irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.91MTHE JCC HEALTH, FITNESS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 5,000 TO 6,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY BETWEEN OUR CITY AND SUBURBAN LOCATIONS. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND INCLUDE A DIVERSIFIED PROGRAM OF FITNESS, SPORT AND RECREATION, AQUATICS, POST-REHABILITATION AND PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE JCC IS SEEN AS A FRONT RUNNER IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS BECAUSE OF ITS COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE PROJECTS WHICH ADDRESS HEALTH INITIATIVES INCLUDING TYPE 2 DIABETES PROGRAMS, ARTHRITIC WATER EXERCISE CLASSES, AND BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR WORKOUT PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION WE OFFER FITNESS-FOUNDATION CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE JUST BEGINNING THEIR FITNESS JOURNEY'S AS WELL AS AN ESCALATING SET OF ROBUST PROGRAMS TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF AN EVER EVOLVING COMMUNITY.
- #2 $5.51MTHE JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 400-500 PARTICIPANTS AGES 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS. OUR COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SKILL BUILDING. IT INCLUDES ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES (MUSIC, SWIMMING, FITNESS AND PHYSICAL RECREATION, ART, MOVEMENT AND DANCE); A MULTI-CULTURAL CURRICULUM (CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS THROUGH MUSIC, CRAFTS, STORIES AND DRAMATIC PLAY); AND STRESSES PEER RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. THE JCC PROVIDES ITS FAMILY PARTICIPANTS A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING, YEAR-ROUND CARE AVAILABILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS THROUGH BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Boxing-Based Workouts
Fitness training using boxing mitts and techniques to improve conditioning, focus, and core strength for all ages and levels
Personal Training
One-on-one and small group fitness coaching with certified trainers, including customized strength, endurance, and mobility programs
Pilates
Personalized Pilates sessions focusing on alignment, core strength, and controlled movement offered at the Benderson Family Building
Senior Stretching and Wellness
Tailored stretching and low-impact fitness programs for older adults, including SilverSneakers and arthritis-focused classes
Sports Conditioning
Custom sports performance training for individuals, teams, and small groups focusing on agility, speed, and endurance
TUF-Teens: Teens Understanding Fitness
Youth fitness program for ages 10–13 introducing safe exercise techniques and promoting lifelong healthy habits through structured workouts
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
- Deliver fitness and wellness programsProvides comprehensive fitness services including over 100 weekly group classes, indoor cycling, yoga, strength training, SilverSneakers® for older adults, and personalized coaching with nationally certified trainers. Includes Evolt 360 Body Composition Scans for progress tracking.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host cultural arts and community eventsProduces cultural programming including the Jewish Repertory Theatre, author events, book festivals, recitals, and community celebrations such as family events at baseball games and summer festivals with vendor markets, music, and games.
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 1 activity
- Offer access to wellness and creative resourcesProvides massage therapy services (including deep tissue, medical massage, and sports massage), assisted stretching, physical therapy, and access to production resources such as 3D printing, laser cutting, a recording studio, seed library, job resources, and a lending library for musical instruments and bluetooth speakers.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Offer youth enrichment and camp programsProvides preschool, after-school care, summer day camp, youth swim teams, and free fitness programs for teens. Operates Camp Centerland in Elma and Camp Lakeland in Franklinville, offering year-round youth development and enrichment opportunities.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Operate two multi-service community centersRuns physical facilities in Buffalo and Amherst, NY, offering recreational, educational, cultural, and social programs for individuals of all ages in the Jewish and Western New York communities. Facilities include fitness centers, pools, preschools, and cultural programming spaces.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Provide aquatics programs and facilitiesOperates indoor and outdoor pools with lap swimming, open swim, swim lessons for all ages, adaptive swim lessons, water aerobics, aquatic cycling, water drumming, and strength training. Includes American Red Cross certification courses and supports the Storm Swim Club at the Leo Chapin and Richard Zakalik pools.
