named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Fall Children's Enrichment Classes
After-school and enrichment programs including STEM with RoboFun, Dungeons & Dragons, Hebrew Club, martial arts, dance, and creative arts for children ages 3–12.
Film Screenings
Cultural film events including feature films and documentaries, often followed by Q&A sessions, exploring themes in Jewish life, history, and identity.
Little Maestros Music
Interactive music and movement classes for babies and toddlers featuring live bands, storytelling, and community-building activities.
Summer Children's Swim Classes
Swim lessons for infants and children ages 6 months to 5 years, including Bubbling Babies, Starfish, Seahorses, and Dolphins levels focused on water safety and skill development.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Large-scale seasonal programmingOffers over 1,200 programs each season for individuals across generations and backgrounds, reflecting broad community engagement.
- Seasonal and family-oriented events and campsHosts seasonal programs and events including summer camps, cultural and recreational family activities, rooftop yoga, and social events to foster community connection.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Arts, film, and cultural programmingHosts film screenings, Israel Film Center initiatives, art exhibitions, studios, and arts-and-ideas events, including rooftop music and dance programs, to promote cultural engagement.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Centralized program registration and membership managementEnables online and in-person registration for programs, group exercise classes, personal services, and membership management through a unified digital platform and on-site box office.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Community partnerships and inclusive programming supportPartners with companies, foundations, individuals, and government entities to support diverse and inclusive programming across generations and backgrounds.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood education and nursery school operationsOperates a nursery school and pre-nursery programs offering educational and recreational classes for infants and young children, including fall enrichment and after-school programs focused on STEM, arts, sports, and dance.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Expansion of services through satellite locationOperates a satellite center in Harlem to extend access to programs and services, increasing community reach and participation.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Fitness, wellness, and creative programming for holistic engagementOffers dynamic fitness classes, wellness activities, arts, culture, and lifelong learning programs to foster engagement, growth, and connection for individuals of all ages in a supportive and inclusive community.
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Member-Focused Fitness and Wellness Facilities 1 activity
- Health and wellness center with aquatics and personal servicesOperates a health and wellness center offering fitness, aquatics, swim classes, personal training, and massage services, including infant, child, and adult swim programs focused on water safety and skill development.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Jewish and Israel-focused community programmingSupports Jewish living and identity through educational programs, Israel-focused initiatives, and community events such as baby namings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and lectures.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Specialized programming for diverse populations and life stagesOperates targeted centers and programs for individuals with diverse abilities, older adults, young adults (20s and 30s), families, and children through age-specific services including day camp, infant/toddler care, and after-school programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36.14M
Contributions & grants$8.97M25%
Program service revenue$25.85M72%
Investment income$1.19M3%
Other revenue$135K
expenses
Total expenses$40.97M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$24.06M
Grants paid out$594K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$89.06M
Cash$4.76M
Investments$29.98M
Liabilities$36.08M
Net assets$52.97M
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +16.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RABBI JOANNA SAMUELS | CEO | 40 | $417K |
| JULIA NELSON | CFO & COO | 40 | $309K |
| LIZ FREIRICH | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $277K |
| MEGAN WHITMAN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $275K |
| DEBORAH KADETSKY | CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $272K |
| JACQUELINE MARKS | CHIEF CHILDREN & FAMILY OFFICER | 40 | $223K |
| TODD ELKINS | CHIEF HEALTH AND WELLNESS OFFICER | 40 | $209K |
| SHARI PICK TAISHOFF | NURSERY SCHOOL DIRECTOR | 40 | $185K |
board members · 17
- AMY ABRAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDY APPELBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDY ARNO — BOARD MEMBER
- ANITA LISS — BOARD MEMBER
- CLAUDIA HAMMERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- CRAIG WALDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DMITRI POTISHKO — BOARD MEMBER
- EILEEN EPSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY GELMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- HAROLD HANDLER — BOARD MEMBER
- HEIDI RIEGER — BOARD MEMBER
- ILANA RUSKAY-KIDD — BOARD MEMBER
- IRV ROSENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
- JANE POLLOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- JEN DEPPE-PARKER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSHUA HABER — BOARD MEMBER
- KATJA GOLDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Partner — Corporate sponsorships support JCC programming and community initiatives.
- Plaza Jewish Community Chapel Partner — Rabbi Joanna Samuels serves on the advisory board
- RoboFun Partner — Partner in offering LEGO® Robotics STEM classes for children.
- RoboFun Partner — Partnership to offer LEGO Robotics classes for children.
- UJA-Federation Partner — Proud partner of UJA-Federation.
- West Side Campaign Against Hunger Partner — Rabbi Joanna Samuels serves on the advisory board
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.
- Cross-Sector Partnerships for Community Strengtheningmethodology: cross-sector_partnershipBy forming partnerships across sectors, the organization enhances community engagement and inclusivity because collaborative networks extend reach, deepen resources, and build trust across diverse populations.
- Integrated Community Center Modelmethodology: integrated_community_center_modelBy combining cultural, educational, recreational, and social services within a single institution, the organization strengthens community resilience and inclusivity because shared space and multidimensional programming remove silos and enable holistic engagement.
- Values-Based Community Buildingmethodology: values-based_community_buildingBy integrating Jewish values with innovative programming, the organization fosters deeper engagement and lifelong learning because shared cultural and ethical foundations strengthen community belonging and personal investment.