Spokane Jewish Family Services
To provide aid to families through a series of programs, including: 1) senior support system. Providing services to senior citizens distant from fellow family members. Keeping relatives informed …
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Seniors benefit from our services and programs, whether that means socializing and learning at the monthly jfs luncheon; borrowing a walker from our medical lending closet; getting a ride from jfs to a medical appointment or jewish community event; or simply knowing they have an unbreakable link to a community that cares. Many of our senior clients do not live near family members who can provide support and care. Jfs can be the connection between older adults and their distant families. We keep relatives informed about the health and well-being of their families and recommend plans for the future. We provide the following services to senior clients: ongoing reassurance telephone calls. Home hospital visits. Transportation arrangements. Emergency food pantry. Errand …
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Mission
To provide aid to families through a series of programs, including: 1) senior support system. Providing services to senior citizens distant from fellow family members. Keeping relatives informed about the health and well-being of their loved ones and recommend plans for future, including funeral planning. We provide ongoing reassurance telephone calls, home and hospital visits, transportation arrangements, emergency food pantry, information and education, referrals to outside agencies and resources, arranging social interaction events, and group educational and cultural outings. 2) service for youth. Programs focus on literacy, jewish culture, and deepening family relationships for children ages 0-12 and their parents. 3) direct service client support. Providing services to low-income families through food bank, advocacy, direct financial assistance, and referrals to relevant local resources.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Spokane Jewish Family Services has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 71% 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySpokane Jewish Family Services is a registered human services nonprofit based in Spokane, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 311677534. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $235K in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Spokane Jewish Family Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311677534. 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.
Spokane Jewish Family Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% 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.
Spokane Jewish Family Services is located in Spokane, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Spokane Jewish Family Services has $235K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Spokane Jewish Family Services 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 small organization. It has $235K in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Spokane Jewish Family Services. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Spokane Jewish Family Services 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Seniors benefit from our services and programs, whether that means socializing and learning at the monthly jfs luncheon; borrowing a walker from our medical lending closet; getting a ride from jfs to a medical appointment or jewish community event; or simply knowing they have an unbreakable link to a community that cares. Many of our senior clients do not live near family members who can provide support and care. Jfs can be the connection between older adults and their distant families. We keep relatives informed about the health and well-being of their families and recommend plans for the future. We provide the following services to senior clients: ongoing reassurance telephone... Spokane Jewish Family Services is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $235K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Spokane Jewish Family Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Spokane Jewish Family Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311677534, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SPOKANE JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES 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 (20)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 62 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 · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Spokane Jewish Family Services
- What is Spokane Jewish Family Services?
- Spokane Jewish Family Services is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Spokane, United States. Seniors benefit from our services and programs, whether that means socializing and learning at the monthly jfs luncheon; borrowing a walker from our medical lending closet; getting a ride from jfs to a medical appointment or jewish community event; or simply knowing they have an unbreakable link to a community that cares. Many of our senior clients do not live near family members who can provide support and care. Jfs can be the connection between older adults and their distant families. We keep relatives informed about the health and well-being of their families and recommend plans for the future. We provide the following services to senior clients: ongoing reassurance telephone calls. Home hospital visits. Transportation arrangements. Emergency food pantry. Errand and chore services. Medical lending closet (borrow canes, walkers, wheelchairs, ect.), free of charge. Financial assistance to low-income individuals. Client advocacy and referrals to outside agencies and resources. More than 327 households were served during 2023. Other statistics can be found on the organizations website. The food pantry has served more than 10 households, in 26 instances of service and about 622 lbs of food distributed to the community. Direct financial assistance has been provided during the year as described in schedule o for part 1 line 10. More than 7,000 in grants and financial support was awarded to individuals and families. Pj library sends free jewish childrens books to familites across the world every month. The local spokane program serves numerous children annually. The spokane jewish cultural film festival brings international films to spokane that share jewish life and culture with the community.
- When was Spokane Jewish Family Services founded?
- Spokane Jewish Family Services was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Spokane Jewish Family Services?
- Neal Schindler serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Spokane Jewish Family Services located?
- Headquartered in Spokane, WA, United States.
- What is Spokane Jewish Family Services's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Spokane Jewish Family Services trustworthy?
- Spokane Jewish Family Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Spokane Jewish Family Services's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311677534. Registration: 31-1677534 (United States).
- What is Spokane Jewish Family Services's website?
- http://www.sajfs.org