Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester
Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester reported $13.8 million in revenue and $13.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $72.37 went to program services, $26.20 to management and general costs and $1.43 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 58.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $291,460 (FORMER CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 2% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $14MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $14MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 72.4% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 26.2% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.04 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 36.2% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 58.3% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $291,460 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.14% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 17.3 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseHealth and physical fitness:the 186,000 square foot facility houses a large swimming pool, family pool, indoor track, full gymnasium; youth play gym for children 2 to 10; studios for yoga , dance, trx and pilates, racquet ball courts; cardio and strength training facilities; and fields. More than 75 group fitness classes are offered each week for adults. In addition, a variety of classes and lessons are offered to adults and children of all ages throughout the year including red cross certified swimming lessons.the jcc has formed a strategic partnership with rochester regional health, which…
Early childhood (unduplicated program participants 90+, includes members and non-members):the jcc wolk children's center provides an early childhood and school-age programming and is licensed through the new york state office of children and family services. The center offers full-day early childhood education for children ages 8 weeks through 5 years. The program offers a richly varied curriculum that encourages intellectual curiosity, builds self-confidence. Complementing our daily core program, children participate in a variety of enriched programming, including music, science, physical…
The Jewish Community Center's comprehensive approach to children and youth programming incorporates social, educational, cultural and fitness programming into after-school care and summer camping experiences. The after school care program at the jcc serves the needs of families with school-aged children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Jcc's after school program is a bridge between home and school, with after school activities and classes, recreation programs, and school vacation programs. The jcc serves a vibrant day-camping community grounded in jewish values and culture. Camp sisol…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMER CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former, 40.00 hrs/week | $287,310 | $0 | $4,150 | $291,460 |
| CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,097 | $0 | $7,422 | $156,519 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - CAMP SENECA LAKE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $146,309 | $0 | $9,376 | $155,685 |
| CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,521 | $0 | $681 | $150,202 |
| INTERIM CEO - JOINED APR 2024 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $125,695 | $0 | $0 | $125,695 |
| CEO - JOINED SEPT 2024 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $54,921 | $0 | $6,835 | $61,756 |
4 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $279K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 24 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5440
- Volunteers Part I, line 6100
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| WOLFOODS INC Food service for camp seneca lake | $400,613 |
| EXOS COMMUNITY SERVICES LLC Outsourced fitness & membership operatio | $393,135 |
| LAKESIDE KITCHEN DESIGN Construction services for camp seneca la | $199,000 |
| SULLIVAN & KONOPKO EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Outsourced finance and operations | $190,593 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 8 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
12 private foundations reported grants to Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester totaling $1.3M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester spent in FY2025, $72.37 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester reported that 72.4% of its $13.6 million in expenses went to program services, 26.2% to management and general and 1.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $291,460, for the role of FORMER CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester get its money?
Of $13.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 36.2% came from contributions and grants (including 1.1% from government grants) and 58.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 16-0743060 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202601349349311105 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202521349349309712 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421369349301582 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331329349301738 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201369349308080 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202141379349308269 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 16-0743060: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.