Nonprofit · EIN 56-0529951
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,238,027 | $4,328,309 | -$90,282 | $9,370,498 | $971,298 | $8,399,200 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $3,184,796 | $3,677,135 | -$492,339 | $9,627,157 | $1,137,675 | $8,489,482 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,872,237 | $3,763,879 | $108,358 | $10,209,262 | $1,227,441 | $8,981,821 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,409,903
- of which government grants
- $673,437
- Program service revenue
- $2,669,368
- Investment income
- $114,614
- Net rental income
- $28,715
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,232
- Other revenue
- $44,142
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $237,846
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $187,376
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,301,604
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,740,040
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $25,356
- Occupancy
- $324,684
- Travel
- $389
- Depreciation
- $450,000
- Program services (functional)
- $3,603,591
- Management and general (functional)
- $593,452
- Fundraising (functional)
- $131,266
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,627,157
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,370,498
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $971,298
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,399,200
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,863,343
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,330,134
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $69,066
- Gross receipts
- $4,251,749
- Employees
- 132
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1940
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Lasher | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $105,868 | $4,019 |
| Maria Goitia-Adcock | Finance Director Officer | 40 | $73,211 | $2,762 |
| Dave Love | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret Teich | Departing President Oct 2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl McCormick | Vice-President Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Smith | Vice-President Development Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Pearce Small | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Adams | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Brantley | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Escovitz | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Hines | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Simon Karpen | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerri Krassner | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miri Massachi | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jonathan Pearlstein | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Rodberg | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katy Solomon | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca Willman | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY LASHER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $110,354 | $852 |
| MARIA GOITIA-ADCOCK | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $74,205 | $617 |
| DAVE LOVE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN PEARCE SMALL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL MCCORMICK | VICE PRES (F Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY SMITH | VICE PRES (F Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BRANTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRIETTA CUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN ESCOVITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL HINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMON KARPEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERI KRASSNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRI MASSACHI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLENE MECHANIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN RODBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN PEARLSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY SALOMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET TEICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED TENNEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA WILLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEN LEVI | VP AT LRG TH Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL WENOM | PAST PRES TH Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ABRAMS | BRD MEMBER T Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KAPLAN | BRD MEMBER T Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLENE LALLOUZ | BRD MEMBER T Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY LASHER | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $92,366 | $3,177 |
| MORAES BARBOSA | FIN DIR THRU Officer | 40 | $55,036 | $1,045 |
| MARIA GOITIA-ADCOCK | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $31,878 | $1,620 |
| MARGARET TEICH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL MCCORMICK | VICE PRES (F Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BALL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN RODBERG | VICE PRES (F Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEN LEVI | VP AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL WENOM | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ABRAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BRANTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRIETTA CUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN ESCOVITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL HINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLENE LALLOUZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRI MASSACHI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN PEARCE SMALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET TEICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED TENNEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LEADER | SECRET. THRU Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 236 CHARLOTTE ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1434
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ashley V Lasher, 236 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801
- Signed the 990
- Ashley V Lasher, Executive Director
- Phone
- (828) 253-0701
- Website
- www.jcc-asheville.org
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
Strengthen Jewish Identity, Celebrate Jewish Culture and Build Community.
Program accomplishments
- Early Childhood Programs: Shalom Childrens Center is a licensed 5-Star preschool serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Teachers and staff nurture each childs social and emotional development and teach universal values through a Jewish lens. Through high-quality early childhood education, we support childrens development of positive self-identity, self-confidence, empathy, and respect for others. Each year, Shalom Childrens Center serves more than 100 children of diverse backgrounds and abilities, preparing them for success in school and in their broader communities.Expenses $2,008,677 · grants $230,770 · revenue $1,444,047
- Aquatics and Wellness: The JCCs Aquatics Center and David Zimerman Pool provide year-round access to comprehensive aquatics programming, including lap and recreational swimming, swim lessons, swim team, and water fitness classes. These programs promote physical health, water safety, and lifelong wellness for participants of all ages. JCC Aquatics maintains partnerships that support secondary school and collegiate athletics in the region. The JCC also expands community access and equity by offering free or significantly subsidized pool time, swimming instruction, and water fitness opportunities to partner organizations supporting underserved populations throughout the Asheville area. The JCC Aquatics Center serves more than 2,000 people annually.Expenses $852,817 · grants $7,076 · revenue $634,789
- Youth Programs: JCC Kids is a licensed 5-Star afterschool program serving children from diverse backgrounds in grades K-5 in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The program provides enriching educational and recreational activities that promote social-emotional development, celebrate Jewish culture, build positive peer relationships, and create a sense of belonging. Camp Ruach is a nine-week day camp for approximately 100 children each summer, 70 per 9 weeks, in grades 1-7 that builds confidence, resilience, and interpersonal skills through recreational, educational, and creative activities. For teens in grades 8-11, the Leaders in Training program offers structured leadership development for 40 teens and support.Expenses $457,167 · revenue $354,800
- Memberships and Community ProgramingExpenses $284,930 · revenue $253,176
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-0529951
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,370,498
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,251,749
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $4,238,027 | $4,328,309 | $9,370,498 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $3,184,796 | $3,677,135 | $9,627,157 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,872,237 | $3,763,879 | $10,209,262 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $3,894,326 | $3,327,138 | $10,114,000 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 56-0529951).
Questions about JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC
- What is the EIN of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC is 56-0529951.
- Is JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC 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 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Ashley V Lasher.
- Who are the officers and directors of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,868 (Ashley Lasher, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ASHVILLE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,238,027, expenses of $4,328,309 and total assets of $9,370,498 at year end.
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