irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $480KCOUNCIL LIFETIME LEARNINGEACH YEAR, MORE THAN 300 SENIORS PARTICIPATE IN A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMMING OFFERED BY COUNCIL LIFETIME LEARNING (CLL), WHICH INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM ART AND EXERCISE CLASSES TO ENGAGING LECTURES AND DISCUSSION GROUPS. CLL PROMOTES HEALTHY AND CREATIVE AGING, USING ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING TO ENGAGE AND EMPOWER OLDER ADULTS. CLL HELPS SENIORS DEFY THE STEREOTYPES ASSOCIATED WITH GROWING OLD AND CONTINUE LEARNING AND GROWING INTO THEIR 70S, 80S, AND BEYOND. THE CURRENT EPIDEMIC OF LONELINESS HAS HIT OUR OLDEST OLD ESPECIALLY HARD IN NYC. CLL ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM HEAD ON, HELPING SENIORS CREATE COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION AND BUILDING THEIR SUPPORT NETWORK. OUR CLL SOCIAL WORKER HELPS OUR CLIENTS DEAL WITH THE INEVITABLE CHALLENGES OF AGING AS THEY ARISE, LEADING SUPPORT GROUPS AND PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, RESOURCES, AND REFERRALS.
- #2 $170KCHILDREN'S PROGRAMMINGBACK 2 SCHOOL STORE - OUR ANNUAL BACK 2 SCHOOL STORE (B2SS) PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH EVERYTHING THEY NEED TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL WITH PRIDE, CONFIDENCE, AND ENTHUSIASM. EVERY SUMMER, NCJW NY'S COUNCIL HOUSE IS TRANSFORMED INTO A VERY SPECIAL "POP UP" DEPARTMENT STORE, WHERE EACH CHILD "SHOPS" FOR A BRAND-NEW OUTFIT (SHIRT, PANTS, SNEAKERS, SOCKS, PARKA, HAT, AND GLOVES) AS WELL AS A BACKPACK FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ALL ENTIRELY FREE OF CHARGE. B2SS IS UNIQUELY IMPACTFUL BECAUSE THE CHILDREN ARE EMPOWERED TO CHOOSE EACH ITEM THEMSELVES, BASED ON THEIR OWN TASTES AND STYLES, WITH THE HELP OF THEIR OWN "PERSONAL SHOPPER" VOLUNTEER. THE POWER OF CHOICE, WITHOUT ANY WORRY ABOUT PRICE TAGS, IS AN EXPERIENCE MORE AFFLUENT CHILDREN TAKE FOR GRANTED BUT ONE THESE CHILDREN RARELY, IF EVER, HAVE. B2SS ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES TO HELP PARENTS SUPPORT THEIR FAMILY'S HEALTH, LEARNING, AND GROWTH. IN FY'25, THE B2SS SERVED 316 CHILDREN. OUR CHILDREN'S LITERACY WORK AIMS TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN A LIFELONG LOVE OF BOOKS AND READING, THEREBY HELPING TO CLOSE THE GAP IN SCHOOL PERFORMANCE FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN. OUR READING TUTORS PROGRAM ENGAGES OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIVE AFTER-SCHOOL SITES IN MANHATTAN, PROVIDING WEEKLY, ONE-ON-ONE READING SESSIONS WITH AGE-APPROPRIATE MATERIALS FOR ABOUT 80 CHILDREN IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE. STUDENTS KEEP THEIR BOOKS AFTER THEY HAVE READ THEM WITH THEIR TUTORS, BUILDING UP A HOME LIBRARY THAT INSTILLS PRIDE AND ENCOURAGES READING PRACTICE ON THEIR OWN.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Eleanor Leff Jewish Women’s Resource Center (JWRC)
Hosts educational and cultural events including conferences, film festivals, and book clubs exploring Jewish women’s experiences.
Hunger Program
Provides emergency food assistance through a weekly Food Pantry and Community Kitchen, offering groceries and hot meals since the 1980s; includes case support and referrals.
Jews for Repro NY
Grassroots initiative mobilizing Jewish communities to advocate for abortion access through lobbying, education, phone banking, and events in the New York metro area.
LINC (Lunch, Interaction, Nurturing and Companionship)
Community program providing meals and social connection for isolated individuals, fostering companionship and support.
Pregnancy Loss Support Program
Offers support groups facilitated by a licensed social worker for individuals and families coping with pregnancy loss.
Pro-Truth
Coalition campaign led by NCJW NY to counter deceptive practices of crisis pregnancy centers and promote transparency around reproductive health services.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 3 activities
- Advocate for reproductive rights through Jews for Repro NYOperates Jews for Repro NY, a grassroots initiative that mobilizes Jewish individuals and leaders in the New York metro area to advocate for abortion access.
- Lead Pro-Truth campaign against deceptive abortion clinicsFounded and leads Pro-Truth, a coalition campaign addressing deceptive practices of crisis pregnancy centers in New York City through systemic advocacy.
