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Jewish Community Center of Ashville Inc

EIN 56-0529951 · Asheville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Strengthen Jewish Identity, Celebrate Jewish Culture and Build Community.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
132
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$109,887, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 August 31, 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 (5)
  1. $2.0 million spent. Early Childhood Programs: Shalom Childrens Center is a licensed 5-Star preschool serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Teachers and staff nurture each childs social and emotional development and teach universal values through a Jewish lens. Through high-quality early childhood education, we support childrens development of positive self-identity, self-confidence, empathy, and respect for others. Each year, Shalom Childrens Center serves more than 100 children of diverse backgrounds and abilities, preparing them for success in school and in their broader communities.
  2. $852,817 spent. Aquatics and Wellness: The JCCs Aquatics Center and David Zimerman Pool provide year-round access to comprehensive aquatics programming, including lap and recreational swimming, swim lessons, swim team, and water fitness classes. These programs promote physical health, water safety, and lifelong wellness for participants of all ages. JCC Aquatics maintains partnerships that support secondary school and collegiate athletics in the region. The JCC also expands community access and equity by offering free or significantly subsidized pool time, swimming instruction, and water fitness opportunities to partner organizations supporting underserved populations throughout the Asheville area. The JCC Aquatics Center serves more than 2,000 people annually.
  3. $457,167 spent. Youth Programs: JCC Kids is a licensed 5-Star afterschool program serving children from diverse backgrounds in grades K-5 in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The program provides enriching educational and recreational activities that promote social-emotional development, celebrate Jewish culture, build positive peer relationships, and create a sense of belonging. Camp Ruach is a nine-week day camp for approximately 100 children each summer, 70 per 9 weeks, in grades 1-7 that builds confidence, resilience, and interpersonal skills through recreational, educational, and creative activities. For teens in grades 8-11, the Leaders in Training program offers structured leadership development for 40 teens and support.
  4. $284,930 spent. Memberships and Community Programing
  5. Memberships and Community Programing 284930. 0. 253176.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 April 1977.

    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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