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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2317972

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC

Tax-exempt · NEWTON, MA 02459

Financials

$33.9M$25.6M2022$30M$28.1M2023$28.7M$28.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$28,707,029$28,067,729$639,300$61,343,608$19,624,898$41,718,710
June 30, 2024990$29,966,671$28,116,863$1,849,808$61,295,446$20,216,036$41,079,410
June 30, 2023990$33,867,901$25,575,392$8,292,509$59,423,670$20,194,068$39,229,602
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,114,342
of which government grants
$632,205
Membership dues
$2,999,300
Program service revenue
$18,461,689
Investment income
$1,741,233
Net rental income
$307,043
Net income from fundraising events
-$183,615
Net income from sales of inventory
$218,601
Other revenue
$389,765

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$531,789
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,564,112
Other salaries and wages
$12,821,686
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$17,653,327
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$83,794
Accounting fees
$76,591
Occupancy
$3,236,158
Travel
$97,700
Depreciation
$1,206,222
Program services (functional)
$23,791,378
Management and general (functional)
$3,464,463
Fundraising (functional)
$811,888

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$61,295,446
Total assets, end of year
$61,343,608
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,624,898
Net assets, end of year
$41,718,710
Land, buildings and equipment
$26,223,093
Net assets without donor restrictions
$31,531,550
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,187,160
Gross unrelated business income
$51,390
Gross receipts
$28,973,724
Employees
1,091
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1972
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LILY RABINOFF-GOLDMANPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$418,978
KAIT ROGERSFMR. CHIEF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$254,369
JILLIAN KOHLCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Key employee
40$222,264
GAVIN ANDREWSCHIEF STRATEGIC PROGRAM OF
Key employee
40$200,371
MATT ADWINVICE PRESIDENT- IT
Key employee
40$164,265
JENNA STEINAVP MARKETING/MEMBERSHIP
Key employee
40$156,480
FELICE FRIEDMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBBIE GOLDSTEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAMAR FRIEZEDIRECTOR, SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARA RIEMER GOLDSTEINDIRECTOR, CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HOPE SUTTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BETSY HECKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ARI SUSSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KOBI GILONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JARED SCHWARTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
13 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID BEGELFERDIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ALLISON HIRSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MITCHELL LEIMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TALI GOLANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY LEVADADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD SCHERRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIAV KAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSH WEISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHIP SHOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AVI LISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVEN BEARAKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
REBECCA DIAMONDSTEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID SHIMONIDIRECTOR, TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LILY RABINOFF-GOLDMANPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$325,470$39,968
KAIT ROGERSCHIEF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Key employee
40$210,514$39,694
GAVIN ANDREWSCHIEF STRATEGIC PROGRAM OF
Key employee
40$219,281$0
JILLIAN KOHLCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Key employee
40$198,849$7,127
MATT ADWINVICE PRESIDENT- IT
Key employee
40$171,824$0
FELICE FRIEDMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK BARROCASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMAR FRIEZESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARA RIEMER GOLDSTEINCHAIR, BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JENNIFER CRAMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETSY HECKERCHAIR - AUDIT COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ARI SUSSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KOBI GILONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL HEITINCHAIR, INVESTMENT/ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID BEGELFERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ALLISON HIRSCHCHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MITCHELL LEIMANCHAIR, COMMITTEE ON STRATEGY & ALIGNMENT
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TALI GOLANCHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITT
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EMILY LEVADADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RICHARD SCHERRCHAIR, FACILITIES COMMITTE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELIAV KAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR JAMES SNIDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CHIP SHOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AVI LISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVEN BEARAKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REBECCA DIAMONDSTEINCHAIR, GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID SHIMONIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 28 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARK SOKOLLFORMER PRESIDENT/CEO
Former
40$404,701$16,660
KAIT ROGERSCHIEF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
Key employee
40$212,288$34,335
GAVIN ANDREWSCHIEF STRATEGIC PROGRAM OF
Key employee
40$219,200$0
LILY RABINOFF-GOLDMANPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$158,629$14,898
MATT ADWINVICE PRESIDENT- IT
Key employee
40$157,095$0
FELICE FRIEDMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK BARROCASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMAR FRIEZEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARA RIEMER GOLDSTEINCHAIR, BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JENNIFER CRAMERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BETSY HECKERCHAIR - AUDIT COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ARI SUSSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AVI ALMOZLINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL HEITINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID BEGELFERVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ALLISON HIRSCHCHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MITCHELL LEIMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GINNY MACDOWELLCHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SARI RAPKINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RICHARD SCHERRCHAIR, FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ELIAV KAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR JAMES SNIDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOEL SAMENDIRECTOR, CO-CHAIR, HBCC
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JENNIFER ARONSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVEN BEARAKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
REBECCA DIAMONDSTEINCHAIR, GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID SHIMONIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AVI LISSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
333 NAHANTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02459-3213
In care of
% KATHRYN RUGGERI
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KATHRYN RUGGERI, 333 NAHANTON STREET, NEWTON, MA 02459
Signed the 990
KATHRYN RUGGERI, CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS OFF.
Phone
(617) 558-6500
Return prepared by
PLANTE & MORAN PLLC

