP. CAREER COACHING, JOB DEVELOPMENT, CAREER ASSESSMENTS AND RESUME SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR A CHANGE OF JOBS. JOB COACHING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED ASSESSMENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. CAREER SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES FOR ABOUT 500 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY.ACCESS SERVICESTHESE PROGRAMS SERVE AS THE CRITICAL GATEWAY TO THE AGENCY. ACCESS SPECIALISTS PROVIDE THE INITIAL DOOR TO SERVICES AND ASSIST THE COMMUNITY WITH LINKAGE TO THE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THEY NEED. OUR INTAKE CLINICIANS ASSESS THE NEEDS OF CLIENTS COMING INTO THE AGENCY AND ENSURING THAT THEY ARE GETTING THE FULL ARRAY OF NECESSARY SERVICES.PATIENT CARE CONNECTION: IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING ACCESS SERVICE ON-SITE, JCS IN ENGAGED IN AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM WHEREBY STAFF LOCATED IN PHYSICIAN OFFICES HELPED ABOUT 160 VULNERABLE PATIENTS ACCESS NEEDED SOCIAL SERVICES.CARE MANAGEMENT: CARE MANAGERS (CERTIFIED NURSES AND SOCIAL WORKERS) SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR DESIRE TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR OTHER SETTINGS WITH AS MUCH INDEPENDENCE, SAFETY AND DIGNITY AS POSSIBLE TOWARD MAXIMIZING THE QUALITY OF LIFE. CONSULTATIONS, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR ONGOING CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED.
  4. $2.4 million spent. THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: THE THERAPY PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO AGENCY CLIENTS. IN ADDITION TO OFFICE-BASED SERVICES, SERVICES MAY BE PROVIDED IN CLIENTS' HOMES AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVE IS TO ENABLE CLIENTS TOIMPROVE AND MAINTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. PSYCHIATRY SERVICES AND HOME-BASED PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED.

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 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 June 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 September 1942.

    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.

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