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SOUTH SHORE SECTION - NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN INC

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY · EIN 111953565 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · ncjwsouthshore.org

revenue

$12K

expenses

$12K

net assets

$59K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

COMMUNITY SERVICE

profile · synthesized from sources

Local section of the National Council of Jewish Women based in Rockville Centre, NY, active since 1922. Focuses on community service, advocacy, and education for women, children, and families. Operates senior programs, tutoring, drives for food and school supplies, and campaigns on reproductive rights, domestic violence, and sex trafficking.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Archer Street Elementary Tutoring

Weekly tutoring program providing academic support to students in Freeport, NY

Back 2 School Store

Annual event where low-income children shop for free clothing and school supplies with volunteer assistance

BenchMark

NCJW judicial campaign to protect reproductive rights through fair judicial nominations

Community Drives

Organizes annual food, clothing, school supplies, and holiday gift drives for local nonprofits

Exodus

NCJW anti-trafficking initiative focused on raising awareness and advocating for legal change

Higher Ground

National NCJW campaign to end domestic violence by promoting women's economic security

Senior Club

Twice-weekly program at RVC Recreation Center offering social activities, games, painting classes, and refreshments for adults over 55

Trafficked Teens™ Project

Awareness campaign using life-sized figures to educate the public about signs of youth sex trafficking

activities · 15 groups

What they do

Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 3 activities
- Distributes Mother's Day gift bags to women in need
  
  Prepares and delivers Mother’s Day gift bags filled with personal care and beauty products to women in need through partner organizations.
- Hosts annual Chanukah Party and toy drive
  
  Hosts a community Chanukah Party that entertains children and collects toys for distribution to local children in need.
- Organizes holiday and seasonal food drives
  
  Collects and distributes food items through holiday food drives, including a Thanksgiving food drive that supports local organizations in need.
Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 2 activities
- Supports academic programs in Israel
  
  Supports the NCJW Women and Gender Studies Program at Tel Aviv University and the NCJW Research Institute for Innovation in Education (RIFIE) at Hebrew University.
- Supports literacy and enrichment programs in Israel
  
  Provides grants through Yad B’Yad (Hand in Hand with Israel) to support literacy, childhood development, and enrichment for disadvantaged children and families in Israel.
Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocates for Israeli women, children, and families
  
  Participates in coalitions focused on ensuring the rights and well-being of women, children, and families in Israel.
Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Advocates for reproductive rights and legislative change
  
  Advocates annually on key legislative issues including support for a woman’s right to choose and participation in NCJW’s Campaign to Save Roe (BenchMark).
Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Conducts clothing, book, and school supply drives
  
  Organizes annual drives to collect clothing, books, and school supplies, including a Back 2 School Store event where low-income children receive new supplies and clothing with volunteer assistance.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Conducts public awareness campaigns on human trafficking
  
  Runs public awareness campaigns on sex and drug trafficking, including a Teen Trafficking project and use of life-sized figures and educational materials to inform the public about warning signs.
Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Conducts voter registration programs
  
  Implements voter registration initiatives as part of civic engagement efforts.
Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosts interfaith and community book clubs
  
  Hosts two ongoing book clubs: a monthly evening group and the Helene Zarowitz Interfaith Book Club, both meeting for decades with facilitated discussions.
Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Operates a weekly Senior Club for older adults
  
  Runs a twice-weekly Senior Club at the RVC Recreation Center offering social activities such as games, painting classes, and outings for over 200 adults over 55, ongoing for 63 years.
Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Participates in intergenerational Seders
  
  Co-sponsors an intergenerational women's Seder with affiliated sisterhoods and the Peninsula Section of NCJW.
After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provides tutoring and mentoring to elementary school students
  
  Runs a weekly tutoring and mentoring program at Freeport’s Archer Street Elementary School, supporting hundreds of students over time.
Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
- Provides volunteer staffing and support to Family Court Children’s Center
  
  Provides volunteer staffing and material support to the Family Court Children’s Center in Nassau County.
Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Supports local nonprofit agencies through contributions
  
  Contributes to local organizations such as Island Harvest and the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre.
Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
- Supports women's rights and social justice programs in Israel
  
