Ljd Jewish Family & Community Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE LJD JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. IS TO STRENGTHEN THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE JEWISH TRADITION OF HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES.
- Income
- $21.1 million
- Spending
- $21.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- -0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 52%
- Employees
- 260
- Volunteers
- 234
- Highest pay
- $253,312, chief executive 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
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 58% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 2523 of 23 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 (4)
- $10.9 million spent. CHILD WELFARE: JFCS PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF CARE FOR ABUSED, ABANDONED, NEGLECTED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, 3,756 CHILDREN WERE SERVED. AS A SUBCONTRACTOR OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA, INC. AND PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG FAMILIES, INC., JFCS PROVIDES SEVERAL SERVICES IN CONJUCTION WITH THIS PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS: - FOSTER CARE: 723 CHILDREN RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ENSURE THEIR SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND SAFE REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR FAMILY, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. - PREVENTION: 2,275 CHILDREN RECEIVED SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIVE FACTORS WITHIN THE HOME AND KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND OUT OF FOSTER CARE. THROUGH STEPS, FAMILIES RECEIVED VOLUNTARY IN-HOME PARENTING, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, BUDGETING AND REFERRALS TO RESOURCES. THROUGH FAST, FAMILIES RECEIVED INTENSIVE SUPERVISION AND IN-HOME SERVICES TO ENSURE SAFETY IN THE HOME. THROUGH HIGH RISK NEWBORN, CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AGES 0-5 RECEIVED COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO STRENGTHEN PARENT-CHILD BONDS AND ENSURE SAFETY. - ADOPTION: 100 FOSTER CHILDREN WHO COULD NOT SAFELY RETURN TO THEIR BIRTH PARENTS WERE PLACED WITH THEIR NEW FOREVER FAMILIES. - SUPERVISED VISITATION: VISITATION SPECIALISTS SUPERVISED 4,680 VISITS BETWEEN CHILDREN AND PARENTS, HELPING FAMILIES REBUILD ATTACHMENTS AND PAVE THE WAY FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION. VISITS ALLOW PARENTS A VENUE TO PRACTICE SKILLS LEARNED, WHILE AFFORDING CASE MANAGERS AND VISITATION SPECIALISTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASSESS SAFETY AND FAMILY INTERACTION. (Expenses $ 2,498,206 including grants of $ 1,533,600)(Revenue $ 314,979) EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: JFCS DISTRIBUTES FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL DOLLARS TO HELP PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, 36,246 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FAMILIES RECEIVE RESOURCES INCLUDING TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, EMERGENCY GROCERY SUPPLIES AND LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. - HOUSING ASSISTANCE: 830 HOUSEHOLDS WITH 2,503 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AT-RISK OF EVICTION, UTILITY SHUT-OFF OR HOMELESSNESS RECEIVED HELP WITH RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITY BILLS. - MAX BLOCK FOOD PANTRY: 31,652 HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED NUTRITIOUS, NON-PERISHABLE FOOD THROUGH THE ON-SITE EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, RESULTING IN 284,868 MEALS PROVIDED. SATELLITE PANTRIES AT RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, BEAUCLERC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL AND INSPIRE TO RISEERVED 12,002 INDIVIDUALS. - FANNY LANDWIRTH CLOTHES CLOSET: MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN RECEIVED NEW AND GENTLY WORN CLOTHING. - HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING: THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF LOCAL DONORS, CORPORATIONS AND YOUTH GROUPS, 1,691 CHILDREN AND SENIORS RECEIVED GIFTS AND GIFT BASKETS TO BRIGHTEN THEIR HOLIDAYS.
