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Federation Cja

EIN 98-0183709 · Canada

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood80 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.

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

What it says it does

FEDERATION CJA leads in promoting a vibrant inclusive and thriving Montreal Jewish community. Our mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life and engagement in Montreal Israel and the world. FCJA is committed to securing and mobilizing human and financial resources promoting Jewish values and exercising leadership in service of our mission and as an investment in our future. FCJA upholds the fundamental values of accountability transparence and accessibility ever aspiring for greater inclusivity innovation and excellence.

Income
$48.6 million
Spending
$52.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
2,000
Highest pay
$393,521, president and chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 March 31, 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 (5)
  1. $7.3 million spent. Israel National & Global Responsibility & Advancing Jewish Communal Interests: Federation CJA champions Jewish interests through local national and international advocacy. Our communitys concerns find a strong and informed voice advocating for a better collective future. Collaboration drives our success. We bolster existing partnerships and forge new ones with organizations and advocates uniting for lasting impact and community-wide change.
  2. $14.4 million spent. Strengthening Jewish Life & Continuity: Federation CJA aims to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life engagement and identity of the community members across Greater Montreal. This commitment aims to ensure the broadest possible exposure of all community members to Jewish experiences that are accessible and tailored ti their needs and interests.
  3. $11.0 million spent. Delivering Community Care with Compassion: Federation CJA is dedicated to expanding and enhancing our social services addressing diverse and evolving community needs. We provide targeted support uplifting vulnerable populations families in crisis and individuals facing challenges. Federation CJA collaborates with experts to develop accessible mental health resources and initiatives for individuals and families prioritizing well-being across our community.
  4. $9.1 million spent. Other programs consisting of security project combatting antisemitism fair value of loans to schools and to other organizations and services provided to sister agencies human resources security occupancy etc..
  5. $237,615 spent. Grants to the Jewish Community Foundation

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 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 March 2025.

    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 September 1998.

    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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