Nonprofit · EIN 45-4903635
JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · SUNRISE, FL 33351
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,979,409 | $6,679,292 | $300,117 | $2,222,714 | $470,110 | $1,752,604 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,477,717 | $5,658,891 | $818,826 | $1,712,973 | $260,486 | $1,452,487 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,407,653 | $5,542,543 | -$134,890 | $1,115,452 | $481,791 | $633,661 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,387,918
- of which government grants
- $4,594,604
- Program service revenue
- $193,996
- Investment income
- $23,869
- Net rental income
- $82,888
- Net income from fundraising events
- $275,738
- Other revenue
- $373,626
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $187,869
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,556,964
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,390,361
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $180
- Accounting fees
- $23,623
- Occupancy
- $654,722
- Travel
- $23,355
- Depreciation
- $31,621
- Program services (functional)
- $6,498,912
- Management and general (functional)
- $119,630
- Fundraising (functional)
- $60,750
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,712,973
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,222,714
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $470,110
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,752,604
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $92,779
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,752,604
- Gross receipts
- $7,136,890
- Employees
- 178
- Volunteers
- 67
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT ETZKIN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 02/2025 - 06/2025) Officer | 10 | $0 | $234,808 | $4,460 |
| MAHER MALAK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $198,764 | $22,457 |
| JUSTIN A KOHLHAGEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $155,419 | $0 | $38,017 |
| MICHAEL J MORAN | VENUE AND FACILITIES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,704 | $0 | $13,633 |
| MATTHEW C LEVIN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (BEG. 07/2025) Officer | 10 | $0 | $115,092 | $0 |
| SARAH FRANCO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (END. 01/2025) Officer | 10 | $0 | $41,504 | $1,709 |
| AMY SYLVETSKY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE RICH LEVINSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC ABRAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN AUERBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RONALD SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM ORLEANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL WOLFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUISE JACOWITZ ALLEN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BARNHARDT | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PERRY ISENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON GILBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON WENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE PRESSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH FRANCO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $264,419 | $10,197 |
| MAHER MALAK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $168,881 | $15,696 |
| JUSTIN A KOHLHAGEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $137,288 | $0 | $31,959 |
| MICHAEL J MORAN | VENUE AND FACILITIES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,784 | $0 | $9,478 |
| AMY SYLVETSKY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE RICH LEVINSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC ABRAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN AUERBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RONALD SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM ORLEANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL WOLFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUISE JACOWITZ ALLEN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BARNHARDT | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PERRY ISENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON GILBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON WENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE PRESSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH FRANCO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $264,424 | $0 |
| MAHER MALAK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $155,000 | $0 |
| JUSTIN A KOHLHAGEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $141,833 | $0 | $8,575 |
| MICHAEL J MORAN | VENUE AND FACILITIES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,367 | $0 | $9,550 |
| LINDA SACHS | DIRECTOR OF FAMILY RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,239 | $0 | $8,709 |
| MELISSA BARNHARDT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY SYLVETSKY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE PLOUGH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE RICH LEVINSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUISE JACOWITZ ALLEN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC ABRAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN AUERBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PERRY ISENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEFANIE KUSHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE LOPEZ-ALVAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY MAGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM ORLEANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RONALD SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON WENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5100 N NOB HILL RD, SUNRISE, FL 33351-4717
- In care of
- % LOUISE ALLEN PRES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JUSTIN KOHLHAGEN, 5100 N NOB HILL ROAD, SUNRISE, FL 33351
- Signed the 990
- MAHER MALAK, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (954) 315-7033
- Website
- WWW.JAFCO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Mission
JAFCO CHILDREN'S ABILITY CENTER, INC.'S MISSION IS TO CARE FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN AS WELL AS THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FAMILY ENRICHMENT, RESOURCES AND RESPITE CARE TO FAMILIES (FROM BROWARD, DADE, AND PALM BEACH) RAISING A CHILD (AGE BIRTH TO 22) WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: - FAMILY SUPPORT/CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRAL/CRISIS SUPPORT - RESPITE CARE/DAY, OVERNIGHT, WEEKEND AND EXTENDED RESPITE - PARENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS AND SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING - SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN - 24-HOUR ON-CALL CRISIS SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES, SUPPORT GROUPS - DAY AND OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP, WINTER CAMP, SPRING BREAK CAMP AND GAP CAMPS/AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKEND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN. IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 2,255 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $6,498,912 · revenue $291,884
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-4903635
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,222,714
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,136,890
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,979,409 | $6,679,292 | $2,222,714 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,477,717 | $5,658,891 | $1,712,973 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,407,653 | $5,542,543 | $1,115,452 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,278,105 | $4,872,210 | $862,396 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 45-4903635).
Questions about JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC is 45-4903635.
- Is JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC 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 JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JUSTIN KOHLHAGEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does JAFCO CHILDRENS ABILITY CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,979,409, expenses of $6,679,292 and total assets of $2,222,714 at year end.
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