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE ASPIRATIONS OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES, BODIES AND SPIRITS, BY PROVIDING THE BEST IN CONTEMPORARY PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES, INFORMED BY JEWISH VALUES FOR TODAY'S JEWS AND THE PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OVERVIEWJCC GREATER BOSTON IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN ACCESS A WIDE RANGE OF LEARNING, WELLNESS, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS WHILE CONNECTING WITH THE GREATER BOSTON JEWISH COMMUNITY. JCC GREATER BOSTON BELIEVES IN A VIBRANT AND EVOLVING JEWISH COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS. BY BUILDING MEANINGFUL AND LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, WELCOMING A GROWING AND INCREASINGLY DIVERSE SET OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, AND SUPPORTING UNIQUE IDENTITIES ROOTED IN JEWISH VALUES AND JEWISH LIFE, THE COMMUNITY THRIVES.ONE OF THE LARGEST JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION, JCC GREATER BOSTON TOUCHES MORE JEWS AND THE PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES THAN ALMOST EVERY OTHER JEWISH INSTITUTION IN THE BOSTON AREA COMBINED. MORE THAN 50,000 PEOPLE, REPRESENTING 98 COMMUNITIES AND EVERY AGE, BELIEF AND ABILITY, TAKE PART IN JCC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ANNUALLY. JCC GREATER BOSTON IS LOCATED AT THE LEVENTHAL-SIDMAN JCC AND HAS SEVERAL SATELLITE SITES IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA. JCC GREATER BOSTON HAS OFFERINGS FOR EVERY AGE AND STAGE OF PEOPLE'S LIVES INCLUDING:EARLY LEARNINGJCC GREATER BOSTON IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF JEWISH EARLY EDUCATION AND PARENTING SUPPORT IN NEW ENGLAND. IT HAS 3 EARLY LEARNING CENTERS IN HINGHAM, NEWTON, AND SHARON. THE JCC EARLY LEARNING CENTERS ARE COMMITTED TO EDUCATING CHILDREN IN DYNAMIC, ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS INSPIRED BY JEWISH VALUES AND TRADITIONS. SERVING NEARLY 400 STUDENTS, THE JCC EARLY LEARNING CENTERS STRIVE TO NURTURE CHILDREN, EMBRACE FAMILIES, MENTOR EDUCATORS, AND IN EVERY WAY BRING OUT THE BEST IN CHILDREN AND IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. EACH SCHOOL OFFERS THE SERVICES OF A DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. DAY CAMPSJCC GREATER BOSTON IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF JEWISH DAY CAMPS IN THE REGION, OFFERING TWO DAY CAMPS AND A VARIETY OF SCHOOL VACATION PROGRAMS. IN SUMMER 2025, MORE THAN 2,100 CAMPERS HAD FUN, BUILT NEW SKILLS, AND DEVELOPED SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH ENRICHING JCC CAMP EXPERIENCES. SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IS CENTRAL TO THE JCC'S VALUES OF CARING AND INCLUSION. OVER 500 CAMPERS WERE IDENTIFIED AS HAVING BMESH NEEDS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 90 ENROLLED IN JCC GREATER BOSTON'S PATHWAYS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A 3:1 CAMPER-TO-COUNSELOR RATIO FOR THOSE REQUIRING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. TWELVE CAMPERS ALSO RECEIVED ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE FROM DEDICATED ADVOCATE COUNSELORS. TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT AT CAMP, JCC GREATER BOSTON CONTINUES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH MCLEAN HOSPITAL TO TRAIN AND GUIDE SPECIALIZED STAFF. THIS INITIATIVE WAS DEVELOPED IN DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE HEIGHTENED NEEDS OF CHILDREN EMERGING IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.JEWISH LIFEJCC GREATER BOSTON ORGANIZES HUNDREDS OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT HELP FAMILIES CONNECT WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND BRING JEWISH LIFE INTO THEIR OWN HOMES. THIS YEAR ALMOST 10,000 KIDS AND ADULTS WERE WELCOMED INTO THE JCC COMMUNITY THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES. THERE ARE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS