irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.48MThe Centers summer day program provides daily activities like sports, arts and crafts, gymastics, cooking, dance, and karate in a safe and healthy environment. The Children also go one weekly field trips to various fun places and attractions. The summer camp programs lasts for seven weeks and includes children from the ages of 3 to 14. All camp staff and counselors are carefully trained and go through an extensive orientation program.
- #2 $3.28MThe Young adults program brings young people together for art and musical events, parties, and tournaments, sports leagues and cook-offs. These events and activites broaden the experiences of the Centers young adults and promote growth and understanding of their Jewish heritage. The Centers teen program offers 9th through 12th grade boys and girls various experiences in leadership training and social event organizing. The teens meet weekly to plan community-wide teen events including trips, sporting events, chesed activities, co-ed tournaments, parties and social gatherings. The Youth services program provides fun and meaningful experiences for the Centers pre-school through 8th grade children. Programs include youth sport leagues such as basketball, football and hockey, and various other activites such as competitive dance, art, cooking, day trips, etc. These program run on sundays and after school. An estimated 300 to 400 children attended these various youth program every year.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Center Sleepaway Camp
Overnight camp experience for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders combining traditional camp activities with community values and adventure.
Community Services
Offers support programs including senior trips, caregiver support groups, and specialized services like Healing Music for Parkinson’s.
Health & Wellness Programs
Includes fitness center access, group exercise classes (Group X), aquatics with swimming lessons and pool parties, and the Chehebar Health Spa with sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi.
Summer Day Camp
Seven-week summer day program for children ages 3 to 14 offering sports, arts and crafts, gymnastics, cooking, dance, karate, and weekly field trips in a safe environment.
Teens Beyond Borders
Adventure travel program for boys and girls entering 11th grade, featuring multi-week trips to destinations like the Western Heartland and the South with outdoor and cultural activities.
Young Adults Program
Brings young adults together for art, music, parties, tournaments, and leadership development with a focus on Jewish heritage.
Youth Sports Leagues
Organized basketball, football, hockey, and other sports leagues for youth from 1st through 8th grade, including divisions by grade and gender.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- After-school and Friday youth programmingProvides structured after-school and Friday programming for youth across sports, arts, and culture.
- Year-round youth programs (preschool through 12th grade)Provides year-round youth programming for children from preschool through 12th grade, including leadership training, social event planning, sports leagues, arts, cooking, and day trips, with an estimated 300 to 400 children participating annually.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 2 activities
- Sleepaway camp for middle school studentsOperates a sleepaway camp program for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
- Summer day camp for children ages 3 to 14Operates a seven-week summer day program for children ages 3 to 14 featuring daily activities including sports, arts and crafts, gymnastics, cooking, dance, and karate, along with weekly field trips. Enrolled an estimated 200 to 300 children in 2020.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Annual end-of-summer community eventHosts an annual end-of-summer event in Long Branch, New Jersey, featuring workshops, exercise classes, Bingo, games, food demonstrations, giveaways, and meals, with round-trip transportation provided from The Center.
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Youth Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
- Business skills programs for young adultsProvides programs designed to empower young adults with essential business skills.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Fitness and aquatics center operationsOperates a modern fitness center with up-to-date equipment, climate control, secure lockers, group fitness classes, personal training services, racquetball court access during specified hours, and an aquatics program centered around a 25-yard Junior Olympic-sized pool with lifeguard supervision, swimming lessons, pool parties, and water exercise classes. Also provides access to the Chehebar Health Spa, which includes a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, private lounge, and wellness amenities.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Live music events with dinner serviceHosts live music events at Sushi Tokyo in conjunction with dinner service.
