Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF BALTIMORE (THE AJC) WAS ESTABLISHED TO FULFILL THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATED: JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE (THE ASSOCIATED), WHICH WORKS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE JEWISH LIFE. (CONTINED ON SCHEDULE O)IT ADDRESSES CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, HUMANITARIAN, HEALTH, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, IN ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
- Income
- $37.7 million
- Spending
- $60.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 52.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $1.2 million, former secretary & executive dir.
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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 52.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 60% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 33% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2530 of 31 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 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 (3)
- $53.9 million spent. THE AJC OPERATES AN INVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR THE ASSOCIATED: JCFB, ITS AGENCIES, SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS, DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, AND OTHER TAX-EXEMPT PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE CONNECTED WITH THE WORK OF THE ASSOCIATED. THE INVESTMENT PROGRAM IS MANAGED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF EMPLOYED BY THE ASSOCIATED AND IS OVERSEEN BY AN INVESTMENT COMMITTEE PROCESS INVOLVING OVER 45 VOLUNTEERS WITH INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS EXPERTISE. THE ASSETS INVESTED IN THIS PROGRAM ARE CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE OVERALL JEWISH COMMUNITY WITH DISTRIBUTIONS THEREFROM MOSTLY SUPPORTING THE OVERALL BALTIMORE AND LARGER JEWISH COMMUNITY TAX EXEMPT PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS. THE FEES GENERATED FROM THIS ACTIVITY COVERS ALL RELATED COSTS OF OPERATING THIS CRITICAL PROGRAM.
- $3.9 million spent. THE AJC OWNS AND MANAGES THE REAL ESTATE PROPERTY FROM WHICH THE ASSOCIATED AND ITS AGENCIES OPERATE. THE AJC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TYPICAL LANDLORD COSTS OF MAINTAINING THESE PROPERTIES AND CHARGES BOTH SECURITY AND RENT TO THE TENANTS OF THESE PROPERTIES.
- PLANNED GIVING ASSETS: THE AJC MANAGES THE ASSETS OF THE PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM OF THE ASSOCIATED. THESE INCLUDE CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS IN WHICH THE AJC OR THE ASSOCIATED HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED CORPORATE TRUSTEE, CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES, POOLED INCOME FUNDS AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES OWNED BY THE AJC AND/OR THE ASSOCIATED.
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
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 October 13, 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 June 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 June 1941.
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 October 21, 2026.
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