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Jewish Federation of Volusia & Flagler Counties

EIN 59-1774958 · Ormond Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair63 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THREE DISTINCT MISSIONS WHICH ARE A RESULT OF OUR PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS: 1) TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. 2) TO PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO LOW INCOME STUDENTS. 3) TO ENHANCE JEWISH IDENTITY AND EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS BOTH LOCALLY AND IN ISRAEL.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
79 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
2
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$107,097, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 79.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 26 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $352,296 spent. PROVIDED FEDERATED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND SUBSEQUENT GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES AND THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA. PROVIDED COMMUNITY EVENTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. GRANTS ARE PAYMENTS TO THEIR AFFILIATES, LOCAL SYNAGOGUES, THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, AND CHARITIES IN ISRAEL. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE MAIN CONTRIBUTOR TO PUT ON THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL. PROVIDED FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL JEWISH CEMETERY AND ACQUIRING AMBULANCES IN ISRAEL.
  2. $277,453 spent. PROVIDED SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF FOOD, CASE WORK, AND DIRECT FINANCIAL AID TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CONSISTING OF FOOD AND REFERRAL SERVICE TO OTHER AGENCIES. 19,886 PEOPLE RECEIVED TEN DAYS' WORTH OF FOOD INCLUDING MEAT, FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, JUICE, CEREAL, AND PASTRIES FROM THE JERRY DOLINER FOOD BANK. 79 JEWISH ELDERLY, 80 YEARS OR OLDER, AND RESIDENTS OF ASSISTED LIVING OR NURSING HOMES WERE PROVIDED WITH GIFTS AND LUNCHES.1,032 FAMILIES RECEIVED HOLIDAY MEAL BASKETS FOR EASTER, THANKSGIVING, AND CHRISTMAS, AND 162 CHILDREN AND TWEENS RECEIVED 455 TOYS OR GIFT CARDS FOR CHANUKAH AND CHRISTMAS.INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE REGARDLESS OF THEIR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION. NINETY-EIGHT PERCENT OF THE PEOPLE SERVED WERE NOT OF THE JEWISH FAITH.
  3. $267,244 spent. PROVIDED SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION TO NEEDY CHILDREN. 9,878 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH AGE APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES WERE DISTRIBUTED TO LESS FORTUNATE YOUTHS IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS, TO TEACHERS, AND TO ADULTS ENROLLED IN GED PROGRAMS.
  4. $111,422 spent. PROVIDED ENDOWMENT FUNDS FOR TEMPLES TO BRING IN SPEAKERS, GAVE MONEY FOR THE JEWISH CEMETERY, GAVE OUT FOOD FOR PASSOVER & EASTER, GAVE OUT SPECIAL FOOD FOR THE JEWISH NEW YEAR, CHANUKAH, AND PASSOVER FOR THE JEWISH PEOPLE. JUDGED THE HOLOCAUST PROGRAMS AT HINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL IN DAYTONA BEACH. JUDGED THE HOLOCAUST PROGRAMS AT THE SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR AT DELAND HIGH SCHOOL AND GAVE OUT PRIZES. HAD 3 LUNCHEONS FOR THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS COMPLETE WITH ENTERTAINMENT AND GOOD FOOD FOR THE INDIGENT ELDERLY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 April 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 November 4, 2026.

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