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Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay

EIN 94-3250304 · Concord, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, JFCS EAST BAY CONTRIBUTES TO THE RESILIENCE OF COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ADVOCACY AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE.

Income
$14.6 million
Spending
$14.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
53
Volunteers
605
Highest pay
$289,648, 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 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 (3)
  1. $5.9 million spent. REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDES MULTILINGUAL SERVICES TO REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS FROM AFGHANISTAN, IRAN, IRAQ, SYRIA, UGANDA, THE FORMER SOVIET UNION, AND COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE INITIAL AND ONGOING RESETTLEMENT, IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, AND ASSISTANCE WITH NAVIGATING HEALTH CARE AND OTHER SYSTEMS. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, GROUP, AND COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONS, OFTEN ADDRESSING POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DUE TO WAR, VIOLENCE, PERSECUTION, AND RELOCATIONS. EACH YEAR WE SERVE OVER 2,500 IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES.
  2. $4.3 million spent. ADULT SERVICES ENCOMPASSES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, GEARED TOWARD PRESERVING ELDERS' DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE, ENABLING PEOPLE TO AGE SAFELY IN THEIR OWN HOMES WHILE REMAINING CONNECTED WITH THE COMMUNITY AROUND THEM. SERVICES INCLUDE HOME CARE, GERIATRIC CARE CONSULTATION, COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND A FREE SENIOR INFORMATION LINE PROVIDING RESOURCES AND REFERRALS. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADULTS OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THOSE WHO ARE DEALING WITH BEREAVEMENT. WE PROVIDE CULTURALLY SENSITIVE CARE THAT INCORPORATES KNOWLEDGE OF JEWISH TRADITIONS. WE SERVE OVER 1,200 OLDER ADULT SERVICE CLIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.
  3. $1.3 million spent. CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING HOME-BASED INTERVENTION AND ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-8 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE. MOST OF THE CHILDREN SERVED ARE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINX. THE AGENCY PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION SERVICES TO NUMEROUS LOW-INCOME PRESCHOOL SITES, HELPING TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND PARENTS TO EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE AGENCY'S EARLY CHILDHOOD STAFF HAS EXPERTISE IN RESPONDING TO CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE, TRAUMA, AND NEGLECT.

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 March 1997.

    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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