- Organize legislative and educational advocacy eventsOrganizes lobbying trips to Albany, panel discussions, film screenings, salons, and educational events to advance reproductive rights and social justice goals.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 3 activities
- Deliver comprehensive Hunger Program servicesProvides a range of services through the Hunger Program, including meal preparation, weekly food deliveries, and distribution of supplemental health and wellness items such as menstrual products and COVID tests to support client well-being.
- Operate community kitchen providing hot mealsRuns a Community Kitchen that serves hot, freshly prepared meals twice weekly to individuals and families in need, with approximately 50 guests served per meal. The kitchen has operated continuously since 1983, including throughout the pandemic.
- Operate weekly food pantryRuns a weekly food pantry every Monday, providing a three-day emergency supply of groceries to approximately 300 families in need. The program has operated continuously since 1984.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Address antisemitism and anti-Zionism through women-led programmingHosts events and educational programming focused on combating antisemitism and anti-Zionism through the lens of Jewish women's leadership and advocacy.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in direct service and advocacy supportProvides hands-on volunteer opportunities including packing abortion aftercare kits and hygiene packets, supporting both direct service and advocacy initiatives.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Host Jewish women’s cultural and educational eventsOrganizes conferences, film festivals, book clubs, and public events to explore and celebrate Jewish women’s experiences through the Eleanor Leff Jewish Women’s Resource Center, active since 1987.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Provide benefits navigation and client support servicesOffers benefits navigation assistance and has provided at least 500 client referrals, enrollments, and connections to support individuals in need.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Provide support groups for bereaved individuals and caregiversFacilitates three ongoing support groups: two for individuals grieving pregnancy or child loss, and one for caregivers of spouses or partners with memory impairments or Alzheimer’s.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Run Back 2 School Store and Pregnancy Loss Support ProgramOperates the Back 2 School Store and the Pregnancy Loss Support Program as part of its community initiatives to support families and individuals facing specific life challenges.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.63M
Contributions & grants$2.33M88%
Program service revenue$92K4%
Investment income$253K10%
Other revenue$-41K
expenses
Total expenses$2.23M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$1.14M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.23M
Cash$571K
Investments$2.89M
Liabilities$96K
Net assets$5.13M
Liquid reserves18.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +36.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ANDREA KOPEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $136K |
| AMY GREENSTEIN | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $136K |
| MARGARITA SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR OF FINANACE | 35 | $116K |
board members · 11
- ELAINE MANDELBAUM — DIRECTOR
- GAIL HOCHMAN — DIRECTOR
- ILENE MARQUARDT — DIRECTOR
- JILL SCHEUER — DIRECTOR
- KAROL TODRYS — CO-PRESIDENT
- LISA DELL — SECRETARY
- LISA SENTER — DIRECTOR
- MEREDITH BARNETT — VICE PRESIDENT
- NANCY BROWN — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN SACK — TREASURER
- WENDY HASHMALL — CO-PRESIDENT
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Advocacy Leadership Committee Partner — Collaborates with NCJW NY on political advocacy efforts.
- Central Synagogue Partner — Partnered to screen the documentary "Under G-d" and host a panel discussion.
- NCJW NY Network — Local section of the National Council of Jewish Women network.
- NCJW NY professional staff Partner — Collaborates with ALC volunteers to educate communities and influence policy.
- New York City Government — Partnership involving navigation of NYC’s system of benefits and entitlements for clients.
- New York Jewish Agenda Partner — Partnered with NCJW NY and Central Synagogue to screen the documentary "Under G-d".
- Pro-Truth Partner — Coalition campaign founded and led by NCJW NY to combat deceptive practices of crisis pregnancy centers.
- Pro-Truth Partner — NCJW NY founded and leads the Pro-Truth coalition campaign.
- RAC-NY Partner — Co-sponsored in-person and virtual phone banks to support Prop 1 (New York State Equal Rights Amendment).
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 and Dignity-Centered Servicemethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing clients to choose their food and services in a respectful, hospitality-oriented environment, the organization increases engagement and appropriate utilization because autonomy and dignity reinforce self-determination and trust.
- Grassroots Mobilization Grounded in Valuesmethodology: grassroots_mobilizationBy organizing from the community level using shared Jewish values, the organization builds authentic, sustained engagement that drives social change because values-based movements generate deeper commitment and collective power than top-down campaigns.
- Integrated Service and Advocacy Modelmethodology: integrated direct service and advocacyBy combining direct service with advocacy, the organization addresses both immediate client needs and systemic inequities, producing sustainable social change because immediate relief builds trust and advocacy leverages that trust to transform underlying structures.
- Leadership Development Through Servicemethodology: leadership_development_through_serviceBy engaging women in hands-on service and advocacy, the organization cultivates leadership skills and political efficacy because experiential involvement in social change builds confidence, expertise, and long-term commitment.
- Social Justice and Empowerment Modelmethodology: social justice modelBy shifting from charity to a social justice framework that centers client strengths and lived experience, the organization fosters empowerment and systemic change because recognizing agency leads to more effective and sustainable solutions.