NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

311 N LINDBERGH BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63141-7858

In care of

% ELLEN ALPER

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

ELLEN ALPER, 311 N LINDBERGH BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Signed the 990

ELLEN ALPER, CEO

Phone

(314) 993-5181

Website

NCJWSTL.ORG

Return prepared by

ABELES AND HOFFMAN PC

Mission

ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AND TO ENSURE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS.

Program accomplishments

• COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MEMBERSHIP:EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 2,000 NCJW VOLUNTEERS LOG OVER 10,000 HOURS TO TOUCH THE LIVES OF MORE THAN10,000 ST. LOUISANS. SINCE 1895, NCJW'S PIONEERING PROJECTS HAVE GROWN INTO VITAL SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND SELF-SUSTAINING AGENCIES. OURCURRENT FOCUS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:HEALING HEARTS BANK, A NON-TRADITIONAL MICRO-LENDING PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTICVIOLENCE AND UNDERSERVED WOMEN AND FAMILIES WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY AND OTHER NEEDS. THERE IS NO APPLICATIONFEE TO TAKE OUT A LOAN, AND SINCE NCJW IS A CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY, WE HELP OUR BORROWERS... (SEE SCHEDULE O)(COMMUNITY SERVICE ANDMEMBERSHIP CONTINUED)BUILD CREDIT IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.WIFE-WIDOW-WOMAN, A SUPPORT GROUP AVAILABLE TO WOMENOF ALL FAITHS TO MANAGE ONE OF LIFE'S MOST DIFFICULT TRANSITIONS. NEW GROUPS FORM TWO TO THREE TIMES A YEAR, AND MEET TWICE A MONTH FORSIX MONTHS. THE PROGRAM IS LOOKING TO EXPAND TO INCLUDE A NEW MEN'S GROUP. THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.PROJECT RENEWALIS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED WOMEN BY PROVIDING CLOTHING, EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED AT WORK ANDHOME. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RESALE SHOP, VOUCHERS ARE GIVEN TO THE WOMEN TO SHOP FOR FREE, AND WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED WITH TOPICSLIKE RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEW SKILLS, AND SHOPPING HEALTHY ON A LIMITED BUDGET. THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. IT IS HELD 3-4 TIMES A YEAR.MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN REGARDLESS OF GENDER, RACE, OR RELIGION. MEMBERS OF NCJW IMPACT THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD AT LARGEBY BECOMING PART OF A GROWING NETWORK OF COURAGEOUS AND COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS WHO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN, CHILDREN, ANDFAMILIES EVERY DAY. NCJW-ST. LOUIS SECTION HAS OVER 1,600 MEMBERS AND IS THE 4TH LARGEST SECTION IN THE COUNTRY. WE JOIN WITH OVER 95,000OTHER WOMEN NATIONALLY TO MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD IN BOTH MISSOURI AND IN WASHINGTON D.C.
  Expenses $198,259
• ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION: MANY OF NCJW'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE GEARED SPECIFICALLY TO THE EDUCATION OF OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT THE FREEDOMSAND RIGHTS THAT ARE ACCORDED TO ALL. FROM OUR TRIPS TO JEFFERSON CITY TO MEET WITH OUR LEGISLATORS, TO OUR LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM THATPROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING REGARDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ALIKE ARE CONCERNED AND INVOLVED IN THEIRCOMMUNITY. NCJW COLLABORATES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE ST. LOUIS REGION TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ADVOCACY WITH LOCAL ANDSTATE LEGISLATORS ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THE DAY. NCJW OFFERS SERVICES, MEMBERSHIP, AND SUPPORT TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDRENREGARDLESS OF RELIGION, RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR DISABILITY. (SEE SCHEDULE O)(ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION CONTINUED)WHILE BASED ONTHE JEWISH VALUES OF "TIKUN OLAM--REPAIRING THE WORLD", WE DO NOT ENGAGE IN ANY RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL ACTIVITY, NOR DO WE LIMIT OURSERVICES TO PEOPLE OF A CERTAIN RELIGION. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT AS MEMBERS OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY, WE HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO DO EVERYTHINGIN OUR POWER TO WORK TO MAKE THE WORLD WE LIVE IN A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL. SOME OF THE ISSUES WE FOLLOW INCLUDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING, PERIODPOVERTY, IMMIGRATION, GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION, HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAID EXPANSION, REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, ECONOMIC JUSTICE ANDEMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN, LGBTQ RIGHTS, APPOINTMENTS TO THE JUDICIARY AND MANY, MANY MORE.
  Expenses $276,746