- $4.8 million spent. FAMILY SERVICES: JFCS PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAKE DECISIONS AND ENSURE FUTURE WELL-BEING. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, 4,787 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FAMILY SERVICES: - CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING: 146 PARENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS ATTACHMENT-BASED PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM TO HELP THEM BETTER UNDERSTAND AND BUILD ON THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN. - ASSESSMENT: 161 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE RECEIVED COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY THEIR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE NEEDS AND HELP SHAPE THEIR CASE PLAN. --*CREATE: THROUGH THIS FEDERALLY-FUNDED INITIATIVE, JFCS PROVIDED ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS AND CRISIS INTERVENTION TO 27 LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR SIBLINGS AND PARENTS. JFCS PARTNERS WITH DANIEL AND MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA TO SERVE YOUTH IN THE CREATE (CO-DESIGNING RICH ENVIRONMENTS FOR ALL TO THRIVE EVERYDAY) SYSTEM OF CARE - DUPONT COUNSELING GROUP OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: 529 CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS RECEIVED INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND/OR COUPLES ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT PLANNING AND OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES. 279 CLIENTS RECEIVED PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES. - DUPONT COUNSELING GROUP OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT: 57 TEENS AND ADULTS RECEIVED INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT PLANNING, OUTPATIENT COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOCUSED ON RECOVERY AND WELLNESS. - GREAT KIDS THROUGH GREAT CO-PARENTING: 280 PARENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS DUVAL COUNTY FAMILY COURT-APPROVED CLASS, REQUIRED FOR DIVORCING PARENTS PRIOR TO FINALIZATION. *EARLY CHILDHOOD COURT: AS THE SOLE THERAPEUTIC LIAISON FOR ECC IN JACKSONVILLE, JFCS CONNECTED 48 CHILDREN AND 46 PARENTS WITH SERVICES FOR HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SPEEDIER EXITS FROM FOSTER CARE. THIS INCLUDES PARENTING EDUCATION, CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY AND INDIVIDUAL/PLAY THERAPY. *FAST: 253 CHILDREN (AND THEIR PARENTS) RECEIVED INTENSIVE IN-HOME COUNSELING SERVICES AIMED AT STABILIZING THE FAMILY AND PREVENTING ENTRY INTO THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM - FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS: 1,868 CHILDREN IN THE ARLINGTON FULL SERVICE SCHOOL FEEDER PATTERN RECEIVED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN WELLBEING. 386 STUDENTS ENGAGED IN INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING/BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, 61 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN GROUP COUNSELING AND 1,421 STUDENTS ATTENDED CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, ORIENTATIONS AND SMALL GROUP EDUCATION. - HIGH RISK NEWBORN: 619 CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AGES 0-5 RECEIVED COUNSELING TO STRENGTHEN PARENT-CHILD BONDS AND ENSURE SAFETY. - PROJECT LAUNCH: 243 CHILDREN AND ADULTS ENROLLED IN THIS PIONEERING NEW PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMSHA), FOR JFCS TO PARTNER WITH PROVIDERS AND FAMILIES OF AT-RISK CHILDREN AGES 0-8 TO EQUIP THEM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES BEFORE THEY ESCALATE AND SOLIDIFY AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CARE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH. - TEAMS: 231 CHILDREN, PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS RECEIVED SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS OF CHILD TRAUMA UPON ENTRY INTO CARE AND INCREASE PARENT ENGAGEMENT AND PLACEMENT STABILITY. -JEWISH SERVICES: JFCS ADDRESSES THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF SERVICES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARE MANAGEMENT, HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SUPPORT AND HOME-CARE SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL INCLUSION SERVICES, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, FAMILY LITERACY AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, TOLERANCE EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, 22,627 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM. - SAFETY FIRST SUPERVISED VISITATION & SAFE EXCHANGE: THROUGH COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT AND HUBBARD HOUSE, INC., JFCS OPERATES JACKSONVILLE'S ONLY FEE-FREE SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE CENTER FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SAFETY FIRST HELPS CHILDREN MAINTAIN A CONNECTION WITH BOTH OF THEIR PARENTS, ENSURING THE SAFETY OF ALL INVOLVED, IN A WARM, FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. JFCS SERVED 113 FAMILIES THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR.
