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Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Inc

EIN 65-1127438 · Boca Raton, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BUILDING CONNECTIONS. CELEBRATING COMMUNITY. CREATING MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES INSPIRED BY JEWISH VALUES. THE ADOLPH & ROSE LEVIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER SERVES THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY WITH AN INCLUSIVE JEWISH SPIRIT AND UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL.WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING A KEY CONNECTOR FOR PEOPLE AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$10.8 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
340
Volunteers
280
Highest pay
$319,222, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    49 of 51 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 August 31, 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. $3.6 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER - A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FACILITY INCLUDES CLASSROOMS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND A LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER.
  2. $2.4 million spent. CAMP PROGRAMS - SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH TEENAGERS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH VALUES, IDENTITY, HERITAGE, TRADITION, AND CONTINUITY.
  3. $1.2 million spent. ARTS, CULTURE, AND LEARNING - THE LEVIS JCC PHYLLIS & HARVEY SANDLER CENTER PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMMING THAT SERVES THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY. SUCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE PERFORMING ARTS, THEATRE, ADULT CLASSES, LECTURERS A YEAR ROUND FILM FESTIVAL THAT SHOWCASES RELEVANT JEWISH FILMS, AND OFFERS TRAVEL TO VARIOUS COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD.
  4. $951,025 spent. SPECIAL NEEDS
  5. $304,464 spent. SPORTS & WELLNESS SERVICES - A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES TO IMPROVE PARTICIPANTS' PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 October 13, 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 August 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 January 2002.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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