• BACK TO SCHOOL! STORE AND KIDS COMMUNITY CLOSET:THE BACK TO SCHOOL! STORE IS A ONE-DAY EVENT SET UP LIKE A DEPARTMENT STORE. EACH CHILD ISASSIGNED AN ADULT VOLUNTEER TO HELP HIM OR HER SHOP FOR FREE FOR CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. IN COLLABORATION WITH OVER 75 COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONS, NCJW PROVIDES PROGRAMMING IN THE AREAS OF CHILD SAFETY, NUTRITION, VISION SCREENING, HEALTH ISSUES, ETC., FORPARENTS/GUARDIANS AND CHILDREN. A NEW "FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE" HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALL THESERVICES AVAILABLE IN OUR REGION TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. EACH CHILD RECEIVES EVERYTHING THEY NEED TO START THE SCHOOL YEAR:CLOTHING, COAT, SHOES, UNDERGARMENTS, BACKPACK, BOOK AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O)(BACK TO SCHOOL! STORE AND KIDS COMMUNITY CLOSET CONTINUED)EVERYTHING IS BRAND-NEW AND CHOSEN BY THE CHILD WITH THEIR PERSONAL SHOPPER. THE CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM AND EXCITEMENT TO BEGIN THE SCHOOL YEAR ARE PARAMOUNT TO THE RUNNING OF THIS PROJECT.KIDS COMMUNITY CLOSET PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH ITEMS THEY MAY NEED ON A DAILY BASIS AT SCHOOL, WHETHER DUE TO AN EMERGENCY OR AN ONGOING FAMILY SITUATION. CLOSETS STOCKED WITH NEW CLOTHING AND UNIFORMSARE PLACED IN UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS, WHERE 70% OR MORE OF THE CHILDREN LIVE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. THE CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES WE SUPPLY TO THESE YOUNG STUDENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED ON AN AS-NEEDED AND ONGOING BASIS. CHILDREN CAN ATTEND SCHOOL CONFIDENTLY, IN CLEAN, NEW CLOTHES THAT FIT, AND WITH THE SUPPLIES THEY NEED. IT IS ALSO OUR GOAL TO RELIEVE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN CURRENTLY PLACED ON THE TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO FIND IT NECESSARY TO PERSONALLY PURCHASE THESE EMERGENCY ITEMS FOR THEIR STUDENTS ON AN ONGOING BASIS. HAVING A CLOSET IN THE SCHOOL WILL HELP TEACHERS, COUNSELORS AND ADMINISTRATORS MEET AN IMMEDIATE NEED AND GET RIGHT BACK TO THE MISSION OF EDUCATION.ELIGIBLE KIDS WILL PREDOMINANTLY RANGE IN AGE FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN TO FIFTH GRADE. IN SOME CASES THE PROGRAM WILL REACH OUT TO MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AS WELL. OVER 13,000 CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO THE CLOSETS ON ANY GIVEN DAY.
  Expenses $275,473
• NCJW RESALE SHOP: THE NCJW RESALE SHOP PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE NCJW COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ADVOCACY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS. AS PART OF THE COUNCIL'S COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMMING, UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY RECEIVED VOUCHERS TO SHOP AT NO COST IN THE SHOP. THE SHOPE CARRIES CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, JEWELRY, FURNITURE AND MORE FOR WOMEN AND MEN. ANNUALLY, OVER 100 VOUCHERS ARE GIVEN OUT TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED TO SHOP FOR FREE IN OUR STORE.
  revenue $306,454
• IN APRIL 2024, NCJWSTL UNDERTOOK A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM WITH HOPE ALWAYS FUND, AN ILLINOIS NONPROFIT CORPORATION. GRANTS GIVEN TO THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED THE ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE PROJECT. THE ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE PROJECT WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THE PROJECT WILL EXPAND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PREGNANT PEOPLE AND TAKE OTHER STEPS NEEDED TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO PEOPLE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND TO THOSE IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. NCJWSTL RETAINS AN ADMIN FEE OF 3.5% OF GRANT REVENUE ADMINISTERED AND REMITS THE REMAINDER AS GRANT EXPENSE.
  Expenses $116,400 · grants $116,400 · revenue $120,000
• Expenses $167,328

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.

IRS record

EIN

43-0722936

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

2026

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P20)

Assets (IRS master file)

$10,156,435

Income (IRS master file)

$6,165,354

Filing history

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 43-0722936).

Questions about NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION

What is the EIN of NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION is 43-0722936.

Is NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2026.

Are donations to NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION 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 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION 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 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION 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 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELLEN ALPER.

Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 35 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $123,531 (ELLEN ALPER, CEO).

How much revenue does NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST LOUIS SECTION have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,742,576, expenses of $1,610,791 and total assets of $10,156,435 at year end.

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