Form 990 for tax year 2024
Filed by JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $11,945,237
- Total expenses
- $12,220,957
- Contributions and grants received
- $1,639,309
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $10,356,844
- Investment income
- $151,244
- Other revenue
- -$202,160
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,519,224
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,000,182
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $15,519,042
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $11,068,587
- Management and general expenses
- $1,152,370
- Fundraising expenses
- $0
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $11,068,587
Program services were 90.6% 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.
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1c · Fundraising events
$20,026
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1d · Related organizations
$200,000
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$396,369
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$1,022,914
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2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM FEES
total $7,541,194 · related or exempt $7,541,194
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2b · Program service revenue: MEMBERSHIP FEES
total $2,679,479 · related or exempt $2,679,479
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2c · Program service revenue: MISC INCOME
total $93,300 · related or exempt $93,300
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2d · Program service revenue: GYM RENTALS
total $42,871 · related or exempt $42,871
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3 · Investment income
total $73,432 · excluded $73,432
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6a · Gross rents
real property $148,261
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6b · Less rental expenses
real property $34,635
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $113,626
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $113,626 · excluded $113,626
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $872,716
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $794,904
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $77,812
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $77,812 · excluded $77,812
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$0
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$20,026
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$315,786
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total -$315,786 · excluded -$315,786
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $690,645 · program services $246,487 · management and general $444,158
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $7,293,730 · program services $7,256,469 · management and general $37,261
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $126,713 · program services $104,616 · management and general $22,097
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $188,183 · program services $155,367 · management and general $32,816
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $712,213 · program services $661,555 · management and general $50,658
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11b · Fees: legal
total $5,522 · program services $3,923 · management and general $1,599
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $31,641 · program services $22,478 · management and general $9,163
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11g · Fees: other
total $456,958 · program services $324,626 · management and general $132,332
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16 · Occupancy
total $827,487 · program services $761,585 · management and general $65,902
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20 · Interest
total $9,867 · program services $6,631 · management and general $3,236
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $810,677 · program services $573,393 · management and general $237,284
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24a · Other expenses: SUPPLIES
total $384,586 · program services $378,072 · management and general $6,514
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24b · Other expenses: OTHER EXPENSE
total $277,167 · program services $218,974 · management and general $58,193
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24c · Other expenses: PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO
total $121,666 · program services $99,738 · management and general $21,928
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24d · Other expenses: MINOR REPAIRS
total $114,558 · program services $110,826 · management and general $3,732
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24e · All other expenses
total $169,344 · program services $143,847 · management and general $25,497
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $225,294 · end of year $271,796
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $145,055 · end of year $214,767
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $126,316 · end of year $85,208
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $52,336 · end of year $34,546
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$22,172,918
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$8,573,548
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $13,263,510 · end of year $13,599,370
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12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $5,788,473 · end of year $6,272,388
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $195,211 · end of year $41,149
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $649,974 · end of year $830,468
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $766,826 · end of year $989,462
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22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people
beginning of year $200,000 · end of year $200,000
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $2,350,000 · end of year $2,941,189
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $161,083 · end of year $39,063
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $11,163,076 · end of year $11,079,386
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $4,505,236 · end of year $4,439,656
Mission and programs · 2024
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.
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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 $1,175,744 · Revenue $1,850,403
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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 $2,914,580 · Revenue $3,298,272
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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 $5,506,767 · Revenue $4,902,358
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OTHER VARIOUS SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED FOR THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE OPERATION OF THREE FACILITIES.
Expenses $1,471,496 · Revenue $305,811
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Patricia SimonsonPATRICIA SIMONSON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Total calculated
- $200,854
- From this org
- $197,671
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $3,183
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $197,671
- Bonus
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $0
- Nontaxable benefits
- $3,183
- Filer's total
- $200,854
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Joseph ModicamoreJOSEPH MODICAMORE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Total calculated
- $145,957
- From this org
- $145,957
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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Mark HorowitzMARK HOROWITZ
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
- Total calculated
- $132,872
- From this org
- $125,828
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $7,044
- Hours/week
- 40
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Jason StowellJASON STOWELL
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINES
- Total calculated
- $114,051
- From this org
- $114,051
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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James MorganJAMES MORGAN
CHIEF FACILITIES & SECURITY OFFICER
- Total calculated
- $112,296
- From this org
- $107,138
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $5,158
- Hours/week
- 40
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Sheryl SchechterSHERYL SCHECHTER
PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Rion KwellerRION KWELLER
VICE PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Ronald BendersonRONALD BENDERSON
VICE PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Everett WeissEVERETT WEISS
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Randal SpivackRANDAL SPIVACK
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Douglas St CyrDOUGLAS ST CYR
AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Alyssa StrangALYSSA STRANG
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Ann Marie CarosellaANN MARIE CAROSELLA
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Carrie RichCARRIE RICH
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Deborah GoldmanDEBORAH GOLDMAN
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Eric AlcottERIC ALCOTT
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Glenn PincusGLENN PINCUS
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Lisa AllenLISA ALLEN
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Matthew BurwickMATTHEW BURWICK
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Michael KommMICHAEL KOMM
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Rabbi Sara RichRABBI SARA RICH
DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Zabrina ReichZABRINA REICH
DIRECTOR
- 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.
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FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC
501(C)(3) · TO CREATE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON JEWISH BUFFALO, WNY AND THE WORLD · NY
Directly controlled by FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES INC
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 22 January 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.5
- Source object
- 202620289349300012
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