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Peninsula Jewish Community Center

EIN 94-3227262 · Foster City, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 69 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

WE POSITIVELY IMPACT PEOPLE'S LIVES, FOSTERING BELONGING AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH A DIVERSE COMMUNITY, GROUNDED IN JEWISH VALUES AND TRADITIONS.

Income
$19.5 million
Spending
$20.4 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
461
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$480,097, chief executive officer

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

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 69 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $6.2 million spent. HEALTH & FITNESSTHE HEALTH & FITNESS DEPARTMENT CONSISTS OF THE BYER ATHLETIC CENTER, WHICH INCLUDES A FULL COURT GYMNASIUM; INDOOR< OUTDOOR AND KIDDIE POOLS; JACUZZI, SAUNA, AND STEAM ROOM; GROUP EXERCISE, YOGA AND PILATES STUDIOS; TWO ROOMS OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND WEIGHT TRAINING EQUIPMENT. IT OFFERS A FULL COMPLIMENT OF GROUP EXERCISE AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS SPECIALIZED PERSONAL TRAINING.
  2. $5.8 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONTHERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 240 CHILDREN IN PROGRAMS THAT OPERATE FROM 7:30AM-6:00PM, WITH THE OPTION FOR YEAR ROUND OR TRADITIONAL SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND PARENTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS (6 MONTHS TO 2 YEARS) AND PRESCHOOL (2-4 YEARS).
  3. $2.2 million spent. YOUTH, TEEN AND FAMILY DEPARTMENTSAMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED SUMMER CAMP FOR K-8TH GRADES; VACATION CAMPS (NON-SUMMER); STRUCTURED AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FOR K-6TH GRADES. FAMILY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND FAMILY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
  4. $1.3 million spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS: PJCC OFFERS A VARIETY OF JEWISH PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT OFFER A CHANCE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND GET INVOLVED IN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS. JEWISH WELLNESS CLASSES OFFER JUDAISM'S WISDOM, TEACHINGS, AND PRACTICES FOR RESOURCEFUL, INTEGRATED, AND RESILIENT LIVES TO ENHANCE OUR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. ADULT PJCC PROVIDES SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMMING FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS, AND CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR FRAIL ELDERS LIVING ALONE.RECREATION: PJCC OFFERS ACTIVE RECREATION PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES BECAUSE HUMAN BEINGS LEARN, EVOLVE, AND THRIVE THROUGH PURPOSEFUL PLAY.SOCIAL ACTION: TAKING THE JEWISH DUTY OF TIKKUN OLAM (REPAIRING THE WORLD) SERIOUSLY, PJCC LEADS BY OFFERING DIVERSE, SOCIAL ACTION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

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 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 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 February 1996.

    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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