Nonprofit · EIN 23-1352026
JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
Tax-exempt · BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $16,187,911 | $14,647,692 | $1,540,219 | $11,279,870 | $2,418,712 | $8,861,158 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,600,366 | $14,235,189 | $365,177 | $9,289,146 | $1,999,228 | $7,289,918 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $12,782,915 | $14,075,785 | -$1,292,870 | $8,442,415 | $1,558,987 | $6,883,428 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,853,417
- of which government grants
- $4,170,110
- Program service revenue
- $1,252,775
- Investment income
- $211,575
- Net rental income
- $49,341
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $33,747
- Net income from fundraising events
- $820,803
- Other revenue
- $870,144
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,108,841
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,721,949
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,739,387
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $181,862
- Accounting fees
- $76,400
- Occupancy
- $397,052
- Depreciation
- $154,941
- Program services (functional)
- $12,207,272
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,682,419
- Fundraising (functional)
- $758,001
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,289,146
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,279,870
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,418,712
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,861,158
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,175,453
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,167,804
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,693,354
- Gross receipts
- $16,440,435
- Employees
- 117
- Volunteers
- 749
- Year formed
- 1855
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA GOLDSTEIN | CEO (TO 08/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $265,448 | $28,103 |
| PIA EISENBERG | CHIEF BUSINESS & RESOURCE DEV. DIR. Officer | 35 | $174,441 | $16,822 |
| KEVIN ROSSI | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Officer | 35 | $157,182 | $13,496 |
| STELA NURKA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 35 | $153,411 | $13,444 |
| MEREDITH ROSE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,063 | $12,812 |
| COURTNEY OWEN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 35 | $118,829 | $13,206 |
| PAUL GROCH | COO (TO 09/2024) Officer | 35 | $116,841 | $11,548 |
| LISA NEY | PROGRAM OFFICER (TO 08/2024) Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,349 | $1,513 |
| SHEREE BLOCH | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ROBBINS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL ASCHKENASY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREN BARNETT | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LAZARUS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KELLERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WHITE | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEENITA BLEZNAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA BESSEN-NICHTBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBYN GREENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RABBI SETH HAAZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUTH HOROWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOY WILF KEISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM KESSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JORDAN KLEAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR ABBIE LIEBOWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSEY MARANDOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANKIE OLIVIERI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANISHA SINHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM WECHSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ISA WELSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCIA WILKOF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN BRANDIES | CEO (AS OF 09/2025) Officer | 35 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA GOLDSTEIN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $248,945 | $31,750 |
| PIA EISENBERG | CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Officer | 35 | $168,275 | $18,424 |
| KEVIN ROSSI | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Officer | 35 | $147,182 | $15,373 |
| PAUL GROCH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $132,869 | $16,859 |
| MEREDITH ROSE | PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $111,796 | $15,426 |
| COURTNEY OWEN | PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $111,385 | $13,781 |
| LISA NEY | PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $111,374 | $1,811 |
| STELA NURKA | CFO (STARTED 09/2023) Officer | 35 | $46,730 | $4,224 |
| SHEREE BLOCH | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ROBBINS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL ASCHKENASY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREN BARNETT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LAZARUS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN KLEAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WHITE | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI DAVID ACKERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BESSEN-NICHTBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH HOROWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY WILF KEISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KELLERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM KESSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH GORDON KLEHR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY MARANDOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SCHOENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANISHA SINHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY STEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA WILKOF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ISA WELSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA BONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA GOLDSTEIN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $240,127 | $17,564 |
| PIA EISENBERG | CHIEF BUSINESS AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 35 | $162,724 | $19,213 |
| PAUL GROCH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 35 | $132,869 | $16,950 |
| KEVIN ROSSI | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Officer | 35 | $132,958 | $16,114 |
| ADRIENNE TOMLINSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR (ENDED 06/30/23) Highest-paid employee | 35 | $122,773 | $15,235 |
| MEREDITH ROSE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $107,919 | $15,592 |
| COURTNEY OWEN | PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $101,957 | $14,155 |
| LISA NEY | PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $103,226 | $3,899 |