AND ENRICHMENT CLASSES OFFERING MUSIC, ART, AND CREATIVE PLAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE JCC OFFERS CLASSES AND PROGRAMMING FOR NEW PARENTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO NEW PARENTS AS THEIR FAMILIES GROW INCLUDING THROUGH THE WELCOME BABY PROGRAM. WE ALSO OFFER HIGH QUALITY YOUTH ENRICHMENT SUCH AS SPORTS AND CREATIVE ARTS FOR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN EACH YEAR, AS WELL AS SCHOOL-AGED AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING AT THE LEVENTHAL-SIDMAN JCC THAT ENROLLS 80 STUDENTS EACH SCHOOL YEAR, JCC GREATER BOSTON OVERSEES PJ LIBRARY IN GREATER BOSTON, A NATIONAL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM CREATED BY THE HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION (HGF). EACH PARTICIPATING FAMILY RECEIVES A FREE MONTHLY MAILING OF A JEWISH CHILDREN'S BOOK OR MUSICAL CD, PLUS PARENTING RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE READING EXPERIENCE. EVERY MONTH, PJ LIBRARY SENDS MORE THAN 6500 BOOKS AND DISTRIBUTES AN E-NEWSLETTER TO MORE THAN 13,000 PEOPLE WHO RESIDE IN 98 TOWNS IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA. COMMUNITY ARTS AND EDUCATIONTHROUGH THE RYNA GREENBAUM CENTER FOR THE ARTS, JCC GREATER BOSTON OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING CULTURAL EVENTS, LECTURES, PERFORMANCES, AND A WIDE VARIETY OF CLASSES. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE THE JON SAMEN HOT BUTTONS AND COOL CONVERSATIONS DISCUSSIONS SERIES AND MAGIC ARK PERFORMING ARTS SERIES FOR FAMILIES HOSTED IN THE RIEMER-GOLDSTEIN THEATER. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO OFFER ADULT ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSED ON CURRENT EVENTS, WELLNESS, AND THE ARTS. FITNESSAT THE LEVENTHAL-SIDMAN JCC, IN THE WINN FAMILY & WELLNESS CENTER, JCC GREATER BOSTON OFFERS A RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS. THE FACILITY INCLUDES AN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOL, FULL GYM AND CHILDREN'S GROSS MOTOR PLAY SPACE, BABYSITTING ROOM, LIBRARY, CARDIO CENTER, FITNESS STUDIOS, BASKETBALL, PICKLE BALL AND TENNIS COURTS AND WEIGHT TRAINING ROOM. JCC PROVIDES NUMEROUS CLASSES AND PERSONALIZED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING TEEN-FOCUSED FITNESS GROUP COURSES AND PARKINSON'S WELLNESS CLASSES. JCC GREATER BOSTON HOSTS THE LENNY KRAYZELBURG SWIM ACADEMY, YEAR-ROUND AQUATICS CLASSES EMPHASIZING SWIMMING FUNDAMENTALS AND SAFETY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AGES THREE MONTHS AND UP AND THE KARISHIM SWIM TEAM.
    Expenses $23,791,378 · grants $531,789 · revenue $18,461,689

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-2317972
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P280)
Assets (IRS master file)
$61,343,608
Income (IRS master file)
$28,973,724

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$28,707,029$28,067,729$61,343,608IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$29,966,671$28,116,863$61,295,446IRS
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$33,867,901$25,575,392$59,423,670XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$24,640,545$22,088,022$47,945,701IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2317972).

Questions about JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC

What is the EIN of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC is 04-2317972.
Is JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Are donations to JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHRYN RUGGERI.
Who are the officers and directors of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $418,978 (LILY RABINOFF-GOLDMAN, PRESIDENT/CEO).
How much revenue does JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS OF GREATER BOSTON INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $28,707,029, expenses of $28,067,729 and total assets of $61,343,608 at year end.

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