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Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County

EIN 95-1647830 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES AND CULTURE, WE SEEK TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY BY IMPROVING LIVES, BUILDING BRIDGES OF UNDERSTANDING AND INCLUSION, AND SUPPORTING THE JEWISH PEOPLE HERE, IN ISRAEL, AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Income
$14.4 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
21.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 53%
Employees
202
Volunteers
66
Highest pay
$258,234, ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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 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 (4)
  1. $4.0 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & YOUTH ACTIVITIES: THE CENTER'S PRESCHOOL, SERVING CHILDREN AGES 2 TO 5 YEARS OLD, IS LICENSED UNDER THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. THE SCHOOL IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE GROWTH OF CHILDREN PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, COGNITIVELY, AND JEWISHLY. THE YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND AN EXTENDED SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.
  2. $1.1 million spent. FITNESS & AQUATICS: THE CENTER FEATURES AN AQUATICS AREA FOR LAP SWIMMING, AQUA AEROBICS, OPEN SWIMMING, AND LESSONS. THE FITNESS CENTER FEATURES AN INDOOR GYMNASIUM, EXTENSIVE FITNESS EQUIPMENT, GROUP AND INDICIDUAL FITNESS CLASSES, A DANCE STUDIO, AND MORE.
  3. $260,380 spent. ADULT & SENIOR PROGRAMS: WE OFFER A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL ADULTS AND SENIORS. THEY INCLUDE A WEEKLY SENIORS LUNCH PROGRAM, VARIOUS WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, THE BARBARA ALPERT SIGNING CIRCLE, THE MONTHLY HAPPINESS & HUMOR, AND FITNESS AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR SENIORS.
  4. $2.6 million spent. OTHER CULTURE & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES THAT PROMOTE OUR JEWISH HERITAGE, AND OUR SHARED COMMUNITY. WE OFFER ART & FILM FESTIVALS, WE HOLD ON AND OFF CAMPUS EVENTS RELATING TO THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS. WE FEATURE A FULL AUDITORIUM AND MEETING ROOMS THAT WE USE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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

  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 June 1963.

    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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