Nonprofit · EIN 23-2301360
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY
Tax-exempt · ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,415,177 | $1,190,331 | $224,846 | $8,732,074 | $49,733 | $8,682,341 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,181,314 | $1,193,916 | $987,398 | $7,850,442 | $43,798 | $7,806,644 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,182,656 | $1,132,138 | $50,518 | $6,032,430 | $57,484 | $5,974,946 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,098,337
- of which government grants
- $84,751
- Program service revenue
- $73,014
- Investment income
- $223,152
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $70,348
- Other revenue
- $20,674
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $321,569
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $112,827
- Other salaries and wages
- $469,230
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $648,815
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,350
- Occupancy
- $27,028
- Travel
- $3,190
- Depreciation
- $15,260
- Program services (functional)
- $992,313
- Management and general (functional)
- $133,397
- Fundraising (functional)
- $64,621
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,850,442
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,732,074
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $49,733
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,682,341
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $157,234
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,818,025
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,513,442
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $168,899
- Gross receipts
- $1,745,677
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 94
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE ZOLLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $106,000 | $5,300 |
| AUDREY NOLTE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN ROSENAU | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BLOCK | VP FUNDRAISING Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART HOROWITZ | VP BOARD DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ELLIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY FORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN ABBOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIKKI DUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FINLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA GAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE HILLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE LEVIN-DANDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARY E MORITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD NATHANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN SALINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VICKIE SEMMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RABBI MICHAEL SINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYELL SCHERLINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY VALUNTAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE ZOLLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $104,000 | $5,200 |
| ROBIN ROSENAU | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY NOLTE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM LOTT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ELLIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI ALLEN JUDA | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN ABBOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FINLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA GAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY J HALPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE HILLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART HOROWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARY E MORITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA REICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN SALINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRIE SCHERLINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKIE SEMMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY VALUNTAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE ZOLLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $102,000 | $5,100 |
| ROBIN ROSENAU | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY NOLTE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM LOTT | SECRETARY THRU DEC 2022 & VP Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN SOSNOW | TREASURER & SECRETARY AS OF JAN 2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI ALLEN JUDA | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI MELODY DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FINLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTA GAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY J HALPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE HILLMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN HOF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART HOROWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARY E MORITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA REICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN SALINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRIE SCHERLINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY VALUNTAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMA FOGELMAN | DIRECTOR - EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY VOLK | DIRECTOR - EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2004 W ALLEN ST, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104-5007
- In care of
- % CHELSEA KARP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHELSEA KARP, 2004 W ALLEN STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
- Signed the 990
- CHELSEA KARP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (610) 821-8722
- Website
- WWW.JFSLV.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, GUIDED BY JEWISH VALUES, HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO LIVE HEALTHIER, MORE STABLE LIVES BY PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. OUR VISION IS THAT NO ONE IN OUR COMMUNITY SHOULD SUFFER HUNGER, ISOLATION, ABANDONMENT, EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL DISTRESS, OR LACK OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND CARING.
Program accomplishments
- DIRECT ASSISTANCE - THROUGH DIRECT ASSISTANCE, JFS'S TWO LARGEST PROGRAMS INCLUDE OLDER ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT WITH SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS, AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION. OLDER ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDES OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO NAVIGATE THE AGING PROCESS. JFS OFFERS INTERNAL SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS FOR CLIENTS LIKE THE RETIRED MEN'S SOCIAL GROUP, THE PREPARED MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM, CREATIVE CONNECTIONS ART THERAPY GROUP, AND THE LET'S PLAY GROUP. THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES FOOD AND ESSENTIAL PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO UNDER-RESOURCED HOUSEHOLDS LIVING IN THE 18104-ZIP CODE, AND ANY JEWISH PERSON THROUGHOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.OUR CHOICE MODEL PANTRY PROVIDES 307 CLIENTS WITH 2-3 DAYS OF SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD AT THEIR MONTHLY APPOINTMENT. OVER 80 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS TO EXECUTE THESE TWO VITAL PROGRAMS.Expenses $721,857 · grants $321,569
- MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. WORKING WITH AN EXPERIENCED THERAPIST, CLIENTS BUILD RESILIENCE IN DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO COPE WITH CHANGE, LOSS, AND THE STRESSES OF EVERYDAY LIFE. PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS, LIKE THE EMPOWERMENT GROUP FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, OFFER A COMBINATION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BECOME EMPOWERED TO LEAD A HEALTHIER, MORE INFORMED LIFE. JFS SERVES PEOPLE OF EVERY RACE, RELIGION AND FINANCIAL STATUS. MEDICARE AND MAJOR INSURANCE PLANS ARE ACCEPTED. FINANCIAL SECURITY IS NOT A BARRIER TO GETTING HELP AND A SLIDING FEE SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE FOR UNINSURED CLIENTS.Expenses $143,937 · revenue $73,014
- VOLUNTEER AND DEVELOPMENT - IMPLEMENTS AND PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO THE COMMUNITY AFFECTING VARIOUS STAGES OF LIFE AND ADDRESSING SPECIAL NEEDS.Expenses $126,519
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2301360
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,732,074
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,745,677
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,415,177 | $1,190,331 | $8,732,074 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,181,314 | $1,193,916 | $7,850,442 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,182,656 | $1,132,138 | $6,032,430 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,039,131 | $991,864 | $5,465,621 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-2301360).
Questions about JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY
- What is the EIN of JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY is 23-2301360.
- Is JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY 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 SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHELSEA KARP.
- Who are the officers and directors of JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,000 (DEBBIE ZOLLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,415,177, expenses of $1,190,331 and total assets of $8,732,074 at year end.
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