  Provides grants to organizations in Israel focused on women's rights, education, social justice, human trafficking, and domestic violence.
Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducted community child care needs study
  
  Conducted the first community study on child day care needs titled "Windows on Day Care."
- Provides aid to immigrants and international communities
  
  Historically provided aid to immigrants arriving in Freeport and New York City, and supported undernourished Jewish children in Europe.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$12K

Contributions & grants$10K80%

Program service revenue$2K20%

Investment income$130%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$12K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$59K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$59K

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.2%

relationships · 25

Who they work with

Archer Street Elementary Partner — Hosts the NCJW tutoring and mentoring program.
Back2School Store Partner — Receives donations from clothing, books, and school supply drives.
Bethany House Partner — Receives Mother’s Day gift bags for homeless women and children residing there.
Central Synagogue Partner — Hosts a food bank receiving donations from holiday food drives.
Central Synagogue Beth Emeth Partner — Co-sponsors an intergenerational women's Seder.
Family Court Children's Center Partner — Receives volunteer staffing and material support from NCJW members.
Hebrew University Partner — Hosts the NCJW Research Institute for Innovation in Education (RIFIE) supported by the organization.
Hispanic Brotherhood Partner — Receives donated groceries from holiday food drives.
Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre Partner — Collaborated with the organization to provide assistance.
Island Harvest Partner — Contributed to the organization’s efforts.
Martin Luther King Center Partner — Receives donated groceries from holiday food drives.
NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women) Network — Local section participating in national campaigns including BenchMark, Higher Ground, and Exodus.
National Council of Jewish Women Network — South Shore Section is a local section of the National Council of Jewish Women.
Peninsula Section of NCJW Partner — Co-sponsors an intergenerational women's Seder.
RVC Recreation Center Partner — Hosts the Senior Club meetings
Rockville Centre Recreation Center Partner — Hosts the twice-weekly Senior Club program and receives food drive donations.
Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center Partner — Receives donated groceries from holiday food drives.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Partner — Receives Mother’s Day gift bags for women served at the Family Clinic.
St Agnes Outreach Partner — Receives donated groceries from holiday food drives.
St. Anthony’s Church Partner — Hosts a food bank receiving donations from holiday food drives.
Tel Aviv University Partner — Hosts the NCJW Women and Gender Studies Program supported by the organization.
Temple B’nai Sholom-Beth David Partner — Co-sponsors an intergenerational women's Seder.
The Safe Center Partner — Receives Mother’s Day gift bags for women served at the domestic violence and child abuse support program.
Vineyard Church Partner — Hosts a food bank receiving donations from holiday food drives.
Yad B’Yad (Hand in Hand with Israel) Partner — Collaborates to provide grants for literacy, childhood development, and enrichment for disadvantaged children and families in Israel.

strategies · 5

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.

Client-Choice Model in Direct Service

methodology: client_choice
By allowing children to select their own clothing and supplies during the Back 2 School Store event, we increase dignity and engagement, because autonomy in receiving support fosters self-worth and program participation.
Experiential Public Education to Combat Trafficking

methodology: experiential_education
By using life-sized figures and immersive public displays, we raise awareness about child sex trafficking more effectively than informational campaigns alone, because visceral, experiential engagement drives deeper understanding and action.
Judicial Advocacy as a Mechanism to Protect Reproductive Rights

methodology: judicial_advocacy
By advocating for judicial nominees committed to constitutional protections, we safeguard access to abortion, because court decisions significantly determine the enforceability of reproductive rights.
Mentorship-Based Academic Support for Youth Development

methodology: mentorship-based_academic_support
Through sustained tutoring and mentoring relationships, we support academic and social development in elementary students, because consistent, trusting adult relationships improve educational outcomes and resilience in children facing adversity.
Values-Driven, Nonpartisan Compassion in Advocacy and Service

methodology: values-driven_service
By grounding service and advocacy in the principle of 'with malice toward none, charity for all,' we foster inclusive, effective social change, because nonpartisan compassion increases trust, reach, and moral authority across diverse communities.