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    Makom

    Makom

     

    ...Is this your nonprofit?

    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.makomlife.org

    ...1500 East Jefferson Street
    Rockville MD 20852

    240-283-6000


    Rockville MD | IRS ruling year: 1982 | EIN: 52-1263608  

     

    Organization Mission

    Makom (formerly JFGH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the independence, dignity, choice, and community inclusion of individuals with disabilities, regardless of faith or creed. Makom's programs support more than 200 individuals in over 70 sites throughout the Washington D.C Metropolitan area. Support is provided through Makom's residential, transitioning youth and social programs.

    Our Mission is to provide individuals with developmental disabilities and/or chronic mental disorders with the opportunity to live independently within the community with dignity, personal choice, and respect while offering the opportunity to experience Jewish life and supporting others with the opportunity to practice their own faith.

     


    Rating Information

    Great


    This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 95% Accountability & Finance, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Beacon Weights  
    Historical Ratings  

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    100

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members8 out of 8 points  
    ...Independent Board Size - 32 independent members7 out of 7 points  
    ...Independent Audit or Financial Review - Yes15 out of 15 points  
    ...Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed2 out of 2 points  
    ...Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    ...Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    ...Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    ...Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points  

    Website Disclosures

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed4 out of 4 points  

    Financial Metrics

    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
    ...Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 31.77%15 out of 15 points  
    ...Program Expense: Ratio - 87.06%25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - No Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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