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956 DULANEY VALLEY RD
Baltimore MD 21204-2633
Baltimore MD | IRS ruling year: 1988 | EIN: 52-1531016
WE BUILD LEARNING COMMUNITIES WHERE RELIGIOUS DIFFERENCE BECOMES A POWERFUL FORCE FOR GOOD.
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This charity's score is 90%, 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: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies Inc. has earned a 88% 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 2021, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 26/26 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 26/26 - 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 - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 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 - 0.09% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.09% - 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 - 62.89% - 13/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 62.89% - 13/25 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.
No Data Available
Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
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:
Other school related activities (BMF activity code: 059)
Community service organization (BMF activity code: 408)
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 (Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies Inc.) or EIN (521531016) 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.
Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
ICJS maintained its robust record of raising funds to support its critical programs.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
ICJS offered all programs online, increasing access for all. From July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, ICJS hosted appro ximately 850 participants.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
ICJS offfered the following programs during the Covid pandemic: 1. Nine public educational programs featuring national authors, film discussions, or panel presentations; 2. Community Conversation series of four public sessions on the theme of "Imagining Justice in Baltimore: Water Justice." Participants studied, reflected, and discussed how Christianity, Judaism, and Islam each teach and practice an ethic of promoting water justice for all. 3. Four study courses: These 3-week or 8-week courses offered intergenerational adult education on interreligious topics.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
ICJS will continue to offer programming in both online and in-person formats, depending on the program and the purpose.
Not Currently Scored
Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies 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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Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies Inc. reported its largest program on its FY 2021 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
PROGRAMS PROVIDE ONGOING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ADULT LEARNERS, EDUCATORS, CLERGY, AND MEMBERS OF CHRISTIAN, JEWISH, AND MUSLIM CONGREGATIONS, LOCALLY AND REGIONALLY IN SUPPORT OF THE ICJS MISSI ... (More)
PROGRAMS PROVIDE ONGOING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ADULT LEARNERS, EDUCATORS, CLERGY, AND MEMBERS OF CHRISTIAN, JEWISH, AND MUSLIM CONGREGATIONS, LOCALLY AND REGIONALLY IN SUPPORT OF THE ICJS MISSION. (Less)
Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies 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
100% 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.
ICJS serves the general public with education and dialogue programs. In addition, ICJS offers programming for specialized audiences, including secondary teachers, community & civic leaders, and congregational leaders.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
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
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
In 2021, ICJS began using the feedback tools provided from a Listen4Good grant from the Fund for Shared Insight. As we build a culture of continuous feedback from our learning communities, we will incorporate our findings into our program design and offerings.
Equity Practices - No Data Available - UnscoredEquity Practices - No Data Available - Unscored
This organization has not provided information regarding the Equity Practices it is presently implementing. As such, the organization has not earned a score on this metric. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies 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
To dismantle religious bias and bigotry, we build learning communities where religious difference becomes a powerful force for good.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
ICJS envisions an interreligious society in which dialogue replaces division, friendship overcomes fear, and education eradicates ignorance.
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: Goal 1: Increase interreligious literacy.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Goal 2: Build resilient interreligious networks.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Goal 3: Advance the academic field of Interreligious and Interfaith Studies.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
ICJS is a member of Maryland Nonprofits and participates in training, conferences, and webinars to keep our leaders and organization current on nonprofit issues and best practices. ICJS Development staff participate on the board of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-MD) and participate in ongoing training to improve the professional practices of the Development office.
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
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Key ICJS Partnerships: 1) Local universities (Goucher College, Morgan State, Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins, Loyola, St. Mary's Seminary & Univeristy): To present the ICJS Silber-Obrecht Lecture, a national award for a leading thinker in the arena of interreligious studies. (Inaugural lecture to launch in spring 2023); 2) Center for the Study of Religion in the City at Morgan State University: To support Baltimore-based programming for Justice Leaders; 3) American Academy of Religion: 4 ICJS scholars are members of AAR, serve on committees, panels, and review boards for the Academy; 4) U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Committee on Ethics, Religion and the Holocaust: Heather Miller Rubens, ICJS executive director, has served as a committee member since 2014.
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.
Throughout the pandemic, ICJS rose to the challenge imposed by the global lockdown. We expanded our program offerings and moved them online to increase access and participation to enhance religious—and interreligious—literacy. We hosted three cohorts of Fellows to build resilient interreligious networks. We brought the best of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian scholarship and thinking to a broad audience. We committed to doing all this within a culture that fosters equity and inclusion.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
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