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SUFFOLK Y JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC
COMMACK, NY · EIN 112435521 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P28 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · syjcc.org
revenue
$13.0M
expenses
$11.8M
net assets
$2.2M
employees
402
volunteers
10
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

SUFFOLK Y JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. IS A SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST THE JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE A HIGH QUALITY OF FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, AND COMMUNAL LIFE. THE CENTER PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FROM ITS BUILDING IN COMMACK, NEW YORK AND FROM A CAMPSITE AT THE HENRY KAUFMAN CAMPGROUNDS IN WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NEW YORK. THE PRIMARY SOURCES OF SUPPORT ARE PROGRAM FEES, MEMBERSHIP DUES, AND CONTRIBUTIONS. THE CENTER HAS AN OPEN MEMBERSHIP POLICY, WELCOMING COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL FAITHS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Social service organization serving the Jewish and general community in Suffolk County, New York. Provides social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs through a community center in Commack and a campsite in Wheatley Heights. Offers fitness, aquatics, early childhood care, youth development, and senior services to individuals and families of all backgrounds.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.96M
    HEALTH AND FITNESS- A FULLY EQUIPPED FITNESS CENTER, FOUR OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS, TWO GYMNASIUMS, A BANKED POLYTURF OVAL INDOOR TRACK AND EXERCISE CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN PLUS A 25 METER INDOOR HEATED POOL PROVIDE A FULL SERVICE FITNESS, SPORTS AND AQUATICS FACILITY FOR ALL AGES.
  2. #2 $1.96M
    ADULT AND SENIOR SERVICES- A PLATFORM OF SERVICES THAT CONSIST OF SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR BEREAVED MEMBERS AS WELL AS THOSE GOING THROUGH DIVORCE OR BATTLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE. SENIOR PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDES A DAY PROGRAM AND DAILY LUNCH, CLUBS AND ACTIVITES FOR RETIREES AS WELL AS JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult and Senior Services
Services include social and support groups for bereaved members, those experiencing divorce or substance abuse, daily lunch, clubs, and activities for retirees.
Early Childhood Center
Child care program for children ages 3 months to 4.5 years, supporting working families with early learning and enrichment.
Health and Fitness
Full-service fitness, sports, and aquatics facility with fitness center, indoor pool, tennis courts, gymnasiums, track, and group exercise classes for adults and children.
Summer Camp
Day camp offering recreational and educational activities for children, including specialized programs like Camp Achieve for diverse participants.
Youth Program Coordinator
Oversees Kidsplace, children’s enrichment programs, holiday camps, birthday parties, and related activities.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Operate community pantry and food distribution program
      Operates a Community Pantry that serves people in need across Long Island, where volunteers assist visitors in selecting requested items and organize donated goods.
    • Provide meal and grocery delivery for homebound seniors
      Provides meal delivery services and grocery shopping and delivery assistance for homebound seniors in the local community using volunteer drivers.
  • Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver senior celebration and companionship programs
      Operates a "Sunshine for Seniors" program that delivers birthday celebration boxes to isolated, homebound seniors to promote connection and well-being.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Deliver social and support services for adults and seniors
      Provides adult and senior services including social and support groups for individuals experiencing bereavement, divorce, or substance abuse, along with a day program, daily lunch, clubs, and activities for retirees; also includes direct social work services and coordination of interdisciplinary teams to support seniors aging in place.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Offer summer camps and youth programming
      Offers summer camps for children of all ages with diverse programming, including music, physical fitness, and cultural activities for young children.
  • Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
    • Operate community fitness, sports, and aquatics facility
      Provides access to a full-service fitness, sports, and aquatics facility for all ages, including a fitness center, indoor track, gymnasiums for basketball and other sports, tennis courts, pickleball clinics and leagues, 25-meter heated indoor pool with swim lessons and swim team, and more than 40 group exercise classes; includes complimentary personal training for new members, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize annual community events and drives
      Organizes annual community events including Fall Festival, Thanksgiving Collection Day, Winter Coat Drive, and Taste of Passover Event to engage and support the broader community.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Provide career services and scholarships
      Provides career services and scholarships as part of community support initiatives for residents of greater Suffolk County.
  • Subsidized Child Care Services 1 activity
    • Provide childcare services for working families
      Offers childcare for children ages 3 months to 4.5 years to support working families seeking non-home-based care arrangements.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Rent facilities for community events
      Offers facility rentals for community events including gymnasiums, pools, a theater, and banquet rooms to support local gatherings and programming.
  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
    • Run seasonal and educational community garden
      Operates a seasonal Community Garden to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers, with produce directed to the SYJCC Community Garden for community use.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.96M
Contributions & grants$3.42M26%
Program service revenue$7.70M59%
Investment income$212K2%
Other revenue$1.64M
expenses
Total expenses$11.79M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$6.71M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.73M
Cash$1.88M
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.49M
Net assets$2.24M
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +23.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KATHLEEN BINDERT CFO 40 $151K
board members · 10
  • ADAM COLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANN DORMAN ADLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • CRAIG PADOVER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JASON BARTOW — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSEPH FINGERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATTHEW GOLDBERG — PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL KESSLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • PHILLIP DEITCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHARON SABBA FIERSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Gurwin Healthcare System Partner — Community sponsor of the Suffolk Y JCC.
  • Robin Spencer Partner — Volunteer Coordinator at SYJCC who manages volunteer programs and inquiries.
  • Straight Forward Media Partner — Community sponsor of the Suffolk Y JCC.
  • Suffolk County Network — Provides community programs to residents of greater Suffolk County.
  • The Galluzzo Team Partner — Community sponsor of the Suffolk Y JCC.
  • The Townwide Fund of Huntington Partner — Community sponsor of the Suffolk Y JCC.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Jewish Caring Model
    methodology: jewish_caring_model
    By grounding programming in a Jewish ethic of care, we foster community well-being and engagement, because shared cultural and spiritual values create a foundation for trust, belonging, and sustained participation in social, recreational, and educational activities.