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Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center Inc

EIN 11-2435521 · Commack, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SUFFOLK Y JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, INC IS A SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST THE JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE A HIGH QUALITY OF FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, AND COMMUNAL LIFE. THE CENTER PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FROM ITS BUILDING IN COMMACK, NEW YORK AND FROM A CAMPSITE AT THE HENRY KAUFMAN CAMPGROUNDS IN WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NEW YORK. THE PRIMARY SOURCES OF SUPPORT ARE PROGRAM FEES, MEMBERSHIP DUES, AND CONTRIBUTIONS. THE CENTER HAS AN OPEN MEMBERSHIP POLICY, WELCOMING COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL FAITHS.

Income
$13.0 million
Spending
$11.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
402
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$150,500, cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $3.8 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER- THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN FROM AGE 3 MONTHS TO 4 1/2 YEARS OLD. IT IS DESGINED TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPORT FOR WORKING FAMILIES WHO DESIRE CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOME.
  2. $2.0 million spent. HEALTH AND FITNESS- A FULLY EQUIPPED FITNESS CENTER, FOUR OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS, TWO GYMNASIUMS, A BANKED POLYTURF OVAL INDOOR TRACK AND EXERCISE CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN PLUS A 25 METER INDOOR HEATED POOL PROVIDE A FULL SERVICE FITNESS, SPORTS AND AQUATICS FACILITY FOR ALL AGES.
  3. $2.0 million spent. ADULT AND SENIOR SERVICES- A PLATFORM OF SERVICES THAT CONSIST OF SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR BEREAVED MEMBERS AS WELL AS THOSE GOING THROUGH DIVORCE OR BATTLING SUBSTANCE ABUSE. SENIOR PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDES A DAY PROGRAM AND DAILY LUNCH, CLUBS AND ACTIVITES FOR RETIREES AS WELL AS JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME.
  4. $2.8 million spent. DAY CAMP- THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE ATHLETIC, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN BOTH ON JCC CAMPUS AND HENRY KAUFMAN CAMPGROUND CHILDREN'S SERVICES- CONSISTS OF PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN NEEDING CARE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, SPECIAL NEEDS PRGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL AND RESPITE/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS YOUNG ADULTS.SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES CONSISTS OF PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL AGED AS WELL AS RESPITE AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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