EIN 04-2317972

JCC Greater Boston

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,173
City
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
JCC Greater Boston's mission is 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.
Also known as...
Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
Total revenues
$24,640,545
2022
Total expenses
$22,088,022
2022
Total assets
$47,945,701
2022
Num. employees
1,173
2022

Program areas at JCC Greater Boston

Overviewjcc Greater Boston is a nonprofit organization where families can access a wide range of learning, fitness, camping, and enrichment resources while connecting with a vibrant local Jewish Community. One of the largest Jewish organizations in the region, the jcc 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 9 communities and every age, belief and ability, take part in jcc programs and services annually. 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 4 early learning Centers in brookline/brighton, hingham, newton, and sharon. The jcc early learning Centers are committed to educating children in vibrant, 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 and overnight campsthe largest provider of Jewish day camps in the region, jcc Greater Boston also offers a variety of school vacation programs and an overnight camp. In the summer 2022, more than 2,000 jcc campers had fun, learned new skills and developed self-confidence at one of our camps. Serving individuals with special needs is a core component of the jcc's values and commitment to caring and inclusion. In 2022 approximately 200 campers identified as special needs and/or participated in camp inclusion programs and services. In addition, in the summer of 2022 the jcc launched a partnership with mclean hospital to train and support specialized camp staff in order to better support the mental, emotional, social and behavioral needs at camp. This program was developed in direct response to the increased needs of children that have developed as a result of the covid 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. 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. 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 around 65 students each school year. Finally, 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 7,700 books and distributes an e-newsletter to more than 10,000 people who reside in 97 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. In the fall of 2022 we were able to rbing back thehe magic ark performing arts series for families which had shuttered due to covid. In addition, we have created new programs and partnerships to offer new adult engagement opportunities focused on food, gardening, and the arts. Fitnessat the leventhal-sidman 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 playspace, cardio center, fitness studios, and weight training room. The jcc proudly hosts the lenny krayzelburg swim academy, year-round aquatics classes emphasizing swimming fundamentals and safety for children and adults ages three months and up.

Who funds JCC Greater Boston

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater BostonCommunity Services$2,041,094
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater BostonDaf - Community Services$534,035
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$400,190
...and 40 more grants received totalling $3,871,720

Personnel at JCC Greater Boston

NameTitleCompensation
Mark SokollPresident and Chief Executive Officer$754,637
Kait RogersChief Financial and Operations Office$192,339
Jenna SteinVice President - Marketing$118,551
Matt AdwinVice President - It$143,420
Nancy DillDirector of People and Culture$111,118
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for JCC Greater Boston

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,776,716
Program services$12,827,365
Investment income and dividends$-178,625
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$401,483
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-273,587
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$50,757
Miscellaneous revenues$36,436
Total revenues$24,640,545

Form 990s for JCC Greater Boston

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-09-25990View PDF
2018-062019-08-17990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $70,000 from Trustees Under the Will of Herman Dana
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $2,041,094 from Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston
August 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman services
Characteristics
JewishReligiousMembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
333 Nahanton St
Newton, MA 02459
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Middlesex County, MA
Website URL
bostonjcc.org/ 
Phone
(617) 558-6522
Facebook page
BostonJCC 
Twitter profile
@bostonjcc 
IRS details
EIN
04-2317972
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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