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Levite Jewish Community Center

EIN 63-0288848 · Mountain Brk, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE LEVITE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER IS TO ENHANCE JEWISH IDENTITY BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, CULTIVATE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF ITS MEMBERS.

Income
$7.4 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
255
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$147,442, 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 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 (6)
  1. $2.5 million spent. WELLNESS - THE LJCC'S WELLNESS EFFORTS INCLUDE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND THERAPY, AQUATICS, SPORTS, RECREATION AND MENTAL WELLBEING IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SETTINGS THAT BUILD AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. WELLNESS AT THE LJCC FINANCIALLY CONSISTS OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH MEMBERSHIP DUES, PERSONAL TRAINING, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND YOUTH AND ADULT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $2.9 million spent. COHN EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER/PRESCHOOL - THE LJCC'S COHN EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER IS A PREMIER PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO SIX YEARS OLD. THROUGH ACCREDITATION AND LICENSING, THE COHN ECLC PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH AN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION THAT HELPS CHILDREN GROW THROUGH THEIR SCHOOLING JOURNEY. THE COHN ECLC PRIDES ITSELF ON ITS DIVERSE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND WARM AND NURTURING ATMOSPHERE.
  3. $370,610 spent. CAMP LJCC - CAMP LJCC PROVIDES 12 WEEKS OF SUMMER FUN IN A SAFE AND DIVERSE SETTING FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-13 YEARS OLD. ADDITIONALLY, CAMP LJCC PROVIDES FIRST EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS AS THEY SERVE AS COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CITS) AND EVENTUALLY GROW INTO LEADERS WITHIN THE CAMP SETTING. SWIMMING, COLOR WARS, SPORTS, MUSIC EDUCATION AND MORE HAVE MADE CAMP LJCC ONE OF BIRMINGHAM'S TOP PICKS FOR SUMMER CAMP.
  4. $186,589 spent. SENIOR ADULT
  5. $131,018 spent. EDUCATIONAL AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING
  6. ALL OTHER

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 February 1958.

    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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