irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.99MPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND COHORT-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR JCC PROFESSIONALS.
- #2 $1.27MDIRECT SERVICE TO THE MILITARY - THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH ALL BRANCHES OF THE US MILITARY TO ENDORSE JEWISH CHAPLAINS AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO ACTIVATE DUTY PERSONNEL, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE IN VETERANS HOSPITALS.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Awareness in Action: Jewish Mindfulness Practice
Partnership with Institute for Jewish Spirituality to build personal resilience among JCC professionals using Jewish values and mindfulness
Bless Our Workforce Institute
Management training for mid-level JCC leaders using Jewish wisdom and secular management theory to improve staff motivation and performance
JCC Talent
Portfolio of leadership development programs for JCC professionals and lay leaders across career stages, focused on Jewish learning, inclusion, and talent infrastructure
JCulture
Workplace culture initiative using Jewish tradition to foster safe, respectful, and welcoming environments in JCCs
JResponse® Foundational Training (_Hineni_)
Crisis and disaster preparedness training for JCC professionals to support community readiness, relief, recovery, and resilience
Kivunim
One-year cohort program for first-time JCC executive directors to deepen understanding of Jewish life and learning
Martin Pear Israel Fellowship
Learning cohort for early-career JCC professionals to deepen their relationship with Judaism and Israel, and bring those experiences into their JCCs
Merrin Teen Professional Fellowship
Transformative training for early-career professionals focusing on teen engagement and Jewish communal leadership
Tzedek
Partnership with Repair the World to train early-career professionals in planning and implementing Jewish service-learning programs
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Jewish Leadership Development 3 activities
- Operate Jewish community centers, YM-YWHAs, and campsOperates a network of over 150 Jewish Community Centers, YM-YWHAs, and overnight and day camps across North America, including locations in California, to strengthen Jewish identity and community engagement.
- Provide executive onboarding and development for JCC leadersRuns Kivunim, a one-year cohort program for first-time JCC executive directors, to deepen their understanding of Jewish life and learning and support institutional goals through peer learning and mentorship.
- Strengthen Jewish leadership pipelines through fellowships and trainingOffers fellowships including the Martin Pear Israel Fellowship, Merrin Teen Professional Fellowship, and Tzedek initiative to train early-career JCC professionals in Jewish programming, teen engagement, and service-learning, enhancing leadership continuity across North America.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 2 activities
- Build organizational and leadership capacity in JCCsProvides executive search consulting, professional development, strategic planning support, peer networks, data reporting, conferences, and curated resources to strengthen JCC leadership and operational effectiveness.
- Lead and connect the JCC Movement to strengthen North American Jewish lifeProvides strategic leadership, shared tools, data, research, consultation, and publications to connect and advance the network of JCCs across North America.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Deliver crisis preparedness training to JCC professionalsProvides JResponse® Foundational Training (Hineni) to equip JCC professionals with skills in crisis and disaster response, covering readiness, relief, recovery, and resilience.
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Workplace DEI Research and Training 1 activity
- Enhance workplace culture and staff development in JCCsOperates the Bless Our Workforce Institute to train mid-level managers in leadership and staff motivation, and implements JCulture and KESHET: Leadership Project to foster safe, respectful, inclusive, and LGBTQ-affirming workplaces using Jewish wisdom and evidence-based practices.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Facilitate Israel engagement through travel and emissariesOrganizes group travel to Israel for over 5,000 participants since 1986 and manages a program placing Israeli emissaries (shlichim) in JCCs to enhance educational programming and deepen Israel connections.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Promote personal resilience and mindfulness among JCC professionalsOffers Awareness in Action: Jewish Mindfulness Practice to train JCC professionals in building personal resilience using Jewish values and mindfulness techniques.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Support early childhood Jewish education programsOffers specialized training, coaching, curricular materials, and organizational support to early childhood educators in JCCs through in-person and virtual platforms to strengthen Jewish education.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advance inclusion and accessibility in JCCs through educational resourcesDeveloped and disseminated illustrated posters, videos, and other resources based on the Eight Guiding Principles on Inclusion, created in collaboration with artist Sharoni Sibony, available through the JCC Resource Center.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22.07M
Contributions & grants$16.82M76%
Program service revenue$3.35M15%
Investment income$1.31M6%
Other revenue$593K
expenses
Total expenses$19.97M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$8.94M
Grants paid out$2.61M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$40.10M
Cash$8.84M
Investments$22.82M
Liabilities$4.49M
Net assets$35.62M
Liquid reserves19.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 12
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAKOW DORON | PRESIDENT & CEO (OUTGOING) | 35 | $677K |
| MAMLET JENNIFER | ACTING CEO | 35 | $469K |
| FEINSTEIN MICHAEL | CHIEF FIN. & ADMIN. OFFICE | 35 | $297K |
| DARSKY CARRIE | CHIEF TALENT OFFICER | 35 | $285K |
| MOST GABRIEL | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER | 35 | $277K |
| DENELLE DORI | VP, CERT. GOV. CONSULT. | 35 | $263K |
| COHEN SAMANTHA | VP, PROGRAM AND TALENT | 35 | $262K |
| KESSEL DAVID | SR. VP | 35 | $241K |
| LUTTERMAN RANDY | VP, DEVELOPMENT & ARTS | 35 | $227K |
| HARMON JOANNE | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 35 | $209K |
| SIEGEL ORNA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $192K |
| LEVIN MARSHALL | CHIEF PHILANTHROPIC OFFICER (OUTGOING) | 35 | $167K |
board members · 13
- ATKINDS EDWARD — DIRECTOR
- BEGELFER DAVID — DIRECTOR
- BIERMAN KARA — DIRECTOR
- BODNER ZACK — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- BRILL LISA F — DIRECTOR
- BRODSKY DONALD W — DIRECTOR
- CARDIN SANFORD — DIRECTOR
- COHEN LARRY — DIRECTOR
- EHRLICH SCOTT — DIRECTOR
- EISENBERG ANDREW L — DIRECTOR
- FISHBEIN CHERYL — DIRECTOR
- FISHER MARC — DIRECTOR
- FLETCHER RUTH — VICE-CHAIR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Anne Heyman and Seth Merrin Family Fund Funder — Supports the Merrin Teen Professional Fellowship for early-career professionals in the JCC Movement.
