irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.43MEARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS AT THE JCC ARE ITS PRE-SCHOOL AND ON-SITE DAY CAMP. THE PRE-SCHOOL SERVES APPROXIMATELY 150 CHILDREN AGES 12 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OLD, AND THEIR FAMILIES. RIVER FRIENDS DAY CAMP (OUR SUMMER OFFERING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) ALSO SERVES APPROXIMATELY 150 CAMPERS AND THEIR FAMILIES; SOME OF THESE ARE ALSO ENGAGED IN THE PRE-SCHOOL AND SOME ENROLL EXCLUSIVELY FOR CAMP. THE JCC OFFERS ADDITIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS TO MEMEBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. KIDSPACE IS A DROP-IN BABYSITTING SERVICE FOR JCC MEMBER FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, THE JCC OFFERS PARENTING SUPPORT AND WORKSHOPS. AND CLASSES FOR BABIES (WITH AN ADULT) AS WELL AS THOSE FOR TODDLERS AND PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN COVER MUSIC, DANCE, KARATE, SWIM, AND MOVEMENT IN AGE-APPROPRIATE WAYS.
- #2 $3.54MADULT PROGRAMS - THE JCC'S ADULT PROGRAMS PROVIDE NUMEROUS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL OPTIONS, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND SUPPORT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE WEEKLY LECTURES ON TOPICS OF CULTURAL AND/OR HISTORICAL INTEREST, ART, DANCE, AND COOKING CLASSES, AND ON-SITE PERFORMANCES. THERE ARE FITNESS CLASSES EMPHASIZING BALANCE AND AGILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS. THERE ARE CLINICS TO LEARN PICKLEBALL, MAH JONNG OR CARD GAMES. AND THERE ARE GATHERINGS OF AFFINITY GROUPS, SUCH AS WIDOWS AND CAREGIVERS, WHICH GIVE MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS WITH SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND CONNECT. THE JCC ALSO HAS ADULT PROGRAMS AT OFF-SITE LOCATIONS SUCH AS RESTAURANTS (FOR LUNCH CLUBS), LOCAL POINTS OF INTEREST (SUCH AS UNTERMEYER GARDENS AND ROCKEFELLER STATE PARK), AND PERFORMANCE SPACES.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
92NY Live
Monthly streamed events from the 92nd Street Y featuring talks, performances, and concerts on arts, science, entertainment, and more, viewed communally at the JCC.
Evening Book Club
Book discussion group for adults that meets every 4–6 weeks to explore fiction and non-fiction titles chosen by members.
JCC U
Lecture series for lifelong learners covering topics in art, science, and the humanities.
Kidspace
Weekend childcare program for children ages 6 months to 8 years, offering supervised play, crafts, and singalongs on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Pages of Valor: A WWII Book Club
Peer-led book club for adults interested in World War II history, exploring stories and perspectives through monthly book selections under 400 pages.
Plus the Bus (formerly Club J)
Transportation and childcare service for children attending afterschool classes; includes bussing from Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow and Irvington school districts to the JCC and supervision before and after classes until 6:00 pm.
Renard Lecture Series
Monthly lecture series for adults 50+ featuring scholars and experts on topics including history, literature, music, and pop culture, combining lectures with musical performances and first-person accounts.
Verve Book Club
Afternoon book club for adults focusing on diverse literature and non-fiction, fostering community and lifelong learning through group discussion.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Literary Events & Workshops 2 activities
- Facilitate book clubs and literary discussionsHosts multiple book clubs for adults, including the evening book club, Verve Book Club, and a peer-led World War II literature group, meeting every 4–6 weeks or on select afternoons.
- Host cultural and educational eventsOrganizes lectures, concerts, film screenings, and panel discussions on topics including music, literature, art, history, science, and pop culture through programs like the Renard Lecture Series, JCC U, and monthly 92NY Live community viewings.
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Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
- Deliver adaptive and inclusive swim programsOffers adaptive swim lessons using the Swim Angelfish methodology for individuals with autism, sensory challenges, or physical disabilities, and hosts sensory-friendly swim events for families with members who have disabilities.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host family and community eventsOrganizes family-friendly events such as the Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival, summer music events, and themed movie screenings like 'Hocus Pocus' with educational components.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offer arts and creative programmingProvides art classes in acrylic and watercolor painting, ukulele, improv comedy, and inclusive art instruction; hosts art exhibitions and an artist-in-residence program.
