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110 MAIN AVE
Passaic NJ 07055-4427
Passaic NJ | IRS ruling year: 2007 | EIN: 20-5928151
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CENTER OF CLIFTON-PASSAIC IS A SOCIAL SERVICES AND MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY THAT SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIUALS AND FAMILI ... (More)
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AND CHILDREN'S CENTER OF CLIFTON-PASSAIC IS A SOCIAL SERVICES AND MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY THAT SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIUALS AND FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS FAMILIY BASED GERATRIC SERVICES, FAMILY COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, SCHOOL CONSULTATIONS, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES. (Less)
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Jewish Family Service & Childrens Center of Clifton-Passaic Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Jewish Family Service & Childrens Center of Clifton-Passaic Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 19/20 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 19/20 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 43.06% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 43.06% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 84.15% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 84.15% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Jewish Family Service & Childrens Center of Clifton-Passaic Inc.) or EIN (205928151) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Jewish Family Service & Childrens Center of Clifton-Passaic Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Staffing
Grants Sent
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have great impact on the organization and its clients; since the pandemic, there has been an increased demand from clients for emergency support and a reduction in contributed income.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
This pandemic has resulted in necessary cutbacks in important initiatives and resources that include: 1.) Arts programs for senior citizens that support mental health. 2.) Legal aid for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. 3.) Outreach and community education programs designed to promote mental health and healthy relationships. 4.) Vocational training for people with special needs.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
The organization is fortunate to have the nimbleness and talent required to adjust quickly to changing environments. Across the pandemic, all programs and services were moved to a virtual platform, with very little interruption in core services.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
The organization will continue to offer tele-therapy, allow senior citizens to participate in socialization programs through Zoom and deliver outreach programs through webinars. Furthermore, employees will continue to work hybrid schedules that allow them to work part of their week from home.
Not Currently Scored
Jewish Family Service & Childrens Center of Clifton-Passaic Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Jewish Family Service & Childrens Center of Clifton-Passaic Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES TO ADULTS, FAMILIES, CHILDREN, IN-HOME AND IN THE AGENCY IN ORDER TO INCREASE CAPACITY TO FUNCTION AND ACCOMPLISH THE TASKS OF RAISING FAMILIES, WORKING AND LOVING IN ... (More)
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES TO ADULTS, FAMILIES, CHILDREN, IN-HOME AND IN THE AGENCY IN ORDER TO INCREASE CAPACITY TO FUNCTION AND ACCOMPLISH THE TASKS OF RAISING FAMILIES, WORKING AND LOVING IN NON DESTRUCTIVE WAYS. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SUPPORTPROVIDES RESOURCES TO FRAIL HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS TO ENABLE THEM TO LIVE SAFELY IN THECOMMUNITY. PRIMARY RESOURCES ARE THE PROVISION OF HOME HEALTH AIDES TO PROVIDEIN-HOME CARE ... (More)
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SUPPORTPROVIDES RESOURCES TO FRAIL HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS TO ENABLE THEM TO LIVE SAFELY IN THECOMMUNITY. PRIMARY RESOURCES ARE THE PROVISION OF HOME HEALTH AIDES TO PROVIDEIN-HOME CARE. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE CASE MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL SUPPORT (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
PROJECT SARAH PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING AND OTHER SERVICES TO VICTIMSOF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTREACH TO JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY WITH A ... (More)
PROJECT SARAH PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING AND OTHER SERVICES TO VICTIMSOF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. PROGRAM PROVIDES OUTREACH TO JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY WITH A FOCUS ON MEMBERS OF THE ORTHODOX COMMUNITY AS THIS GROUP (Less)
Jewish Family Service & Childrens Center of Clifton-Passaic Inc. has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
JFS primarily serves NJ residents of Passaic County and the State’s entire Orthodox Jewish population. In 2020, JFS served 1,500 clients through clinical, survivor and/or case management services; an additional 10,000 people were impacted by outreach programs designed to promote mental health. When parsing 2020 demographic data for clients specifically receiving survivor services, we find: 83% are residents of Passaic County; 11% are from Bergen County; 72% are female; 67% are non-white, 38% are Orthodox Jewish; 84% are ages 25-45; 18% speak Spanish as their primary language, 6% speak Hebrew as their primary language; 7% are part of the LGBTQ community, 2% are veterans, 52% are economically disadvantaged as determined by enrollment in Medicaid.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Community meetings or town halls, Suggestion box/email
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
Our goal is to be a model of person-centered care. Delivering person-centered care involves caring for patients beyond their condition and tailoring services to suit their individual wants and needs. It’s about respecting that they have their own views on what’s best for them, and have their own values and priorities in life. To do this, asking for feedback and implementing policies/programs that directly respond to clients' needs/values/wants is essential. Prioritizing the client as a whole person has allowed us to create stronger and more resilient relationships with community members; we see an increase in client retention and an improvement in program delivery and attendance.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
We don't have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
1) Community Outreach Coordinators now conduct education/awareness workshops targeted to minority communities with limited English proficiency. Print and digital marketing campaigns target Hispanic, Black/Brown and Jewish communities. Website enhancements with resources and contact pages are now being made available in Spanish. 2) Expansion of education workshops and legal services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Survivors need access to programs that support autonomy through financial literacy, vocational training and legal protection; education workshops are conducted by bankers, scholars and attorneys with Spanish translation available.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 13 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (6/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (7/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Jewish Family Service & Childrens Center of Clifton-Passaic Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Supporting and strengthening families by increasing access to mental healthcare and social services for vulnerable and at-risk populations.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
To ensure that all members of our community receive the care they need to achieve their full potential.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Audience Development and Growth: JFS will achieve greater community recognition as a leader in the provision of behavioral care and will see greater participation in and support for its programs.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Two: Excellence in Mental Health Care: JFS will further enhance its reputation as an innovator of behavioral health and social services that are recognized as significant, relevant and engaging.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Achieving Financial Vitality for the Purpose of Expansion: JFS will establish itself as a financially robust organization capable of fulfilling its mission and sustaining its charitable work.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
JFS maintains an internship program that allows emerging mental health professionals to gain the skills they need to become fully licensed practitioners and leaders in the behavioral health industry.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Efforts include: 1. Participation in coalitions that allows the organization to efficiently connect clients to critical resources, including housing, financial support, legal counsel and more. 2. Formal partnerships with community-based organizations that allow the organization to expand its reach, including religious organizations, education institutions and family service agencies. 3. Delivery of outreach and community education workshops designed to foster mental health, parenting skills, healthy relationships, internet safety and more. 4. Presentation of work and research at regional and national conventions. 5. Active public relations and marketing efforts by a Director of Public Relations and Marketing Manager.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
The COVID-19 pandemic and nation's social justice movements inspired the following adaptations over the past year: 1) Expanding virtual services, including tele-therapy and digital programming for senior citizens and special populations. 2) Implementing more expansive safety protocols that included prevention of disease transmission. 3) Developing an Anti-Racism Action Plan that is now actively impacting organizational policy and programming. 4) Including Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility training as a requirement for all staff.
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