The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland
Also known as Mandel JCC
The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland reported $18.2 million in revenue and $17.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $84.63 went to program services, $11.92 to management and general costs and $3.45 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 62.0% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $389,421 (President and CEO until 10/2024). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 54% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $18MFor 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 August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $18MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.6% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.4% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.10 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 35.7% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 62.0% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $389,421 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.17% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.5 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 50 of 50 | 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 expenseFitness, Wellness, and Recreation programs are available to members and support the Jewish Values of Maintaining a Physically, Mentally, and Socially Active lifestyle by offering a full continuum of fitness equipment, classes, clinics, leagues, indoor and outdoor activities for all ages, races, religions, and abilities at a comprehensive campus centrally located within the Jewish Community. Served 7,677 members at our facilities for 318,115 Fitness Days
Overnight Camping Program promotes a positive sense of Jewish identity and encourages Jewish values for all children, such as helping others, team work, respecting nature, the importance of tzedakah, and celebrating Shabbat. Children come away with a renewed sense of Jewish identity and increased confidence, independence, and self-awareness. Camp Wise served 516 Campers for 1,872 Camper weeks
Day Camping and Youth Programs promote Jewish values through camping, after school, youth theater, and Maccabi games programs. Day Camps had 541 enrolled campers attending ,2,992 Camper Weeks. Kids Club served 29 children and Vacation programs had 389 program days. Maccabi Games, an international Jewish athletic competition, had 34 athletes participate. Playmakers youth theater had 221 participants in 6 shows
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President and CEO until 10/2024 Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $140,934 | $0 | $248,487 | $389,421 |
| Chief Financial Officer Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $172,807 | $0 | $32,574 | $205,381 |
| Chief HR Officer Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $133,272 | $0 | $36,308 | $169,580 |
| Chief Development Officer Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $151,611 | $0 | $16,120 | $167,731 |
| Sr. Director Camping and Youth Svcs. Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $123,642 | $0 | $21,700 | $145,342 |
| Former COO Former, 50.00 hrs/week | $105,064 | $0 | $0 | $105,064 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $617K (Part IX, line 5).
7 filings since FY2020
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–1b50 · 50 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 11aNo
- 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 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5567
- Volunteers Part I, line 6250
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Sterling Kosher Catering Camp Food Service | $511,871 |
| JFC Security LLC Security Services | $443,325 |
| Crystal Clear Building Services Inc Janitorial Services | $320,068 |
| Precious Cargo Transportation Inc Camper Transportation | $182,114 |
| Brennan & Associates Inc HVAC Services | $180,041 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
9 private foundations reported grants to The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland totaling $449K 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 The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland reported that 84.6% of its $17.9 million in expenses went to program services, 11.9% to management and general and 3.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland reported for one person in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 was $389,421, for the role of President and CEO until 10/2024 (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland get its money?
Of $18.2 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, 35.7% came from contributions and grants (including 3.5% from government grants) and 62.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 34-0714439 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), 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 August 31, 2025, object 202641949349301244 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, object 202531349349309133 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, object 202441319349304654 · read the filing
- FY2022 (2 mo.): Form 990 for the 2-month short period ending August 31, 2022, object 202341609349300139 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202340959349301519 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202210469349300411 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202101329349300320 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 34-0714439: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.