irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.18MSEE SCHEDULE ODURING 2024-2025, THE NYJL SERVES THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEERS DESIGN AND LEAD LESSONS, WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS, AND SUPPORT SHIFTS THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 60 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. THE LEAGUE SERVES ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGH ON-DEMAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS DELIVERING MEALS, TUTORING STUDENTS, SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEALS AND FOOD PANTRIES, AND SORTING AND BUNDLING DONATIONS. THE LEAGUE WORKS ACROSS SEVERAL AREAS OF COMMUNITY AND TRAINING PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING:ADULT EDUCATION AND MENTORING: WORKING WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION, THE LEAGUE SUPPORTS CLIENTS, FROM YOUNG ADULTS TO SENIORS, AS THEY TRANSITION OUT OF FOSTER CARE, HOMELESSNESS, REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, OR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO FORGE A PATH TO INDEPENDENT LIVING BY DELIVERING LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS, COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS FINANCIAL LITERACY, JOB SEARCH SKILLS, BUDGETING, AND HEALTHY MEAL PREPARATION. AS CLIENTS FACE ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS AND HEALTH CHALLENGES AND RECOVER FROM TRAUMATIC EVENTS, THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS HELP CONNECT CLIENTS TO RESOURCES AND PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP.CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, CULTURE, AND THE ARTS: THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND TOOLS TO ENHANCE THE SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNING OF CHILDREN FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS UNION SETTLEMENT, THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO INSPIRE A SENSE OF CURIOSITY AND INVESTIGATION AND TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS THROUGH HANDS-ON SCIENCE AND ART ACTIVITIES, READING WORKSHOPS, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION, THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS PROMOTE CHILDREN'S SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION INCLUDING INTRODUCING CHILDREN TO LIVE MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, AND PROMOTING VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION.CHILD HEALTH AND WELFARE: THESE PROGRAMS WORK WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES AND CARETAKERS, TO DEMONSTRATE THAT CHALLENGING LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, GROW, AND PERSEVERE. WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS LIKE SCANHARBOR AND GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES, THE LEAGUE'S VOLUNTEERS MENTOR CHILDREN AS THEY BUILD HEALTHY SELF-ESTEEM AND DEEPER SELF-AWARENESS, DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.CITY IMPACT: IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS' URGENT REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT, THE LEAGUE MOBILIZES VOLUNTEERS FOR IMMEDIATE, SHORT-TERM SERVICE THAT HELPS COMMUNITY PARTNERS CARRY OUT THEIR MISSIONS AND MEET THEIR CLIENTS' IMMEDIATE NEEDS, INCLUDING TUTORING STUDENTS, DELIVERING MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS, CREATING CARE PACKAGES FOR HOMELESS WOMEN, OR SERVING MEALS TO GUESTS STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. EVERY YEAR, THE LEAGUE INVESTS FUNDS AND VOLUNTEERS' TIME IN RESTORING PUBLIC PARKS AND COMMUNITY SPACES TO CREATE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENTS CONDUCIVE TO FITNESS, HEALTH, RECREATION, AND SOCIALIZATION.SOCIAL ACTION AND ADVOCACY: THE LEAGUE ADVOCATES FOR VARIOUS NEW YORK STATE AND NEW YORK CITY POLICIES IMPACTING WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES. THE LEAGUE PARTNERS WITH JUNIOR LEAGUES ACROSS THE STATE AND VARIOUS LOCAL COALITIONS COMPRISING COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCATES TO PROMOTE POLICY CHANGE AND ENSURE APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS SUPPORTING WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Education and Mentoring
Provides life skills workshops in financial literacy, job readiness, and healthy meal preparation for adults transitioning from homelessness, foster care, rehabilitation, or the criminal justice system; partners include the English-Speaking Union and Avenues for Justice.
Child Health and Welfare
Mentors children and young adults to build self-esteem, deepen self-awareness, and improve physical and mental well-being; works with partners such as SCAN-Harbor and Good Shepherd Services.
Children's Education, Culture, and the Arts
Offers hands-on science and art activities, reading workshops, and career exploration for children from under-resourced communities; includes cultural field trips and partnerships with organizations like Union Settlement and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center.
City Impact
Mobilizes volunteers for urgent community needs including meal delivery, tutoring, and donation sorting; responds to crises such as domestic violence through partnerships with New York-Presbyterian Hospital and other frontline organizations.
Volunteer Training and Leadership Development
Trains women in philanthropy, board governance, and nonprofit management through workshops, panels, and leadership roles; prepares members for leadership in the NYJL and broader community organizations.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocacy for women- and children-centered policiesAdvocates at the city and state levels for equitable policies centered on women and children, including organizing an annual Advocacy Day in Albany with 35 members conducting 34 scheduled meetings with legislators and staff to advance policy goals.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Annual park and playground revitalization projectsDesigns, plans, funds, and renovates one public park or playground annually in partnership with NYC Parks & Recreation, with a documented history of 34 consecutive projects since 1992, contributing over 150,000 volunteer hours to beautification and restoration efforts across Manhattan.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- CPR certification trainingHosts CPR certification classes in collaboration with the American Red Cross, resulting in 21 individuals receiving certification.
