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Nonprofit · EIN 53-0205921

BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON

Tax-exempt · ROCKVILLE, MD 20852

Financials

$12.2M$12.7M2022$12.4M$13.5M2023$14.1M$14.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$14,122,907$14,768,351-$645,444$30,054,762$9,212,997$20,841,765
June 30, 2024990$12,430,197$13,481,097-$1,050,900$30,049,547$9,285,940$20,763,607
June 30, 2023990$12,198,474$12,702,052-$503,578$30,368,574$9,368,515$21,000,059
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,252,358
of which government grants
$484,254
Program service revenue
$8,633,571
Investment income
$392,225
Net gain from sales of assets
$130,684
Net income from fundraising events
-$213,605
Net income from sales of inventory
$4,447
Other revenue
-$155,247

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$67,979
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,283,282
Other salaries and wages
$5,529,632
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,804,605
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,020
Accounting fees
$87,853
Occupancy
$2,595,289
Travel
$319,048
Depreciation
$991,940
Program services (functional)
$9,890,341
Management and general (functional)
$4,250,231
Fundraising (functional)
$627,779

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$30,049,547
Total assets, end of year
$30,054,762
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,212,997
Net assets, end of year
$20,841,765
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,769,039
Publicly traded securities
$7,285,927
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,591,923
Net assets with donor restrictions
$14,249,842
Gross receipts
$14,834,155
Employees
443
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1923
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOSH BENDERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$297,745$31,559
SARAH FEINBERG CHIEF FINANCIAL& ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$184,717$10,568
RACHEL OSSMANCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$154,773$9,685
ED BERKOWITZCONTROLLER
Key employee
40$155,938$59
BRANDON CHIATCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Officer
40$141,507$9,534
PHIL LIEBSONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$125,450$9,337
ALEXANDRA BANDDIRECTOR, ECC
Highest-paid employee
40$111,875$117
AARON KAUFMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ERIC KLEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ELYSE LIPAN-LASHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
AYELET MASICABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
HOLLY MENDELSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JERMAINE STANLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JOHN SCHMELZERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
RAMI KANDELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
18 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STACEY WATSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JONATHAN WEINBERGGENERAL COUNSEL
Trustee or director
10$0
REBECCA ROBINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
YAIR INSPEKTORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
AVI FRIEDMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
BRIAN GAINESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
RACHEL WEINSTEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JORDAN BOBBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
JAKE BENDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
NOAM FISCHMANBOARD CHAIR ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
RACHEL WEINSTEIN OMBUDSMAN -UNTIL 07/2024, BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
BARRY KAPLANOMBUDSMAN - AS OF 07/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
WENDY MORRISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
REBECCA STALLONE ASSISTANTTREASURER - AS OF 07/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CHARLES LEVINGSTONTREASURER - AS OF 07/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DARYLE BOBBCHAIR - AS OF 07/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DAVID HELFANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
BRUCE WIENERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOSH BENDERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$288,909$30,435
SARAH FEINBERGCHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$175,396$9,366
RACHEL OSSMANCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$139,463$8,913
BRANDON CHIATCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Officer
40$134,192$8,854
SUSAN FISCHERCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$135,508$3,982
PHIL LIEBSONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$113,267$8,684
BARRY KAPLANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
CHARLES LEVINGSTONASSISTANT TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
WENDY MORRISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
RACHEL WEINSTEINOMBUDSMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
NOAM FISCHMANGENERAL COUNSEL
Trustee or director
10$0$0
BRIAN GAINESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DAVID HELFANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ANNE KAISERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
RAMI KANDELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ERIC KLEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JEFFREY KRAUTHAMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JENNIFER LAVINBUKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
AYELET MASICABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
HOLLY MENDELSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
REBECCA ROBINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
REBECCA STALLONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JERMAINE STANLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
STACEY WATSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JONATHAN WEINBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
BRUCE WIENERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 28 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOSH BENDERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$287,422$29,935
SARAH FEINBERGCHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$165,642$8,804
RACHEL OSSMANCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$126,104$8,340
SUSAN FISCHERCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$130,538$1,405
PHIL LIEBSONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$101,366$8,108
SARAH MEYTINDIRECTOR OF BENDER ECC
Highest-paid employee
40$104,903$1,149
BRANDON CHIATCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Officer
40$78,351$0
DARYLE BOBBACTING CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
DALE SINGERBOARD CHAIR- UNTIL 06/22
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
BARRY KAPLANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
CHARLES LIVINGTONASSISTANT TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
WENDY MORRISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
RACHEL WEINSTEINOMBUDSMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
ELANA FINEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
BRIAN GAINESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
DAVID HELFANDBOARD MEMBER-AS OF 07/22
Trustee or director
5$0$0
STEVE HEITZNETBOARD MEMBER- UNTIL 06/22
Trustee or director
5$0$0
MEREDITH JACOBSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ANNE KAISERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
RAMI KANDELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
ERIC KLEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JEFFREY KRAUTHAMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
JENNIFER LAVINBUKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
MICHAEL LYUBINSKYBOARD MEMBER-UNTIL 06/22
Trustee or director
5$0$0
REBECCA ROBINSBOARD MEMBER-AS OF 07/22
Trustee or director
5$0$0
REBECCA STALLONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
BRUCE WIENERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0
MONTY YOLLESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6125 MONTROSE RD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-4860
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOSHUA BENDER, 6125 MONTROSE ROAD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Signed the 990
MARK SEILER, CFO
Phone
(301) 881-0100
Return prepared by
CBIZ ADVISORS LLC

