named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Burial Plot Sales
Sale of burial spaces to individuals, families, and organizational groups such as synagogues and mutual benefit societies
Grounds Maintenance
Ongoing care and upkeep of cemetery grounds, including landscaping and infrastructure
Interment Services
Provision of burial and entombment services within designated sections of the cemetery
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 4 activities
- Grounds and seasonal maintenance servicesProvides seasonal maintenance from April through October, including mowing, trimming, pruning, and mausoleum cleaning. Offers both pay-as-you-go seasonal care with no contractual obligation and endowed care services that include plant replacement, re-seeding, and monument washing and leveling when funds permit.
- Management and operation of public mausoleumsOperates The Sanctuary, the first indoor public Jewish mausoleum in New York City, built in 1992, and constructed additional public mausoleums including an outdoor Community Mausoleum (1982) and a garden mausoleum (1985). Provides chapel space for funeral or memorial services at no additional charge within The Sanctuary.
- Operation of a Jewish cemetery with burial and interment servicesProvides burial space sales, interment services, and grounds maintenance at a cemetery in Queens, NY, serving Jewish communities in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island. The organization has conducted over 92,000 interments since its founding.
- Sale of burial plots and mausoleum spacesOffers single gravesites, family plots (expandable in increments of 2 graves), and parcels for private family mausoleums. Also provides above-ground niche walls for cremated remains in public mausoleums and maintains designated plots for the Lebanon Plots organization.
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Cemetery Operations and Public Access 2 activities
- Cemetery access and operational hours managementKeeps cemetery grounds open Sunday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and operates the office Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM and Sundays 8:30 AM–3:00 PM. Closes all facilities on Saturdays but opens gates on major holidays including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
- Public transportation guidance for visitorsProvides guidance for visitors using public transportation by recommending transfer routes via MTA subway and bus lines to access the cemetery in Queens.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Online and staff-assisted burial record search servicesProvides an online interment search tool to locate burial records by full or partial name, supplemented by direct staff assistance via phone or email for records not found online. Also offers a grave photograph service for a nominal fee upon request.
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Credit Union Financial Services 1 activity
- Online payment and account management systemsOffers secure online bill payment for seasonal care services using a unique Online Bill Number, with credit card processing via Stripe. Includes an online account lookup system to retrieve Online Bill Numbers using Account Numbers.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Wall of Remembrance inscription programOffers inscription on the Wall of Remembrance to honor individuals, including military service members and victims of the Holocaust.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.44M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.53M11%
Investment income$12.91M89%
Other revenue$28
expenses
Total expenses$7.96M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$4.03M
Grants paid out$9K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$243.56M
Cash$7.53M
Investments$229.17M
Liabilities$137K
Net assets$243.42M
Liquid reserves356.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 13
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAY L IVLER | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 40 | $442K |
| MATTHEW IVLER | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 40 | $320K |
| JORDAN IVLER | SECRETARY & DIR. OF SALES | 40 | $202K |
| CHRISTOPHER HARREUS | SUPERINTENDNET | 40 | $184K |
| ERIC FELDMAN | COMPTROLLER | 40 | $167K |
| MICHAEL D'AGOSTINO | FOREMAN | 40 | $156K |
| MARIBETH CIGNA | OFFICE MANAGER | 40 | $141K |
| JAMES FRADELLA | COUNSELLOR | 40 | $113K |
| ALLAN KOMITEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $23K |
| MICHAEL NUSSBAUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $20K |
| A ALLEN BLOCK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $18K |
| DOMINICK TARANTINO | DIRECTOR (THRU 08/2024) | 0 | $14K |
| MEREDITH BYRNE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $4K |
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- 240+ societies Network — Member organization for over 240 fraternal, religious, and mutual aid societies.
- Glendale, NY Chamber of Commerce Network — Member organization
- International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association Network — Member organization
- LEBANON PLOTS Partner — Organization with designated burial section in Mount Lebanon Cemetery.
- MTA Partner — Referenced as the public transit authority for route planning to the cemetery
- Metropolitan Cemetery Association Network — Member organization
- Mount Lebanon Network — Hosts burial records for societies, synagogues, and family circles associated with Mount Lebanon.
- New York State Association of Cemeteries Network — Member organization
- Stripe Partner — Payment processing partner for secure online credit card transactions.
- The Sanctuary at Mount Lebanon Partner — First indoor Jewish mausoleum in New York City operated by the cemetery association.
- independent monument firm Partner — Coordinates the design and construction of private family mausoleums on cemetery land.
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.
- Community-Mausoleum Cost-Reduction Model 33 orgsmethodology: community_mausoleum_modelBy providing affordable above-ground entombment through shared community mausoleums, the organization meets rising demand while lowering costs compared to private alternatives, because economies of scale and shared infrastructure make dignified burial accessible to more families.shared approach: Dignity-Centered Memorialization →
- Integrated Community Burial Partnerships 33 orgsmethodology: community_partnershipsBy maintaining long-term relationships with synagogues, benevolent societies, and fraternal organizations, the organization extends burial benefits to broader networks, increasing access and trust because institutional partnerships amplify reach and cultural legitimacy.shared approach: Dignity-Centered Memorialization →
- Pre-Need Burial Planning with Financial Accessibility 33 orgsmethodology: pre-need_planning_with_accessibilityBy offering low down payment pre-need burial planning and one-time cost options for above-ground burial, the organization reduces emotional and financial burdens during bereavement, leading to higher family engagement and long-term planning because accessible financial models increase decision-making clarity before crisis.shared approach: Dignity-Centered Memorialization →
- Endowed Perpetual Care Model 24 orgsmethodology: endowment_sustainabilityBy investing endowment contributions in perpetuity and using only investment income for maintenance, the organization ensures long-term cemetery sustainability and eliminates future financial burdens on families, because permanent funding supports ongoing dignity and upkeep without reliance on recurring payments.shared approach: Perpetual Care Funding →
- Faith-Based Service Integrationmethodology: faith-based_serviceBy aligning cemetery operations and services with Jewish religious traditions, the organization ensures culturally appropriate and dignified burial experiences, which strengthens community trust and engagement because families seek continuity with their spiritual and cultural practices during mourning.