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Community space renovation through annual partnershipsExecutes one-year partnerships with New York City community organizations to renovate and revitalize community spaces such as classrooms, libraries, and administrative offices, providing skilled volunteers, funding, in-kind services, and project management to enhance organizational impact and community utilization.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Direct support services for vulnerable populationsProvides targeted support to vulnerable populations, including distributing 50 holiday and self-care gift bags to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, hosting 16 events for seniors featuring therapeutic and recreational activities, and delivering over 600 workshops, field trips, and support shifts serving more than 75,000 individuals through 30 community partners.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Health, education, and arts programming for underserved communitiesEngages women, children, youth, and families from low-income and underserved communities in customized health, education, arts, and social support programs nearly every night of the week across New York City, delivered in collaboration with over 60 community-based organizations.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Leadership and volunteer training programsOffers comprehensive training programs for members and the public, including in-person Provisional and Accelerated Training Courses, hands-on workshops, expert panels, committee assignments, and leadership positions to build skills in nonprofit management, community issues, and personal development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.19M
Contributions & grants$2.54M80%
Program service revenue$498K16%
Investment income$155K5%
Other revenue$319
expenses
Total expenses$3.62M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$886K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$8.32M
Cash$1.06M
Investments$3.41M
Liabilities$2.10M
Net assets$6.23M
Liquid reserves14.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN CLARK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $173K |
| DIANN ROHDE | EXE. DIRECTOR (THRU 6/24) | 40 | $161K |
board members · 15
- ALICIA ADAMS — SECRETARY
- CHRISTINA MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH BELLER STARYAK — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH PAVONE — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH SMITH — NOMINATING CHAIR (THRU 6/25)
- JERI POWELL — PRESIDENT
- JOAN PEDLEY — DIRECTOR
- KATHLEEN ADAMS — DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN MCGLYNN — TREASURER
- NICOLE HUDAK — DIRECTOR
- OLIVIA LEON — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
- SARAH CLOONAN — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN FISHER — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN MARKS — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN MUNN — NOMINATING CHAIR
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- AJLI Network — Member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, which awarded NYJL the 2023 Leadership Development Award.
- Abyssinian Development Corporation Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- Association of Junior Leagues International Network — Member of a network connecting over 297 Junior Leagues across six countries.
- Avenues for Justice Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers lead life skills and job readiness workshops and provided CPR certification.
- Boys & Girls Harbor Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers support children's cultural and artistic development.
- Covenant House Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers support clients transitioning from homelessness or rehabilitation through life skills workshops.
- English-Speaking Union Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers support clients transitioning from foster care, homelessness, or the criminal justice system through life skills workshops.
- Friends of WHEELS Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- Goddard Riverside Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- Good Shepherd Services Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers mentor children to develop positive relationships and enhance mental and physical health.
- Harbor Science and Arts Charter School Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- Hartley House Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- Lantern Community Services Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- Manhattan Family Justice Center Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers support adults affected by domestic violence and related justice issues.
- NYC Parks & Recreation Partner — Key partner in the Playground Improvement Project, coordinating tasks, guiding planting and restoration work, and providing ongoing maintenance support.
- NYC Parks Department Partner — Collaborates with the NYJL on the annual renovation of a playground or park in New York City.
- Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- New York City Mission Society Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers provide emotional support and companionship and collaborated on crisis intervention services.
- P.S. 64 Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers promote children's self-expression through arts education.
- Rising Ground Partner — Partner organization in child health and welfare programming where NYJL volunteers support youth development and well-being.
- SCAN-Harbor Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers mentor children and young adults to build self-esteem and strengthen mental and physical well-being.
- SCAN-Harbor Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- Settlement Housing Fund Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- Share Cancer Support Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers provide emotional support and companionship to adults facing health challenges.
- Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers support children's education, culture, and arts programming.
- The New Jewish Home Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers host events for seniors, including wellness, recreation, and shopping activities.
- Union Settlement Partner — Partner organization where NYJL volunteers engage children in hands-on science, art, reading, and leadership development activities.
- Union Settlement Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
- Urban Dove Partner — Partnered on the renovation of community spaces through the Community Improvement Project
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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.
- Community-Partnered Volunteer Model with Needs-Based Customizationmethodology: community_partnered_modelBy partnering with community-based organizations and co-designing programs based on identified local needs, we deliver more relevant and effective services, because local expertise ensures cultural appropriateness and programmatic fit.
- Social-Emotional Learning as a Structured Life Skills Frameworkmethodology: social_emotional_learningBy delivering life skills programming through a consistent social-emotional learning (SEL) framework, we produce measurable improvements in client outcomes, because structured, evidence-informed activities build self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making over time.
- Women's Leadership Development through Community Engagementmethodology: women_leadership_developmentBy training women in leadership through direct community service and structured skill-building, we build lasting civic leadership capacity, because experiential learning combined with community impact reinforces commitment and effectiveness.