Jewish Community Centers of South Broward Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EARLY CHILDHOOD: THE JCC'S EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF PARTICIPATING CHILDREN. CHILDREN WILL EXPERIENCE ART, COOKING, DRAMATIC PLAY, SCIENCE, PLAYBALL GYM, KARATE, SPANISH, LIBRARY AND COMPUTERS. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING PROGRAM INTEGRATES JEWISH EXPERIENCES INTO THE CHILD'S LIFE. A PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE A SPECIAL TIME IN THE CHILD'S LIFE.
- Income
- $19.9 million
- Spending
- $18.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 63%
- Employees
- 530
- Volunteers
- 6,500
- Highest pay
- $388,342, 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 24% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2539 of 40 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
0 of 10Did not give 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 (7)
- $7.0 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD: THE JCC'S EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF PARTICIPATING CHILDREN. CHILDREN WILL EXPERIENCE ART, COOKING, DRAMATIC PLAY, SCIENCE, PLAYBALL GYM, KARATE, SPANISH, LIBRARY AND COMPUTERS. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING PROGRAM INTEGRATES JEWISH EXPERIENCES INTO THE CHILD'S LIFE. A PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE A SPECIAL TIME IN THE CHILD'S LIFE. (Expenses $ 1,803,406 including grants of $ 1,102)(Revenue $ 1,263,766) CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS (Expenses $ 1,777,386 including grants of $ 4,956)(Revenue $ 1,035,591) HEALTH, PHYSCIAL EDUCATION & AQUATICS (Expenses $ 235,556 including grants of $ 11)(Revenue $ 15,961) NUTRITION PROGRAMS (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 817,129) SPECIAL SERVICES
- $3.0 million spent. CAMP: THE JCC PROVIDES THE CHILDREN OF THE SOUTH BROWARD COMMUNITY WITH A UNIQUE JEWISH SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE. LOCATED ON THE JCC'S 40-ACRE CAMPUS, SEVEN SEPARATE CAMP PROGRAMS COMBINE TO CREATE THE CAMP KADIMA PROGRAM. CAMP KADIMA ENABLES CHILDREN AGES 2-14 TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SOCIALIZATION SKILLS WITHIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. CAMP WAS 39 DAYS. THESE CAMPS, WITH THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED MISSION STATEMENTS, ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. CAMP K'TON TON - FOR BOYS AND GIRLS OF AGES 2-4: CHILDREN WILL EXPERIENCE A SUMMER FILLED WITH FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND JEWISH TRADITION IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. BY PARTICIPATING IN DEVELOPMENTALLY, AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES, THE CHILD WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AND INTERACT WHILE BUILDING A SENSE OF CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM. MOST ACTIVITIES FOR THIS AGE GROUP ARE HELD ON-SITE ON THE JCC CAMPUS. JSPROUTS OFFERS AN EIGHT-WEEK, HALF DAY OPTION FOR AGES 2, 3, AND 4. THE JCC'S DYNAMIC, STANDARDIZED SWIM PROGRAM, CREATED FOR THE PRESCHOOLER, PROMOTES WATER SAFETY AND SWIMMING READINESS SKILLS, AS WELL AS FUN AND ENJOYMENT IN THE WATER. THE SWIMMING PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED ON THE JCC'S ON-SITE POOLS. 2. CAMP JKIDS - FOR BOYS AND GIRLS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN: CHILDREN IN JKIDS WILL ENJOY A SUMMER FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES, KEEPING THESE YOUNG CAMPERS ENTERTAINED, ENTHUSIASTIC, CREATIVE AND ENERGIZED ALL SUMMER LONG. THIS PROGRAM IS AN EXCITING TRANSITION THAT KEEPS THE WARMTH AND SECURITY OF THE PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE, WHILE PROVIDING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EXPANDING ABILITIES OF THE 5 YEAR OLD CHILD. MOST ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SWIMMING IN OUR ON-SITE POOLS, ARE HELD ON THE JCC CAMPUS. CHILDREN ALSO ENJOY FIELD TRIPS ON AIR-CONDITIONED BUSES TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS. 3. ADVENTURE CAMP & PREMIER CAMPS - FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN GRADES 1-5: ADVENTURE CAMP COMBINES FRIENDSHIP, CHARACTER BUILDING, FUN AND JEWISH TRADITION. CHILDREN WILL JOIN IN THE CAMP SPIRIT AND GAIN A SENSE OF BELONGING WHILE DEVELOPING NEW SKILLS IN A MYRIAD OF ACTIVITIES. CHILDREN SWIM ON-SITE, LEARNING SWIMMING SKILLS AND WATER SAFETY, WHILE ENJOYING THE WATER. ALL CAMPERS ENJOY FIELD TRIPS, MACCABIAH GAMES, ZIMRIAH (SONGFEST), AND SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDING A CARNIVAL AND A CAMP WIDE MITZVAH PROJECT. 4. CAMP EXTREME ADVENTURE - FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN GRADES 6-8: EXTREME OFFERS TEENS WITH SPECIAL FIELD TRIPS, TEAM BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES, DRAMA, MUSIC, ART AND SPORTS GALORE. 5. LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM - FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN GRADE 9: THIS PROGRAM IS THE FIRST LEVEL IN THE TRANSITION FROM CAMPER TO COUNSELOR. DURING PART OF EACH, THE YOUNG TEENS WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH EXPERIENCED COUNSELORS AND SPECIALISTS, TRAINING TO BE FUTURE CAMP KADIMA STAFF MEMBERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PLANNING A CAMP-WIDE MITZVAH PROJECT AND WEEKLY SHABBAT PROJECTS. TRAINING INCLUDES A MANDATORY TRAINING SESSION AND CONTINUES WITH WEEKLY SESSIONS FACILITATED BY A PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER. 6. COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT) PROGRAM - FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN GRADE 10: THIS COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM IS A STEPPING-STONE THAT LEADS TO THE NEXT LEVEL, THE POSITION OF JUNIOR CAMP KADIMA STAFF MEMBER. CITS PARTICIPATE IN ALL CAMP ACTIVITIES, WORKING SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH A JUNIOR AND SENIOR COUNSELOR, LEARNING TO BE PART OF A TEAM. 7. CAMP GIBORIM - FOR BOYS AND GIRLS OF AGES 3-21: CAMP GIBORIM IS A SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP THAT SERVES CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE AUTISM, LEARNING DISABILITIES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HANDICAPS IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FILLED WITH INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES.
- $2.2 million spent. ADULT, SENIORS AND HOLOCAUST PROGRAMS - The JCC's adult/senior and holocaust programs engage older adults in cultural, historical and educational interaction. These programs serve in excess of 2,000 Adults throughout the year keeping our local seniors socially engaged. Additionally, the Holocaust center provides annual educational, face to face, interaction between approximately 1,500 local students and holocaust survivors and their families. (Expenses $ 1,803,406 including grants of $ 1,102)(Revenue $ 1,263,766) CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS (Expenses $ 1,777,386 including grants of $ 4,956)(Revenue $ 1,035,591) HEALTH, PHYSCIAL EDUCATION & AQUATICS (Expenses $ 235,556 including grants of $ 11)(Revenue $ 15,961) NUTRITION PROGRAMS (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 817,129) SPECIAL SERVICES
- $1.8 million spent. CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS
- $1.8 million spent. HEALTH, PHYSCIAL EDUCATION & AQUATICS
- $235,556 spent. NUTRITION PROGRAMS
- SPECIAL SERVICES
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 June 1982.
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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