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Jewish Educational Alliance of Savannah Georgia Inc

EIN 58-0568690 · Savannah, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE MENTAL, MORAL AND PHYSICAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS, TO PRESERVE CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES AND TO WORK FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF THE JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITY.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
217
Volunteers
195
Highest pay
$214,730, exec dir

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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

    25 of 25 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 September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $376,435 spent. THE JEA PROVIDES A STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS CENTER WITH EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR ALL TYPES OF FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS. WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF CARDIOVASCULAR, RANGE OF MOTION, AND MATRIX CABLE MACHINES AS WELL AS FREE WEIGHTS, TENSION BANDS, KETTLE BELLS, ETC. OUR DIVERSE CLIENTELE RANGES FROM TEEN YEARS TO SENIOR CITIZENS. PHYSICAL TRAINERS WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THERE ARE OVER THIRTY GROUP FITNESS CLASSES WEEKLY INCLUDING YOGA, PILATES, FIRM IT UP, TOTAL BODY BLAST, GENTLE YOGA, EXTREME TONING, STEP & WEIGHT AEROBICS, YOGA FLOW, BOOT CAMP AND OTHERS. ADDITIONALLY THE JEA OFFERS SILVERSNEAKERS RANGE OF MOTION AND CARDIO CIRCUIT, AND CHAIR YOGA CLASSES, SILVER SPLASH AND WATER AEROBICS. TEAM SPORTS INCLUDE BASEBALL/TBALL, KARATE SWIM TEAM AND FENCING. THE JEA PROVIDES A STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS CENTER WITH EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR ALL TYPES OF FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS. WE OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF CARDIOVASCULAR, RANGE OF MOTION, AND MATRIX CABLE MACHINES AS WELL AS FREE WEIGHTS, TENSION BANDS, KETTLE BELLS, ETC. OUR DIVERSE CLIENTELE RANGES FROM TEEN YEARS TO SENIOR CITIZENS. PHYSICAL TRAINERS WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THERE ARE OVER THIRTY GROUP FITNESS CLASSES WEEKLY INCLUDING YOGA, PILATES, FIRM IT UP, TOTAL BODY BLAST, GENTLE YOGA, EXTREME TONING, STEP & WEIGHT AEROBICS, YOGA FLOW, BOOT CAMP AND OTHERS. ADDITIONALLY THE JEA OFFERS SILVERSNEAKERS RANGE OF MOTION AND CARDIO CIRCUIT, AND CHAIR YOGA CLASSES, SILVER SPLASH AND WATER AEROBICS. TEAM SPORTS INCLUDE BASEBALL/TBALL, KARATE SWIM TEAM AND FENCING.
  2. $1.4 million spent. JEA PRESCHOOL SAVANNAH OFFERS 2, 3 AND 5 DAY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 12 MONTHS THROUGH 2 YEARS, AND A 5 DAY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH PREK. OUR GOAL IS "TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE GROWTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD IN A JUDAIC SETTING IN ORDER TO DEVELOP PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS". WE ARE A STATE OF GEORGIA "BRIGHT FROM THE START" LICENSED FACILITY. JEA PRESCHOOL SAVANNAH HAS A TEAM OF EXPERIENCED AND LOVING TEACHERS AND A LOW CHILD-TO-TEACHER RATIO. OUR PREMIER PRESCHOOL PROVIDES SPECIAL ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WATER, EXPLORATION OF NATURE ON OUR LARGE JEA CAMPUS, AND GROSS MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR CROSSFIT CLASS. OUR OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACE INCLUDES A CLIMBING STRUCTURE, SANDBOX WITH SAND WALL, AN ART WALL, A TRIKE PATH AND A GARDEN. JEA PRESCHOOL SAVANNAH OFFERS 2, 3 AND 5 DAY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 12 MONTHS THROUGH 2 YEARS, AND A 5 DAY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 24 MONTHS THROUGH PREK. OUR GOAL IS "TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE GROWTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD IN A JUDAIC SETTING IN ORDER TO DEVELOP PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS". WE ARE A STATE OF GEORGIA "BRIGHT FROM THE START" LICENSED FACILITY. JEA PRESCHOOL SAVANNAH HAS A TEAM OF EXPERIENCED AND LOVING TEACHERS AND A LOW CHILD-TO-TEACHER RATIO. OUR PREMIER PRESCHOOL PROVIDES SPECIAL ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WATER, EXPLORATION OF NATURE ON OUR LARGE JEA CAMPUS, AND GROSS MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR CROSSFIT CLASS. OUR OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACE INCLUDES A CLIMBING STRUCTURE, SANDBOX WITH SAND WALL, AN ART WALL, A TRIKE PATH AND A GARDEN.
