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Louise D and Morton J Macks Jewish Connection Network Inc

EIN 93-4072214 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKS JEWISH CONNECTION NETWORK (THE NETWORK) IS THE LEADING ENGAGEMENT FOCUSED AGENCY IN THE BALTIMORE JEWISH COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO EXPLORE THEIR OWN JEWISH JOURNEYS, INSPIRING THEM TO FORM LASTING CONNECTIONS TO A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE AND VIBRANT BALTIMORE JEWISH COMMUNITY. WE SEEK TO IDENTIFY, DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH, AND DEEPEN THE JEWISH CONNECTIONS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN JEWISH LIFE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY CURATING EXCITING JEWISH EXPERIENCES, FACILITATING PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTIONS, AND SHARING RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF DIFFERENT ABILITIES, IDENTITIES, AND LIFE STAGES. THE NETWORK ENGAGES JEWISH ADULTS AT ALL STAGES FROM THEIR TWENTIES THROUGH THEIR ACTIVE SENIOR YEARS. ACCORDING TO THE MOST RECENT JEWISH POPULATION STUDY, THERE ARE NEARLY 40,000 UNDER-ENGAGED OR UN-ENGAGED JEWS IN GREATER BALTIMORE. WE ARE CURRENTLY ENGAGING OVER 5,000 PEOPLE AND SEEK TO EXPAND OUR REACH AND OUR IMPACT.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
15
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$204,676, executive director and president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $502,634 spent. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY CONNECTORS PROGRAM, THE NETWORK IDENTIFIES, RECRUITS, TRAINS AND SUPPORTS A COHORT OF 45 GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ENGAGERS. THESE CONNECTORS MEET WITH CURRENTLY UNENGAGED COMMUNITY MEMBERS 1:1, HELPING THEM DEVELOP NEW FRIENDSHIPS, EXPLORE JEWISH PRACTICES, AND CONFIDENTLY NAVIGATE BALTIMORE'S JEWISH COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE. IN FY25, CONNECTORS WORKED WITH 1086 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  2. $340,507 spent. THE NETWORK'S FAMILY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES HELP PARENTS EXPLORE THEIR OWN JEWISH JOURNEY, WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR CHILDREN'S EMERGING JEWISH IDENTITY. SIGNATURE OFFERINGS INCLUDE FREE BOOKS THROUGH PJ LIBRARY, SHABBAT AND JEWISH HOLIDAY GATHERINGS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, AND ISRAEL EXPERIENCES FOR MOTHERS. 1,259 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN OUR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES THIS YEAR, AND 3,480 CHILDREN RECEIVED FREE JEWISH BOOKS AT HOME.
  3. $339,353 spent. THE NETWORK MAKES VOLUNTEERING IN BALTIMORE EASY AND MEANINGFUL BY 1) HELPING TO CURATE ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITIES AND 2) CONVENING SMALL COHORTS THAT DO SERVICE TOGETHER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TO DO THIS WORK WELL, THE NETWORK STEWARDS RELATIONSHIPS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES IN BALTIMORE AND TRAINS OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM TO HELP MATCH PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES. THE SIGNATURE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFERING IS A SERIES OF DAYS IN DECEMBER WHEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS PACK AND DELIVER 2,500 WINTER CARE PACKAGES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOUSING INSECURE IN BALTIMORE. 969 PEOPLE ATTENDED COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE NETWORK IN FY25.
  4. $577,128 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMMING INCLUDES SERVICES FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION WITHIN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, ISRAEL & GLOBAL PROGRAMMING, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND PROGRAMMING FOR 55+ POPULATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 June 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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