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Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc

EIN 86-0622258 · Scottsdale, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS CONNECTIONS TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN A SETTING THAT ENRICHES PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. CORE VALUES: THE JCC IS OPEN TO ALL; WE ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE; WE ARE A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND SHARED VALUES; WE ARE A PLACE TO LEARN AND LIVE JEWISH ETHICS, VALUES, TRADITIONS, AND CHARITY; WE ARE CONNECTION TO ISRAEL.

Income
$14.3 million
Spending
$14.6 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
441
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$326,667, co-ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 December 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. $3.8 million spent. MEMBERSHIP - SPORTS, RECREATION, AND FITNESS: THE CENTER'S SPORTS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY RECREATIONAL AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. DURING 2024, THE CENTER SERVED ITS MEMBERSHIP THROUGH OVER ONE MILLION VISITS TO THE CENTER FOR A VARIETY OF SPORTS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING YOGA, PILATES, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SWIMMING, AND PICKLEBALL.
  2. $3.4 million spent. PRESCHOOL: THE CENTER OPERATES A PRESCHOOL AT THE INA LEVINE JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPUS. DURING 2024, THE PRESCHOOL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 183 CHILDREN FROM AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN. DURING THE SUMMER, THE SCHOOL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 219 SUMMER CAMPERS. FOR MANY FAMILIES, THIS PROGRAM IS THE POINT OF CONTACT WITH THE CENTER. IT IS THEIR FIRST REASON FOR JOINING.
  3. $2.7 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT THE FACILITY INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAMPS (580 UNIQUE CAMPERS), AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND KID'S CLUB. ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE LECTURES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND ADULT SPORTS AND RECREATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 1992.

    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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