The Den Collective Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our vision at the Den is to create intimate spaces for intentional Jewish experiences of belonging where people feel seen, heard, and cared for; creating a culture where everyone has a rabbi they can talk to, learn with, and lean on. We envision a community that is created by people, for people and with people who are seeking deep Jewish learning, meaningful self-exploration, and a true sense of connection in community. The Den aspires to be a space where people experience a true sense of ownership and confidence over their Jewish lives. The Den empowers people to step into "firsts" as leaders in their homes, neighborhoods, the Jewish community and beyond - creating a world that is better - for everyone.
- Income
- $470,068
- Spending
- $567,012
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 4.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $157,238, rabbi, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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 May 31, 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)
- $534,939 spent. the Den Collective held Jewish programs, Jewish holiday celebrations, Shabbat gatherings, and Jewish learning sessions. Examples include Awakened Heart: Shabbat Morning Holistic Experience; Just Breathe: Wisdom & Wellness; Selichot: Havdalah and Singing Circle; Knead to Know: Challah Bake; Interfaith Couples Learning Cohorts; Women's Learning Circle; Jewish Couples Learning Cohorts; Parashah (Torah) Study & Discussion Group; and New and Expectant Parents' Learning Circle. The organization updated its website to meet the needs of living during a pandemic. The rabbis performed life-cycle events, including wedding ceremonies, conversions, baby-naming ceremonies, and home dedications. The rabbis engaged with the community in one-one-one interactions for pastoral care, life-cycle support, and Jewish education. With two full-time rabbis, each based in a different area, the Den Collective deepened its reach throughout Montgomery County, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 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 August 2016.
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 November 4, 2026.
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