Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Getzville, New York, registered in 1951, with $11,945,237 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY, 14068 EIN 16-0760887 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$11.9M
▲ 7.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$12.2M
Net assets
$15.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc: 15 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY, 14068
- City
- Getzville
- State
- New York
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8.1M (FY2013) to $11.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.0MNet assets $15.5M
Operating margin
-2.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.5M
Total liabilities
$5.0M
Net assets
$15.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,945,237▲7.8% | $12,220,957▲0.4% | $15,519,042▼1.0% | $20,519,224▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $11,081,152▲10.9% | $12,168,576▲14.2% | $15,668,312▼3.9% | $19,796,195▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,991,138▼7.4% | $10,656,727▲20.4% | $16,307,639▼6.2% | $20,848,051▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,793,823▲75.3% | $8,850,000▲25.4% | $17,383,821▲13.6% | $21,139,129▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,158,042▼32.4% | $7,057,686▼22.4% | $15,309,011▲0.7% | $19,223,173▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $9,114,354▼24.0% | $9,090,886▲10.8% | $15,196,976▼2.9% | $19,056,631▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,999,857▲64.6% | $8,203,961▲6.8% | $15,647,150▲31.3% | $19,972,697▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,290,364▼2.7% | $7,678,470▲4.2% | $11,914,220▼2.0% | $17,596,338▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,494,366▲1.1% | $7,369,064▲4.4% | $12,151,776▲1.3% | $16,729,500▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,411,233▲8.4% | $7,059,702▲3.0% | $11,992,261▲0.9% | $16,789,389▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,834,526▼15.7% | $6,851,732▼1.8% | $11,890,872▲0.3% | $16,702,207▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,105,211 | $6,976,030▲5.7% | $11,861,070▲10.2% | $18,495,403▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $6,602,113▲11.6% | $10,758,581▲12.1% | $18,477,022▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,917,013▲3.4% | $9,593,595▲16.1% | $17,834,744▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,724,664▲3.6% | $8,262,888▲61.4% | $15,719,960▲54.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $5,526,821 | $5,118,212 | $10,208,881 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $672K total
24 grants to Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc totaling $672K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $54,765 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $5,200 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $38,194 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Jcamp grants | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | — | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,200 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; campcenterland; day camp programming; aging well; for jewish repertory theater; for use of the fitness program at the holland bldg; academically-oriented early childhood education; for camp centerland pickleball court; in memory of | 2022 | $64,237 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Jcamp grants | 2022 | $17,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $106,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $106,150 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; camp centerland; academically-oriented early childhood education; day camp programming; fitness facilities and programs at the holland building | 2021 | $23,627 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Jcamp grants | 2021 | $17,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; day camp programming; silver sneakers program; jewish repertory theater; academically-oriented early childhood education; quarterly pay; holland family building to help offset covid-19 losses | 2020 | $24,368 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2020 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-0760887, based in Getzville, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc's EIN?
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-0760887.
- How much revenue does Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc report?
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc reported $11,945,237 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo Inc (EIN 16-0760887) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.