Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo
Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo reported $14.2 million in revenue and $12.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Of every $100 it spent, $91.48 went to program services, $8.52 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 78.0% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $206,856 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 56% between FY2020 and FY2026. Source: Form 990, FY2026.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $13MFor 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 March 31, 2026 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $14M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$17.44 $2.5M
- Government grants$4.06 $588K
- Program service revenue$76.55 $11M
- Investment income$1.95 $283K
Other revenue was negative: −$266K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2026 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 91.5% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.5% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 21.9% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 78.0% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $206,856 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.64% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 16.9 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 16 | 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
FY2026 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe 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…
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…
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…
Highest reported compensation
FY2026 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $203,567 | $0 | $3,289 | $206,856 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $150,605 | $0 | $0 | $150,605 |
| CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $136,544 | $0 | $1,344 | $137,888 |
| CHIEF FACILITIES & SECURITIES OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $111,161 | $0 | $6,871 | $118,032 |
| SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $117,869 | $0 | $0 | $117,869 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $720K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2026 · 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–1b16 · 16 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 2Yes
- 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 26Yes
- 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 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5587
- Volunteers Part I, line 680
Private foundation grants it received
6 private foundations reported grants to Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo totaling $102K 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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Questions people ask
How much of Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo reported that 91.5% of its $12.6 million in expenses went to program services, 8.5% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo reported for one person in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 was $206,856, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo get its money?
Of $14.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, 21.9% came from contributions and grants (including 4.1% from government grants) and 78.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 16-0760887 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, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2026: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, object 202622469349300202 · read the filing
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, object 202620289349300012 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, object 202433409349300218 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, object 202400169349300825 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, object 202213419349300401 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, object 202113559349300741 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, object 202043519349300129 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 16-0760887: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.