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Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$14,214,007
Total expenses
$12,645,731
Contributions and grants received
$3,112,395
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$11,085,375
Investment income
$282,515
Other revenue
-$266,278
Total assets, end of year
$23,097,400
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,242,137
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$17,855,263
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$11,568,567
Management and general expenses
$1,077,164
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$11,568,567

Program services were 91.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $95,655

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $200,000

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $587,551

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,229,189

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM FEES

    total $8,175,716 · related or exempt $8,175,716

  • 2b · Program service revenue: MEMBERSHIP FEES

    total $2,780,524 · related or exempt $2,780,524

  • 2c · Program service revenue: MISC INCOME

    total $89,763 · related or exempt $89,763

  • 2d · Program service revenue: GYM RENTALS

    total $39,372 · related or exempt $39,372

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $70,688 · excluded $70,688

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $150,169

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $39,804

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $110,365

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $110,365 · excluded $110,365

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $1,141,530

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $929,703

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $211,827

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $211,827 · excluded $211,827

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $95,655

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $376,643

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$376,643 · excluded -$376,643

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $719,747 · program services $258,090 · management and general $461,657

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $7,296,075 · program services $7,284,689 · management and general $11,386

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $130,980 · program services $110,200 · management and general $20,780

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $237,846 · program services $200,112 · management and general $37,734

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $677,882 · program services $631,574 · management and general $46,308

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $43,060 · program services $35,916 · management and general $7,144

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $28,788 · program services $24,012 · management and general $4,776

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $525,325 · program services $438,173 · management and general $87,152

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $963,368 · program services $952,313 · management and general $11,055

  • 20 · Interest

    total $8,445 · program services $5,675 · management and general $2,770

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $873,589 · program services $618,614 · management and general $254,975

  • 24a · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $375,406 · program services $361,451 · management and general $13,955

  • 24b · Other expenses: OTHER EXPENSE

    total $315,000 · program services $245,445 · management and general $69,555

  • 24c · Other expenses: MINOR REPAIRS

    total $186,065 · program services $180,382 · management and general $5,683

  • 24d · Other expenses: PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO

    total $99,404 · program services $83,653 · management and general $15,751

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $164,751 · program services $138,268 · management and general $26,483

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $271,796 · end of year $234,725

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $214,767 · end of year $486,982

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $85,208 · end of year $187,309

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $34,546 · end of year $52,252

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $22,995,254

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $9,479,416

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $13,599,370 · end of year $13,515,838

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $6,272,388 · end of year $8,571,791

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $41,149 · end of year $48,503

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $830,468 · end of year $621,188

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $989,462 · end of year $885,704

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $200,000 · end of year $200,000

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $2,941,189 · end of year $3,492,392

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $39,063 · end of year $42,853

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $11,079,386 · end of year $10,391,906

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $4,439,656 · end of year $7,463,357

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE JCC IS TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN THE JEWISH AND WNY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AS WELL AS SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH JEWISH VALUES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO, INC. "JCC" IS TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN THE JEWISH AND WNY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH JEWISH VALUES.

  • THE JCC AFTER-SCHOOL AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS ANNUALLY SERVE APPROXIMATELY 600 CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 4 TO 13. THE FOUNDATION OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE A SETTING THAT IS SAFE AND NURTURING ALONG WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT, CONFIDENCE AND INDIVIDUALITY. THESE PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE COMBINE ALL ELEMENTS OF TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS AND INCLUDE STRUCTURED PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SWIMMING ACTIVITIES. AS A RESULT, A WELL-ROUNDED EXPERIENCE FOR EACH CHILD IS PROVIDED. INCORPORATING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES WITHIN THIS EDUCATIONAL SETTING ENHANCES THE TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH PARTICIPANT THEREBY BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THE CHILDREN TO ENJOY SUCCESS NOT ONLY IN SCHOOL BUT IN THEIR LIVES OVERALL AS WELL.

    Expenses $1,177,830 · Revenue $1,980,119

  • THE JCC HEALTH, FITNESS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 5,000 TO 6,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY BETWEEN OUR CITY AND SUBURBAN LOCATIONS. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND INCLUDE A DIVERSIFIED PROGRAM OF FITNESS, SPORT AND RECREATION, AQUATICS, POST-REHABILITATION AND PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE JCC IS SEEN AS A FRONT RUNNER IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS BECAUSE OF ITS COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE PROJECTS WHICH ADDRESS HEALTH INITIATIVES INCLUDING TYPE 2 DIABETES PROGRAMS, ARTHRITIC WATER EXERCISE CLASSES, AND BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR WORKOUT PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION WE OFFER FITNESS-FOUNDATION CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE JUST BEGINNING THEIR FITNESS JOURNEY'S AS WELL AS AN ESCALATING SET OF ROBUST PROGRAMS TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF AN EVER EVOLVING COMMUNITY.

    Expenses $3,409,042 · Revenue $3,392,095

  • THE JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 400-500 PARTICIPANTS AGES 6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS. OUR COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SKILL BUILDING. IT INCLUDES ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES (MUSIC, SWIMMING, FITNESS AND PHYSICAL RECREATION, ART, MOVEMENT AND DANCE); A MULTI-CULTURAL CURRICULUM (CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS THROUGH MUSIC, CRAFTS, STORIES AND DRAMATIC PLAY); AND STRESSES PEER RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. THE JCC PROVIDES ITS FAMILY PARTICIPANTS A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING, YEAR-ROUND CARE AVAILABILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS THROUGH BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT.

    Expenses $5,554,691 · Revenue $5,301,431

  • OTHER VARIOUS SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED FOR THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE OPERATION OF THREE FACILITIES.

    Expenses $1,427,004 · Revenue $411,730

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Patricia Simonson

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $206,856
    From this org
    $203,567
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,289
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $203,567
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $203,567

  • Joseph Modicamore

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $150,605
    From this org
    $150,605
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $150,605
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $150,605

  • Mark Horowitz

    CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $137,888
    From this org
    $136,544
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,344
    Hours/week
    40

  • Jason Stowell

    SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINES

    Total calculated
    $117,869
    From this org
    $117,869
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • James Morgan

    CHIEF FACILITIES & SECURITIES OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $118,032
    From this org
    $111,161
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,871
    Hours/week
    40

  • Sheryl Schechter

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Rion Kweller

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Everett Weiss

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Randal Spivack

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Alyssa Strang

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Ann Marie Carosella

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Carrie Rich

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Deborah Goldman

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Eric Alcott

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Glen Pincus

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Lisa Allen

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Matthew Burwick

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Michael Komm

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Rabbi Sara Rich

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Zabrina Reich

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Douglas St Cyr

    AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 3
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DEVELOPED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
19 August 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.2
Source object
202622469349300202

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