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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN INC PENINSULA SECTION
LAWRENCE, NY · EIN 116003315 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S810 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ncjwpeninsula.org
revenue
$327K
expenses
$287K
net assets
$765K
employees
14
program ratio
44%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE, THROUGH AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM OF EDUCATION, SERVICE, AND SOCIAL ACTION, ESSENTIAL SERVICES, STIMULATE AND EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY TOWARD OUR RESPONSIBILITY IN ADVANCING HUMAN WELFARE AND THE DEMOCRATIC WAY OF LIFE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Peninsula Section is a nonprofit organization based in Lawrence, NY, focused on advancing social justice through advocacy, education, and community service. Rooted in Jewish values, it works to improve the lives of women, children, and families through programs addressing reproductive rights, domestic violence, voting rights, and economic equity. The organization operates locally in Nassau County and engages in national advocacy efforts through coalitions and policy initiatives.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy Movie Screenings
Film events followed by Q&A sessions to educate the public on issues such as human rights, reproductive justice, and social justice.
Back 2 School Store
A pop-up store providing low-income and special needs children the opportunity to select new clothing, sneakers, winter coats, and school supplies with volunteer personal shoppers, aiming to boost self-esteem and school readiness.
Benchmark: Judicial Nominations Campaign
Advocacy effort to promote a fair and independent judiciary that upholds constitutional values, including reproductive rights.
Higher Ground
National campaign to end domestic violence by promoting policies that improve women's economic security and autonomy.
Repro Shabbat
Educational and advocacy events centered on reproductive rights, often held in partnership with religious communities.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
    • Advocacy on social and economic issues affecting women, children, and families
      Advocates on social and economic issues impacting women, children, and families, including organizing in-person events on abortion justice and multi-day advocacy trips to Washington, DC to build skills and amplify voices on policy issues.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Community engagement and volunteer coordination
      Offers volunteer opportunities for community engagement, including structured events like spring game days featuring lunch, games, and raffles, and supports teenagers with documentation for community service hour credit.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Direct service programs supporting community needs
      Provides direct community services including organizing packing parties for period product distribution, school supply preparation for children, and volunteer-staffed events serving children requiring over 250 volunteers across shifts. Also conducts pre-event setup and post-event breakdown activities with volunteer support.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Educational programming on grassroots advocacy
      Educates high school students of all genders on grassroots advocacy strategies and partners with a community library theatre to screen issue-related films and host facilitated Q&A sessions to raise public awareness.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Historical childcare services
      Established the Five Towns Child Care Center during World War II to provide childcare for mothers entering the workforce.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$327K
Contributions & grants$179K55%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$21K7%
Other revenue$127K
expenses
Total expenses$287K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead56%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$123K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$849K
Cash$388K
Investments$241K
Liabilities$84K
Net assets$765K
Liquid reserves26.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +18.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 15
  • ABBY FOX — CO-V.P. - THRIFT SHOP
  • ARLENE GEWANTER ROTAT OFF 71 — V.P. - FUNDRAISING
  • BRENDA RADEN — V.P. - MEMBERSHIP
  • CAROLE TOLKIN ROTATED OFF 71 — V.P. - EDUCATION & JEWISH AFFAIRS
  • DONNA BIALOR — PRESIDENT
  • FRANCINE DENNY — V.P. - FUNDRAISING
  • HOPE COLEMAN — V.P. - BACK 2 SCHOOL STORE
  • JACLYN FELDMAN — CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
  • JUDY NOVET — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • MYRA COHEN — MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
  • MYRA GARBER ROTATED ON 71 — V.P.-EDUCATION&JEWISH AFFAIRS&ADVOC
  • NATALIE ZEIGER — RECORDING SECRETARY
  • RENEE FISCHER — V.P. - COMMUNITY SERVICES
  • SALLY TELIAS — TREASURER
  • SUSAN FOX — EXEC V.P./CO-V.P. - THRIFT SHOP
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre Partner — Hosted the Spring Game Day event at their facility.
  • International Council of Jewish Women (ICJW) Network — Part of an international network of Jewish women's organizations connected through shared mission and structure.
  • Long Island Section Coalition — Member of a regional coalition of four NCJW sections that collaborates on advocacy, information sharing, and joint events.
  • NCJW Peninsula Section Partner — Organizes volunteer opportunities in partnership with community members and families.
  • National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW, Inc.) Network — Local section of the national organization, participating in a structured network of affiliated sections.
  • Planned Parenthood Partner — Works in coalition with Planned Parenthood to ensure accessible women's health care and protect reproductive rights.
  • Temple Sinai of Roslyn Partner — Co-hosted a series of abortion justice events.
  • community library theatre Partner — Partners with a community library theatre to screen issue-related films and facilitate public education on advocacy.
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.

  • Client Choice to Promote Dignity
    methodology: client_choice
    By using a guided shopping model where children select their own clothing with volunteer support, the organization promotes dignity and autonomy because personal choice in receiving aid reduces stigma and strengthens self-worth.
  • Immersive Civic Engagement for Advocacy Capacity Building
    methodology: civic-engagement-immersion
    By providing multi-day, immersive advocacy experiences, the organization deepens participant commitment and effectiveness because sustained engagement builds knowledge, empathy, and collective power more effectively than episodic activities.
  • Policy and Judicial Advocacy for Reproductive and Economic Justice
    methodology: policy_advocacy
    By targeting policy and judicial systems, the organization advances reproductive rights and women’s economic security because structural change in law and governance produces broad, lasting improvements in well-being for women, children, and families.
  • Story-Centered Advocacy for Collective Action
    methodology: story-centered-advocacy
    By convening forums where diverse individuals share personal stories, the organization fosters empathy and motivates advocacy because narrative builds emotional resonance and shared commitment to reproductive justice.
  • Values-Driven Advocacy and Action
    methodology: values-driven activism
    By grounding service, education, and advocacy in Jewish values and progressive ideals, the organization mobilizes individuals to engage in social justice work because shared moral convictions inspire sustained and authentic action.