irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.68MEARLY CHILDHOOD (UNDUPLICATED PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS 90+, INCLUDES MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS):THE JCC WOLK CHILDREN'S CENTER PROVIDES AN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMMING AND IS LICENSED THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. THE CENTER OFFERS FULL-DAY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES 8 WEEKS THROUGH 5 YEARS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A RICHLY VARIED CURRICULUM THAT ENCOURAGES INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE. COMPLEMENTING OUR DAILY CORE PROGRAM, CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ENRICHED PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING MUSIC, SCIENCE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND AQUATICS. FAMILIES FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS ENJOY CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND JUDAIC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT THE JCC.
- #2 $2.93MTHE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER'S COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING INCORPORATES SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND FITNESS PROGRAMMING INTO AFTER-SCHOOL CARE AND SUMMER CAMPING EXPERIENCES. THE AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM AT THE JCC SERVES THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE. JCC'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A BRIDGE BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL, WITH AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES, RECREATION PROGRAMS, AND SCHOOL VACATION PROGRAMS. THE JCC SERVES A VIBRANT DAY-CAMPING COMMUNITY GROUNDED IN JEWISH VALUES AND CULTURE. CAMP SISOL PROGRAMMING HELPS CHILDREN AGE 5 THROUGH 15 DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, HAPPINESS, AND KINDNESS THROUGH AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM THAT BUILDS LIFELONG MEMORIES AND RESPECT FOR COMMUNITY. FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, CAMPERS SPEND THEIR DAYS LAUGHING, EXPLORING, AND GROWING TOGETHER IN A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ROOTED IN JEWISH VALUES. CAMPERS ENJOY A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING NATURE EXPLORATION, SPORTS, VERTICAL BIKES, SPIN ART BIKES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, STEM ACTIVITES, GAGA, DRAMA, MUSIC, AND RECREATIONAL SWIM.CAMP SENECA LAKE IS THE JCC'S OVERNIGHT CAMP SERVING CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 16 FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. LOCATED ON 160 ACRES ON SENECA LAKE IN WESTERN NY, CSL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A WHOLESOME JEWISH CAMP COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL IDENTITIES OF ITS CAMPERS. CAMPERS EXPERIENCE A BALANCED PROGRAM OF GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES LED BY A MATURE AND SKILLED STAFF. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED WHILE PROVIDING CAMPERS AN EXCITING AND FUN-FILLED SUMMER IN A BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT SETTING, CREATING MEMORIES AND FRIENDSHIPS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts and Culture Series
Hosts performances, lectures, and events such as the Rochester Jewish Ethics Forum, musicals, and interfaith dialogues
Camp Sisol
Summer day camp for children in grades K–10 featuring swimming, outdoor adventures, creative arts, music and drama, sports, and hands-on activities
Early Childhood Education
Program for infants to pre-K and before-and-after-school care for school-age children, offering early learning and childcare services
Fitness and Wellness Programs
Includes group fitness classes, aquatics, Tai Chi, Pilates, and sports leagues for adults and seniors
Rochester Jewish Film Festival
Annual cultural event showcasing Jewish-themed films to the broader community
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Child and Family Support ServicesProvides free child watch services and weekly programs that include crafts, gym play, and splash pool play for young children and their families.
- Early Childhood Education and Family ProgrammingProvides early childhood education programs, weekly toddler activities including crafts and gym play, and parent-child playtime in the splash pool for children ages 0–5. Includes kosher snacks at no cost and indoor backup space during inclement weather.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Fitness and Aquatic Center OperationsOperates a 13,000 square foot fitness center with a heated 25-yard lap pool and a zero-entry family pool. Offers dozens of free weekly group fitness classes and structured Tai Chi programs to improve strength, balance, and flexibility.
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Medicare Counseling and Assistance 1 activity
- Health Insurance EducationProvides educational sessions on Medicare (Parts A, B, C, D), Medigap plans, and associated benefits to help community members navigate health coverage options.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Jewish Education and Ethical Learning ProgramsProvides Jewish education for community members of all ages through rabbinic instruction, Torah study, and structured classes. Offers multi-part educational series on business, medical, and legal ethics from a Jewish perspective, including case studies on the sanctity of life, medical decision-making, and Jewish laws such as returning lost items.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Recreational Social ClubsHosts an informal Mahjong club open to participants of all skill levels to foster social connections and skill development.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Senior Social and Educational EngagementConvenes weekly social gatherings for adults aged 55 and older, featuring complimentary coffee, tea, bagels, and conversation. Includes learning components and camaraderie for retirees.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer and Year-Round Camp ProgramsOffers Camp Sisol, a summer day camp for children in grades K–10, along with year-round family programming and recreational activities.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Wellness and Emotional Well-Being ProgramsHosts small-group wellness sessions and educational workshops on emotional well-being led by a recreation therapist, featuring structured lectures and open discussion. Limited to 15 participants to ensure engagement and quality.
