irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $147KTHE REPORTER PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY, ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS, WITH NEWS OF JEWISH SIGNIFICANCE ON THE LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL SCENE. IT SERVES ALSO AS A MEANS BY WHICH THE FEDERATION AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE CAN CONVENIENTLY CROSS-COMMUNICATE.
- #2 $30KJEWISH FAMILY SERVICE: ITS OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND APPROPRIATE REFERRAL SERVICE TO FAMILIES AND PERSONS IN NEED OF SAME.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Hate Has No Home Here
Public awareness campaign encouraging businesses, schools, and religious institutions to display anti-hate signage and speak out against antisemitism and discrimination.
Jewish Family Service (JFS)
Provides social services, financial assistance, referrals, and advocacy for Jewish individuals and families facing hardship in the greater Binghamton area.
PJ Library
Distributes free Jewish children's books monthly to families with children from birth through age 12 to promote Jewish traditions and values at home.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 2 activities
- Distributes free Jewish children's books to familiesDistributes free Jewish children's books monthly to children from birth through age 12 to promote Jewish identity and education in the Southern Tier community.
- Sponsors community-wide Jewish cultural and educational programsSponsors community programs such as the Jewish Film Festival and serves as the umbrella organization for Jewish-centered programs and organizations in Broome County, NY.
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Honor and Memorial Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Administers tribute and memorial card serviceProvides a tribute and memorial card service to honor life events or express condolences on behalf of donors, supporting community engagement and remembrance.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funds local and national Jewish organizations through an annual campaignRaises funds through an annual campaign and allocates grants to national and local organizations, including JFNA, to support Jewish communal needs and services.
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Jewish Community Media Production 1 activity
- Produces and distributes a bi-weekly Jewish community publicationProduces and distributes a bi-weekly community publication covering local, national, and international Jewish news and facilitating communication within the Jewish community of Broome County.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides social and financial support to individuals and families in needProvides essential human services, including financial assistance based on availability and guidelines, information and referral services, and advocacy to help individuals navigate safety net systems in the greater Binghamton area.
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Combating Antisemitism and Hate 1 activity
- Runs 'Hate Has No Home Here' inclusion campaignLaunched and supports the 'Hate Has No Home Here' campaign, distributing free 17”x11” color posters to businesses, schools, and houses of worship, and providing promotional support via public relations and social media to combat antisemitism and promote inclusion in Binghamton and surrounding areas.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manages and maintains local eruvimUpdated the Binghamton Westside Eruv in 2011 and established the Shalom Staiman Eruv in 2015, which surrounds Binghamton University and adjacent areas in Vestal, to support Sabbath observance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$681K
Contributions & grants$457K67%
Program service revenue$33K5%
Investment income$120K18%
Other revenue$70K
expenses
Total expenses$634K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$152K
Grants paid out$317K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.65M
Cash$674K
Investments$1.81M
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$2.63M
Liquid reserves47.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +12.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELLEY HUBAL | Executive Dir. | 40 | $41K |
board members · 24
- ARTHUR SIEGEL — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA MULLEN — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHY VELENCHIK — BOARD MEMBER
- CHARLES GILINSKY — ASSISTANT SCTY
- DENNIS FOREMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DR MARK WALKER — Vice President
- EILEEN MILLER — Secretary
- HOWARD WARNER — Past President
- IRA GLASSER — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF PLATSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY SHAPIRO — Treasurer
- JOSH SHAPIRO — BOARD MEMBER
- LEE SCHECTER — Assistant Treas
- MARILYN BELL — CAMPAIGN CHAIR
- NANCY DORFMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- NEISEN LUKS — BOARD MEMBER
- RABBI AARON SLONIM — BOARD MEMBER
- RABBI BENNY KELLMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- RABBI LEIAH MOSER — BOARD MEMBER
- RABBI MICAH FRIEDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- RABBI MOSHE SHMARYAHU — BOARD MEMBER
- RABBI ZEV SILBER — BOARD MEMBER
- RANDY FRIEDMAN — CRC CHAIR
- RITA BLEIER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Binghamton Jewish community Partner — Community that supports JFS through donations enabling holiday financial assistance distribution.
- Chabad Center Partner — Collaborates with the Chabad Center for weekly eruv status checks and maintenance.
- Harold Grinspoon Foundation Partner — Administers the PJ Library program in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton.
- JCC Partner — Co-hosts events and programs, such as Canva training, with the Jewish Federation of Broome County.
- JFNA Partner — Funds and allocates grants to JFNA, a national Jewish organization.
- Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton Network — Jewish Family Service operates under the umbrella of the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton.
- Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton Network — Member organization within the broader Jewish Federation network.
- Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Partner — Collaborated with the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires to adapt and implement the “Hate Has No Home Here” campaign.
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.
- Community Strengthening Through Institutional Support and Educationmethodology: community-strengthening through institutional support and educationBy strengthening local Jewish institutions, supporting individuals in need, and promoting Jewish education, the organization sustains and grows a resilient Jewish community, because institutional health and educational continuity are foundational to long-term communal resilience and engagement.
- Compassionate Care to Support Stabilitymethodology: compassionate_careThrough thoughtful listening and compassionate care, the organization helps individuals move from instability to greater security, because empathetic, person-centered support is foundational to building trust and enabling long-term well-being.
- Halachic Accommodation to Enable Religious Observancemethodology: halachic accommodationBy providing halachic-compliant infrastructure like eruvs, the organization enables Sabbath-observant Jews to participate more fully in communal life during Shabbat, because removing religious practice barriers increases inclusion and strengthens community cohesion.
- Interconnected Solidarity to Combat Hatemethodology: interconnected-solidarityBy promoting the idea that fighting antisemitism is essential to preventing broader societal discrimination, the organization mobilizes collective action against all forms of hate, because Jewish safety and inclusion are inextricably linked to the health of the wider social fabric.
- Values-Based Family Engagement Through Cultural Toolsmethodology: values-based family engagementBy using Jewish children's books to facilitate family conversations, the organization fosters intergenerational transmission of Jewish values and traditions, because culturally resonant materials deepen engagement and reinforce identity in everyday family life.