Mission

THE BENDER JCC EMBRACES AND WELCOMES THE DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO SEEK MEANING AND FULFILLMENT BY PARTICIPATING IN OUR RICH PROGRAMMING INSPIRED BY OUR JEWISH HERITAGE. WE OPEN OUR DOORS TO EVERYONE, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, RELIGIONS, ABILITIES, AND SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS, AND INTERFAITH COUPLES AND FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HEALTH AND WELLNESS - WELLNESS AT THE BENDER JCC INCLUDES MEMBERSHIP, HEALTH & FITNESS AND AQUATICS. FROM PERSONAL TRAINING AND PHYSICAL THERAPY TO PROACTIVE SENIOR HEALTH EDUCATION, THE CENTER IS PROUD TO OFFER MEMBERS OF ALL AGES A NUMBER OF ONGOING WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN BOTH BODY AND MIND. WITH OVER 40,000 SQUARE FEET, YEAR-ROUND INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS, AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT, THE WEINBERG HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE AND CUTTING-EDGE FITNESS OPTIONS.
    Expenses $3,068,815 · grants $37,344 · revenue $2,270,652
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD - THE CENTER'S PRESCHOOL ENGAGES, CHALLENGES, AND ENRICHES CHILDREN'S EXPLORATION AND LEARNING IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SETTING USING A CARING, NURTURING AND HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF. A PLAY-BASED CURRICULUM-FOUNDED ON EMERGENT CURRICULUM AND INSPIRED BY THE REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH-ENABLES CHILDREN TO BECOME ACTIVE LEARNERS AND ENGAGED CLASSROOM PARTICIPANTS. INTEREST-BASED TOPIC STUDIES INVITE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART AND MUSIC, AND JEWISH VALUES, CUSTOMS, AND TRADITIONS ARE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT CURRICULUM. IN FY25, APPROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE SERVED THROUGH THE PRESCHOOL. HOLIDAY-BASED FAMILY CELEBRATIONS SUCH AS PIZZA IN THE HUT FOR SUKKOT AND HANUKKAH SING, FUN SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, SUCH AS FAMILY PLAY DATES, AND UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS OUR GALLERY EXHIBITS AND CURRICULUM NIGHT ARE ALL PART OF THE YEARLY CALENDAR.
    Expenses $2,733,963 · grants $24,970 · revenue $2,861,490
  • CAMP LESSANS CAMP JCC PROVIDES A SEVEN-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 4-21. THE PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 450 CAMPERS DAILY AND OFFERS STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, SWIMMING, STEM EDUCATION, MUSIC, DANCE, ATHLETICS, NATURE PROGRAMMING, AND ROCK WALL CLIMBING.AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING: BENDER JCC'S AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A FUN AND FLEXIBLE AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 DESIGNED TO MATCH EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE INTERESTS. FAMILIES CAN SELECT OPTIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR CHILD'S PASSIONS, WHETHER THAT'S ARTS, SPORTS, DANCE, KARATE, SWIMMING, OR OTHERS. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, ENERGETIC, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN THRIVE WHILE DOING WHAT THEY ENJOY. THE CAMP SERVES CAMPERS OF ALL ABILITIES AND IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING ACCESS TO QUALITY SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR A DIVERSE POPULATION. THROUGH ITS INCLUSION AND KOCHAVIM PROGRAMS, THE CAMP PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS TO CAMPERS WITH DIVERSE DEVELOPMENTAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL NEEDS TO ENSURE MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF CAMP LIFE.AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING: BENDER JCC'S AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A FUN AND FLEXIBLE AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 DESIGNED TO MATCH EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE INTERESTS. FAMILIES CAN SELECT OPTIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR CHILD'S PASSIONS, WHETHER THAT'S ARTS, SPORTS, DANCE, KARATE, SWIMMING, OR OTHERS. