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Westside Jewish Community Center Inc

EIN 95-1691010 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF J LOS ANGELES IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY BASED ON JEWISH VALUES AND CONNECTION TO ISRAEL BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GATHERING AND LEARNING FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$7.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-23.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
108
Volunteers
42
Highest pay
$228,786, executive director

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 (3)
  1. $4.8 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CAMP, YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING PARENT EDUCATION, FAMILY EDUCATION, SOCIAL PROGRAMS, AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS ALL WITHIN A WARM AND CARING ENVIRONMENT. THE CENTER'S PRESCHOOL OFFERS AN OUTSTANDING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGE TWO THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES A DEVELOPMENTAL CURRICULUM WITHIN A RICH JEWISH ENVIRONMENT. THE PRIMARY GOALS ARE TO DEVELOP EACH CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM, PROMOTE POSITIVE FEELINGS TOWARDS LEARNING, AND TO STIMULATE LEARNING IN ALL DEVELOPMENT AREAS: SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND INTELLECTUAL.
  2. $926,343 spent. HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND RECREATION PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY PROVIDING FITNESS, AQUATICS, SPORTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL FITNESS, HEALTH, AND LIFESTYLE. THE CENTER MAINTAINS AN AQUATIC CENTER PROVIDING SWIMMING LESSONS, LAP SWIMMING AND WATER AEROBICS CLASSES.
  3. $666,203 spent. TEEN, ADULT LIVING AND LEARNING, AND ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAM ENRICH THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING, GROWTH AND FRIENDSHIP IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. YOUTH PROGRAMMING INCLUDES JCAMP-DAY CAMP OFFERED DURING SCHOOL BREAKS AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMING FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 12. THE CENTER'S TEEN PROGRAMS INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL MACCABI GAMES, AND THE DILLER TEEN FELLOWS PROGRAM. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS PROGRAMS WHICH ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF ADULTS IN DIFFERENT LIFE STAGES AND DIVERSE. RELATIONSHIPS, PROMOTING INTELLECTUAL ENRICHMENT, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, PERSONAL GROWTH AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SKILLS. FURTHERMORE, THE CENTER PRESENTS A VARIETY OF STIMULATING ARTS AND CULTURAL - THEMES PROGRAMS WITH A JEWISH FOCUS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND DIVERSE INTERESTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1943.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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