named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Afternoon Mah Jongg
Weekly Mah Jongg game session for seniors and adults, with instruction available for beginners.
Book Rap
Monthly book discussion group for adults focusing on literary fiction and contemporary novels, held at the J.C.C. auditorium or library.
Cultural Arts Committee Programs
Series of lectures and talks by guest speakers on topics ranging from local history to marine medicine, sponsored by the Cultural Arts Committee.
Dinner and a Movie Night
Monthly event combining a themed dinner with a film screening, such as "Famous Nathan" or "Houdini," open to members and nonmembers.
Pickleball
Recreational pickleball sessions for intermediate and advanced players, offered multiple days per week at the J.C.C. gymnasium.
Yiddish Stories with Lunch
Monthly reading series featuring Jewish short stories from Eastern Europe, performed by actors, accompanied by lunch and dessert.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Adult and Senior ProgramsProvides fitness classes, social activities, and educational opportunities for adults and seniors, including Mah Jongg and Bridge games, exercise classes, and quarterly health seminars featuring healthcare professionals. Weekly Mah Jongg games are held on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Annual Arts and Cultural TripsOrganizes an annual bus trip to the SPAC ballet performance, including George Balanchine’s “Serenade,” as part of its cultural programming for the community.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Community Events and Cultural ProgrammingHosts a variety of community events including dinner-movie nights, book discussion groups, public talks on historical and scientific topics, literary events, holiday celebrations, and film screenings. Events often feature guest speakers and explore cultural, political, and health-related themes.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Community Support ServicesProvides scholarships for individuals in need to access facilities and programs, offers tutoring services to disadvantaged individuals, and collects and distributes non-perishable food donations year-round to local food pantries and shelters, including Hope House Soup Kitchen in Utica.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
- Pickleball ProgrammingHosts year-round pickleball sessions including intermediate to advanced indoor play from October to May at the J.C.C. gymnasium, beginner sessions with on-site instructors, and outdoor play at New Hartford Town Park from late May to late September. Weekly games are held on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth Programs (Preschool through Teen Years)Offers educational and recreational programs for children from age two through teenage years, including preschool, pee-wee sports, music lessons, tutoring, and the “Sports of All Sorts” program for ages 3 to 6. Volunteer coaching opportunities are available for elementary-level basketball.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.06M
Contributions & grants$205K19%
Program service revenue$782K74%
Investment income$2030%
Other revenue$69K
expenses
Total expenses$1.19M
Program expenses42%
Admin / overhead57%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$749K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.18M
Cash$207K
Investments$2.39M
Liabilities$250K
Net assets$2.93M
Liquid reserves26.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -26.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTOR PEARLMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $82K |
board members · 15
- ANDREW COHEN — DIRECTOR
- ANNE YOSS — PRES EMERITUS
- BARBARA GOODMAN — DIRECTOR
- CECILY EIDELHOCH — DIRECTOR
- DR SID BLATT — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN ABELOVE — DIRECTOR
- JOE SILBERLICHY — DIRECTOR
- MARSHA SILVERMAN — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- RABBI HOWARD MATASAR — DIRECTOR
- RABBI PETER SCHAKTMAN — DIRECTOR
- RANDY ROCKFORD — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD COHEN — PRESIDENT
- RICHARD DINERSTEIN — SECRETARY
- SHARON GOLDENSON — DIRECTOR
- STEVE CRITELLI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Congregation of Zvi Jacob Partner — Linked as a local synagogue and community partner
- Cultural Arts Committee Partner — Partners with the Cultural Arts Committee to sponsor public programs including talks and film screenings.
- Ha’aretz Partner — Linked as a media partner providing news from Israel
- Hope House Soup Kitchen Partner — Partner organization receiving food donations from the Jewish Community Center.
- J.C.C. Partner — Provides gymnasium space for weekly pickleball events.
- J.C.C. Partner — Provides gymnasium space for weekly pickleball games.
- J.C.C. Utica Partner — Hosts Mah Jongg games in the J.C.C. auditorium.
- Jewish National Fund Partner — Linked as a partner organization supporting Jewish communal and national causes
- New Hartford Town Park Partner — Hosts outdoor pickleball programming during warmer months.
- Oneida County History Center Partner — Collaborates with the Oneida County History Center for public educational talks.
- Sitirin Wheelchair Basketball Partner — Linked as a community program promoting inclusion and wellness
- Temple Beth El Partner — Linked as a local synagogue and community partner
- Temple Emanu-El Partner — Linked as a local synagogue and community partner
- United Jewish Communities Network — Linked as an affiliated national organization
- Wu Kong Partner — Provides dinner for the Dinner-movie Night event.
- local non-profits Partner — Collaborates with local non-profits to host special events and programs.
- local non-profits Partner — Collaborates with local nonprofits to host special events such as health fairs and speaker forums.
- surrounding colleges and universities Partner — Partners with local colleges and universities to co-host special events and programs.
- surrounding colleges and universities Partner — Partners with nearby colleges and universities to co-host programs and special events.
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.
- Community-Driven Programming Modelmethodology: community_driven_programmingBy inviting community members to contribute personal talents or skills, the organization builds programs that reflect local assets and needs, fostering ownership and sustained engagement because participation is rooted in mutual contribution rather than passive service delivery.
- Peer-Supported Learning for Senior Engagementmethodology: peer_supported_instructionBy combining peer and instructor-led teaching in activities like Mah Jongg, the organization increases comfort, retention, and social connection among seniors because learning is socially embedded and reduces the hierarchy of traditional instruction.