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JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SYRACUSE INC

DEWITT, NY · EIN 150539101 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P280 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · jccsyr.org
revenue
$5.1M
expenses
$4.9M
net assets
$6.8M
employees
199
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

TO ENRICH THE LIFE OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS FOR THE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Jewish Community Center of Syracuse is a community hub offering recreational, educational, and cultural programs for individuals of all ages, with a focus on Jewish life and values. It provides childcare, summer camps, fitness, swim lessons, and social events for children, teens, adults, and seniors. The center serves the greater Syracuse area and is open to the entire community regardless of religious affiliation.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $747K
    SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, AND SENIOR CITIZENS. SERVED MEALS EACH WEEK TO SENIOR ADULTS
  2. #2 $728K
    DAY CAMPING: SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, GRADES PRE-SCHOOL TO 6TH GRADE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SWIMMING, CAMPING, HORSEBACK RIDING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Programming
Cultural and educational events such as film screenings, book talks, holiday celebrations, and lectures for all ages.
Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP)
Comprehensive childcare and preschool for infants six weeks through pre-K, serving as a leading early childhood facility in the area.
Fitness Center
Indoor workout facilities offering personal training, exercise classes, and open gym access for adults and seniors.
Summer Camp Joe & Lynne Romano
Day camp and teen travel programs offering structured, safe, and fun activities during summer months with health and safety protocols in place.
Swim Lessons and Pool Program
Private and group swim instruction for all ages, along with open swim hours at the outdoor heated pool.
Teen Programming
Youth leadership and travel programs including SyraCrusin’ Teen Travel Camp for grades 7–10 and community-building events.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Deliver kosher meals to seniors
      Provides affordable kosher meals to seniors aged 60 and over five days a week, funded by Onondaga County.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Host Kids' Night Out events
      Organizes Kids' Night Out events three times a year on Saturday nights, featuring activities, food, and movies for children.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Host annual Battle of the Bands event
      Organizes an annual Battle of the Bands event that brings together local high school bands and their fans for a friendly competition.
  • Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
    • Host community workshops and craft events
      Organizes recurring community events such as the Writer’s Workshop and the Knit & Crochet-a-Thon to engage local residents in creative activities.
  • Competitive & Instructional Gymnastics Programs 1 activity
    • Offer gymnastics programs and team
      Provides a gymnastics program with basic classes and a competitive team that participates in regional competitions.
  • Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
    • Operate seasonal outdoor pools and swim lessons
      Manages two outdoor pools that open seasonally starting May 23 each year and offers swim lessons for individuals of all ages.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide after-school programs for children
      Operates a state-licensed after-school program for children in kindergarten through seventh grade, offering safe, nurturing, and educational care.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Run vacation camps for children
      Offers vacation camps during school holidays and breaks that include field trips, games, visitors, and other activities for children.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$5.09M
Contributions & grants$1.51M30%
Program service revenue$3.32M65%
Investment income$122K2%
Other revenue$144K
expenses
Total expenses$4.90M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$3.20M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.78M
Cash$1.22M
Investments$3.89M
Liabilities$1.01M
Net assets$6.76M
Liquid reserves12.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARCI ERLEBACHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $160K
board members · 24
  • ALAN LIPSEY — TREASURER
  • ALEXANDER FISCHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • AMIRA GOLDBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANICK SINCLAIR — BOARD MEMBER
  • BROOKE RAPHAEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • BUD GREENMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHAIM JAFFE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEBBIE GOLDWEIN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • HELENE WALLACE — BOARD MEMBER
  • HOWARD WEINSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JEFFREY TAMBURO — BOARD MEMBER
  • JESSICA MALZMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JESSICA RICE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JILLIAN GREENKY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JILLIAN JUNI — BOARD MEMBER
  • JON SCHERR — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSH WOLHANDLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • KAREN HERRICK — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATHLEEN DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • KEVIN ROSENBURG — BOARD MEMBER
  • MELISSA ROTHBART — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL KLEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER HALL — BOARD MEMBER
  • PHILIP ROTHSCHILD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • End Antisemitism Now Partner — Partnered with the JCC of Syracuse for the 2025 Syracuse Jewish Film Festival.
  • Jewish Federation of Central New York Partner — Collaborates with the Jewish Federation of Central New York to provide essential programs and services to the Jewish community.
  • Matthews Children’s Foundation Funder — Provided a $1,000 donation to the JCC of Syracuse.
  • Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth Government — Receives funding from Onondaga County to support senior dining programs.
  • Syracuse Chargers Track Club Partner — Collaborates with the JCC to offer the Everyone Can Run Beginners Running Program.
  • Temple Adath Yeshurun Partner — Partnered with the JCC of Syracuse for the 2nd Annual Knit & Crochet-a-Thon.
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 Early Childhood Development
    methodology: holistic_early_childhood_development
    By integrating social, intellectual, and physical development in early childhood programming, we support foundational growth across domains, because coordinated stimulation in multiple areas reinforces overall developmental outcomes.
  • Inclusive Fitness Environment
    methodology: inclusive_fitness_environment
    By offering a safe, uncrowded, and non-judgmental fitness environment with professional support, we increase personal fitness engagement and persistence, because psychological safety and tailored guidance reduce barriers to participation.
  • Structured Out-of-School Care
    methodology: structured_out_of_school_care
    By providing structured out-of-school care, we ensure children's safety and sustained engagement, because consistent routines and supervised activities reduce risk and support developmental stability.