JCC Greater Boston

What it reported doing in 2024

Overviewjcc greater boston is a nonprofit organization where individuals and families can access a wide range of learning, wellness, and cultural programs while connecting with the greater boston jewish community. Jcc greater boston believes in a vibrant and evolving jewish community where everyone belongs. By building meaningful and lasting relationships, welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families, and supporting unique identities rooted in jewish values and jewish life, the community thrives.one of the largest jewish organizations in the region, jcc greater boston 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 98 communities and every age, belief and ability, take part in jcc programs and services annually. Jcc greater boston is located at the leventhal-sidman jcc and has several satellite sites in the greater boston area. 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 3 early learning centers in hingham, newton, and sharon. The jcc early learning centers are committed to educating children in dynamic, 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 campsjcc greater boston is the largest provider of jewish day camps in the region, offering two day camps and a variety of school vacation programs. In summer 2025, more than 2,100 campers had fun, built new skills, and developed self-confidence through enriching jcc camp experiences. Serving individuals with special needs is central to the jcc's values of caring and inclusion. Over 500 campers were identified as having bmesh needs, with approximately 90 enrolled in jcc greater boston's pathways program, which provides a 3:1 camper-to-counselor ratio for those requiring additional support. Twelve campers also received one-on-one assistance from dedicated advocate counselors. To further strengthen mental, emotional, social, and behavioral support at camp, jcc greater boston continues its partnership with mclean hospital to train and guide specialized staff. This initiative was developed in direct response to the heightened needs of children emerging in the aftermath of the covid-19 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. This year almost 10,000 kids and adults were welcomed into the jcc community through these activities. 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 including through the welcome baby program. 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 80 students each school year, 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 6500 books and distributes an e-newsletter to more than 13,000 people who reside in 98 towns in the greater boston area. Community arts and

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 84.5%; rating input score 85
• Program expense ratio: 84.8%; rating input score 85
• Fundraising efficiency: $9.99 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 38; 38th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 1 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 17
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 2.2%; rating input score 43; 43rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.19; rating input score 65; 65th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.32; rating input score 44; 44th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 5%; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 1% per year; rating input score 100; 14th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 1.8% per year; rating input score 100; 16th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.7% per year; rating input score 100; 53rd percentile among comparable filings