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Youth Counselor-in-Training Programs 1 activity
- Offer youth development and training programsProvides a 7-hour American Red Cross-certified babysitting training program for youth ages 11–16 and offers up to 10 internship hours in the Kidspace childcare center for certified participants to gain supervised experience caring for young children.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide community resource and support hubOffers a centralized online platform with information and referrals for health, safety, emotional well-being, legal support, mental health, technology, transportation, scam prevention, volunteering, and food services, with inclusive resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and those over 50.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Provide recreational and fitness programsOperates a 6,000 square foot fitness center with modern equipment and offers free orientations; provides inclusive yoga, Neurofit Strength classes for individuals with neurodegenerative conditions, and R&B/soul line dancing for beginners and advanced participants.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Support early childhood development and childcareProvides structured childcare for infants through age 8, including weekend drop-in care, parent-child swim classes, toddler sensory gym classes led by occupational therapists, and non-competitive toddler soccer; offers fall afterschool classes and transportation for local school districts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$10.18M
Contributions & grants$2.30M23%
Program service revenue$7.69M76%
Investment income$85K1%
Other revenue$105K
expenses
Total expenses$10.00M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$6.52M
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$22.62M
Cash$3.68M
Investments$0
Liabilities$12.08M
Net assets$10.54M
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +11.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM WEISS | CEO | 40 | $325K |
| LAUREN BERGIDA | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $160K |
| WENDY ANTINI | CFO | 40 | $143K |
| ELISSA RYAN | DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADV. | 24 | $133K |
| JOHN MICHAELIDIS | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $123K |
board members · 19
- ALLEN HALPERN — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW EIFLER — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA LIVENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA ROBERTSON — DIRECTOR
- BARRY REICHGOTT — DIRECTOR
- BRAD SCHWARTZ — CHAIR
- BRANDI STAR KLIGMAN SCHLESSEL — DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/31/2023
- CHARLES FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL FOSSNER — TREASURER
- DARA SEIKEN — DIRECTOR
- EMMA KATZNELSON — DIRECTOR
- FRED YERMAN — DIRECTOR
- JON WEISS — DIRECTOR
- LESLIE ALKALAY — DIRECTOR
- LISA COHEN — SECRETARY
- NANCY LONKY — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL ALKON — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT KRADY — DIRECTOR
- STEVE KASOFF — FIRST VICE CHAIR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- 92NY Partner — Co-hosts the "92NY Live: Law of the Land" event.
- 92nd Street Y Partner — Partners with 92nd Street Y to stream and host live events through the 92NY Live program.
- American Goju Karate Partner — Partner organization providing karate instruction for afterschool programs.
- American Red Cross Partner — Collaborates with the American Red Cross to deliver certified babysitting training.
- Brooklyn Robot Foundry Partner — Partner organization that teaches the robotics camp for children in grades K–5.
- Challenge Island Partner — Partner organization delivering project-based STEAM classes focused on engineering challenges.
- Erwin Ong Partner — Partner instructor leading Cardboard Construction Studio.
- Evolution Tennis Academy Partner — Partner organization providing tennis instruction for children.
- Future Fashion Stars Partner — Partner organization providing Fashion Lab instruction.
- HOH Spanish Lab Partner — Partner organization providing Spanish language instruction through songs, games, and stories.
- Henry H. Renard Foundation Funder — Receives grant funding from the Henry H. Renard Foundation to support the Renard Lecture Series.
- J Sports Academy Partner — Partner organization offering sports-focused programming connected to the Jewish Community Center on the Hudson.
- Kate Sonders Solomon Partner — Partner instructor leading Cooking Around the World class.
- Kit Demirdelen Partner — Partner instructor leading Artists in Action and Found Object Sculpture classes.
- Lana Lanza Partner — Partner instructor leading Machine Sewing class.
- National Scholastic Chess Foundation Partner — Partner organization offering multi-level chess instruction for students.
- River Friends Day Camp Partner — Partner organization providing summer day camp opportunities in connection with the Jewish Community Center on the Hudson.
- Robert Jacobson Sports (RJS) Partner — Partner organization offering basketball clinic instruction.
- Rock’n’ Rascalz Partner — Partner organization providing musical education through songs, games, and movement.
- Swim Angelfish Partner — Collaborates with Swim Angelfish by certifying instructors in their methodology to provide adaptive swim lessons.
- Train Like A Pro Partner — Partner organization providing youth fitness and sports instruction including Fit Squad, Multi-sport, Soccer Clinic, and Triple Play.
- Train Like a Pro Partner — Teaches the Toddler Soccer program for children ages 2.5–3.
- UJA Partner — Collaborates with UJA on the SocialRx program to connect individuals with community resources.
- Zerlina Panush Partner — Partner instructor leading Paint, Print, and Sculpt class.
- iCamp Partner — Partner organization running Minecraft Club using Minecraft Education Edition.
strategies · 3
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.
- Holistic, Identity-Affirming Supportmethodology: whole-person supportBy addressing multiple dimensions of identity—including sexuality and LGBTQ-specific needs—the organization promotes well-being and inclusion because recognizing the whole person increases belonging and program effectiveness.
- Peer-Led Engagement Modelmethodology: peer-led programmingBy using peer-led programming such as member-driven book selection in the WWII book club, the organization fosters deeper member engagement and diverse perspectives because shared leadership increases ownership and inclusivity.
- Social Determinants of Health Integrationmethodology: social-determinants-of-healthBy connecting individuals to non-medical community resources, the organization improves health and well-being because stable housing, social connection, and access to services are foundational to physical and mental health outcomes.