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Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City

EIN 73-0579276 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY IS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE, ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF JEWISH LIFE AND BUILD A STRONG, SECURE AND UNIFIED JEWISH COMMUNITY IN CENTRAL OKLAHOMA, IN ISRAEL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
22.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
37
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$98,400, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 33 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $759,961 spent. JEWISH EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT - EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY, EDUCATION OF YOUTH IN JEWISH CULTURE AND TRADITIONS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. TEACH AND ENCOURAGE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND CULTURE THROUGH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, SINGLES, AND YOUTH, CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND ADULT TRIPS TO ISRAEL AND THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM. INCREASE AWARENESS OF JEWISH COMMUNITY NEEDS AND AVAILABLE SERVICES THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, LEADERSHIP MEETINGS, ETC., AND PROVIDE SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES TO TRANSIENTS AND OTHERS IN NEED. PROMOTE THE PHILANTROPIC SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED STATES.
  2. $194,953 spent. CAMP CHAVERIM IS A JEWISH SUMMER DAY CAMP OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN. 175 CHILDREN ATTENDED CAMP IN 2024.
  3. $11,240 spent. THE 2024 FALL PROGRAM HAD 55% (86/190)DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN ATTENDANCE.
  4. YOM HASHOAH/HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
  5. YOM HASHOAH/HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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