Nonprofit · EIN 16-0760887
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC
Tax-exempt · GETZVILLE, NY 14068
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $14,214,007 | $12,645,731 | $1,568,276 | $23,097,400 | $5,242,137 | $17,855,263 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $11,945,237 | $12,220,957 | -$275,720 | $20,519,224 | $5,000,182 | $15,519,042 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $11,081,152 | $12,168,576 | -$1,087,424 | $19,796,195 | $4,127,883 | $15,668,312 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,991,138 | $10,656,727 | -$665,589 | $20,848,051 | $4,540,412 | $16,307,639 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,112,395
- of which government grants
- $587,551
- Program service revenue
- $11,085,375
- Investment income
- $282,515
- Net rental income
- $110,365
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $211,827
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$376,643
- Other revenue
- -$266,278
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $719,747
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,296,075
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,062,530
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $43,060
- Accounting fees
- $28,788
- Occupancy
- $963,368
- Depreciation
- $873,589
- Program services (functional)
- $11,568,567
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,077,164
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,519,224
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,097,400
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,242,137
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,855,263
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,515,838
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,391,906
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,463,357
- Gross receipts
- $15,560,157
- Employees
- 587
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 1945
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA SIMONSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $203,567 | $3,289 |
| JOSEPH MODICAMORE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $150,605 | $0 |
| MARK HOROWITZ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $136,544 | $1,344 |
| JAMES MORGAN | CHIEF FACILITIES & SECURITIES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,161 | $6,871 |
| JASON STOWELL | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,869 | $0 |
| SHERYL SCHECHTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RION KWELLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERETT WEISS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDAL SPIVACK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA STRANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE CAROSELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC ALCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN PINCUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BURWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KOMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RABBI SARA RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ZABRINA REICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS ST CYR | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA SIMONSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $197,671 | $3,183 |
| JOSEPH MODICAMORE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $145,957 | $0 |
| MARK HOROWITZ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $125,828 | $7,044 |
| JASON STOWELL | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,051 | $0 |
| JAMES MORGAN | CHIEF FACILITIES & SECURITY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,138 | $5,158 |
| SHERYL SCHECHTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RION KWELLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD BENDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERETT WEISS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDAL SPIVACK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS ST CYR | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA STRANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE CAROSELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC ALCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN PINCUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BURWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KOMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI SARA RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ZABRINA REICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL RAWL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $200,145 | $2,410 |
| PATRICIA SIMONSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $143,607 | $3,027 |
| JOSEPH MODICAMORE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $134,522 | $0 |
| MARK HOROWITZ | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $96,638 | $4,708 |
| JASON STOWELL | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,674 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS ST CYR | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERETT WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IRWIN GELMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN BALSOM | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BURWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KOMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY KAHN SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI SARA RICH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RION KWELLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON BENDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERYL SCHECHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE CAROSELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 38 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL RAWL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $223,043 | $2,534 |
| PATRICIA SIMONSON | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECT Officer | 40 | $132,634 | $2,838 |
| JOSEPH MODICAMORE | CFO Officer | 40 | $132,818 | $0 |
| JAMES MAHJOUBIAN | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,165 | $0 |
| ALON KUPFERMAN | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW DEYELL | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW ISENBERG | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SHAEVEL | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY APPELBAM | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT BENDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE WISBAUM | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA CHERNOFF | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS ST CYR | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC FELDSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHEL MELZER | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERETT WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IRWIN GELMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN BALSOM | TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE FRANCO | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD KATZ | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE GREENBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUISA KUREK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BURWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KOMM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY KAHN SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI SARA RICH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND FINK | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ROMER | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK STEINBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RION KWELLER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RISE KULICK | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BERGHASH | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON BENDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERYL SCHECHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART LERMAN | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE FREED | FORMER PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MARIE CAROSELLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2640 NORTH FOREST RD, GETZVILLE, NY 14068-1573
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOSEPH MODICAMORE, 2640 NORTH FOREST RD, GETZVILLE, NY 14068
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH MODICAMORE, CFO
- Phone
- (716) 688-4033
- Website
- WWW.JCCBUFFALO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BROCK SCHECHTER & POLAKOFF LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE JCC IS TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN THE JEWISH AND WNY COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AS WELL AS SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH JEWISH VALUES.
Program accomplishments
- THE 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 ENHANCES THE TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH PARTICIPANT THEREBY BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THE CHILDREN TO ENJOY SUCCESS NOT ONLY IN SCHOOL BUT IN THEIR LIVES OVERALL AS WELL.Expenses $1,177,830 · revenue $1,980,119
- 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, AND BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR WORKOUT PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION WE OFFER FITNESS-FOUNDATION CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE JUST BEGINNING THEIR FITNESS JOURNEY'S AS WELL AS AN ESCALATING SET OF ROBUST PROGRAMS TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF AN EVER EVOLVING COMMUNITY.Expenses $3,409,042 · revenue $3,392,095
- 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 SCHEDULING, YEAR-ROUND CARE AVAILABILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS THROUGH BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $5,554,691 · revenue $5,301,431
- OTHER VARIOUS SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED FOR THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE OPERATION OF THREE FACILITIES.Expenses $1,427,004 · revenue $411,730
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-0760887
- 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
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P28Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,097,400
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,560,157
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $14,214,007 | $12,645,731 | $23,097,400 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $11,945,237 | $12,220,957 | $20,519,224 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $11,081,152 | $12,168,576 | $19,796,195 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $9,991,138 | $10,656,727 | $20,848,051 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 16-0760887).
Questions about JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC
- What is the EIN of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC is 16-0760887.
- Is JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO 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 CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names JOSEPH MODICAMORE.
- Who are the officers and directors of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 21 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $203,567 (PATRICIA SIMONSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $14,214,007, expenses of $12,645,731 and total assets of $23,097,400 at year end.
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