- Camp Mountain Chai Partner — Jewish overnight camp in San Diego affiliated with the JCC Association of North America.
- Camp Tawonga Partner — Jewish overnight camp in San Francisco operating within the JCC network.
- Institute for Jewish Spirituality Partner — Collaborates with JCC Association on Awareness in Action: Jewish Mindfulness Practice to teach resilience through Jewish values and mindfulness.
- JCA Shalom Partner — Overnight camp operated by Shalom Institute in partnership with the JCC Association of North America.
- JCC Association Resource Center Partner — Hosts and provides access to curricular and organizational materials for JCC professionals.
- JCC Maccabi Sports Camp Partner — Overnight sports camp operated in Palo Alto under the JCC network.
- JCC Movement Network — Network of Jewish Community Centers that the organization leads and connects.
- JCC Resource Center Network — Distributes inclusion resources, including illustrations and videos, to communities across the JCC Movement.
- JWB Jewish Chaplains Council Network — JWB Jewish Chaplains Council is part of the JCC Movement alongside JCC Association and affiliated JCCs and camps.
- Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Foundation Funder — Supports Kivunim, a cohort program for first-time JCC executive directors to deepen their understanding of Jewish life and learning.
- KESHET Partner — Partners with JCC Association on the KESHET: Leadership Project to train professionals in creating safe spaces for LGBTQ individuals in JCCs.
- Repair the World Partner — Partners with JCC Association on the Tzedek initiative to train early-career JCC professionals in Jewish service-learning.
- Safety, Respect, and Equity Coalition Funder — Provided initial grant funding for the launch of JCulture, a program to build safe and respectful workplaces in JCCs.
- Sharoni Sibony Partner — Collaborated with artist Sharoni Sibony to develop illustrated posters representing the Eight Guiding Principles on Inclusion.
- The Travelers Companies, Inc. Funder — Supports JResponse® Foundational Training (Hineni) to build crisis and disaster response capacity among JCC professionals.
- YM-YWHA Partner — Collaborates with YM-YWHAs as part of its network of Jewish community centers.
- shlichim Partner — Israeli emissaries placed in JCCs to strengthen Israel engagement
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.
- Cohort-Based Professional Development for Collective Growthmethodology: cohort-based_learningBy organizing JCC professionals into cohort-based learning experiences, the organization promotes peer relationships and collective development, because learning alongside peers fosters accountability, shared problem-solving, and sustained professional growth more effectively than isolated training.
- Constructivist, Strengths-Based Approach to Early Learningmethodology: constructivist_strengths-based_approachBy applying a constructivist and strengths-based approach in early childhood education, the organization empowers children and caregivers as capable learners, because viewing participants as competent fosters agency, deeper engagement, and more effective development outcomes.
- Jewish Living and Learning as Identity Foundationmethodology: jewish_living_and_learning_centeredBy centering Jewish living and learning in programming, JCCs foster meaningful engagement and identity formation, because sustained immersion in cultural and religious practice builds personal connection and communal belonging.
- Networked Communal Infrastructure with Shared Standardsmethodology: networked_communal_infrastructureBy building a coordinated network of JCCs and developing field-wide best practices, the organization strengthens communal resilience and scalability, because shared standards and centralized expertise (e.g., Centers of Excellence) enable systemic improvement and sustainability across local sites.
- Values-Based Inclusion Framework Rooted in Jewish Principlesmethodology: values-based inclusion frameworkBy applying a shared framework of inclusion grounded in Jewish values—such as kavod (honor)—the organization fosters belonging across diverse groups, because a values-driven, principled approach creates a consistent and morally resonant culture of inclusion that extends beyond disability to all domains.