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Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Provide specialized health and wellness initiativesOffers the 12-month Diabetes Prevention Program with 16 weekly sessions on nutrition, exercise, and behavior change followed by monthly maintenance, and Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact fitness program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease to improve strength, balance, and endurance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.95M
Contributions & grants$1.64M14%
Program service revenue$10.36M87%
Investment income$151K1%
Other revenue$-202K
expenses
Total expenses$12.22M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$9.01M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$20.52M
Cash$272K
Investments$6.27M
Liabilities$5.00M
Net assets$15.52M
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PATRICIA SIMONSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $201K |
| JOSEPH MODICAMORE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $146K |
| MARK HOROWITZ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $133K |
| JASON STOWELL | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINES | 40 | $114K |
| JAMES MORGAN | CHIEF FACILITIES & SECURITY OFFICER | 40 | $112K |
board members · 17
- ALYSSA STRANG — DIRECTOR
- ANN MARIE CAROSELLA — DIRECTOR
- CARRIE RICH — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS ST CYR — AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR
- ERIC ALCOTT — DIRECTOR
- EVERETT WEISS — SECRETARY
- GLENN PINCUS — DIRECTOR
- LISA ALLEN — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW BURWICK — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL KOMM — DIRECTOR
- RABBI SARA RICH — DIRECTOR
- RANDAL SPIVACK — TREASURER
- RION KWELLER — VICE PRESIDENT
- RONALD BENDERSON — VICE PRESIDENT
- SHERYL SCHECHTER — PRESIDENT
- ZABRINA REICH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Adam Field Physical Therapy Partner — Provides physical therapy services at JCC Buffalo as an out-of-network provider.
- Alfred B. Frenning Partner — Collaborated with pianist Alfred B. Frenning on a recital featuring Jewish music and works related to remembrance and renewal.
- American Red Cross Partner — Offers American Red Cross certification and safety courses
- Buffalo Bisons Partner — Collaborates with the Buffalo Bisons to host a family event at a baseball game.
- Erie County Public Library Partner — Co-hosts a speaker series presentation at the JCC Buffalo Benderson location to inform the public about library services.
- Evolt 360 Partner — Uses Evolt 360 Body Composition Scans for tracking client progress in personal training programs
- Jewish Federation Partner — Partnered with the Jewish Federation, which surveyed the need for a new Jewish Community Building in Buffalo.
- L'Chaim Level Partner — Sponsor at the L'Chaim level.
- Les Mills Partner — Offers Les Mills branded group fitness programs including BODYCOMBAT, BODYPUMP, and CORE.
- Mitzvah Level Partner — Sponsor at the Mitzvah level.
- Parkinson's Foundation Partner — Provides community grant funding that supports the Rock Steady Boxing program.
- Robbie Hausmann Partner — Collaborated with cellist Robbie Hausmann on a recital program celebrating Jewish music and commemorating September 11.
- Ruth Knafo Setton Partner — Featured author and speaker at the JCC Cover to Cover Book Festival.
- Shalom Level Partner — Sponsor at the Shalom level.
- SilverSneakers® Partner — Offers fitness classes through the SilverSneakers® program for older adults.
- local vendors Partner — Local vendors participate in the Summer Fun Fest artisan market.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adaptive Programming to Meet Evolving Community Needsmethodology: community-adaptive service modelBy shifting focus from social services to wellness, cultural programming, education, and childcare, the organization sustains relevance and engagement because aligning offerings with current community needs increases participation and impact.
- Family- and Experience-Centered Engagement Modelmethodology: family-centered community engagementBy designing cultural, recreational, and wellness programming around family participation and immersive experiences, the organization deepens community connection because shared activities build lasting emotional ties and sustained involvement.
- Inclusive Community Building Grounded in Jewish Valuesmethodology: inclusive_community_welcomingBy welcoming people of all ages, faiths, and ethnicities while grounding programming in Jewish values, the organization fosters belonging and communal responsibility because shared ethical principles strengthen community cohesion and engagement.
- Inclusive Programming for All Abilities and Levelsmethodology: inclusive_programmingBy designing aquatics, fitness, and wellness programs for every age, ability, and experience level, the organization ensures accessibility and engagement because inclusivity in design removes barriers and fosters a sense of belonging.
- Personalized Support for Inclusive Wellnessmethodology: personalized_fitness_coachingBy providing personalized orientation, coaching, and individualized programming in fitness and therapy, the organization promotes confidence and sustained engagement because tailored support meets members where they are and builds self-efficacy.