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EIN 83-2215503 · Encinitas, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STIMULATE PHILANTHROPY AND BUILD SOCIAL SECTOR CAPACITY BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE TO DONORS, FACILITATING FUNDER CONSORTIA, AND ENGAGING COMMUNITY GROUPS. EFFORTS WILL BE PRIMARILY DEDICATED TO ENHANCING IMPACT, BUILDING TALENT, AND NURTURING EQUITY IN JEWISH

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$340,528, chair

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 93% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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 September 30, 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 (6)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE ISRAEL EMERGENCY GRASSROOTS RESPONSE INITIATIVE FUNDS CIVILIAN VOLUNTEER EFFORTS IN RESPONSE TO THE HORRIFIC EVENTS OF OCTOBER 7, INCLUDING SUPPORTING CIVILIAN EMERGENCY AID CENTERS, ASSISTING EVACUEES, DELIVERING FOOD AND MEDICATIONS, CREATING POP-UP SCHOOLS, PROVIDING HEALTHCARE AND POST-TRAUMA SUPPORT, ADVANCING EFFORTS TO RETURN THE HOSTAGES AND ASSIST THEIR FAMILIES, HELPING THE BEREAVED, AIDING FARMERS, AND MUCH MORE.
  2. $395,308 spent. THE MURRAY GALINSON SAN DIEGO-ISRAEL INITIATIVE STRATEGICALLY CATALYZES KNOWLEDGE DISCOURSE ON THE MODERN STATE OF ISRAEL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP, ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION. COMPONENTS INCLUDE ACADEMIC COURSE, LECTURES, ISRAEL TRAVEL FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY, VISITING ISRAELI PROFESSORS, CONFERENCES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. PROGRAMMING TAKES PLACE ON SAN DIEGO CAMPUSES, INCLUDING SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, CSU SAN MARCOS, UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, UC SAN DIEGO, AND CAL WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW.
  3. $198,607 spent. THE HIVE IS A COWORKING, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, AND RETREATS DESTINATION WHERE EVENT, MEETING, AND WORK SPACE IS AVAILABLE. OFFERING AN ARRAY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, THE HIVE WAS DEVELOPED AS A TOOL TO CONTRIBUTE TO VIBRANT JEWISH LIFE IN NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO. THE HIVE BUILDS A MORE CONNECTED, CREATIVE, AND SKILLED NONPROFIT COMMUNITY. INSPIRED BY JEWISH WISDOM AND OUR NATURAL AND FARM SURROUNDINGS, WE PROVIDE A THRIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS, NONPROFITS, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO WORK, MEET, AND GROW.
  4. PHILANTHROPIC CONSULTING: IMPACT CUBED CONSULTANTS OFFER TIME-TESTED SKILLS TO INCUBATE, DEVELOP, AND MANAGE CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES IN CONSULTATION WITH FOUNDATIONS, NONPROFITS, AND NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INCLUDES ORGANIZING AND FACILITATING BOARD, FAMILY OR COMMUNITY MEETINGS; CREATING GOVERNANCE STRATEGY AND MATERIALS; FACILITATING RESEARCH; ASSESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND DONOR INTERESTS TO INFORM GRANT STRATEGIES; DEVELOPING, MANAGING, AND EVALUATING GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS; ADVISING ON MULTI-GENERATION APPROACHES AND ENGAGING YOUNGER GENERATIONS OF DONORS.
  5. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: PART OF A COLLABORATIVE SERVING AS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE GRANTING PROCESS AND AWARD DECISIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS COVID-19 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM AGREEMENT. FUNDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF SAN MARCOS RESIDENTS.
  6. UKRAINE RELIEF FUND POWERS A TENACIOUS GRASSROOTS NETWORK THAT AIDS THOSE WHO CANNOT LEAVE AND EVACUATE THE MOST FRAIL AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE FROM THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACES. FUNDS RAISED GO TO REAL-TIME CRITICAL NEEDS, INCLUDING EVACUATION, FOOD, HEAT AND ENERGY, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTHCARE, AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 November 2018.

    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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