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Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque Inc

EIN 85-0457178 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER ALBUQUERQUE, INC. IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY FITNESS, WELLNESS, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE, WELCOMING AND RESPECTFUL TO ALL. "GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES AND CULTURE, ALBUQUERQUE'S JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER STRIVES TO ENRICH AND INSPIRE THE ENTIRE ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY FITNESS, WELLNESS, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE, WELCOMING AND RESPECTFUL TO ALL." THE JCC PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ALL AGES WHETHER THEY ARE JEWISH OR NOT. MEMBERS GATHER AT THE JCC TO MEET, PLAY, LEARN, CELEBRATE, AND BE PART OF THE COMMUNITY. THE JCC HAD APPROXIMATELY 2,300 MEMBER UNITS AT THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2025, WICH REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY 5,850 INDIVIDUALS. THE JCC PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNTY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO COME TOGETHER TO EXPRESS, ENHANCE, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR JEWISH IDENTI

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
328
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$159,585, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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.

  • 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 August 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 (3)
  1. $3.4 million spent. MEMBERSHIP AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INCLUDES ACCESS TO A MODERN FITNESS CENTER, INDOOR GYMNASIUM AND OUTDOOR ATHLETIC FIELD, PERSONAL TRAINING, WEIGHT TRAINING, SPORTS LEAGUES AND AEROBIC FITNESS EQUIPMENT, GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES, AND OUTDOOR AQUATICS CENTER. MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE REDUCED RATES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, SWIM LESSONS, ATHLETIC TRAINING AND CLASSES, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES 8 WEEKS THROUGH 5 YEARS. WE CURRENTLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 75 CHILDREN ENROLLED FOR EITHER FULL OR PART TIME CARE. WE CONTINUE TO ACCEPT FAMILIES CERTIFIED BY THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES SERVICES IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN NEED BY OFFERING EXTENDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD TUITION.
  3. $413,520 spent. THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER RUNS A FULL DAY, ALL SUMMER, DAY CAMP AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIALTY CAMPS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. THE JCC OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR SUMMER CAMP TO THE TITLE ONE HOMELESS PROGRAM AS WELL AS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 August 2025.

    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 April 1999.

    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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