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ALBANY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
ALBANY, NY · EIN 141364462 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N31Z · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.albanyjcc.org
revenue
$6.3M
expenses
$5.2M
net assets
$5.8M
employees
253
volunteers
45
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

THE ALBANY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN GROW AND DEVELOP IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. WE SERVE THE SPECTRUM OF FAMILY LIFE, FROM INFANTS THROUGH SENIORS, THROUGH PROGRAMS RELATED TO EDUCATION, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND COMMUNAL LIFE. OUR CORE VALUES ARE ROOTED IN JEWISH PRINCIPLE, AND WE WELCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAITH OR BACKGROUND.

profile · synthesized from sources

Albany Jewish Community Center offers fitness, education, and cultural programs for individuals and families from infancy through senior years. Rooted in Jewish values, it operates a health and wellness center with aquatics, youth development initiatives like Camp Shalom, and community events tied to the Jewish calendar. The center welcomes participants of all faiths and backgrounds in the Capital Region of New York.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $954K
    FITNESS, AQUATICS AND MEMBERSHIP - THE JCC DEVOTES CONSIDERABLE SPACE AND STAFFING IN THE OPERATION OF A HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER THAT INCLUDES A 6,000 SF. FITNESS CENTER, YEAR-ROUND INDOOR POOL, SUMMER-USE OUTDOOR POOL, GYMNASIUM, GROUP EXERCISE AND PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO, AND MENS AND WOMENS LOCKER ROOM. ADDDITIONALLY, THE JCC MAKES USE OF UTS AUDITORIUM, STAGE, OUTDOOR PATIO, OUTDOOR PAVILION AND OVERALL GROUNDS TO FACILITATE A PERSON'S HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. IT IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND. THE JCC MAKES REGULAR INVESTMENTS IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS STAFF, AND IN UPGRADING EQUIPMENT. WE HAVE APPROXIMATELY 2,000 UNITS OF MEMBERSHIP.
  2. #2 $357K
    CAMP SHALOM, SUMMER DAY CAMP - WE CONTINUE TO EXPAND OUR CAMP OPERATIONS ON THE GROUNDS OF THE JCC. THE CAMP MAKES USE OF OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES LICENSED SPACES. THE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL IS USED HEAVILY BY THE CAMP TODEVELOP CAMPERS SWIMMING ABILITY. THE JCC AVERAGED APPROXIMATELY 100 CAMPERS PER WEEK THROUGHOUT THE 2023 SUMMER. IN ADDITION, THE JCC OFFERS SPECIALTY CAMPS AT THE END OF THE SUMMER, AND IN TOTAL, PROVIDES 10 WEEKS OF OF A VARIED AND EXCITING CAMP SEASON.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

