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JSSA is a trusted community health and social wellness agency serving our neighbors across the National Capital Region for over 130 years. We focus on four areas of care: supporting people's mental health, finding people with disabilities meaningful employment, caring for older adults so they can safely age at home and offering dignity and comfort to hospice patients. We've learned that everyone needs support at some point. JSSA is always here, ready with help. Our goal is to make essential care and quality of life accessible to everyone.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Jewish Social Service Agency with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1933, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (4 filed years)
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- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJewish Social Service Agency is a registered human services nonprofit based in Rockville, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1933 and has been operating for 93 years. Its EIN is 530196598. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $37M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Jewish Social Service Agency's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530196598. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Jewish Social Service Agency has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Jewish Social Service Agency is located in Rockville, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1933 and has been active for 93 years. Its registered address is 200 Wood Hill Road, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Jewish Social Service Agency has $37M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Jewish Social Service Agency is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $37M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Jewish Social Service Agency. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Jewish Social Service Agency holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
JSSA is a trusted community health and social wellness agency serving our neighbors across the National Capital Region for over 130 years. We focus on four areas of care: supporting people's mental health, finding people with disabilities meaningful employment, caring for older adults so they can safely age at home and offering dignity and comfort to hospice patients. We've learned that everyone needs support at some point. JSSA is always here, ready with help. Our goal is to make essential care and quality of life accessible to everyone. Jewish Social Service Agency is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1933.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $37M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Jewish Social Service Agency are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Jewish Social Service Agency is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530196598, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 98 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1933
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Jewish Social Service Agency
- What is Jewish Social Service Agency?
- Jewish Social Service Agency is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rockville, United States. JSSA is a trusted community health and social wellness agency serving our neighbors across the National Capital Region for over 130 years. We focus on four areas of care: supporting people's mental health, finding people with disabilities meaningful employment, caring for older adults so they can safely age at home and offering dignity and comfort to hospice patients. We've learned that everyone needs support at some point. JSSA is always here, ready with help. Our goal is to make essential care and quality of life accessible to everyone.
- When was Jewish Social Service Agency founded?
- Jewish Social Service Agency was founded in 1933.
- Who leads Jewish Social Service Agency?
- Caroline Appleby serves as CFO.
- Where is Jewish Social Service Agency located?
- Headquartered in Rockville, MD, United States.
- What is Jewish Social Service Agency's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Jewish Social Service Agency trustworthy?
- Jewish Social Service Agency has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong 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 Jewish Social Service Agency's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530196598.
- What is Jewish Social Service Agency's website?
- https://www.jssa.org