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Shalom Austin

EIN 74-1469465 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHALOM AUSTIN IS THE HUB OF JEWISH LIFE IN CENTRAL TEXAS. THROUGH OUR CULTURAL VALUES, WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO CONNECT, EMPOWER AND IMPACT THE COMMUNITY LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Income
$25.4 million
Spending
$23.5 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
674
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$355,108, ceo

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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. $5.8 million spent. MEMBER EXPERIENCEMEMBER EXPERIENCE PROVIDES PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING FITNESS AND WEIGHT TRAINING, PERSONAL TRAINING, GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, AQUATICS, TENNIS, AND YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS.
  2. $4.2 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMTHE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM (ECP) IS THE PRESCHOOL OF SHALOM AUSTIN, SERVING CHILDREN FROM 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OLD. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION, THE ECP CURRICULUM INCORPORATES DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING ABOUT JEWISH TRADITIONS AND HOLIDAYS, INCLUDING WEEKLY SHABBAT CELEBRATIONS AND FAMILY GATHERINGS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5.
  3. $1.9 million spent. YOUTH & CAMPWE WELCOME CAMPERS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND INTERESTS AND STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD LEARNS, GROWS, AND ENJOYS A MEANINGFUL SUMMER EXPERIENCE. WE BELIEVE THAT CAMPERS FROM BOTH JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH BACKGROUNDS CAN THRIVE WITHIN THE RICH CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF JUDAISM. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS ROOTED IN THE VALUES OF PERSEVERANCE, CONFIDENCE, COMPASSION, INTEGRITY, FRIENDSHIP, AND CREATIVITY.
  4. $4.1 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS ALSO STRENGTHEN JEWISH LIFE IN CENTRAL TEXAS AND BEYOND THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER CONNECTION, LEARNING, WELLNESS, AND CARE. ADULT AND JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING PROGRAMS PROVIDE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, SUPPORT SERVICES, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. THE JEWISH OUTLOOK, SHALOM AUSTIN'S QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, SHARES STORIES, NEWS, AND RESOURCES THAT CONNECT AND INFORM THE COMMUNITY. PHILANTHROPIC GIVING AND THE JEWISH FOUNDATION SUSTAIN AND GROW A VIBRANT, SECURE JEWISH COMMUNITY LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY, GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES AND THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS.

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 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 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 May 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 October 21, 2026.

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