American Red Cross Swim Lessons
Swim instruction for infants through adults, including parent-child classes, levels 1–4, stroke development, and adult swim lessons following American Red Cross guidelines.
Camp Shalom
Summer day camp operating on JCC grounds with approximately 100 campers per week, utilizing an outdoor swimming pool and licensed facilities; offers 10 weeks of programming including specialty camps.
Early Childhood Center
Licensed childcare and pre-kindergarten program serving young children, with daily hours from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Fitness, Aquatics and Membership
Year-round health and wellness center with a 6,000 sq ft fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasium, group exercise classes, and personal training studios serving approximately 2,000 members.
Jewish Life and Cultural Programs
Community events and educational classes tied to the Jewish calendar, including Purim celebrations, Torah study, and Israel engagement activities, open to the broader community.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver fitness and aquatics classes
      Offers more than 25 weekly group exercise classes including indoor cycling, Aqua Zumba, high- and low-intensity aqua exercise, and other specialized programs. Provides orientation and complimentary fitness program design for new members.
    • Offer personal training services
      Provides personal training services tailored to individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
  • Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 2 activities
    • Operate competitive and recreational swim programs
      Runs a competitive swim team and Swim Team Stroke School to improve endurance and competitive skills. Offers lifeguard training and water safety programs through American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses, issuing two-year certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid.
    • Provide swimming instruction and aquatics programs
      Offers American Red Cross swimming lessons for children and adults across multiple levels, including water exploration, stroke development, and adult swim lessons. Also provides an Infant Parent Aquatics Program for children aged 12–36 months with parent participation.
  • Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
    • Facilitate adult recreational sports leagues
      Operates a co-ed adult volleyball league and a basketball league emphasizing sportsmanship and healthy competition. Also provides open pickup basketball and pickleball sessions with equipment available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Host Jewish cultural and educational programming
      Offers programs exploring Jewish wisdom, ethics, and holidays including Purim and Pesach. Hosts themed events and reflective sessions on spiritual traditions such as Mussar and the Omer, fostering community engagement around Jewish heritage and values.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate early childhood and school-based education programs
      Runs an on-site Early Childhood Center with weekday programming and administers two off-site Universal Prekindergarten and afterschool care programs within Albany School District elementary schools.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operate summer day camp for children
      Runs Camp Shalom, a summer day camp serving approximately 100 campers per week, utilizing licensed facilities and an outdoor swimming pool.
  • Member-Focused Fitness and Wellness Facilities 1 activity
    • Operate year-round health and wellness center
      Provides access to fitness facilities including cardio and strength equipment, functional fitness rooms, group exercise studios, indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasium, and locker rooms. Offers daily access and extended weekday and weekend hours for approximately 2,000 members through month-to-month memberships without long-term contracts.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Run youth sports and physical activity programs
      Offers an eight-week youth basketball program for children ages 6 to 10 focusing on fundamental skills. Provides a karate program for children ages 5 to 16, including instruction in sparring, self-defense, and Bo techniques with supplied belts.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.35M
Contributions & grants$1.80M28%
Program service revenue$3.93M62%
Investment income$250%
Other revenue$616K
expenses
Total expenses$5.24M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$3.76M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.60M
Cash$541K
Investments$2.53M
Liabilities$1.81M
Net assets$5.79M
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +30.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JANET ANDRADE CAMPUS DIRECTOR 45 $119K
STEVEN BURKHOLDER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 45 $110K
board members · 16
  • ALAN RICHER — 3RD VICE PRESIDENT
  • BENNETT LIEBMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CANDACE RADERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CRAIG ALFRED — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
  • DANIEL WEINBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID COLMAN — PRESIDENT
  • DORA FISHER — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
  • GABRIELLE FREDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • HOWARD KIBRICK — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • JOSHUA ZAMER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JULIE SAFRANKO — BOARD MEMBER
  • KELLIE LEINUNG — TREASURER
  • MARC EHRLICH — SECRETARY
  • MARSHALL KNODERBANE — BOARD MEMBER
  • RABBI TZVI HOLT — BOARD MEMBER
  • SCOTT HOLLANDER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Albany School District Partner — Hosts Universal Prekindergarten and afterschool care programs at district elementary schools.
  • American Red Cross Partner — Collaborates with the American Red Cross to offer swimming lessons and lifeguard training programs.
  • American Red Cross Partner — Partners with the American Red Cross to deliver certified lifeguard training, CPR, and First Aid instruction.
  • Community Supporters Partner — Collaborates with community supporters to sustain programs and services.
  • Israel Government — Recognizes Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people and maintains a special connection to the country.
  • JCCs of the Capital Region Government — David Posner serves as CEO of the JCCs of the Capital Region and is the contact for board meeting attendance and governance participation.
  • USA Swimming Partner — Collaborates through participation in the National Diversity Select Camp coaching staff.
strategies · 2

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 Community Building through Open Access and Jewish Values
    methodology: inclusive_community_building
    By grounding programming in Jewish principles while maintaining open access for people of all faiths and backgrounds, the organization fosters broader community engagement and participation because shared values and inclusivity strengthen trust and belonging.
  • Reduced Financial and Membership Barriers to Increase Participation
    methodology: fee_avoidance_through_alternative_payment_methods
    By offering fee-free payment options and flexible, month-to-month memberships without long-term commitments, the organization increases accessibility and participation because lower financial and contractual barriers enable broader community engagement.