SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

EIN: 900953408 501(c)(3) Human Services

MERCER ISLAND, WA

Total Revenue
$12,844,721
Total Expenses
$12,132,157
Total Assets
$24,589,032
Net Assets
$22,431,115
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1949
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
AMY LAVIN
Phone
2062327115
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

SAMUEL AND ALTHEA STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, founded in 1949, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $12.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $12.1M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO OFFER EXPERIENCES THAT AMPLIFY PROFOUND JEWISH CONNECTIONS FOR EVERY GENERATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,688,526 Revenue: $5,524,411

THE SJCC 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...

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THE SJCC 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 221 KIDS IN 2023-2024, 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.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,579,466 Revenue: $1,837,577

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...

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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 2024, AND TOGETHER THESE PROGRAMS WELCOME HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES THROUGH YEAR-ROUND HOLIDAY PROGRAMS, RECREATIONAL SPORTS LEAGUES, AND MORE.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,023,986 Revenue: $785,063

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...

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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 2,600 MEMBERS IN 2024.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,493,528
Program Service Revenue $8,350,628
Investment Income $443,519
Other Revenue $557,046
TOTAL REVENUE $12,844,721

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $8,331,160
Fundraising Expenses $91,725
Program Expenses $6,858,935
Other Expenses $3,709,272
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,132,157

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $12,844,721 $11,440,800 +0.1%
Expenses $12,132,157 $10,556,401 +0.1%
Net Income $712,564 $884,399 -0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
327
Volunteers
67

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
7
$493,637
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MINDY GEISSER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY BEHAR VP AT-LARGE 0.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE KRAFT VP AT-LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA GREYBER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL HANDALY SECRETARY 0.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON GOLDFEDER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX GAMORAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE MASIN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA SULMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE PARISER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMILLE CHOTZEN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
IAN MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE PRUCHNO BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE WEINSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH ALHADEFF BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE SOMERSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAL KELLER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE KOHORN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOSS PATASHNIK BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH MEDWAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB WOLF BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY LAVIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 60.00
Officer
$280,883 $11,801 $292,684
RENEE GOODWIN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 55.00
Officer
$160,808 $40,145 $200,953
RICHARD OPENSHAW DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE 50.00
Highest
$132,372 $13,757 $146,129
MICHELLE BECQUE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 45.00
Highest
$129,151 $6,482 $135,633
DANA WEINER SR. DIRECTOR, SJCC EXPERIENCE 50.00
Highest
$105,322 $25,504 $130,826
CARRIE STULL EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$102,159 $4,646 $106,805
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $12,844,721 $12,132,157 $24,589,032 $712,564
2023 $11,440,800 $10,556,401 $24,061,008 $884,399
2022 $12,308,808 $9,643,184 $22,786,633 $2,665,624
2021 $10,029,349 $7,379,756 $21,056,340 $2,649,593
2020 $6,827,965 $7,674,163 $18,647,931 $-846,198
2019 $9,329,911 $9,888,832 $20,079,994 $-558,921
2018 $9,018,253 $9,031,510 $20,455,724 $-13,257
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