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Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center Inc

EIN 59-2791269 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MICHAEL-ANN RUSSELL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. IS DEDICATED TO THE ENRICHMENT OF JEWISH LIFE AND FOSTERS THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH ALL OF LIFE'S STAGES AND CIRCUMSTANCES.

Income
$22.5 million
Spending
$22.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
443
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$383,830, 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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 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

    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 (5)
  1. $8.9 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - MIAMI: THE MARJCC PROVIDES THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY WITH AN ARRAY OF FITNESS PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDES THE YOUTH FITNESS PROGRAM, THE SENIOR FITNESS PROGRAM, PERSONAL TRAINING, ADULT FITNESS CLASSES, AQUATICS PROGRAM, BASKETBALL PROGRAM, SOCCER PROGRAM, GYMNASTICS PROGRAM, FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAM, AND TENNIS PROGRAM. FOR EACH ONE OF THESE PROGRAMS THE MARJCC PROVIDES CERTIFIED TRAINERS AND INSTRUCTORS TO PROPERLY GIVE THE YOUTH AND ADULTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THE KNOWLEDGE, MOTIVATION, AND TOOLS TO REACH THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL FITNESS GOALS. THE MARJCC ALSO PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH VARIOUS ADULT AND YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES IN AN ATTEMPT TO TEACH POSITIVE VALUES WITH EXCELLENCE, ADHERING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF PASSION FOR THEIR SPORTS, DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, PERSEVERANCE, COURAGE, AND CREATIVITY. EACH ATHLETIC PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE TEAM AND FAMILY COMPONENTS SUCH AS FIELD TRIPS, EVENTS, SPECIAL TOURNAMENTS, AND LECTURES, AMONG OTHERS. (Expenses $ 3,194,020 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 2,212,126) SUMMER CAMP (Expenses $ 466,382 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 78,208) SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES
  2. $5.2 million spent. THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE HEBRAICA YOUTH & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. THE HEBRAICA PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO MAINTAIN CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, AND SOCIAL TIES. THE HEBRAICA PROGRAM REACHES OUT TO ALL SEGMENTS OF THE DIVERSE JEWISH COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
  3. $3.3 million spent. DAYCARE - THE MARJCC PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES TO OVER 150 CHILDREN FROM THE AGE OF 2 MONTHS THROUGH 5 YEARS. WITH LOW TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIOS AND AN ANNUAL CURRICULUM WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND VIBRANT ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN AND GROW. CONTINUAL SKILL ASSESSMENT ENSURES CHILDREN ARE PROGRESSING BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. (Expenses $ 3,194,020 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 2,212,126) SUMMER CAMP (Expenses $ 466,382 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 78,208) SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES
  4. $3.2 million spent. SUMMER CAMP
  5. $466,382 spent. SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES

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 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 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 July 1987.

    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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