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Fundacion Tzedaka USA Inc

EIN 61-1931783 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF FUNDACIN TZEDAK IS TO RESCUE MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FROM POVERTY, BY PROVIDING BASIC ASSISTANCE AND PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING SOCIAL INITIATIVES LEADING TO THEIR REINTEGRATION INTO COMMUNITY LIFE.

Income
$652,898
Spending
$646,144
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 84% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. FEES CHARGED BY BANK IN ORDER TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FOR WIRE TRANSFERING FROM INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTS.
  2. $646,144 spent. FUNDS WERE SPENT DURING 2023 FOR PROJECTS, IN SUPPORT TO FUNDACION TZEDAKA URUGUAY AS FOLLOWS: FOOD: 1.)DELIVERY OF FOOD TICKETS 2.)MEAL DELIVERIES FOR PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND/OR MOBILITY ISSUES. HOUSING: 1.)PAYMENT OF RENT, LODGING, AND HOME FOR THE ELDERLY 2.)PAYMENT OF HOUSEHOLD SERVICES AND TAXES 3.)HOME REPAIRS 4.)DONATION OF HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS 5.)HOME HEATING HEALTH: 1.)PAYMENT FOR MEDICAL ORDERS AND/OR EXAMS 2.)THERAPEUTIC ASSISTANCE AND GERONTOLOGICAL NURSES 3.)SUPPORT IN PSYCHOLOGICAL, PEDAGOGICAL, OR MOTOR-SKILLS THERAPY 4.)DENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND PRESCRIPTION GLASSES 5.)MEDICATION DELIVERY EDUCATION: 1.)PAYMENT OF SCHOOL LUNCHES IN JEWISH SCHOOLS 2.)TUTORING AND MENTORING 3.)DELIVERY OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES 4.)SUPPORT WITH SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS 5.)JOFESH: SUMMER AND WINTER CAMPS 6.)MONTHLY SUBSIDY FOR UNIVERSITY AND/OR TERTIARY-LEVEL STUDENTS PROGRAMS TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT: 1.)LABOR: SUPPORT WITH LABOR MARKET INTEGRATION 2.)TARBUT: SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL ACCESSIBILITY 3.)CHAGIM: CELEBRATION OF JEWISH FESTIVITIES AND PROMOTION OF TRADITIONS 4.)CLAIMS CONFERENCE: SUPPORT FOR SHOAH SURVIVORS 5.)WORKSHOPS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS GUIDANCE: 1.)EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP INTERVIEWS 2.)HOME VISITS 3.)ASSISTANCE WITH TELEPHONE CALLS
  3. FUNDS WERE SPENT DURING 2023 FOR PROJECTS, IN SUPPORT TO FUNDACION TZEDAKA URUGUAY AS FOLLOWS: FOOD: 1.)DELIVERY OF FOOD TICKETS 2.)MEAL DELIVERIES FOR PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND/OR MOBILITY ISSUES. HOUSING: 1.)PAYMENT OF RENT, LODGING, AND HOME FOR THE ELDERLY 2.)PAYMENT OF HOUSEHOLD SERVICES AND TAXES 3.)HOME REPAIRS 4.)DONATION OF HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS 5.)HOME HEATING HEALTH: 1.)PAYMENT FOR MEDICAL ORDERS AND/OR EXAMS 2.)THERAPEUTIC ASSISTANCE AND GERONTOLOGICAL NURSES 3.)SUPPORT IN PSYCHOLOGICAL, PEDAGOGICAL, OR MOTOR-SKILLS THERAPY 4.)DENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND PRESCRIPTION GLASSES 5.)MEDICATION DELIVERY EDUCATION: 1.)PAYMENT OF SCHOOL LUNCHES IN JEWISH SCHOOLS 2.)TUTORING AND MENTORING 3.)DELIVERY OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES 4.)SUPPORT WITH SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS 5.)JOFESH: SUMMER AND WINTER CAMPS 6.)MONTHLY SUBSIDY FOR UNIVERSITY AND/OR TERTIARY-LEVEL STUDENTS PROGRAMS TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT: 1.)LABOR: SUPPORT WITH LABOR MARKET INTEGRATION 2.)TARBUT: SUPPORT FOR CULTURAL ACCESSIBILITY 3.)CHAGIM: CELEBRATION OF JEWISH FESTIVITIES AND PROMOTION OF TRADITIONS 4.)CLAIMS CONFERENCE: SUPPORT FOR SHOAH SURVIVORS 5.)WORKSHOPS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS GUIDANCE: 1.)EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP INTERVIEWS 2.)HOME VISITS 3.)ASSISTANCE WITH TELEPHONE CALLS

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 May 2020.

    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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