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

Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center

EAST HILLS, NY · EIN 111976051 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P280 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · sjjcc.org
revenue
$22.2M
expenses
$22.6M
net assets
$19.8M
employees
591
volunteers
649
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

SID JACOBSON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING BASED ON JEWISH VALUES,CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING BASED ON JEWISH VALUES, TRADITIONS, HERITAGE, EDUCATION AND CULTURE AND ARE COMMITTED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ALL THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center is a multipurpose community center in East Hills, NY, offering comprehensive programming rooted in Jewish values. It serves individuals and families through fourteen Centers of Excellence, providing services in health and wellness, early childhood education, teen development, senior support, arts, and social services. The center promotes connection, resilience, and lifelong growth across all ages and stages of life.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5.45M
    YOUTH & FAMILY: PROVIDE NURSERY SCHOOL TO OVER 180 CHILDREN, AS WELL AS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, TEEN PROGRAMMING AND PARENTING PROGRAMMING, AND A CHILDREN'S AND COMMUNITY THEATRE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
  2. #2 $3.51M
    SPECIALIZED SERVICES: PROVIDE PROGRAMMING AND CONSULTATION TO ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA, PEOPLE AND THE FAMILIES OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER, CHILDREN AND ADULTS THAT ARE NEURO-DIVERSE, SOCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM BEREAVEMENT, DEPRESSION AND OTHER ISSUES.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Bernice & Ira Waldbaum Family Children’s Center
Offers early childhood programs for infants to five-year-olds and after-school programs for K-5 students, focusing on nurturing development, play, and enrichment.
Debra & James Buslik / Tracy & David Levy Teen Services Center
Provides leadership development, fitness, Jewish life programs, and social activities for tweens and teens in grades 6-12.
Fay J. Lindner Foundation Senior Services Center
Offers fitness classes, cultural programs, lectures, and social groups for adults 60+, plus specialized day programs for frail or memory-impaired seniors and younger adults with neurodegenerative diagnoses.
Gayle Berg Center for Resilience
Provides science-backed tools and guidance to build mental health and resilience across the lifespan.
Gershwind / Jacobson Health + Wellness Center
36,000-square-foot facility with fitness equipment, heated pools, group exercise classes, indoor track, basketball and pickleball courts, spin and Pilates studios.
Irene & Ronald Cohen Life Skills Training Center
Supports neurodivergent adults 21+ in developing skills for independent living and personal growth.
Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
Offers holistic support for cancer survivors during and after treatment, addressing body, mind, and spirit.
Sandler Family Kehilla Center
Recreational programs for neurodivergent children and teens ages 5-21, promoting independence, friendship, and social growth.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Coordinate volunteerism and social justice initiatives
      Functions as a hub for social justice and volunteerism by organizing opportunities for community service, donation drives, and advocacy efforts.
  • Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
    • Deliver fitness and aquatics programs
      Operates a 36,000-square-foot fitness and aquatics center offering lap swimming, group exercise classes, and fitness activities including strength, cardio, and aquatics. Provides over 90 group exercise classes weekly and on-demand access to recorded classes, with scheduled lap swim sessions available daily and designated family open swim times.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Facilitate community and Jewish life programming
      Hosts gatherings centered on Jewish values, traditions, heritage, and culture, including holiday observances, learning opportunities, and service activities to strengthen community connections and identity.
  • Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
    • Host recreational sports and open swim sessions
      Organizes regular recreational sports including basketball, pickleball, and volleyball at designated gyms, along with family open swim sessions and adult lap swimming with structured lane availability throughout the week.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Offer parent and caregiver support services
      Provides classes, resources, lectures, and personal consultations for parents and grandparents to support child-rearing and foster social connections within the community.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Provide specialized support for neurodivergent and vulnerable adults
      Offers life skills training for neurodivergent adults aged 21+ to promote independence and personal development, and holistic support programs for cancer survivors addressing physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide youth and family programs
      Offers preschool, after-school, vacation, weekend, theatre, teen, and summer camp programs for children from infancy through fifth grade and teens in grades 6–12. Programs include homework help, creative enrichment, leadership development, and community service, serving families across developmental stages.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Support adult and senior engagement
      Provides cultural, educational, and social programs for adults of all ages, including lectures, games (Canasta, Mah Jongg), author talks, theater productions, and social groups. Offers specialized programming for adults 60+ and day programs for individuals with neurodegenerative disorders and their care partners.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operate community facility with structured access
      Maintains a physical facility with regular weekly hours for member access and programming, modifying operations for holidays and closing fully for one week in 2026 for maintenance, while adjusting hours for major holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22.18M
