COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

THE MARION AND AARON GURAL JCC INC
CEDARHURST, NY · EIN 112546437 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P27Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · guraljcc.org
revenue
$9.3M
expenses
$9.6M
net assets
$5.8M
employees
250
volunteers
701
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CULTURE FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY THOUGH HUMANE ASSISTANCE

profile · synthesized from sources

Community center serving the Five Towns, Far Rockaway, and South West Region of Long Island by providing educational, recreational, and social services to individuals and families. Focuses on enriching Jewish life and culture while welcoming people of all backgrounds. Offers early childhood programs, enrichment classes, and support services for older adults and special needs populations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.26M
    COMMUNITY SERVICE: THE SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF WELL AND IMPAIRED OLDER ADULTS, HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES, THOSE WHO ARE FOOD INSECURE AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WE OFFER ENTITLEMENTS ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT GROUPS, SOCIAL ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS, SINGLE-STOP MODEL SOCIAL SERVICE HUB WITH FOOD PANTRY, AND ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING.
  2. #2 $472K
    THE RUSSIAN OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SOCIAL DAY CARE PROGRAM FOR SENIORS IN THE RUSSIAN COMMUNITY CONSISTING OF DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, CULTURAL EVENTS AND FIELD TRIPS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Chaverim Program for Holocaust Survivors
Social program providing companionship and support for Holocaust survivors
Early Childhood Center
New York State licensed nursery school for children ages 18 months to 4 years, offering full and half-day programs with Jewish values integration
Early Memory Loss Program (EML)
Support program for individuals experiencing early memory loss and their caregivers
Friendship Circle
Program supporting children with special needs and their families through social and recreational activities
Infant Day Care
Year-round day care for infants from birth to 18 months with high teacher-to-child ratios and developmentally appropriate activities
Nursery Summer Camp
Summer program for children aged 18 months to five years featuring swimming, sports, art, music, and movement activities
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
    • After-School and Enrichment Programs
      Provides enrichment classes for nursery school-aged children, including after-school programs in soccer, sport skills, hip-hop/Zumba, ballet, and art, designed to support development and social interaction.
    • Early Childhood Education Programs
      Provides early childhood education for children ages 18 months to 4 years through a New York State licensed nursery school, using creative play, Jewish values, and Hebrew language integration in age-appropriate curricula.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Adult Social and Recreational Programs
      Hosts regular social events for adults, including open Canasta and Mah Jongg games on Mondays and Tuesdays, Israeli Dance classes (beginner and general), and The Golden Notes Choir for older adults.
  • Holocaust Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Chaverim Program for Holocaust Survivors
      Provides social and support programming specifically for Holocaust survivors, including regular in-person gatherings to foster community and connection.
  • Arts-Based Dementia Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Early Memory Loss Program
      Operates a social and support program for individuals experiencing early memory loss, including structured group activities and social engagement opportunities.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Facility Operations
      Operates multiple facilities, including locations at 207 Grove Avenue and 140 Central Avenue, with accessible parking and transportation access, to support program delivery.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Family and Community Engagement Programs
      Hosts educational, celebratory, and commemorative events for children, families, and friends, including school-wide events like the Bereishis Fair, Trike a Thon, petting zoo, and holiday celebrations.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Friendship Circle
      Hosts social and support programming for individuals with special needs, offering structured events and activities to promote inclusion and community engagement.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Infant and Toddler Day Care
      Offers year-round day care services for infants (birth to 18 months) and toddlers in a New York State licensed facility, operating Monday through Friday with extended weekday hours.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Pre-Vocational Training
      Runs a pre-vocational group program focused on developing employment-related skills for individuals preparing for the workforce.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer Camp Programs
      Operates summer day camp programs for children aged 18 months to five years, featuring swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, movement, STEM, robotics, and hot lunches, with access to recreational facilities including a heated pool, courts, and fields.
  • Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
    • Support Groups for Adults
      Offers peer support groups for individuals facing specific life challenges, including bereavement after spousal loss, traumatic brain injury, and early memory loss.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.35M
Contributions & grants$2.42M26%
Program service revenue$6.20M66%
Investment income$72K1%
Other revenue$655K
expenses
Total expenses$9.59M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.09M
Grants paid out$424K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.84M
Cash$645K
Investments$1.85M
Liabilities$5.08M
Net assets$5.75M
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STACEY FELDMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $162K
ROBERT DANIELS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $136K
MELISSA WIENERKUR ASSOCIATE EXECUTICE DIRECTOR 40 $131K
STEPHANIE ZEVON DIRECTOR OF OLDER ADULT ENGAGEMENT 40 $108K
board members · 20
  • ARNOLD WALDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CAROL HARRISON — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHUMI DIAMOND — BOARD MEMBER
  • CRAIG SPATZ — CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
  • DAVID KAYE — PRESIDENT
  • DOV FELDMAN — TREASURER
  • DR MIRIAM SLOMOVITS — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIC KESLOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANE GURAL SENDERS — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAY FUCHS — BOARD MEMBER
  • LENORE S DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARK SCHLOSSBERG — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL KERR — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL PAPILSKY — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL RATTNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MYRNA ZISMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHARON FOGEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • TOBY WOLF — BOARD MEMBER
  • YAEL FRIEDLAND — BOARD MEMBER
  • YEHUDA MOR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Congregation Sons of Israel Partner — Aaron Gural served as President at Congregation Sons of Israel, indicating an organizational affiliation.
  • Friendship Circle Partner — Collaborates with Friendship Circle to provide social programs for individuals with special needs.
  • Harrison-Kerr Family Campus Partner — Co-locates programs including the Come Alive Social Daycare Program and the Early Memory Loss Program.
  • Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Partner — Provides the physical location for the summer day camp program.
  • UJA Federation Partner — Proud partner of the UJA Federation
  • UJA-Federation of New York Partner — Marion and Aaron Gural supported UJA-Federation of New York, indicating a philanthropic and organizational affiliation.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Inclusive Programming for Individuals with Special Needs
    methodology: inclusive_programming_for_individuals_with_special_needs
    By offering tailored social and recreational programs for individuals with special needs, we foster inclusion and community engagement because structured, supportive activities enable meaningful participation and belonging.
  • Personalized Developmental Care in Early Childhood
    methodology: personalized_care
    By providing personalized care through trained educators and maintaining high teacher-to-child ratios, we promote infant security and development because responsive, individualized attention supports neurological and emotional growth during critical early years.
  • Play-Based and Hands-On Early Learning
    methodology: play-based_learning
    By using play-based and hands-on learning approaches in structured environments, we support children's sensory, social, and academic development because experiential engagement aligns with developmental needs and promotes deeper learning.
  • Values-Based Community Programming
    methodology: values-based_community_programming
    By grounding social, recreational, and educational programs in universally shared Jewish values, we strengthen community well-being and inclusivity because shared ethical frameworks foster trust, cooperation, and collective responsibility.