The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee
The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee reported $19.6 million in revenue and $20.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.91 went to program services, $12.03 to management and general costs and $2.06 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 73.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $458,873 (PRESIDENT/CEO). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 24% 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 $21MFor 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 $20M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$26.03 $5.1M
- Program service revenue$73.64 $14M
- Investment income$0.33 $64,247
Other revenue was negative: −$36,040. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.9% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 2.1% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.08 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 26.1% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 73.8% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $458,873 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.19% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 15.1 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 31 of 31 | 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 expenseEarly childhood development - the jcc's early childhood development program strives to provide a happy and relaxed learning situation that emphasizes the process of learning and the pleasure of discovery. As a diverse community, we create connections that enrich our everyday living and learning. Our dedicated early childhood educators are continually enhancing our rich program of excellence inspired by jewish tradition and values, strengthened by active parent involvement. We build trusting relationships that support each child's individuality, creativity and potential
Camp activities - camp interlaken, located in eagle river, wisconsin, offers an incomparable jewish summer experience for campers and staff. Jcc day camps, located in fredonia, wisconsin, offers a range of fun and learning activities for children ages 5-14. Scholarship support and special programming is available for disadvantaged children. Both camps foster enduring relationships, a love of jewish community and a connection to israel while promoting individual growth, learning and fun
Health, aquatics, recreation and fitness - the jcc is committed to providing the best programs and activities that promote physical, social and spiritual health. Our goal is to help members establish and maintain healthy life-long habits that improve the quality of their lives
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/CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $417,802 | $0 | $41,071 | $458,873 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $203,795 | $0 | $23,449 | $227,244 |
| CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $202,735 | $0 | $21,274 | $224,009 |
| RAINBOW DAY CAMP, EXEC DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $119,238 | $0 | $24,494 | $143,732 |
| CAMP INTERLAKEN EXEC DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,295 | $0 | $21,573 | $142,868 |
| SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $109,648 | $0 | $1,542 | $111,190 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $396K (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–1b31 · 31 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 5596
- Volunteers Part I, line 6320
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CCS WISCONSIN JANITORIAL INC Cleaning | $700,848 |
| WTS INTERNATIONAL Consulting | $304,939 |
| WOLFOODS INC Food service | $296,227 |
| FIRST STUDENT CHARTER BUS RENTAL Transportation servcies | $179,733 |
| CAFE OSHER LLC Food service | $142,847 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 7 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
12 private foundations reported grants to The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee totaling $147K 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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Of every $100 The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee spent in FY2025, $85.91 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee reported that 85.9% of its $20.9 million in expenses went to program services, 12.0% to management and general and 2.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $458,873, for the role of PRESIDENT/CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee get its money?
Of $19.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 26.1% came from contributions and grants and 73.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 39-0806234 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 June 30, 2025, object 202523379349300512 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202413209349320651 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202343529349300044 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202300189349301605 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202210199349300006 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202100379349300110 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 39-0806234: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.