Israeli Center New Jersey Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The Israeli Center in New Jersey unites the Jewish-Israeli community in the MetroWest area by providing religious services, Jewish education, and social, cultural, and holiday programming for individuals and families of all ages.
- Income
- $374,298
- Spending
- $360,460
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 79% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 113% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 252 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
- $194,874 spent. Religious services & Shabbat/holiday hospitality: The Center conducts weekly Shabbat and holiday meals for a wide audience from the Jewish-Israeli community, distributes challahs to community families on Thursdays, and makes home visits on Fridays to offer support and connection before Shabbat. The Center hosts communal meals on major holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Tu BShvat, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot. The Center also supports other local Jewish Organizations providing similar services to the Israeli-Jewish community. Collaborators and rabbinic leadership provide ongoing spiritual guidance and pastoral support to individuals and families.
- $33,522 spent. Education (Hebrew school, Torah classes, Bat Mitzvah): The Center runs a Hebrew school on Sundays for children of the community, providing Hebrew language and Jewish studies instruction. It offers daily Torah lessons and a bi-weekly Bat Mitzvah Club for Bat Mitzvah-age girls, preparing them for their milestone and strengthening their Jewish identity. The Center also provides an Israeli Tuesday program for young professionals that includes dinner and a Torah lesson.
- $24,733 spent. Community building & women/childrens events: The Center organizes a bi-weekly Womens Night for women of the community to gather, learn, and support one another. It conducts monthly holiday preparation events for children to learn about and prepare for upcoming Jewish holidays. Seasonal holiday parties and community events bring together families and individuals for celebration, education, and social connection.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 March 2022.
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 October 21, 2026.
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