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Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education Inc

EIN 59-0624373 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION IS TO PROMOTE QUALITY JEWISH LEARNING AND IDENTITY-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT MIAMI, STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER ENGAGING AND ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR CONNECTING JEWS OF ALL AGES TO THEIR RICH HERITAGE.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
23
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$280,089, chief financial officer

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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 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 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 (8)
  1. $956,251 spent. MIAMI JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL - THE MIAMI JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL IS A CULTURAL ARTS EVENT THAT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 35,000 PEOPLE AND PRESENTS MORE THAN 100 FILM PREMIERES DURING ITS 13-DAY FESTIVAL IN JANUARY, AS WELL AS DURING ITS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM THAT ADDITIONALLY HOSTS APPROXIMATELY 60 FILM EVENTS ACROSS GREATER MIAMI AT A VARIETY OF VENUES. (Expenses $ 302,707 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 89,732) DADE MELTON MUSSAR INSTITUTE - ADULT EDUCATION (Expenses $ 285,464 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 4,472) TEACHER FRINGE BENEFITS AND LICENSING (Expenses $ 273,655 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 14,698) JEWISH NEW TEACHER PROJECT (Expenses $ 258,525 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 78,667) TEENS AND DILLER TEEN (Expenses $ 113,502 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) JSASIP CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
  2. $504,955 spent. MARCH OF THE LIVING - THE MIAMI MARCH OF THE LIVING EDUCATES THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR JEWISH IDENTITY, REMEMBER THE HOLOCAUST, ACT AS WITNESSES, AND RESPOND TO INTOLERANCE AND ANTISEMITISM, ENSURING A STRONG JEWISH FUTURE IN AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND AROUND THE WORLD.
  3. $309,949 spent. The Russell Department of Early Childhood mission statement at CAJE is to elevate the Miami Jewish Childhood Education landscape by fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners. We aim to cultivate a strong foundation for future generations, ensuring the vibrancy and continuity of the Jewish people and our beautiful traditions. (Expenses $ 302,707 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 89,732) DADE MELTON MUSSAR INSTITUTE - ADULT EDUCATION (Expenses $ 285,464 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 4,472) TEACHER FRINGE BENEFITS AND LICENSING (Expenses $ 273,655 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 14,698) JEWISH NEW TEACHER PROJECT (Expenses $ 258,525 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 78,667) TEENS AND DILLER TEEN (Expenses $ 113,502 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) JSASIP CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
  4. $302,707 spent. DADE MELTON MUSSAR INSTITUTE - ADULT EDUCATION
  5. $285,464 spent. TEACHER FRINGE BENEFITS AND LICENSING
  6. $273,655 spent. JEWISH NEW TEACHER PROJECT
  7. $258,525 spent. TEENS AND DILLER TEEN
  8. $113,502 spent. JSASIP CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

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 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 June 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 October 1949.

    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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