- $2.5 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES: JFCS SERVED 1,378 STUDENTS THROUGH THE ACHIEVERS FOR LIFE PROGRAM. SELECTED BY UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA FOR THIS PILOT INITIATIVE, JFCS PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT-RISK OF DROPPING OUT WITH FAMILY ADVOCACY SERVICES TO HELP MOVE THEM SUCCESSFULLY INTO THE NEXT GRADE AND INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY FOR COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME. SERVING AS LIFE PROGRAM. SELECTED BY UNITED WAY OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA FOR THIS PILOT INITIATIVE, JFCS PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AT-RISK OF DROPPING OUT WITH FAMILY ADVOCACY SERVICES TO HELP MOVE THEM SUCCESSFULLY INTO THE NEXT GRADE AND INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY FOR COMPLETING HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME. SERVING AS THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: - AT-HOPE YOUTH & FAMILY ADVOCACY: FAMILY ADVOCATES PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT TO 129 YOUTH WITH CIVIL CITATIONS OR DIVERSION SANCTIONS TO HELP THEM (AND THEIR FAMILIES) ACQUIRE THE RESOURCES, SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS TO MAKE MORE RESPONSIBLE CHOICES AND AVOID FURTHER CRIME. AFTER PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM, 99% OF YOUTH DID NOT RE-ENTER THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (RE-OFFEND). - SEEDS: 333 CHILDREN WERE SERVED VIA PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, KIDS HOPE ALLIANCE, AND UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA, JFCS CONNECTS FAMILIES OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH PARENT EDUCATION, FAMILY ADVOCACY AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO STABILIZE, STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER FAMILIES SO THAT THEIR CHILDREN CAN SUCCEED IN PRE-SCHOOL. --SOARS:543 CHILDREN WERE SERVED AND MODELED AFTER SEEDS, SOARS IS A COMMUNITY PARTNER AND FAMILY-DRIVEN APPROACH TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE LITERACY FOR AT-RISK YOUNG CHILDREN IN TWO LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. ANCHOR PARTNERS INCLUDE KIDS HOPE ALLIANCE, EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF DUVAL, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION. JFCS PROVIDES WRAPAROUND FAMILY ADVOCACY SERVICES AND ASSISTS 5TH GRADERS IN MAKING A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL. (Expenses $ 2,498,206 including grants of $ 1,533,600)(Revenue $ 314,979) EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: JFCS DISTRIBUTES FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL DOLLARS TO HELP PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, 36,246 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FAMILIES RECEIVE RESOURCES INCLUDING TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, EMERGENCY GROCERY SUPPLIES AND LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. - HOUSING ASSISTANCE: 830 HOUSEHOLDS WITH 2,503 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AT-RISK OF EVICTION, UTILITY SHUT-OFF OR HOMELESSNESS RECEIVED HELP WITH RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITY BILLS. - MAX BLOCK FOOD PANTRY: 31,652 HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED NUTRITIOUS, NON-PERISHABLE FOOD THROUGH THE ON-SITE EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, RESULTING IN 284,868 MEALS PROVIDED. SATELLITE PANTRIES AT RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, BEAUCLERC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL AND INSPIRE TO RISEERVED 12,002 INDIVIDUALS. - FANNY LANDWIRTH CLOTHES CLOSET: MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN RECEIVED NEW AND GENTLY WORN CLOTHING. - HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING: THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF LOCAL DONORS, CORPORATIONS AND YOUTH GROUPS, 1,691 CHILDREN AND SENIORS RECEIVED GIFTS AND GIFT BASKETS TO BRIGHTEN THEIR HOLIDAYS.
- $2.5 million spent. EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: JFCS DISTRIBUTES FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL DOLLARS TO HELP PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, 36,246 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. FAMILIES RECEIVE RESOURCES INCLUDING TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, EMERGENCY GROCERY SUPPLIES AND LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. - HOUSING ASSISTANCE: 830 HOUSEHOLDS WITH 2,503 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AT-RISK OF EVICTION, UTILITY SHUT-OFF OR HOMELESSNESS RECEIVED HELP WITH RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITY BILLS. - MAX BLOCK FOOD PANTRY: 31,652 HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED NUTRITIOUS, NON-PERISHABLE FOOD THROUGH THE ON-SITE EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY, RESULTING IN 284,868 MEALS PROVIDED. SATELLITE PANTRIES AT RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, BEAUCLERC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ANDREW JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL AND INSPIRE TO RISEERVED 12,002 INDIVIDUALS. - FANNY LANDWIRTH CLOTHES CLOSET: MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN RECEIVED NEW AND GENTLY WORN CLOTHING. - HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING: THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF LOCAL DONORS, CORPORATIONS AND YOUTH GROUPS, 1,691 CHILDREN AND SENIORS RECEIVED GIFTS AND GIFT BASKETS TO BRIGHTEN THEIR HOLIDAYS.
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 October 1945.
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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