Nonprofit · EIN 90-0953408
SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $33,959,749 | $13,034,584 | $20,925,165 | $46,769,254 | $3,412,974 | $43,356,280 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,844,721 | $12,132,157 | $712,564 | $24,589,032 | $2,157,917 | $22,431,115 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,440,800 | $10,556,401 | $884,399 | $24,061,008 | $2,342,457 | $21,718,551 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,411,467
- of which government grants
- $229,926
- Membership dues
- $1,495,086
- Program service revenue
- $8,488,587
- Investment income
- $330,984
- Net rental income
- $720,860
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,978
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,828
- Other revenue
- $728,711
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $706,240
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,812,793
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,790,854
- Professional fundraising fees
- $109,615
- Legal fees
- $19,414
- Accounting fees
- $64,909
- Occupancy
- $947,100
- Travel
- $24,855
- Depreciation
- $445,036
- Program services (functional)
- $7,507,176
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,417,793
- Fundraising (functional)
- $109,615
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,589,032
- Total assets, end of year
- $46,769,254
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,412,974
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,356,280
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,236,388
- Publicly traded securities
- $160,653
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,664,616
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $28,691,664
- Gross unrelated business income
- $2,357
- Gross receipts
- $34,451,488
- Employees
- 344
- Volunteers
- 162
- Year formed
- 1949
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY LAVIN | CEO Officer | 40 | $289,740 | $12,173 |
| RENEE GOODWIN | COO Officer | 40 | $166,085 | $40,713 |
| MICHELLE BECQUE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $166,097 | $8,809 |
| RICHARD OPENSHAW | DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,591 | $14,465 |
| DANA WEINER | SR. DIRECTOR, SJCC EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,020 | $27,146 |
| PAMELA LAVITT | DIRECTOR ARTS AND IDEAS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,967 | $5,057 |
| CARRIE STULL | EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,476 | $4,573 |
| JILL HANDALY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY BEHAR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE KRAFT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA GREYBER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH ALHADEFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE CHOTZEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY GEISSER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON GOLDFEDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL KELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KOHORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANNE MASIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICH MEDWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| IAN MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BROOKE PARISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MOSS PATASHNIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAKE PRUCHNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DANI RUTHFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LESLIE SOMERSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BARB SULMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAMIE WEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROB WOLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALEX GAMERON | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 5/20/25 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY LAVIN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 60 | $280,883 | $11,801 |
| RENEE GOODWIN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 55 | $160,808 | $40,145 |
| RICHARD OPENSHAW | DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $132,372 | $13,757 |
| MICHELLE BECQUE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 45 | $129,151 | $6,482 |
| DANA WEINER | SR. DIRECTOR, SJCC EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $105,322 | $25,504 |
| CARRIE STULL | EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $102,159 | $4,646 |
| MINDY GEISSER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY BEHAR | VP AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE KRAFT | VP AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA GREYBER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL HANDALY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON GOLDFEDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX GAMORAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MASIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SULMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE PARISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE CHOTZEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE PRUCHNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE WEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH ALHADEFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE SOMERSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAL KELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE KOHORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOSS PATASHNIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH MEDWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WOLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY LAVIN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 50 | $257,465 | $18,721 |
| RENEE GOODWIN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 50 | $158,386 | $36,074 |
| DANA WEINER | SR. DIR, SJCC EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,171 | $30,356 |
| RICHARD OPENSHAW | DIR. OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,667 | $12,331 |
| MINDY GEISSER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OREN NISSIM | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW PARCEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA GREYBER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY BEHAR | VP AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL HANDALY | VP AT-LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON GOLDFEDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SULMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE KRAFT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAL KELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOSS PATASHNIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH MEDWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WOLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX GAMORAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MASIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE PARISER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE CHOTZEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY JOHN-LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE KOHORN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3801 E MERCER WAY, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040-3805
- In care of
- % JUDY NEUMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMY LAVIN, 3801 E MERCER WAY, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040
- Signed the 990
- AMY LAVIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (206) 232-7115
- Website
- WWW.SJCC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GREENWOOD OHLUND PS
Mission
TO OFFER EXPERIENCES THAT AMPLIFY PROFOUND JEWISH CONNECTIONS FOR EVERY GENERATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE SJCC SCHWARTZ EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL (ECS) IS A UNIQUE PLACE, WHERE THE ELEMENTS OF PREEMINENT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INTERSECT WITH DAILY JEWISH TRADITIONS, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, AND ULTIMATELY FRIENDSHIPS THAT CREATE AN UNMATCHED COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG FAMILIES. SERVING 212 KIDS IN 2025-2026, A REGGIO EMILIA-INSPIRED PROGRAM, ECS CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT FOSTERING COMPASSIONATE, CURIOUS, AND CONFIDENT LEARNERS. ECS IS A COMPOUNDING FOUNDATION OF THE SJCC, AS NEW FAMILIES BUILD UPON PRECEDING GENERATIONS, REAPING THE BENEFITS OF THOSE THAT HAVE COME BEFORE AS THEY ALSO FORTIFY THE FUTURE.Expenses $3,974,632 · revenue $5,402,344
- SJCC YOUTH, CAMP AND FAMILY PROGRAMS ACCOMPLISH THE SJCC'S MISSION BY CREATING SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS TO INTERACT, LEARN, AND SHARE JEWISH-INSPIRED EXPERIENCES THAT FORGE AND DEEPEN RELATIONSHIPS, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY. J CAMP WELCOMED AN AVERAGE OF 420 KIDS PER WEEK IN THE SUMMER OF 2025, AND TOGETHER THESE PROGRAMS WELCOME HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES THROUGH YEAR-ROUND HOLIDAY PROGRAMS, RECREATIONAL SPORTS LEAGUES, AND MORE.Expenses $1,708,988 · revenue $2,093,057
- FITNESS AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS AT SJCC HELP THE SJCC ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING REGULAR PROGRAMS FOR HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS TO MEET AND BUILD COMMUNITY AROUND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. THROUGH DAILY PROGRAMS, FRIENDSHIPS FORM, TRADITIONS ARE DEVELOPED AND REINFORCED, AND COMMUNITIES BUILD THROUGH SHARE EXPERIENCES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. SJCC WELCOMED OVER 3,500 MEMBERS IN 2025.Expenses $1,143,182 · revenue $843,157
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ARTS & IDEAS, AND YOUTH AND ADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ACCOMPLISH THE CENTER'S PURPOSE BY ENGAGING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN VARIOUS SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND HOLIDAY PROGRAMS. THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ARTS & IDEAS PROGRAMS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 6,000 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN 2025.Expenses $680,374 · revenue $150,029
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 90-0953408
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $46,769,254
- Income (IRS master file)
- $34,451,488
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- January 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective April 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $33,959,749 | $13,034,584 | $46,769,254 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $12,844,721 | $12,132,157 | $24,589,032 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $11,440,800 | $10,556,401 | $24,061,008 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $12,308,808 | $9,643,184 | $22,786,633 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 90-0953408).
Questions about SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL
- What is the EIN of SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL is 90-0953408.
- Is SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on January 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective April 15, 2013.
- Are donations to SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL 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 SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names AMY LAVIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $289,740 (AMY LAVIN, CEO).
- How much revenue does SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER SEATTL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,959,749, expenses of $13,034,584 and total assets of $46,769,254 at year end.
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