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JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF CANARSIE INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 112608645 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · canarsiejcc.org
revenue
$935K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$455K
employees
15
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE HUMAN SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY, IMMIGRANTS AND SINGLE PARENTS. TO PROVIDE FOOD, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES AND SOCIAL SERVICES. TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS TO DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based nonprofit in Brooklyn, NY serving vulnerable populations including the elderly, immigrants, single parents, and Holocaust survivors. Provides social services such as case management, food assistance, housing support, and citizenship help. Organizes community-building events and intergenerational programs to strengthen neighborhood ties in southeastern Brooklyn.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Canarsie Bridges
Community-building initiative featuring youth programs, art contests, and an annual festival to unite diverse residents
Case Management
Provides comprehensive support including housing referrals, benefits enrollment, and counseling for vulnerable populations
Holocaust Survivors Program
Offers specialized services including applications assistance, support groups, and annual luncheon events
Hunger Prevention
Operates food pantry and Passover food distribution; provides meals on wheels and nutrition education
Safe and Sound
Provides emergency assistance, home visitation, and telephone assurance for at-risk seniors and vulnerable individuals
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 2 activities
    • Staff training on organizational policies
      Trains supervisors on the organization’s whistleblower policy and anti-retaliation practices to ensure compliance and ethical conduct.
    • Workplace compliance and non-retaliation policies
      Maintains legal and regulatory compliance through policies that prohibit fraud, ensure prompt investigation of employee reports, protect whistleblowers from retaliation, and enforce disciplinary action for violations.
  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Advocacy and community representation
      Participates in community forums and legislative events, such as Congressman Towns’ community forum and a legislative breakfast, to represent community interests and advocate for constituent needs.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Operation of multi-site community service centers
      Operates three service sites in Starrett City, Canarsie, and Mill Basin to deliver programs and services to residents of southeastern Brooklyn, with a main office in Starrett City and satellite offices in Canarsie and Mill Basin.
  • Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
    • Provision of comprehensive social and human services
      Provides a wide range of direct services including case management, counseling, emergency food pantry support, Meals on Wheels, nutrition education, transportation, immigration assistance, translation, material aid, support groups, home visitations, and community development programs to over 7,000 clients annually in southeastern Brooklyn.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Religious and cultural holiday celebrations
      Hosts annual holiday events including Chanuka and Purim parties to serve and engage the Jewish community in Brooklyn.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Seasonal food distribution for religious observances
      Annually distributes Passover food staples to low-income and needy Jewish community members in Brooklyn.
  • Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
    • Senior home safety assessments
      Conducts home safety evaluations for seniors to identify hazards and recommend improvements, supporting independent living and safety.
  • Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
    • Support for elderly and Holocaust survivors
      Organizes annual commemorative events including a luncheon for Holocaust survivors and a May 9th Victory Day celebration for Jewish survivors of Nazi persecution and World War II veterans, providing recognition and community support.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth engagement and community development initiatives
      Engages over 6,000 youth through the Canarsie Bridges program and organizes community-building events such as art festivals, leadership initiatives, and family events to foster unity and development in southeastern Brooklyn.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$935K
Contributions & grants$935K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1720%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.01M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$775K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.29M
Cash$563K
Investments$0
Liabilities$837K
Net assets$455K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AVROHOM HECHT EXECUTIVE DI 60 $150K
board members · 4
  • BATIA BRANDEL — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID RYBSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • HENNA WHITE — DIRECTOR
  • LIZA KRAMER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 33

Who they work with

  • AmeriCorps Partner — Partner organization linked by the Jewish Community Council of Canarsie
  • America’s Second Harvest Network — Member of national food bank network linked by the Jewish Community Council of Canarsie
  • BJ’s Charitable Foundation Funder — Corporate foundation providing financial support to the JCC.
  • Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz Government — Provided support and proclamations for the Canarsie Bridges Festival.
  • Canarsie Bridges Advisory Council Partner — Advisory council leading community-wide youth engagement initiatives including essay contests, leadership training, and festivals.
  • Claims Conference Partner — Supporting organization providing funding or resources for JCC programs.
  • Congressman Ed Towns Government — Recognized as a contributor to the Canarsie Bridges Festival.
  • Congressman Towns Partner — Co-hosted or participated in a community forum with Congressman Towns
  • Councilman Alan Maisel Government — Provided support and proclamations for the Canarsie Bridges Festival.
  • Councilman Lew Fiddler Government — Recognized as a contributor and attendee of the Canarsie Bridges Festival.
  • Google Maps Partner — Uses Google Maps to provide directions to its office locations
  • HES Partner — Recognized as a contributing organization to the Canarsie Bridges Festival.
  • JCRC of NY Partner — Partner organization linked by the Jewish Community Council of Canarsie
  • Kehilath Jeshurun Partner — Hosted a Purim party at Kehilath Jeshurun
  • Lew Fidler Government — Councilman Lew Fidler's office was represented at the Holocaust survivor luncheon, indicating a local government affiliation or partnership.
  • MAZON Partner — National anti-hunger organization supporting the JCC's food distribution efforts.
  • MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger Partner — Partner organization linked by the Jewish Community Council of Canarsie
  • Met Council Partner — Recognized as a contributing organization to the Canarsie Bridges Festival.
  • MetCouncil Partner — Partner organization supporting the JCC's food distribution and social services.
  • Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Partner — Partner organization linked by the Jewish Community Council of Canarsie
  • Millennium Development Corporation Partner — Recognized as a contributing organization to the Canarsie Bridges Festival.
  • NY State Senator John Sampson Government — Provided support and proclamations for the Canarsie Bridges Festival.
  • NYC Department for the Aging Government — Government partner supporting services for seniors through the JCC.
  • NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Government partner supporting community development initiatives at the JCC.
  • NYC Human Resources Administration Government — Government partner supporting the JCC's anti-poverty and food assistance programs.
  • NYCharities Partner — Partner organization facilitating online donations for the Jewish Community Council of Canarsie.
  • NYS Office for the Aging Government — State-level government partner supporting senior services through the JCC.
  • NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — State-level government partner supporting family and child services at the JCC.
  • New York City Government Portal Government — Government affiliate linked by the Jewish Community Council of Canarsie
  • Reeves Eisen Partner — Representative from Councilman Lew Fidler's office who participated in the Holocaust survivor luncheon.
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strategies · 2

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.

  • Comprehensive Service Integration to Address Root Causes of Poverty
    methodology: comprehensive service integration
    By providing integrated services and partnering with community and government agencies, the organization addresses the systemic drivers of poverty, because isolated interventions are insufficient to produce lasting change.
  • Culturally-Rooted Inclusion in Food Distribution
    methodology: culturally-rooted inclusion
    By grounding food distribution in the inclusive ethos of the Passover Haggadah, the organization ensures open access to people in need, because cultural and religious narratives strengthen community belonging and reduce stigma.