THE JEWISH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS

EIN: 222543200

NEEDHAM, MA

Total Revenue
$7,415,245
Total Expenses
$4,723,436
Total Assets
$27,376,671
Net Assets
$25,442,756
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
SCOTT JOSEPH
Phone
6172446509
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE JEWISH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $7.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.7M, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

JCAM MAINTAINS, PRESERVES AND RESTORES JEWISH CEMETERIES AND GRAVE SITES THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS. JCAM OWNS AND MANAGES 124 CEMETERIES IN MASSACHUSETTS, WHICH REPRESENTS 56% OF THE JEWISH CEMETERIES IN MASSACHUSETTS. JCAM'S MISSION INCLUDES A SOLUTION IN PERPETUITY FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND FORMERLY ABANDONED CEMETERIES, PROVIDING A DIGNIFIED FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR THOSE INTERRED IN THESE CEMETERIES. JCAM ALSO PLAYS A ROLE IN THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC SITES AND HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ACCESS TO 175 YEARS OF HISTORY OF JEWISH PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,471,282 Revenue: $4,882,451

MAINTAIN CEMETERIES - SINCE 1984, JCAM HAS TAKEN OWNERSHIP FOR 115 ABANDONED AND ACTIVE JEWISH CEMETERIES, AS WELL AS MANAGING NINE INDEPENDENT JEWISH CEMETERIES. JCAM PERFORMS REGULAR AND SEASONAL...

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MAINTAIN CEMETERIES - SINCE 1984, JCAM HAS TAKEN OWNERSHIP FOR 115 ABANDONED AND ACTIVE JEWISH CEMETERIES, AS WELL AS MANAGING NINE INDEPENDENT JEWISH CEMETERIES. JCAM PERFORMS REGULAR AND SEASONAL MAINTENANCE FOR THE CEMETERIES AND GRAVE SITES AS PRESCRIBED BY JEWISH LAWS AND CUSTOMS. IN ADDITION, JCAM PAYS ATTENTION TO THE SECURITY OF THESE VISIBLE, VULNERABLE, AND OFTEN REMOTE, JEWISH SITES. IN SO DOING, THE MEMORIES OF THE COMMUNITY'S CHILDREN, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND MORE DISTANT ANCESTORS ARE PRESERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF JEWISH FAMILIES AND HISTORIANS.

Program 2
Expenses: $314,688 Revenue: $0

RESTORE CEMETERIES - MANY JEWISH CEMETERIES FELL INTO DISREPAIR IN THEYEARS BEFORE JCAM TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR MAINTENANCE. EACH YEAR,JCAM HAS INVESTED IN THE RESTORATION OF JEWISH CEMETERIES...

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RESTORE CEMETERIES - MANY JEWISH CEMETERIES FELL INTO DISREPAIR IN THEYEARS BEFORE JCAM TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR MAINTENANCE. EACH YEAR,JCAM HAS INVESTED IN THE RESTORATION OF JEWISH CEMETERIES TO IMPROVESAFETY AND ENHANCE THEIR SACRED PURPOSE FOR FAMILIES AND VISITORS.

Program 3
Expenses: $181,258 Revenue: $0

SUPPORT BURIALS (COMMUNITY OUTREACH) - MANY OF THE JCAM CEMETERIES CONTINUE TO BE FULLY OPERATIONAL, WITH EMPTY PLOTS AVAILABLE FOR NEW FAMILIES AND FAMILY MEMBERS. JCAM HELPS FAMILIES MAKE...

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SUPPORT BURIALS (COMMUNITY OUTREACH) - MANY OF THE JCAM CEMETERIES CONTINUE TO BE FULLY OPERATIONAL, WITH EMPTY PLOTS AVAILABLE FOR NEW FAMILIES AND FAMILY MEMBERS. JCAM HELPS FAMILIES MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THEIR LOVED ONES AND HELPS PROVIDE FOR BURIALS ACCORDING TO JEWISH LAWS AND CUSTOMS (ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS). FREE GRAVES AND BURIALS ARE PROVIDED FOR INDIGENT PEOPLE IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, AS PART OF A COMMITMENT TO HELPING THOSE IN NEED HAVE PROPER AND DIGNIFIED JEWISH BURIAL. JCAM PARTNERS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS MISSION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,080,893
Program Service Revenue $2,221,350
Investment Income $2,532,794
Other Revenue $1,580,208
TOTAL REVENUE $7,415,245

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $952,676
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,967,228
Other Expenses $3,770,760
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,723,436

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $7,415,245 $5,247,111 +0.4%
Expenses $4,723,436 $4,385,355 +0.1%
Net Income $2,691,809 $861,756 +2.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
8
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVEN HAMBURGER DIRECTOR 4.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT JOSEPH PRESIDENT 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY SAGE DIRECTOR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD HIRSH TREASURER 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDER RIKLEEN CLERK 4.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,415,245 $4,723,436 $27,376,671 $2,691,809
2024 $5,247,111 $4,385,355 $24,209,786 $861,756
2023 $5,118,360 $3,762,093 $23,421,288 $1,356,267
2022 $507,423 $3,721,493 $21,995,671 $-3,214,070
2021 $5,132,837 $2,949,861 $24,731,830 $2,182,976
2020 $3,973,722 $2,923,144 $23,766,273 $1,050,578
2019 $4,721,538 $2,539,822 $22,312,316 $2,181,716
2018 $4,411,076 $2,485,544 $19,469,284 $1,925,532
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