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Jcc Rockland Inc

EIN 13-3329286 · West Nyack, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JCC Rockland is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enrichment and continuity of Jewish life and to the preservation of Jewish heritage.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$9.8 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
463
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$311,721, ceo

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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 22 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $2.6 million spent. Youth Sports The sports program this year included more than 250 children playing basketball primarily at the JCC. Additionally, the sports program focused on mini sports for preschool aged children and those in grades 1-2. These programs also took place at the JCC.JCC Rockland CampsJCC runs a full summer camp program at the JCC for young children of the age of 2 though teens. Children at our youngest preschool camp J Land attend typically for 4 or 8 weeks. Children elementary school age and older attend for typically 2-8 weeks. Under the brand of JCC Camps we provide J-Land, Camp Discover, Summer STEM, J Teens, and a CIT program.In the summer of 2024, JCC Camps enrollment remained steady. Over 500 campers attended camp on a weekly basis.
  2. $2.1 million spent. Full Day Early Childhood ProgramThe Deborah Koenig Early Childhood Center provides full day Early Childhood for infants as young as six weeks old through children in our four-year-old program. During last year, school ended with 114 children in 11 classrooms.
  3. $1.4 million spent. The major programs offered by the JCC include:Fitness and Wellness Center A fully equipped center is offered to approximately 3,000 members during the fiscal year. Floor trainers staff the center for basic instruction and supervision at all times and certified personal trainers are available by appointment.Seniors, Adult Life More than 800 Senior's participate in programming at the Chazen Center for Adult Life. Each week, Monday through Friday, the programming includes educational events, lectures, outdoor concerts, clubs, fitness and other activities in a congenial environment.Additionally, our adult life members participate in local trips.Film FestivalThe JCC Rockland International Jewish Film Festial operated this year for the 23rd year. The movies were shown primarily at Regal Cinema in Nanuet.
  4. $717,680 spent. Beyond the BellA professional after-school program was offered to approximately 200 elementary age students in three local schools. A most attractive feature is that most students never leave their school to participate in the after-school program. The program operates from after school until 6 pm daily.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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