Jewish Community Alliance Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH LIFE, SERVE AS A COMMON MEETING GROUND, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE THE PLACE IN THE TRADITION OF OUR HERITAGE WHERE ALL PEOPLE COME TOGETHER THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES TO ENHANCE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT.
- Income
- $12.4 million
- Spending
- $9.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
- Employees
- 372
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $267,189, 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
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 2521 of 21 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 (2)
- $7.7 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE, INC. IS A COMMUNITY SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL SERVICES AGENCY THAT MEETs THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER - PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE SCHOOL SUCCESS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AGES ONE TO SIX YEARS. THE JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE PROVIDES A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WHICH ENSURES YOUNG CHILDREN ARE READY TO LEARN AND ARE PREPARED FOR SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE YEAR ROUND DAY CARE, PRE-SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO OVER 195 CHILDREN. - SUMMER CAMP - THE JCA SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 14. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPORTS, ARTS & CRAFTS, SWIM LESSONS AND FREE SWIM. CAMPERS HAVE ACCESS TO FACILITY INCLUDING FULL SIZE INDOOR GYMNASIUM, OUTDOOR POOLS, RACQUETBALL COURTS, POTTERY/ARTS & CRAFTS STUDIO AND SEVERAL OUTDOOR PLAYGROUNDS. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, OVER 860 CHILDREN ATTENDED SUMMER CAMP.
- $530,742 spent. MEMBER SERVICES AND WELLNESS - JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE, INC. OFFERS A FULL SERVICE ATHLETIC FACILITY THAT INCLUDES A FITNESS CENTER, ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY ROOM, GROUP EXERCISE STUDIOS, AND A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF WELLNESS ACTIVITIES. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO KEEP ADULTS HEALTHY AND FIT AS WELL AS ADD TO THE LONGEVITY OF SENIOR ADULTS LIVES. THERE ARE OVER 189,045 ANNUAL VISITS TO JCA.
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 November 6, 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 March 1987.
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 November 4, 2026.
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