irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.69MOFF SITE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS: THE JCC IS A PROVIDER OF OFF-SITE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS FUNDED THROUGH THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DYCD) . THESE PROGRAMS OPERATE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (NYCHA) SITES ACROSS STATEN ISLAND TWELVE MONTHS PER YEAR.
- #2 $5.06MSENIOR ADULT SERVICES: THE JCC OFFERS SENIOR SERVICES ISLAND WIDE INCLUDING THREE SENIOR CENTERS, A CAREGIVERS SUPPORT CENTER, AND A SOCIAL ADULT DAY PROGRAM. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDED FOR ARE SENIOR ADULTS INCLUDE LEGAL AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING, A KOSHER FOOD PANTRY AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Beatrice Victor Senior Olympics (BVSO)
Annual multi-day event offering physical and mental activities for seniors, including sports, games, and ballroom dancing
Golf & Tennis Classic
Annual fundraising event supporting scholarships for JCC daycare and summer camp programs
Kosher Food Pantry
Provides nutritious kosher food to food-insecure individuals on Staten Island, featuring a digital ordering system powered by Market by Met Council
Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island
Free summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings, offering recreational and social activities
THRIVE Expo: Women Empowered
Professional development expo for women featuring workshops, networking, career advancement resources, and free childcare
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Deliver sports, recreation, and fitness programsOffers year-round sports and recreation programs including open basketball, table tennis, drop-in volleyball, swim instruction, aquatic therapy, lifeguard training, and a swim team; provides group fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba, spin, HIIT, aqua aerobics, and specialty classes for cancer survivors and children.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Distribute kosher food and holiday mealsOperates a Kosher Food Pantry serving approximately 2,000 individuals monthly, distributes Passover meals to over 1,500 individuals and 300 families annually, and delivered 50,000 kosher meals via a digital food pantry.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Expand organizational capacity through Centers of ExcellenceEstablished ten Centers of Excellence using community input and a collaborative, team-based approach to strengthen program development and organizational structure, with ongoing evaluation of policies and practices to support DEIB goals.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community events and annual festivalsHosts large-scale community events including the Fall Harvest Festival, THRIVE Expo, SunriseWALKS fundraiser, and the Beatrice Victor Senior Olympics, drawing thousands of participants annually.
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Kosher Meal Services 1 activity
- Offer food services and cateringProvides daily breakfast and lunch service Monday through Friday and offers catering for life cycle events including bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, and birthday parties.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Operate community and early childhood center facilitiesOperates multiple physical facilities including the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC, Nancy & Ronald Avis/South Shore JCC, and early childhood centers at Temple Israel and the Berman Early Childhood Center, providing year-round access to services and programs across Staten Island.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide early childhood education and special needs programsOperates early childhood centers at multiple locations, including specialized programming such as First Foot Forward for children with special needs, and has expanded facilities to increase access to preschool and developmental support services.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide music education through the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music InstituteOperates a music education program serving people of all ages, with 50 years of continuous programming.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Rent facilities for events and gatheringsMakes spaces such as the Stolzenberg Social Hall and gymnasiums available for rent to organizations, groups, and individuals for meetings, celebrations, and other events.
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Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
- Run day camp and summer camp programsOperates an annual day camp program that has run continuously since 1932, including specialized services for Ukrainian refugee children and free camp opportunities for children with cancer and their siblings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36.87M
Contributions & grants$15.98M43%
Program service revenue$19.54M53%
Investment income$695K2%
Other revenue$664K
expenses
Total expenses$36.43M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$24.71M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$50.52M
Cash$1.64M
Investments$9.93M
Liabilities$9.46M
Net assets$41.06M
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORIT LENDER | CEO | 40 | $453K |
| LEE GUTTENPLAN | COO | 40 | $236K |
| JAYNE M SMITH | DIRECTOR | 40 | $165K |
| DAISY OLIVENCIA | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER | 40 | $161K |
| MARK SEFCIK | CHIEF BUILDINGS SERVICES | 40 | $154K |
| ADAM MILLER | CFO | 40 | $147K |
| ALLISON COHEN | CHIEF OF COMMUNICATIONS& FUNDRAISING | 40 | $140K |
| DAWN GALLIS | DIRECTOR- EARLY CHILDHOOD | 40 | $130K |
board members · 17
- ABBEY FISHMAN — DIRECTOR
- ALAN KATKIN — DIRECTOR
- ALAN PORITZ — DIRECTOR
- ANGIE MASTER — DIRECTOR
- BORIS NATENZON — SECRETARY
- BRANDON PATTERSON — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN LINCER — DIRECTOR
- BRYN BIREN — DIRECTOR
- DR DENNIS BLOOMFIELD — DIRECTOR
- DR PHILIP HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- ED SAPPIN — DIRECTOR
- ELAINE BLOOMFIELD — DIRECTOR
- FRANK OSWALD — TREASURER
- GAIL CASTELLANO — DIRECTOR
- ILANA FRENCH — DIRECTOR
- ISAAC GORODETSKI — DIRECTOR
- JACK STERN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- American Friends of Israel Community Centers Partner — Orit Lender serves on the board of American Friends of Israel Community Centers, indicating an international partnership.
