Jewish Community Center of the East Bay
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE EAST BAY STRENGTHENS THE JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITY IN OUR SERVICE AREA BY PROVIDING A CENTER FOR TRADITIONAL,CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES IN A JEWISH ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL ARE WELCOME.
- Income
- $39.6 million
- Spending
- $8.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- -34.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Employees
- 145
- Volunteers
- 70
- Highest pay
- $272,156, 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
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 49% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 80% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 633% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2519 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $3.5 million spent. Early Childhood Education: The JCC of the East Bay provides high quality preschool services for children from 2 to 5 years old. We offer part-day or full-day programs to serve the needs of working families. The JCC Preschool is a REGGIO INSPIRED, DEVELOPMENTAL program incorporating music, art, movement and the celebration of Jewish heritage and culture.
- $2.0 million spent. After School Program: The JCC of the East Bay offers afterschool childcare programs for elementary school age children that build skills in creative arts and crafts, cooking, drama, music, and dance in a safe, enriching environment. Supportive staff provide homework help and supervision of free play. We served nearly 450 children each year in THREE locations.
- $306,891 spent. Cultural Programs:The JCC of the East Bay provides year-round cultural programming for all ages, including lectures, discussions, performances, workshops, holiday celebrations, and teens activities.
- $221,215 spent. Summer Day Camp:JCC's Summer Camp serves children each summer with a fun, safe, exciting summer experience on a flexible schedule to meet the family's needs. Age appropriate activities challenge each child and build self-esteem, skills and independence.
- $171,126 spent. The JCC provides Financial Aid to attend our programs based on a review of financial need by a committee currently consisting of the CFO and CPO. Financial aid awards were given to 35 people, ranging from $420-$23453, total of $171,126.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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