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Center for Jewish Community Studies

Research, lecturing & education

Religion Philadelphia, PA EIN 232009062 · IRS
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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Center for Jewish Community Studies

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Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
X300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1976

Mission

Research, lecturing & education

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X300

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7202.23%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 1658.3% of total expenses ($61,291 of $3,696).

Where every $1 goes

$0.87
Program expenses$0.87 ($3,201)
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center for Jewish Community Studies is a registered religion nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 232009062. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for religion charities in United States. The organization reports $851 in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Center for Jewish Community Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 92/100.

Center for Jewish Community Studies is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Center for Jewish Community Studies has $851 in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center for Jewish Community Studies is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $851 in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Center for Jewish Community Studies. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Center for Jewish Community Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. Visit the Center for Jewish Community Studies profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Center for Jewish Community Studies's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $851 is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Center for Jewish Community Studies are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Jewish Community Studies is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232009062, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
Under $10K
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ME
Mervin Verbit
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adam M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AL
Alexander T••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AR
Arthur I E•••••••
CHAIRMAN
CH
Chaya H••••••••
Managing Director
DA
David B K•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Dore G•••
PRESIDENT
DO
Dore G••• R••••••• I• 2•••
PRESIDENT
HA
Harold W•••••
BOARD MEMBER
HO
Howard W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
IR
Irit T••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jennifer R•••••• R••••••• I• 2•••
Managing Director
ME
Mervin V•••••
BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER
SH
Shmuel S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Center for Jewish Community Studies This page 67 $851 87%
Mark Harper Ministries Inc 93 $97,230 89%
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Sonlight Childrens Foundation Inc 90 $58,680 98%
Voice of Triumph 90 $71,456 84%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Center for Jewish Community Studies

What is Center for Jewish Community Studies?
Center for Jewish Community Studies is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Research, lecturing & education
When was Center for Jewish Community Studies founded?
Center for Jewish Community Studies was founded in 1973.
Who leads Center for Jewish Community Studies?
Mervin Verbit serves as Treasurer.
Where is Center for Jewish Community Studies located?
Headquartered in Philadelphia, United States.
What is Center for Jewish Community Studies's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center for Jewish Community Studies trustworthy?
Center for Jewish Community Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Center for Jewish Community Studies's registration number?
IRS EIN: 232009062.