Bender JCC of Greater Washington
Bender JCC of Greater Washington reported $14.1 million in revenue and $14.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $66.97 went to program services, $28.78 to management and general costs and $4.25 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 61.1% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $329,304 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 25% 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 $15MFor 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 $14M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$33.39 $4.8M
- Government grants$3.39 $484K
- Program service revenue$60.47 $8.6M
- Investment income$2.75 $392K
Other revenue was negative: −$155K. 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) | 67.0% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 28.8% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 4.3% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.12 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 61.1% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $329,304 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.23% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 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 | 25 of 25 | 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 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
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.…
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…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $297,745 | $0 | $31,559 | $329,304 |
| & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $184,717 | $0 | $10,568 | $195,285 |
| CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $154,773 | $0 | $9,685 | $164,458 |
| CONTROLLER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $155,938 | $0 | $59 | $155,997 |
| CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $141,507 | $0 | $9,534 | $151,041 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $125,450 | $0 | $9,337 | $134,787 |
| DIRECTOR, ECC Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $111,875 | $0 | $117 | $111,992 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Bender JCC of Greater Washington (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.3M (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–1b25 · 25 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 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5443
- Volunteers Part I, line 650
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| HEBREW HOME OF GREATER WASHINGTON Common area maintenance | $1,196,401 |
| PREMIER POOL MANAGEMENT INC Pool service | $668,255 |
| PMM COMPANIES Cleaning service | $498,420 |
| ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES Security service | $209,857 |
| NTIVA Information technology | $190,281 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
20 private foundations reported grants to Bender JCC of Greater Washington totaling $831K 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 Bender JCC of Greater Washington spent in FY2025, $66.97 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Bender JCC of Greater Washington's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Bender JCC of Greater Washington reported that 67.0% of its $14.8 million in expenses went to program services, 28.8% to management and general and 4.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Bender JCC of Greater Washington pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Bender JCC of Greater Washington reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $329,304, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Bender JCC of Greater Washington get its money?
Of $14.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 37.2% came from contributions and grants (including 3.4% from government grants) and 61.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Bender JCC of Greater Washington a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 53-0205921 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 202621119349301037 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202530529349301508 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401369349306860 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311359349308511 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241369349311089 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111139349300831 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 53-0205921: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.