irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.41MTHE UJCES MULTI SERVICES PROGRAM HAS LOCATIONS AT 465 GRAND STREET, AND 171 HENRY STREET, NEW YORK, NY. THIS PROGRAM IS A WALK-IN SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICE STAFFED BY SOCIAL WORKERS WHO SPEAK A VARIETY OF LANGUAGES, I.E., ENGLISH, SPANISH, RUSSIAN, AND CHINESE. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, BENEFIT AND ENTITLEMENT ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, HOME VISITS, INFORMATION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FIVE DAYS A WEEK AT THE 465 GRAND STREET OFFICE, AND THE STAFF IS SUPERVISED BY A CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORKER. UJC ALSO OFFERS EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER HOUSING NAVIGATOR SERVICES AT THE 171 HENRY STREET LOCATION.
- #2 $379KTHE LILLIAN WALD CENTER, LOCATED AT 12 AVENUE D, NEW YORK, NY, IS A DFTA-FUNDED OLDER ADULT CENTER. LILLIAN WALD SERVES APPROXIMATELY 18,000 CONGREGATE MEALS ANNUALLY AND OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. THERE IS A BILINGUAL CASE WORKER WHO HELPS AT LEAST 10 CLIENTS EACH DAY WITH A VARIETY OF CASE ASSISTANCE SERVICES. LILLIAN WALD ALSO HOSTS AN ONLINE KOSHER FOOD PANTRY.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Home Health Aide (HHA) Services
Provides certified home health aides to support seniors and individuals with disabilities with activities of daily living, companionship, and home care.
Lillian Wald Center
DFTA-funded older adult center offering congregate meals, recreational and educational programming, case management, and a kosher food pantry.
Low Income Housing Program
Social services for tenants in a 22-unit SRO building for formerly homeless individuals diagnosed with mental health issues.
UJC Adult Luncheon Club
DFTA-funded senior center providing congregate and home-delivered meals, health promotion, recreational and educational activities, and a weekly food pantry.
UJCES Extended Services Program
Social services for adults and older adults, including benefit assistance and case management, with specialized support for formerly homeless individuals with mental health issues in SRO housing.
UJCES Multi Services Program
Walk-in social services office offering case assistance, benefit enrollment, counseling, crisis intervention, home visits, and referrals; serves clients in English, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese at two locations.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Holocaust Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering targeted services to elderly Holocaust survivorsProvides tailored case management, crisis intervention, counseling, benefit assistance, housing advocacy, immigration aid, legal representation, monthly Kosher grocery delivery, home-delivered meals, wellness checks, and special event participation for nearly 100 Holocaust survivors living below the poverty line on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Offering scholarships for Certified Home Health Aide trainingProvides scholarships that cover tuition for individuals to become Certified Home Health Aides, supporting workforce development in home care.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Operating a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) at Masaryk TowersSponsors and operates the Masaryk Towers NORC, providing on-site health and social services—including nursing assessments, blood pressure monitoring, home visits, health education, benefit assistance, and wellness activities—exclusively to residents aged 60 and older.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Operating a multilingual social services office for older adults and adultsProvides case management, benefit assistance, counseling, crisis intervention, home visits, and referrals through a walk-in office at two locations in New York City, serving clients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds in English, Russian, Spanish, and Chinese.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating consumer-choice kosher food pantries and food delivery programsRuns two kosher food pantries with digital ordering systems serving eligible community members of any age, distributes groceries including fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein, and delivers food packages to homebound older adults and Holocaust survivors; distributed 199,000 pounds of food annually and serves over 300–500 families weekly.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Operating older adult centers with congregate meals, social activities, and wellness programmingOperates the Lillian Wald Older Adult Center and other sites offering daily hot kosher lunches, recreational activities (e.g., pool, bingo, board games), educational talks on health and safety, and socialization opportunities; serves at least 60 seniors daily and hosts 40–50 additional visitors for activities.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Providing home care services for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and post-surgery recovery patientsEmploys over 800 Home Health Aides to provide non-medical home care including assistance with activities of daily living, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship across all five boroughs of New York City and parts of Nassau County.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Providing housing assistance and placement servicesOffers assistance with applications for affordable housing, eviction prevention, SCRIE/DRIE, landlord mediation, and supportive housing placement; helped over 80 clients secure new apartments and supports 22 formerly homeless individuals with mental health diagnoses in congregate housing at Henry Street SRO.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.92M
Contributions & grants$2.77M71%
Program service revenue$462K12%
Investment income$619K16%
Other revenue$71K
expenses
Total expenses$8.45M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.05M
Grants paid out$5.06M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.91M
Cash$1.91M
Investments$10.11M
Liabilities$194K
Net assets$13.71M
Liquid reserves17.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETSY JACOBSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $91K |
board members · 8
- BENJAMIN TUCHMAN — DIRECTOR
- DR AARON FROM — VICE PRESIDENT
- MALKIE MACHLIS — DIRECTOR
- RABBI AARON KAHN — DIRECTOR
- RABBI BERYL FEINSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- RABBI SHAUL SMALL — PRESIDENT
- RABBI SHMUEL FISHELIS — TREASURER
- RABBI YOSSIE TANNENBAUM — SECRETARY
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- 1199SEIU Union Partner — Collaborates with the 1199SEIU Union to provide healthcare workers with union benefits and resources.
- Chronic Disease Awareness Partner — Hosts online presentations related to chronic disease awareness in collaboration with external agencies.
- Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program Government — Partner program through which UJCES helps families access state-funded personal care services.
- DFTA Government — Funds senior center programs including the UJC Adult Luncheon Club and the Lillian Wald Center.
- Local organizations and attorneys Partner — Collaborates with local organizations and attorneys to provide free legal consultation and representation.
- Manhattan Office of the Workforce Government — Government funder supporting UJCES programs
- NYC Department for the Aging Government — Sponsor of the wellness and art classes for older adults.
- New York City Department for the Aging Government — Funder of the Masaryk Towers NORC program.
- New York City Department for the Aging Government — Government funder supporting UJCES programs
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Partner — Collaborates on mosquito bite prevention education for New Yorkers.
- New York City Department of Housing, Preservation and Development Government — Funded the Housing Navigator Program launched in February 2022.
- New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Government funder supporting UJCES programs
- UJA-Federation of New York Funder — Philanthropic funder supporting UJCES programs
- United Jewish Council of the East Side Home Attendant Services Corporation Network — Operates as a subsidiary corporation under the United Jewish Council of the East Side, Inc. providing home care services.
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 for Food Distributionmethodology: client_choiceBy allowing individuals to select their own food items through a digital platform, we increase dignity and reduce waste, because client autonomy leads to better utilization and more appropriate food allocation based on family needs.
- Family-Directed Care via CDPAPmethodology: family-directed-careBy enabling family members to serve as paid caregivers through the CDPAP program, we strengthen care continuity and reduce system costs, because trusted familial relationships improve care adherence and client satisfaction.
- Multilingual, Culturally Concordant Access Modelmethodology: multilingual_access_modelBy delivering services in multiple languages with culturally competent staff, we improve engagement among diverse populations, because linguistic and cultural alignment reduces barriers and builds trust in service delivery.
- NORC-Based Integrated Service Deliverymethodology: NORC modelBy organizing services around Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC), we support aging in place with dignity, because geographically concentrated, integrated health and social services improve access and outcomes for older adults.
- Supportive Housing with Integrated Social Servicesmethodology: supportive_housingBy combining stable housing with on-site case management and social services, we promote independent living and resident stability, because housing and support are co-located to reduce barriers and enhance continuity of care.