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Parkinson's Disease Research and Support 1 activity
- Music therapy and support programs for Parkinson's communityHosts recurring online healing music therapy sessions for individuals with Parkinson’s disease on select Mondays at 12:30 PM, and operates a virtual support group for caregivers of people with Parkinson’s to share experiences, coping skills, and resources.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Senior recreational tripsOrganizes recreational and sightseeing trips for seniors, including shopping excursions to The Mills at Jersey Gardens, guided tours of Oheka Castle with shopping, and a Manhattan sightseeing cruise offering views of three rivers, five boroughs, seven bridges, and over 100 landmarks.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- Youth adventure tripsOrganizes multi-state adventure trips for teens, including a July trip visiting national parks and outdoor recreation sites across Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and surrounding regions, and a late-July to August trip through West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida focused on outdoor and cultural experiences.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth sports leaguesOperates youth football leagues for children in 1st–2nd grades and 6th–8th grades, as well as a youth basketball league with multiple grade divisions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.94M
Contributions & grants$7.03M41%
Program service revenue$8.57M51%
Investment income$30K0%
Other revenue$1.31M
expenses
Total expenses$19.72M
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead41%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$10.20M
Grants paid out$75K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$68.70M
Cash$231K
Investments$1.60M
Liabilities$20.69M
Net assets$48.00M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Joseph Tawil | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $347K |
| Aaron Rosenfeld | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $267K |
| Russell Willens | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $211K |
| Sabrina Maleh | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $207K |
| Norman Mandel | Associate Exectuive Director | 40 | $204K |
| Harry Chazanoff | Athletic League Director | 40 | $187K |
| Inbal Khabieh | Early Childhood Director | 40 | $167K |
| Elina Fried | Controller | 40 | $148K |
| David Jolovitz | Health Fitness Recreastion Director | 40 | $148K |
| Lillian Ebani | Youth Services Director | 3 | $146K |
board members · 15
- Adrienne Shamie — Board of Programs
- Albert Tobias — Board of Director
- Ami Sasson — Board of Programs
- Charles Azar — Board of Director
- Claudetter Feldman — Board of Programs
- David I Azar — Treasurer
- Debbi Gindi — Board of Director
- Ellen Sitt — Board of Programs
- Esther Mishan — Chairperson of the Board
- Esther Mosseri — Board of Programs
- Gladys Haddad — Board of Director
- Harold Sherr — Board of Programs
- Helen Shamah — Board of Director
- Irene Hanan — Board of Programs Vice Chairperson
- Jack Cayre — Board of Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Circle Line Partner — Partner for senior sightseeing cruise trips.
- Circle Line Partner — Partner organization providing the sightseeing cruise for seniors.
- Encore Musicians Partner — Provides musicians for live music events hosted at Sushi Tokyo.
- Erika Adelman, LCSW, SIFI Partner — Facilitates the Caregivers of People with Parkinson's support group
- Kathy Shabot Partner — Director of Arts and Culture involved in education and leadership programs.
- Lillian Ebani Partner — Staff contact for teen program inquiries and coordination.
- Lisette Lalo Partner — Director of Student Services and Program Operations involved in education and leadership programs.
- NYC Department for the Aging Government — Funder supporting the "Fun in the Sun" program
- Nikki Schoen Partner — Board Certified Music Therapist leading the Healing Music for Parkinson's program.
- Oheka Castle Partner — Partner site for senior tours and outings.
- Oheka Castle Partner — Site for senior trip and guided tour
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens Partner — Hosts senior shopping trips organized by the Center.
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens Partner — Partner location for senior shopping trips.
- Thor Equities Partner — Collaborates with Thor Equities through events featuring its founder, Joe Sitt, to engage young adults in business education
- Top Notch Visuals Partner — Partners with Top Notch Visuals, led by Victor Braca, for storytelling and programming that supports youth empowerment
- UJA Funder — Provides unrestricted grants used for general operating expenses of the Center.
strategies · 4
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.
- Adventure-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: adventure_based_youth_developmentBy immersing teens in high-adventure travel experiences, we foster personal growth and lasting engagement because transformative challenges in supportive settings build resilience, self-efficacy, and deep connection to community.
- Cultural Identity-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: cultural_identity_based_youth_developmentBy integrating cultural and informal Jewish education into youth programming, we promote identity formation and long-term community engagement because shared cultural experiences strengthen belonging and intergenerational continuity.
- Extended Engagement for Youth Safety and Stabilitymethodology: extended_engagement_youthBy offering extended-day and weekend programming, we provide consistent engagement and safe spaces for youth because sustained, predictable access to supportive environments reduces risk and strengthens developmental continuity.
- Holistic Youth Development Through Integrated Programmingmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy combining arts, physical activity, and sports within youth programming, we support holistic development because diverse, values-grounded experiences nurture emotional, physical, and social well-being in tandem.