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QUEENS JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
FOREST HILLS, NY · EIN 237172152 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P280 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · qjcc.org
revenue
$815K
expenses
$728K
net assets
$2.4M
employees
5
volunteers
16
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

QUEENS JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL IS PLEDGED TO IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL PROSPERITY OF THE NEEDY IN THE BOROUGH OF QUEENS THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Queens Jewish Community Council (QJCC) is a nonprofit serving the Jewish community of Queens, NY, with social services, advocacy, and cultural programming. It provides food distribution, case assistance, security support for seniors, and emergency lifeline devices. QJCC also advocates for Jewish interests locally and nationally, combats anti-Semitism, and promotes Jewish heritage and support for Israel.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $293K
    SOCIAL SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS AND POOR THROUGH LECTURES, CONCERTS, AND COUNSELLING.
  2. #2 $9K
    SECURITY DEVICES FOR THE ELDERLY.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy
Represents Queens Jewish institutions in government dealings and organizes action on Israel and anti-Semitism issues
Assistance to the Homebound
Distributes lifeline communicators to seniors for emergency medical or safety assistance
Case Assistance
Provides emergency cash assistance and support services to Jewish poor, elderly, and homeless individuals
Crime Prevention
Supplies security devices like locks and window gates to income-eligible seniors and coordinates with NYPD for institutional security
Cultural Programs
Hosts summer concerts and educational events to promote Jewish heritage and culture
Food Distribution
Distributes kosher food to over 1,500 needy families in Queens
Medicaid Enrollment Assistance
Helps seniors and people with disabilities enroll in Medicaid
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 3 activities
    • Advocate for U.S.-Israel relations and related policies
      Publicly supports U.S.-Israel diplomatic initiatives, including expressing appreciation for congressional resolutions honoring U.S.-Israel relations and the Abraham Accords, while calling out opposing votes by elected officials.
    • Condemn anti-Israel expressions in educational institutions
      Issued public condemnation of an anti-Israel resolution passed by the CUNY Law School Student Government Association and called on university leadership and the public to oppose such actions.
    • Express solidarity with victims of international conflict
      Publicly expresses solidarity with Jewish and non-Jewish victims of the war in Ukraine and mobilizes member organizations to support humanitarian efforts.
  • Medicare Counseling and Assistance 1 activity
    • Assist with public and affordable health insurance enrollment
      Provides enrollment and retention assistance for Medicaid and other affordable health insurance programs, specifically targeting seniors and individuals with disabilities.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribute Kosher food to needy families
      Distributes Kosher food to over 1,500 needy families annually, including special holiday distributions such as Passover, when food was provided to over 350 families.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Enhance community service delivery through physical infrastructure
      Operates a physical service location on Main Street in Kew Garden Hills to improve access, visibility, and efficiency in serving the Queens Jewish community.
  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Host Jewish cultural events in public spaces
      Organizes and hosts Jewish music concerts in parks across Queens each summer to promote cultural engagement within the community.
  • Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
    • Support safety and security of Jewish institutions
      Collaborates with the NYPD and maintains security contacts to protect QJCC events and support synagogues and other Jewish sites in Queens; provides access to trained security assessors and coordinates on communal safety issues.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$815K
Contributions & grants$813K100%
Program service revenue$2120%
Investment income$9500%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$728K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$233K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.71M
Cash$65K
Investments$8K
Liabilities$304K
Net assets$2.41M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MAYER WAXMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $95K
board members · 17
  • AKIVA RUTENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALAN BRAVA — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALAN SHERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ARLENE ROSS — BOARD MEMBER
  • AVROHOM LEVITT — BOARD MEMBER
  • BYRON DRESNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID ARONOV — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID MORDUKHAEV — BOARD MEMBER
  • DIANA RACHNAEV — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELIANA DAVIDOFF — BOARD MEMBER
  • EMANUIL KALENDAREV — BOARD MEMBER
  • HOWARD POLLACK — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEFF FOX — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARISA BEARAK — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL NUSSBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL ROSENBLUT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • CUNY Government — CUNY is referenced as the university system where the contested resolution was adopted, and its Chancellor is cited in support of QJCC's position.
  • FBI Government — Law enforcement agency monitored situation and protected synagogues and communal institutions.
  • Governor Hochul Government — Elected official who conveyed thoughts and prayers following the incident.
  • JCRCNY Partner — Partner organization whose statements QJCC echoes in support of the Jewish community.
  • Keep NY Covered Partner — Partnered with QJCC to promote healthcare access in the community.
  • Mayor Adams Government — Elected official who conveyed thoughts and prayers following the incident.
  • NYC Police Department Partner — Works with the NYPD to arrange security for Jewish institutions.
  • NYPD Government — Law enforcement agency monitored situation and protected synagogues and communal institutions.
  • NYPD Partner — Collaborates with QJCC to support and protect events and advance civic and cultural initiatives in Queens.
  • U.S. Congress Government — Publicly acknowledged for passing a resolution on U.S.-Israel relations.
  • member organizations Coalition — Network of organizations affiliated with QJCC that are called upon to support victims of the war in Ukraine.
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.

  • Academic Engagement as Diplomacy
    methodology: academic_engagement_as_diplomacy
    By opposing restrictions on academic exchange with Israel, we preserve educational and cross-cultural exposure because such exchanges are believed to foster mutual understanding and counter antisemitism in academic spaces.
  • Advocacy as Protective Diplomacy
    methodology: pro-Israel advocacy
    By advocating for strong U.S.-Israel relations, we enhance the safety of Jewish communities because geopolitical support for Israel is seen as a deterrent to antisemitism and a pillar of diaspora security.
  • Community-Based Peacebuilding Through Unity
    methodology: community-based peacebuilding
    By promoting unity in a diverse population, we combat hatred and build peace because shared community identity reduces intergroup tension and fosters collective resilience.
  • Inclusive Service Delivery
    methodology: inclusive_service_delivery
    By providing social services without regard to personal characteristics, we ensure equitable access and participation because inclusion strengthens community cohesion and reduces barriers to care.