National Council of Jewish Women Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 35% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The Organization is a volunteer organization, inspired by Jewish values, working through a program of research, education, advocacy, and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children, and families striving to ensure individual rights and freedoms.
- Income
- $732,703
- Spending
- $598,730
- Spent on programs
- 35%
- Reserves
- 54.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 350
- Highest pay
- $99,620, executive director
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
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 54.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1535% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2523 of 23 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
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
- $211,110 spent. NCJW GREATER DALLAS IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT UPHOLDS THE IDEAL THAT ORDINARY PEOPLE CAN MAKE A REAL AND LASTING DIFFERENCE IN OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES SIMPLY BY TAKING ACTION. THOSE ACTIONS ARE ALL THE MORE EXTRAORDINARY BECAUSE THEY REPRESENT THE EXPONENTIAL IMPACT OF A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS ACTING TOGETHER WITH A COMMON PURPOSE. NCJW DALLAS COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAMS seek to address immediate and persistent needs while also working to change the systemic issues that sustain cycles of poverty. Current volunteer opportunities focus on 3 impact areas: Families in crisis, Education, Health & Wellness. KIDS IN COURT, an award-winning collaboration with the DAs office and other nonprofits to familiarize youth who are testifying in court about abuse they have experienced or witnessed with court process to alleviate fears and make them feel confident in court.THE SUITCASE PROJECT Provides gently used suitcases and new home goods for individuals and families experiencing displacement due to domestic violence, trafficking, or family separation to alleviate stressors associated with starting life in a new home, increase dignity, and bolster self-confidence. WEST DALLAS INITIATIVE is designed to empower women, children and families in one of dallas lowest income areas through partnerships with government agencies and schools. The goal is to develop close relationships with school, community and government leadership lead to regular assessment and adjustment of the types of supports provided and have included free childrens clothes closet, thanksgiving meal distribution, diaper/wipes distribution, school uniforms/school shoes, tutoring and other education support, teacher support, winter coats/hats/scarves and more. HIPPY EXTENSION PROGRAMS/SCHOLARSHIPS promote educational advancement that transforms the lives of children and families, breaking the cycle of poverty. NCJW Dallas volunteers support 3 Greater Dallas school districts HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-school Youth) by organizing and leading excursions to local cultural institutions, expanding the concept of where learning happens. NCJW Dallas also supports former HIPPY children continuing their post-high school education with scholarship opportunities.FOOD+FIT=FUN volunteers educate and encourage underserved families to pursue healthier lifestyles through a comprehensive nutrition education and physical activity program.ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION: MANY OF NCJW DALLAS ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE GEARED SPECIFICALLY TO THE EDUCATION OF OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT THE SYSTEMIC ISSUES BEHIND OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT WORK AND THE FREEDOMS AND RIGHTS THAT ARE ACCORDED TO ALL. From our Catalysts speaker series to our hot topics programs, to our Lunch & Learns and trips to Austin to meet with our legislators, NCJW Dallas provides issue education and training on civic engagement to members and nonmembers alike who are concerned and involved in their community. NCJW collaborates with other organizations in the Dallas area and across the state to engage community members in advocacy with local, state, national legislators about important issues of the day. NCJW offers services, membership, and support to men, women, and children regardless of religion, race, gender, sexual orientation or ability. While based on the Jewish values of "tikun olam - repairing the world", we do not engage in any religious or political activity, nor do we limit our services to people of a certain religion. It is our belief that as members of the world community, we have an obligation to do everything in our power to work to make the world we live in a better place for all. Some of the issues we follow include domestic violence prevention and recovery, human trafficking, early childhood through college education, immigration, gun violence prevention, health care and Medicaid expansion, reproductive justice, economic justice and empowerment for women, LGBTQ rights, appointments to the judiciary and many, many more.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1949.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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