| MARQUES STORR | CFO (ENDED 08/07/23) Officer | 35 | $41,644 | $2,319 |
| SHEREE BLOCH | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH HOROWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI DAVID ACKERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KELLERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WHITE | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA WILKOF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SCHOENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BESSEN-NICHTBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY WILF KEISER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN KLEAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL ASCHKENASY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ISA WELSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HONORABLE RAMY I DJERASSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH GORDON KLEHR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LAZARUS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ROBBINS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREN BARNET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB KAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA BONI | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANISHA SINHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY STEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM KESSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 345 MONTGOMERY AVE REAR, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004-2801
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBIN BRANDIES, 345 MONTGOMERY AVE, BALA CYNWYD, PA 190042801
- Signed the 990
- ROBIN BRANDIES, CEO
- Phone
- (267) 256-2113
- Website
- WWW.JFCSPHILLY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
JFCS HAS A UNIQUE AND VITAL MISSION: TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACROSS GENERATIONS AND CULTURES TO ACHIEVE STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY SERVICES- CARING FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IS INCREDIBLY COMMON, AND THE BRAVEST STEP SOMEONE CAN TAKE IS REACHING OUT FOR HELP. JFCS PROVIDES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA. IN FY 25, WE SERVED 1,353 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $2,522,851 · revenue $46,898
- OLDER ADULT SERVICES- JFCS OFFERS WARM AND HOLISTIC CARE TO OLDER ADULTS AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS THAT HELPS THEM AGE WITH DIGNITY, REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES IF THEY WISH, STAY HEALTHY AND ACTIVE, CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES, RECEIVE HOME SERVICES, TAKE PART IN SOCIAL EVENTS AND CLASSES, AND LIVE WHOLE LIVES IN THEIR GOLDEN YEARS. IN FY 25, WE SERVED 1488 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $4,765,214 · revenue $142,135
- EDUCATION & OUTREACH SERVICES-JFCS IS COMMITTED TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. WHETHER HELPING FAMILIES TO GROW, OR COACHING CHILDREN AND TEENS ON HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY AND SAFE DECISIONS, JFCS PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND SKILLS FOR LIFE. THESE INCLUDE PARENTING CLASSES, PREVENTION & INTERVENTION SERVICES, SUMMER WORK READY AND THE ELECT (EDUCATION LEADING TO EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER TRAINING) PROGRAM. IN FY25 WE SERVED 12,468 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $3,064,136
- OPEN ARMS ADOPTION NETWORK-OPEN ARMS ADOPTION NETWORK IS COMMITTED TO HELPING BUILD STRONG, HEALTHY FAMILIES. WE BELIEVE THAT ADOPTION IS AN ENRICHING AND WONDERFUL WAY TO FORM A FAMILY AND A POSITIVE OPTION FOR A WOMAN NOT PREPARED TO PARENT AT THE CURRENT TIME. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A LIFETIME OF SUPPORT AND EDUCATION. WITH OFFICES IN PA, NJ, NY AND DE, OPEN ARMS ADOPTION NETWORK OFFERS SERVICES TO FAMILIES HOPING TO ADOPT A BABY, AS WELL AS OPTIONS COUNSELING TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEW MOTHERS CONSIDERING ADOPTION FOR THEIR BABY. IN FY 25 WE SERVED 706 CLIENTS AND TRAINED 55 PROFESSIONALS.Expenses $1,128,984 · revenue $1,006,853
- OUR CLOSET IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD (OCIYN) IS A FREE MOBILE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THOSE IN NEED ACROSS OUR CITY WITH THE BASIC NECESSITIES OF FOOD AND CLOTHING, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO SERVICES AND BENEFITS. THE OCIYN BUS VISITS HOST SITES IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS AND CENTRAL LOCATIONS WITH FRESH, HEALTHY PRODUCE AND PANTRY STAPLES, A MINI POP-UP CLOTHING SHOP, AND AN ONSITE SOCIAL WORKER. HOST SITES INCLUDE CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUES, HOSPITALS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS. THERE ARE NO REFERRALS REQUIRED OR FORMS TO FILL OUT. ALL FREE, QUALITY FOOD AND CLOTHING ITEMS ARE PROVIDED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. OCIYN ALSO PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED PACKAGES OF EMERGENCY CLOTHING DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO THOSE IN NEED, AS WELL AS FOOD PACKAGE DELIVERY TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS. IN FY 25, WE SERVED 6,747 COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH 52 POP-UPS SHOPS AND DISTIBUTED GROCERIES EQUIVALENT TO 19,987 MEALS AND 22,370 ARTICLES OF CLOTHING.Expenses $525,605
- BARBARA AND HARVEY BRODSKY ENRICHMENT CENTER-PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING A SPACE FOR CLIENTS TO COME TO RECEIVE SERVICES FROM JFCS.Expenses $200,482 · revenue $56,889
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1352026
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,279,870
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,440,435
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $16,187,911 | $14,647,692 | $11,279,870 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $14,600,366 | $14,235,189 | $9,289,146 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $12,782,915 | $14,075,785 | $8,442,415 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $13,810,227 | $13,232,372 | $9,610,206 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1352026).
Questions about JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
- What is the EIN of JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA is 23-1352026.
- Is JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ROBIN BRANDIES.
- Who are the officers and directors of JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 32 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $265,448 (PAULA GOLDSTEIN, CEO (TO 08/2025)).
- How much revenue does JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,187,911, expenses of $14,647,692 and total assets of $11,279,870 at year end.
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