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BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON

EIN 53-0205921 ROCKVILLE, MD

Revenue 2024
$14,122,907
Expenses 2024
$14,768,351

Program services were 67.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P280
Classification
1200
Street
6125 MONTROSE RD

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE BENDER JCC EMBRACES AND WELCOMES THE DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO SEEK MEANING AND FULFILLMENT BY PARTICIPATING IN OUR RICH PROGRAMMING INSPIRED BY OUR JEWISH HERITAGE. WE OPEN OUR DOORS TO EVERYONE, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, RELIGIONS, ABILITIES, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS, AND INTERFAITH COUPLES AND FAMILIES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

WE CULTIVATE COMMUNITIES IN A WARM AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT TO CELEBRATE JEWISH LIFE AND VALUES.

  • HEALTH AND WELLNESS - WELLNESS AT THE BENDER JCC INCLUDES MEMBERSHIP, HEALTH & FITNESS AND AQUATICS. FROM PERSONAL TRAINING AND PHYSICAL THERAPY TO PROACTIVE SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATION, THE CENTER IS PROUD TO OFFER MEMBERS OF ALL AGES A NUMBER OF ONGOING WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN BOTH BODY AND MIND. WITH OVER 40,000 SQUARE FEET, YEAR-ROUND INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS, AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT, THE WEINBERG HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE AND CUTTING-EDGE FITNESS OPTIONS.

    Expenses $3,068,815 · Grants $37,344 · Revenue $2,270,652

  • EARLY CHILDHOOD - THE CENTER'S PRESCHOOL ENGAGES, CHALLENGES, AND ENRICHES CHILDREN'S EXPLORATION AND LEARNING IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SETTING USING A CARING, NURTURING AND HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF. A PLAY-BASED CURRICULUM-FOUNDED ON EMERGENT CURRICULUM AND INSPIRED BY THE REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH-ENABLES CHILDREN TO BECOME ACTIVE LEARNERS AND ENGAGED CLASSROOM PARTICIPANTS. INTEREST-BASED TOPIC STUDIES INVITE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART AND MUSIC, AND JEWISH VALUES, CUSTOMS, AND TRADITIONS ARE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT CURRICULUM. IN FY25, APPROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE SERVED THROUGH THE PRESCHOOL. HOLIDAY-BASED FAMILY CELEBRATIONS SUCH AS PIZZA IN THE HUT FOR SUKKOT AND HANUKKAH SING, FUN SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, SUCH AS FAMILY PLAY DATES, AND UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS OUR GALLERY EXHIBITS AND CURRICULUM NIGHT ARE ALL PART OF THE YEARLY CALENDAR.

    Expenses $2,733,963 · Grants $24,970 · Revenue $2,861,490

  • CAMP LESSANS CAMP JCC PROVIDES A SEVEN-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 4-21. THE PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 450 CAMPERS DAILY AND OFFERS STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, SWIMMING, STEM EDUCATION, MUSIC, DANCE, ATHLETICS, NATURE PROGRAMMING, AND ROCK WALL CLIMBING.AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING: BENDER JCC'S AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A FUN AND FLEXIBLE AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 DESIGNED TO MATCH EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE INTERESTS. FAMILIES CAN SELECT OPTIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR CHILD'S PASSIONS, WHETHER THAT'S ARTS, SPORTS, DANCE, KARATE, SWIMMING, OR OTHERS. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, ENERGETIC, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN THRIVE WHILE DOING WHAT THEY ENJOY. THE CAMP SERVES CAMPERS OF ALL ABILITIES AND IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING ACCESS TO QUALITY SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR A DIVERSE POPULATION. THROUGH ITS INCLUSION AND KOCHAVIM PROGRAMS, THE CAMP PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS TO CAMPERS WITH DIVERSE DEVELOPMENTAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL NEEDS TO ENSURE MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF CAMP LIFE.AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING: BENDER JCC'S AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A FUN AND FLEXIBLE AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 DESIGNED TO MATCH EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE INTERESTS. FAMILIES CAN SELECT OPTIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR CHILD'S PASSIONS, WHETHER THAT'S ARTS, SPORTS, DANCE, KARATE, SWIMMING, OR OTHERS. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, ENERGETIC, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN THRIVE WHILE DOING WHAT THEY ENJOY. AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING: BENDER JCC'S AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A FUN AND FLEXIBLE AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 DESIGNED TO MATCH EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE INTERESTS. FAMILIES CAN SELECT OPTIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR CHILD'S PASSIONS, WHETHER THAT'S ARTS, SPORTS, DANCE, KARATE, SWIMMING, OR OTHERS. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, ENERGETIC, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN THRIVE WHILE DOING WHAT THEY ENJOY.

