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National Council of Jewish Women Incorporated

EIN 95-6122123 · Long Beach, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION, INSPIRED BY JEWISH VALUES, THAT WORKS THROUGH A PROGRAM OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, PHILANTHROPY, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES AND STRIVES TO ENSURE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS FOR ALL.

Income
$43,900
Spending
$138,847
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
43.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 43.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 216% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (14)
  1. $38,500 spent. GRANTS TO LONG BEACH JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE, A COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY INCLUDING $35,000 FOR VAN TO SERVE REFUGEE FAMILITES, SENIORS, AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS.
  2. $22,550 spent. GRANTS TO LONG BEACH JEWISH TO SUPPORT LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY BY IMPROVING LIVES, UNDERSTANDING AND INCLUSION, SUPPORTING JEWISH PEOPLE HERE AND AROUND THE WORLD.
  3. $15,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS TO FINANCIALLY NEEDY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, COLLEGE AND TRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHOSE PERMANENT RESIDENCE IS IN GREATER LONG BEACH OR WEST ORANGE COUNTY. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A 2.5 OR HIGHER GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND IDENTIFY AS JEWISH.
  4. $14,659 spent. REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE SUPPORTING WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE, PLANNED PARENTHOOD, FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION IN PERSON, ONLINE, IN STATE, AND OUT OF STATE.
  5. $11,112 spent. COMMUNICATIONS, ONLINE AND PAPER, TO INFORM AND EDUCATE MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION.
  6. $7,482 spent. BACKPACKS (HUGPACKS) PROVIDED TO FOSTER CHILDREN WITH AGE-APPROPRIATE COMFORTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY-SOUTH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S AND FAMILY SERVICES (DFCS).
  7. $5,102 spent. SUPPORT NATIONAL NCJW ORGANIZATION GOALS OF BETTERING LIFE FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES; AND INSURING INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS.
  8. $4,000 spent. PARTNER WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN FESTIVALS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL READINESS WORKSHOPS, DENTAL CHECKUPS, FINGERPRINTS BY POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND BACKPACKS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 1 THROUGH 5.
  9. $2,752 spent. ADVOCATING TO LEGISLATORS FOR STANDS ON IMMIGRATION,REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM, VOTER ENGAGEMENT, WOMEN'S RIGHTS, AND EDUCATION.
  10. $2,346 spent. GRANTS TO AID CHRISTIAN OUTREACH IN ACTION AND STUDENT MOTHERES TO SUPPLY DIAPERS AND WIPES.
  11. $2,270 spent. FOR THE CHILD AGENCY SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FROM ABUSIVE SITUATIONS, PROVIDING HOME AND SCHOOL BASED THERAPY, GROCERY GIFT CARDS, AND HOLIDAY MEALS..
  12. $1,452 spent. PROOVIDE NUTRITION TO FOOD INSECURE COLLEGE STUDENTS.
  13. $1,189 spent. FOOD AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE SICK AND THE NEEDY.
  14. $550 spent. GRANT TO CONFLUENCE RISING (CCEJ) TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND ADULTS TO LEAD CHANGE FOR JUSTICE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 January 1967.

    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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