  3. $300,513 spent. JEA CAMP SAVANNAH IS ONE OF THE PREMIER DAY CAMPING PROGRAMS IN THE AREA. FULL DAY PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER HAVE A WEEKLY THEME, SPORTS CONCENTRATION, SWIM INSTRUCTION, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND VALUE-BASED ACTIVITIES. HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN ENJOY A PROGRAM WHICH HAS THE PERFECT BLEND OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. THE JEA HAS A PASSION FOR THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND A FERVENT BELIEF IN THE UNIQUE BENEFITS THAT CAMP PROVIDES TO CHILDREN.
  4. $1.7 million spent. CHILDCARE AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES - THE JEA OFFERS AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TO ALL CHILDREN AGES 4 YEARS-5TH GRADE. COLLEGE-DEGREED INSTRUCTORS OFFER HOMEWORK HELP IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ART, COOKING, SPORTS, SWIMMING AND MUCH MORE. SATURDAY NIGHTS OUT PROVIDE PARENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A NIGHT OUT WHILE CHILDREN AGE 4 YEARS THROUGH 6TH GRADE STAY AT THE JEA FOR A NIGHT OF FUN. DAYS THE THE JEA - THE JEA OFFERS YEAR-ROUND VACATION PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN PRE K 8TH GRADE. CHILDEN ENJOY DAYS PACKED WITH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS, SWIMMING, COOKING, SPORTS AND CRAFTS. ADULT ACTIVITIES - WEEKLY GAMES OF BRIDGE, SCRABBLE AND MAH JONGG ARE OFFERED FOR ANYONE WHO WISHES TO PLAY OR LEARN TO PLAY. THURSDAY "FOOD FOR THOUGHT" OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT WITH OLD FRIENDS AND MEET NEW ONES. LUNCH IS FOLLOWED BY A SPEAKER OR PERFORMER. AQUATICS - THE JEA AQUATICS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES AN INDOOR 3-LANE SALTWATER POOL AND AN "OLYMPIC SIZE" 6 LANE OUTDOOR POOL, WET SAUNA, DRY SAUNA, JACUZZI, AND CHILDREN'S POOL. GROUP PROGRAMS INCLUDE WEEKLY MASTER SWIMS, AQUASIZE CLASSES, SILVER SNEAKERS SILVER SPLASH, AND WATER AEROBICS. LAP SWIMMING IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY. GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SWIM LESSONS ARE TAUGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR TODDLERS THROUGH SENIOR CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY CERTIFIED WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR. THE JEA OFFERS COMPETITIVE INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM TEAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  5. CHILDCARE AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES - THE JEA OFFERS AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TO ALL CHILDREN AGES 4 YEARS-5TH GRADE. COLLEGE-DEGREED INSTRUCTORS OFFER HOMEWORK HELP IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ART, COOKING, SPORTS, SWIMMING AND MUCH MORE. SATURDAY NIGHTS OUT PROVIDE PARENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A NIGHT OUT WHILE CHILDREN AGE 4 YEARS THROUGH 6TH GRADE STAY AT THE JEA FOR A NIGHT OF FUN. DAYS THE THE JEA - THE JEA OFFERS YEAR-ROUND VACATION PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN PRE K 8TH GRADE. CHILDEN ENJOY DAYS PACKED WITH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS, SWIMMING, COOKING, SPORTS AND CRAFTS. ADULT ACTIVITIES - WEEKLY GAMES OF BRIDGE, SCRABBLE AND MAH JONGG ARE OFFERED FOR ANYONE WHO WISHES TO PLAY OR LEARN TO PLAY. THURSDAY "FOOD FOR THOUGHT" OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT WITH OLD FRIENDS AND MEET NEW ONES. LUNCH IS FOLLOWED BY A SPEAKER OR PERFORMER. AQUATICS - THE JEA AQUATICS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES AN INDOOR 3-LANE SALTWATER POOL AND AN "OLYMPIC SIZE" 6 LANE OUTDOOR POOL, WET SAUNA, DRY SAUNA, JACUZZI, AND CHILDREN'S POOL. GROUP PROGRAMS INCLUDE WEEKLY MASTER SWIMS, AQUASIZE CLASSES, SILVER SNEAKERS SILVER SPLASH, AND WATER AEROBICS. LAP SWIMMING IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE DAY. GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SWIM LESSONS ARE TAUGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR TODDLERS THROUGH SENIOR CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY CERTIFIED WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR. THE JEA OFFERS COMPETITIVE INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM TEAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 November 6, 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 September 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 March 1952.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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