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Samuel M and Helene Soref Jewish Co Mmunity Center Inc

EIN 59-1766701 · Plantation, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SOREF JCC IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO THE WELFARE OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A CENTER FOR CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICES, WHILE CONTINUING TO PRESERVE JEWISH TRADITION AND VALUES.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$5.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
193
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$359,775, ceo

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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. CHILDREN'S ELEMENTARY - PROVIDE QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL CARE FOR MORE THAN 500 ELEMENTARY AGED CHILDREN FROM SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES DURING THE HOURS THEY ARE NOT IN SCHOOL. SOREF JCC PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE HAD CHILDCARE. OURCHILDCARE PROGRAM ELIMINATES LATCH-KEY CHILDREN AND ALLOWS PARENTS TO WORK OR SEEK EMPLOYMENT.
  2. $1.1 million spent. EARLY CHILD CARE - PROVIDES PRESCHOOL TO APPROXIMATELY 250 STUDENTS IN CORAL SPRINGS AND PLANTATION LOCATIONS FOR CHILDREN 15 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS. PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO WORK OR SEEK EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $1.2 million spent. DAY CAMP - PROVIDES RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF NORTH & CENTRAL BROWARD COUNTY DURING SUMMER VACATION FROM SCHOOL. SOREF JCC PROVIDED SUBSTANTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO MORE THAN 100 CHILDREN FROM NEEDY FAMILIES.
  4. $1.3 million spent. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE WE CARE FOOD PANTRY AND HERON LAKES. SOREF JCC RECEIVES COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF LEARNING THE HEBREW LANGUAGE.

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 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 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 June 1978.

    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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