What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5.45MYOUTH & 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 $3.51MSPECIALIZED 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.
What they call their work
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Coordinate volunteerism and social justice initiativesFunctions as a hub for social justice and volunteerism by organizing opportunities for community service, donation drives, and advocacy efforts.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Deliver fitness and aquatics programsOperates 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.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Facilitate community and Jewish life programmingHosts gatherings centered on Jewish values, traditions, heritage, and culture, including holiday observances, learning opportunities, and service activities to strengthen community connections and identity.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Host recreational sports and open swim sessionsOrganizes 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.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Offer parent and caregiver support servicesProvides classes, resources, lectures, and personal consultations for parents and grandparents to support child-rearing and foster social connections within the community.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Provide specialized support for neurodivergent and vulnerable adultsOffers 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.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide youth and family programsOffers 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.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Support adult and senior engagementProvides 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.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate community facility with structured accessMaintains 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.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| 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 |
- 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
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.
How they approach the work
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- Experience-Based Programming for Engagementmethodology: experience-based programmingBy 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-Beingmethodology: holistic_well-beingBy 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 Buildingmethodology: values_based_community_buildingBy 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.