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, ENERGETIC, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN THRIVE WHILE DOING WHAT THEY ENJOY. AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING: BENDER JCC'S AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A FUN AND FLEXIBLE AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12 DESIGNED TO MATCH EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE INTERESTS. FAMILIES CAN SELECT OPTIONS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR CHILD'S PASSIONS, WHETHER THAT'S ARTS, SPORTS, DANCE, KARATE, SWIMMING, OR OTHERS. WE PROVIDE A SAFE, ENERGETIC, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS CAN THRIVE WHILE DOING WHAT THEY ENJOY.
    Expenses $2,132,247 · grants $5,050 · revenue $1,806,820
  • ADULT SERVICES - WITH LIVELY, COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING, THE BENDER JCC IS A GREAT PLACE FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND WALKS OF LIFE. THE BENDER JCC ENGAGES ADULTS THROUGH ARTS & CULTURE OFFERINGS, WEEKLY SENIOR LUNCHES WHICH INCLUDE AN EXERCISE SESSION, EXCURSIONS AROUND THE GREATER DC AREA AS WELL AS TO NEW YORK CITY. THE SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM ATTRACTS OVER 100 PEOPLE EACH WEEK, PROVIDING THEM WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, HUNDREDS OF ADULTS PARTICIPATE IN OUR CONCERTS, BOOK FESTIVAL, EXCURSIONS, CULTURE ACTIVITIES. THEY ALSO ENGAGE WITH OUR GOLDMAN ART GALLERY.
    Expenses $1,203,567 · grants $615 · revenue $1,370,467
  • SPECIAL NEEDS - THE BENDER JCC WAS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT COMMUNITIES BENEFIT WHEN ALL PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITY LEVELS LEARN, GROW, AND CELEBRATE TOGETHER. INCLUSION OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR MISSION AND HAS MADE US AN AREA LEADER IN COMPREHENSIVE DISABILITY INCLUSION, FROM OUR PROGRAMMING TO OUR FACILITIES.
    Expenses $751,749 · revenue $328,589

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
53-0205921
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1937
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P280)
Assets (IRS master file)
$30,054,762
Income (IRS master file)
$14,834,155

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$14,122,907$14,768,351$30,054,762XML
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$12,430,197$13,481,097$30,049,547XML
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$12,198,474$12,702,052$30,368,574XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$14,600,463$11,340,110$31,428,490IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 53-0205921).

Questions about BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON

What is the EIN of BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON is 53-0205921.
Is BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1937.
Are donations to BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOSHUA BENDER.
Who are the officers and directors of BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 33 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $297,745 (JOSH BENDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,122,907, expenses of $14,768,351 and total assets of $30,054,762 at year end.

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