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Jewish Family and Childrens Service Inc

EIN 86-0096781 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO ALL AGES, FAITHS AND BACKGROUNDS.

Income
$41.3 million
Spending
$45.3 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
658
Volunteers
156
Highest pay
$357,414, president & ceo

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (4)
  1. $30.5 million spent. INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE - OFFERS OUTPATIENT COUNSELING, PSYCHIATRIC CARE, MEDICATION SERVICES, YOUTH TRANSITION PROGRAM, PLAY THERAPY, CRISIS SUPPORT, MARRIAGE/COUPLE COUNSELING, BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF SUPPORT, TELEHEALTH, WELLNESS MANAGEMENT, AND PRIMARY MEDICAL IN FOUR MARICOPA COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTERS - EAST VALLEY/GILBERT, GLENDALE, PHOENIX/MARYVALE, WEST VALLEY/AVONDALE. JFCS SERVED 15,592 PEOPLE IN FY2024 AT THE FOUR FACILITIES AND THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.
  2. $3.7 million spent. CHILD & FAMILY SOLUTIONS - CHILD & FAMILY SOLUTIONS DIVISION PROVIDES A FOCUSED CONTINUUM OF PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES AT DIFFERENT POINTS IN THEIR LIVES. CHILD & FAMILY SOLUTIONS HOUSES FOUR PROGRAMS: CREATING PEACEFUL FAMILIES, HOMEBASED SERVICES (FAMILY PRESERVATION, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, PARENT AIDE, SUPERVISED VISITATION), REAL WORLD JOB DEVELOPMENT, AND SHELTER WITHOUT WALLS. THE IMPACT TO THE COMMUNITY IS BOTH QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE WITH 10,374 PERSONS PROVIDED SITE SPECIFIC AND VIRTUAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT IN FY2024.CREATING PEACEFUL FAMILIES: K-12 PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION CURRICULUMS DELIVERED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR HELP CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO FIND HEALTHY SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS AND LEARN STRATEGIES TO IDENTIFY AND COMMUNICATE ISSUES BEFORE THEY ESCALATE INTO CRISES.HOMEBASED SERVICES: WE COLLABORATE WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY (ADCS) TO PROVIDE PARENT COACHING AND THERAPY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN; AND DEVELOPMENT OF FAMILY PRESERVATION AND REUNIFICATION PLANS FOR HIGH-RISK FAMILIES REFERRALS WHO HAVE A CASE PLAN MANDATING SUCH SERVICES.REAL WORLD JOB DEVELOPMENT: PROVIDES FOSTER CARE/DISCONNECTED YOUTH, AGE 16-24, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. SERVICES INCLUDE AN ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR CREDIT RECOVERY, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAM PREPARATION AND TUTORING; SKILL ATTAINMENT TRAINING; WORK READINESS; JOB PLACEMENT; LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT; COUNSELING; CASE MANAGEMENT; SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; AND MENTORING.SHELTER WITHOUT WALLS: OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE UNMET NEEDS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS (FEMALE AND MALE) AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE LIVING OUTSIDE OF SHELTER SETTINGS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CRISIS INTERVENTION; SAFETY PLANNING; LAY LEGAL ADVOCACY; CASE MANAGEMENT; THERAPY; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION; AND SUPPORT GROUPS.
  3. $787,329 spent. JFCS OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS PROVIDE EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE OVER AGE 60 IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH COUNSELING, GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS, AND IN-HOME SERVICES. JFCS OFFERS SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS (SITE SPECIFIC AND VIRTUAL) THAT PROVIDE OLDER ADULTS ACCESS TO ACTIVITIES THAT HELP THEM RETAIN INDEPENDENCE AND PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING IN BOTH MIND AND BODY. SENIOR CONCIERGE SERVICES DIRECT OLDER ADULTS IN MARICOPA COUNTY TO PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATION, SOCIALIZATION, AND TRANSPORTATION. IN FY2024, JFCS SERVED 8540 OLDER ADULTS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.
  4. $303,437 spent. JFCS JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDES THE JEWISH COMMUNITY WITH SERVICES TO HELP OVERCOME LIFE'S CHALLENGES. WE OFFER SUPPORT TO JEWISH FAMILIES FACING AN EMERGENCY FINANCIAL CRISIS, KOSHER MEAL KITS, CHAPLAINS PROVIDE SPIRITUAL COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT AREA HOSPITALS, HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SERVICES, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. IN FY2024, JFCS SERVED 6,906 OLDER ADULTS THROUGH JEWISH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

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 March 1955.

    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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