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Collat Jewish Family Services

EIN 63-1015318 · Mountain Brk, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CJFS ENHANCES QUALITY OF LIFE AND STRENGTHENS INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON OLDER ADULTS, BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH JEWISH VALUES.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
27
Volunteers
220
Highest pay
$147,500, 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% 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 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

    21 of 21 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. COMPREHENSIVE SENIOR SERVICES AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE - PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TARGETING 60+ AND/OR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MAINTAINING INDEPENDENT DIGNIFIED LIFESTYLES. SERVICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT, IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE, ESCORTED TRANSPORTATION,RESPITE CARE AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FOR CRISIS AND URGENT BASIC NEEDS, RESPITE CARE AND JEWISH COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS.
  2. $232,867 spent. COUNSELING - AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF ALL AGES. A CAREGIVER SUPPORT/EDUCATION GROUP IS OFFERED WEEKLY. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION/SUPPORT GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE BASED ON COMMUNITY NEED.
  3. $99,342 spent. BUZ-A-BUS - PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER AGE 60 AND THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED. THE SERVICE IS DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THE BUZ-A-BUS IS A 9 PASSENGER VAN EQUIPPED WITH ONE WHEELCHAIR LIFT. FUNDS PAY FOR FUEL, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE.
  4. $120,947 spent. OUTREACH/VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES ARE USED FOR BOTH DIRECT SERVICE TO CLIENTS AND AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS. OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDE GROCERY DELIVERY AND PROGRAMMING FOR SENIORS LIVING IN RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES.

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 July 1990.

    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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