- B & Y Catering Partner — Exclusive caterer at the Bernikow JCC, providing Kosher meals under the supervision of the Vaad of SI.
- B & Y Catering Partner — Partner for catering services related to facility rentals.
- CLLD Partner — Collaborates with CLLD to offer the Strength for Life specialty class for cancer patients and survivors
- Core 24 Basketball Partner — Partnership with Core 24 Basketball to offer youth basketball programs focused on skill development and life values.
- Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO) Partner — Orit Lender is a member of COJO, fostering collaboration among Jewish organizations on Staten Island.
- Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks Government — Provided $50,000 in discretionary funding to the JCC
- Hillel Partner — Partnered to provide resources to Staten Island’s college students
- Hillel of Staten Island Partner — The JCC operates Hillel of Staten Island through a management agreement, with Orit Lender serving as CEO of both organizations.
- JCC Association of North America Network — The JCC is affiliated with the JCC Association of North America, and Orit serves on its Mifgash Steering Committee.
- Jewish Communal Fund Partner — Partnered with the JCC on the launch of online ordering for its Kosher Food Pantry.
- Malliotakis Government — Secured $1.4M for JCC security upgrades
- Met Council Partner — Partnered with the JCC to launch online ordering for its Kosher Food Pantry through the Market by Met Council platform.
- Nonprofit Staten Island Partner — Orit Lender serves on the board of Nonprofit Staten Island, supporting cross-sector nonprofit collaboration.
- Richmond University Medical Center Partner — Orit Lender serves on the Richmond University Medical Center Foundation Board, indicating a partnership in health and community services.
- Senator Lanza Partner — Co-hosted the annual Special Needs Resource Fair
- Soccer Stars Partner — Partnership with Soccer Stars to offer a soccer program for children ages 2-12 at the Bernikow JCC.
- Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Partner — Orit Lender is a member of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, supporting community and economic engagement.
- Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) Partner — Orit Lender participates in the SIEDC Business Council, supporting local economic development initiatives.
- Temple Israel Partner — Collaborates with Temple Israel to operate the JCC Early Childhood Education Center at Temple Israel.
- Temple Israel Partner — Hosts the JCC Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel, indicating a collaborative partnership.
- UJA-Federation of NY Partner — Orit Lender serves as a member of UJA-Federation of NY, fostering collaboration between the JCC and the federation.
- UJA-Federation of New York Network — Proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York.
- UJA-Federation of New York Partner — Collaborated with the JCC on the launch of online ordering for its Kosher Food Pantry.
- USA Swimming Network — Trident Aquatics Club at the JCC is a USA Swimming registered team.
- Wagner College Partner — Orit Lender is a member of the Wagner College Chai Society, indicating a relationship between the JCC and the college.
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 in Social Servicesmethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing clients to choose their own food and services, we produce greater dignity and engagement, because autonomy fosters trust and reduces stigma in service delivery.
- Faith-Based Operational Integritymethodology: faith_based_operationsBy structuring operations around religious observance—such as requiring advance payments before Shabbat and enforcing Glatt Kosher standards—we produce uninterrupted sacred time and religious coherence, because aligning logistics with faith practices strengthens communal identity and trust.
- Holistic Mind-Body Wellness Programmingmethodology: mind_body_wellnessBy integrating mental and physical health in fitness programming—such as through aquatic adaptation and mind-body exercise—we produce better long-term health outcomes, because addressing both domains simultaneously increases adherence and functional well-being.
- Multigenerational Community Fellowshipmethodology: multigenerational_engagementBy designing programs that engage multiple generations and endure over time, we produce lasting community resilience and continuity, because families who return across generations deepen collective belonging and mutual support.
- Values-Integrated DEIB and Community Engagementmethodology: values_integrated_deibBy grounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in Jewish values like tikkun olam, we produce sustained community engagement and mutual respect, because shared ethical frameworks motivate collective action and long-term commitment.