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Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 1 activity
- Women’s Community and Spiritual GroupsHosts weekly informal gatherings for Jewish women focused on learning, spiritual insights, and community building.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hebrew Language InstructionOffers a structured Hebrew language class series for advanced beginners, with sequential sessions designed to build on prior knowledge.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.81M
Contributions & grants$5.00M36%
Program service revenue$8.06M58%
Investment income$437K3%
Other revenue$320K
expenses
Total expenses$13.63M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$6.15M
Grants paid out$95K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$33.55M
Cash$2.32M
Investments$5.95M
Liabilities$13.84M
Net assets$19.70M
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOSHUA WEINSTEIN | FORMER CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $291K |
| SHAWN STANTON | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $157K |
| MARISSA KLEGMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - CAMP SENECA LAKE | 40 | $156K |
| JODI WARREN | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 40 | $150K |
| DAAN BRAVEMAN | INTERIM CEO - JOINED APR 2024 | 40 | $126K |
| JASON VASQUEZ | CEO - JOINED SEPT 2024 | 40 | $62K |
board members · 19
- AL KINEL — DIRECTOR
- ALEX ZAPESOCHNY — VICE PRESIDENT
- BENJAMIN CURWIN — DIRECTOR - JOINED JUL 2024
- CATHERINE D'AMICO — SECRETARY
- CRAIG WITTLIN — DIRECTOR - THRU JUL 2024
- DANIEL GOLDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- HOWARD COHEN — PRESIDENT
- ISOBEL GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
- JEFF SPRINGUT — DIRECTOR
- JEREMY WOLK — DIRECTOR
- JUDY AZOFF — DIRECTOR - JOINED JUL 2024
- JUSTIN GOLDMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
- KAREN MENACHOF — DIRECTOR
- LEORA ROZIN — DIRECTOR - THRU JUL 2024
- LESLIE CRANE — DIRECTOR
- LINDA CORNELL WEINSTEIN — DIRECTOR - JOINED JUL 2024
- LOREN FLAUM — TREASURER - THRU JUL 2024
- MARK GOLDBERG — DIRECTOR
- MATT RYEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Lifespan Partner — Co-hosts events such as Medicare 101
- Lifespan Partner — Co-hosts the Medicare 101 educational event
- Light Of Israel’s Kollel Partner — Co-presents the Rochester Jewish Ethics Forum series.
- Light of Israel's Kollel Partner — Co-presents the Rochester Jewish Ethics Forum, a series on Jewish ethics.
- Light of Israel’s Kollel Partner — Presenting partner for the Rochester Jewish Ethics Forum series
- PJ Library Partner — Co-hosts summer splash and play events for young children and families at the JCC.
- University of Rochester Partner — Hosts faculty members such as Joan Rubin PhD, Professor in History Emerita, as speakers for educational events.
strategies · 4
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.
- Evidence-Based Physical Wellness to Prevent Fallsmethodology: evidence-based wellness programBy implementing an evidence-based Tai Chi program, the organization improves physical wellness and reduces fall risk among older adults, because structured, proven modalities produce measurable health outcomes when adapted to community settings.
- Inclusive Community Spaces for Older Adultsmethodology: community-driven engagementBy creating low-barrier, informal social gatherings, the organization fosters sustained community engagement and connection among older adults, because accessible, consistent, and welcoming environments reduce isolation and support well-being.
- Integrated Developmental Programming for Young Childrenmethodology: developmental_integrationBy combining creative, social, and physical activities in weekly programming, the organization supports holistic toddler development, because multi-domain engagement reinforces growth across cognitive, emotional, and motor skill areas simultaneously.
- Participatory Torah Study for Personal Engagementmethodology: participatory_interpretive_studyBy using a participatory approach to Torah study that integrates classical and modern interpretations, the organization fosters contemporary relevance and deepens personal engagement, because active interpretation leads to meaningful connection with text and tradition.