Contributions & grants$9.36M42%
Program service revenue$12.25M55%
Investment income$367K2%
Other revenue$199K
expenses
Total expenses$22.60M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$14.32M
Grants paid out$813K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.16M
Cash$814K
Investments$6.87M
Liabilities$5.41M
Net assets$19.75M
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +15.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID BLACK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $392K
DINA SHUSTER DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $223K
LISA ROSENKRANTZ VP OF OPERATIONS 40 $161K
LYNDA KAUFMAN DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40 $154K
TAYLOR HERBERT VP OF SPECIAL SERVICES 40 $141K
BILLY FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES 40 $129K
DEBRA KESSLER DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD 40 $128K
SUSAN BERMAN VP OF CCE 40 $120K
FRANCINE STEPHENS VP OF DEVELOPMENT 40 $107K
board members · 16
  • ALYSSA SCHIMEL — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREA STEIN — DIRECTOR
  • AURILY SANDLER — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA COOPER — DIRECTOR
  • BRETT GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
  • DARA RUBENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID LEVY — DIRECTOR
  • DEBRA BUSLIK — DIRECTOR
  • DENISE SILVERBERG — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC DONNENFELD — DIRECTOR
  • GAYLE BERG — DIRECTOR
  • GORDON CRANE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • HARVEY MARX — VICE PRESIDENT
  • HOWARD ROMBOM — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF BUSLIK — TREASURER
  • JOCELYN WASSERMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • Amilia Partner — Partners with Amilia for program registration and account management.
  • Bernice & Ira Waldbaum Family Children’s Center Partner — Partner center supporting children's programs.
  • Center for Adult Programming Partner — Co-presents arts and culture programs at the Sid Jacobson JCC.
  • Center for Community Engagement Partner — Co-presents arts and culture programs at the Sid Jacobson JCC.
  • Center for Resilience Partner — Co-provider of wellness and resilience programs
  • Debra & James Buslik Partner — Named supporter of the Teen Services Center, indicating a partnership through philanthropy.
  • Debra & James Buslik / Tracy & David Levy Teen Services Center Partner — Partner center delivering teen services.
  • EarlyBirdCapital Partner — Partner in naming and supporting the gymnasium facilities.
  • Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for The Arts Partner — Partner center offering arts programming for children.
  • Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts Partner — Co-presents arts and culture programs at the Sid Jacobson JCC.
  • Fay J. Lindner Foundation Senior Services Center Partner — Co-presents arts and culture programs at the Sid Jacobson JCC.
  • Fay J. Lindner Foundation Senior Services Center Partner — Collaborates to provide senior services as part of the Care & Support offerings.
  • Gershwind / Jacobson Health + Wellness Center Partner — Co-provider of fitness and wellness programs
  • Gershwind / Jacobson Health + Wellness Center Partner — Co-sponsor of the Family Open Swim program.
  • Gershwind / Jacobson Health + Wellness Center Partner — Partner center supporting health and wellness programs.
  • Gershwind / Jacobson Health + Wellness Center Partner — Sponsors and supports the group exercise program.
  • Irene & Ronald Cohen Center for Parent Engagement + Education Partner — Partner center providing parent engagement and education programs.
  • Irene & Ronald Cohen Life Skills Training Center Partner — Partner center providing life skills training.
  • Irene & Ronald Life Skills Training Center Partner — Partners to offer life skills training as part of the Care & Support initiatives.
  • Jack Nadel Social Services Center Partner — Collaborates to deliver social services through the Care & Support programs.
  • Kroll Family Partner — Named sponsor or donor supporting the Aquatics Center at Sid Jacobson JCC.
  • Kroll Family Aquatics Center Partner — Co-sponsor of the Family Open Swim program.
  • K’lal Yisrael Network — Values connection with the broad Jewish community as part of organizational mission.
  • Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center Partner — Partners to deliver cancer wellness services within the Care & Support programs.
  • Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel Partner — Collaborates on community programming through the Center for Community Engagement
  • Randie Waldbaum Malinsky Center for Israel Partner — Collaborates on programs celebrating and nurturing connections to Israel.
  • Roseman Family Partner — Partner in naming and supporting the gymnasium facilities.
  • Ruth & Saul Weinberger Center for Jewish Life & Learning Partner — Collaborates on community programming through the Center for Community Engagement
  • Sandler Family Kehilla Center Partner — Collaborates in providing community-based care and support services.
  • Sandler Family Kehilla Center Partner — Partner center supporting community and family engagement.
+ 1 more
strategies · 3

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.

  • Experience-Based Programming for Engagement
    methodology: experience-based programming
    By designing programs around core human experiences—such as connection, creativity, and movement—the organization meets diverse community needs because experiential relevance drives participation and sustained involvement.
  • Person-Centered Holistic Well-Being
    methodology: holistic_well-being
    By integrating physical fitness, mental resilience, and emotional support within a person-centered framework, the organization promotes overall wellness because addressing the whole person increases engagement and sustainable health outcomes.
  • Values-Based Community Building
    methodology: values_based_community_building
    By grounding programs in Jewish values, the organization fosters inclusive, multigenerational community experiences that promote belonging and engagement because shared cultural and ethical foundations strengthen social connection and identity.