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Jewish Community Center of San Luis Obispo

EIN 77-0547417 · Sn Luis Obisp, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 42% 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 JCC FEDERATION OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SEEKS TO FOSTER A UNITED COMMUNITY ON THE CENTRAL COAST THROUGH PROGRAMS OFFERING SPIRITUAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES BASED ON JEWISH PRINCIPLES.

Income
$242,896
Spending
$115,602
Spent on programs
42%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 138% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    42% 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (3)
  1. THE SLO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL IS A POPULAR CULTURAL PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS THE COMMUNITY AND ENHANCES DIVERSITY THROUGH A JEWISH LENS. OVER 600 AREA RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ATTEND THE FESTIVAL WHICH INCLUDES A WEEKEND OF MOVIES, ENGAGING WITH FILMMAKERS, AND RECEPTIONS. OUR AUDIENCE IS A CROSS-SECTION OF PEOPLE OF VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS, SOCIO-ECONOMIC LEVELS, AND GEOGRAPHIES THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA.
  2. $35,551 spent. CAMP SHORESHIM AND CAMP ALEPH-TOTS ARE OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH JEWISH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. THE CAMPS ATTRACT CHILDREN FROM THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA TO ENJOY A WEEK OR TWO OF NATURE-BASED ACTIVITIES THAT CONNECT TO JEWISH TRADITIONS.
  3. $12,522 spent. THE JCC FEDERATION OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER WITH SPECIAL CULTURAL OFFERINGS; OFTEN FEATURING JEWISH MUSIC OR MUSICIANS AND JEWISH CULTURAL PERFORMANCES. THESE SPECIAL EVENTS BRING IN AUDIENCES OF 30 TO 150 PEOPLE OF VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS AND AGES THAT RESIDE ON THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA.

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 September 2000.

    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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