    Expenses $2,132,247 · Grants $5,050 · Revenue $1,806,820

  • ADULT SERVICES - WITH LIVELY, COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING, THE BENDER JCC IS A GREAT PLACE FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND WALKS OF LIFE. THE BENDER JCC ENGAGES ADULTS THROUGH ARTS & CULTURE OFFERINGS, WEEKLY SENIOR LUNCHES WHICH INCLUDE AN EXERCISE SESSION, EXCURSIONS AROUND THE GREATER DC AREA AS WELL AS TO NEW YORK CITY. THE SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM ATTRACTS OVER 100 PEOPLE EACH WEEK, PROVIDING THEM WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, HUNDREDS OF ADULTS PARTICIPATE IN OUR CONCERTS, BOOK FESTIVAL, EXCURSIONS, CULTURE ACTIVITIES. THEY ALSO ENGAGE WITH OUR GOLDMAN ART GALLERY.

    Expenses $1,203,567 · Grants $615 · Revenue $1,370,467

  • SPECIAL NEEDS - THE BENDER JCC WAS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT COMMUNITIES BENEFIT WHEN ALL PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITY LEVELS LEARN, GROW, AND CELEBRATE TOGETHER. INCLUSION OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR MISSION AND HAS MADE US AN AREA LEADER IN COMPREHENSIVE DISABILITY INCLUSION, FROM OUR PROGRAMMING TO OUR FACILITIES.

    Expenses $751,749 · Revenue $328,589

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • AARON KAUFMAN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • ERIC KLEIN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • ELYSE LIPAN-LASH

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • AYELET MASICA

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • HOLLY MENDELSON

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JERMAINE STANLEY

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JOHN SCHMELZER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • RAMI KANDEL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • STACEY WATSON

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JONATHAN WEINBERG

    GENERAL COUNSEL

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • REBECCA ROBINS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • YAIR INSPEKTOR

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • AVI FRIEDMAN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • BRIAN GAINES

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • RACHEL WEINSTEIN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JORDAN BOBB

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JAKE BENDER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • NOAM FISCHMAN

    BOARD CHAIR ELECT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • RACHEL WEINSTEIN OMBUDSMAN -

    UNTIL 07/2024, BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • BARRY KAPLAN

    OMBUDSMAN - AS OF 07/2024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • WENDY MORRIS

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • REBECCA STALLONE ASSISTANT

    TREASURER - AS OF 07/2024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • CHARLES LEVINGSTON

    TREASURER - AS OF 07/2024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • DARYLE BOBB

    CHAIR - AS OF 07/2024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • DAVID HELFAND

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

The first 25 listed. 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $14,122,907
    Expenses
    $14,768,351
    Contributions
    $5,252,358
    Grants paid
    $67,979
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $12,430,197
    Expenses
    $13,481,097
    Contributions
    $3,875,484
    Grants paid
    $54,170
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $12,198,474
    Expenses
    $12,702,052
    Contributions
    $3,730,188
    Grants paid
    $39,643

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2024 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2023 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2022 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $14,600,463
    Expenses
    $11,340,110
    Assets (EOY)
    $31,428,490

  • 2021 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $8,400,718
    Expenses
    $8,721,921
    Assets (EOY)
    $31,256,447

  • 2020 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $11,285,340
    Expenses
    $12,912,538
    Assets (EOY)
    $28,146,752

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $13,391,274
    Expenses
    $14,181,389
    Assets (EOY)
    $30,002,380

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $13,522,225
    Expenses
    $13,420,088
    Assets (EOY)
    $34,613,495

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.