Nonprofit · EIN 86-0622258
VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $14,316,405 | $14,633,478 | -$317,073 | $11,645,291 | $1,830,891 | $9,814,400 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,067,522 | $13,826,551 | -$759,029 | $11,679,203 | $1,508,946 | $10,170,257 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,025,049 | $13,682,924 | $342,125 | $13,244,838 | $2,340,165 | $10,904,673 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,555,304
- Program service revenue
- $9,347,612
- Investment income
- $343,238
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$364,882
- Other revenue
- $70,251
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $641,476
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,100,751
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,209,968
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,344,268
- Professional fundraising fees
- $78,540
- Legal fees
- $11,839
- Accounting fees
- $44,935
- Occupancy
- $1,522,323
- Travel
- $68,680
- Depreciation
- $335,393
- Program services (functional)
- $9,943,052
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,557,117
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,133,309
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,679,203
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,645,291
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,830,891
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,814,400
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $931,425
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,511,532
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,302,868
- Gross receipts
- $14,681,287
- Employees
- 441
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAY JACOBS | CO-CEO Officer | 40 | $320,335 | $6,332 |
| STEVE LEVY | CHIEF MARKET Officer | 40 | $179,660 | $14,955 |
| CHRISTINE HUTCHINSON | COO Officer | 40 | $176,100 | $9,128 |
| ANDREA QUEN | CHIEF EXPERI Officer | 40 | $147,449 | $15,941 |
| JENNIFER VERES | FORMER CFO Officer | 40 | $126,800 | $12,080 |
| LEAH ZIGMOND | CHIEF OF FAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,211 | $12,682 |
| ODED KRAUS | FORMER CEO Officer | 40 | $66,743 | $3,229 |
| ALLAN FLAVINNEY | INTERIM CFO Officer | 40 | $22,000 | $0 |
| DAN BACHUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BENNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FEINBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEYLEE SANDERS HELMICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZEV HENDELES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN HOFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD KLEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK KOSLOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL KRAMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MALLORY SAVAN LEBOVITZ | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JILL LESHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARRY MARKSON | IMM. PAST CH Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL SCHALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIKA STREMPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAY JACOBS | CEO Officer | 40 | $290,511 | $6,297 |
| CHRISTINE HUTCHINSON | COO Officer | 40 | $157,092 | $6,728 |
| STEVE LEVY | CHIEF MARKET Officer | 40 | $153,839 | $1,797 |
| ANDREA QUEN | CHIEF EXPERI Officer | 40 | $126,528 | $19,918 |
| JESSICA MANNON | CHIEF DEVELO Officer | 40 | $112,015 | $22,111 |
| LEAH ZIGMOND | CHIEF OF FAM Officer | 40 | $105,532 | $11,356 |
| JENNIFER VERES | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,502 | $11,863 |
| NANCY JORGENSON | CAO Officer | 40 | $67,323 | $13,223 |
| DAN BACHUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BENNETT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN GOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZEV HENDELES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN HOFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE KAYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD KLEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK KOSLOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL KRAMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY SAVAN LEBOVITZ | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL LESHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY MARKSON | IMM. PAST CH Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL SCHALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY SEITCHIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA STREMPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE TINKELMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAY JACOBS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICCER Officer | 40 | $294,024 | $5,675 |
| NANCY ELIZABETH JORGENSEN | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $168,760 | $25,645 |
| CHRISTINE HUTCHINSON | CHIEF OPERARTING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $151,193 | $10,271 |
| JESSICA MANNON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFCIER Officer | 40 | $62,473 | $9,061 |
| STEVE LEVY | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $65,447 | $0 |
| ANDREA QUEN | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $36,356 | $3,700 |
| BARRY MARKSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL KRAMER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BROOKS | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BACHUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD KLEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KORT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE KAYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MALLORY LEBOVITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL LESHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN HOFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY SEITCHIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE TINKELMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL SCHALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BENNETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FEINBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN GOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZEV HENDELES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12701 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 201, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254-5455
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAY JACOBS, 12701 N SCOTTSDALE RD 201, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
- Signed the 990
- JAY JACOBS, CO-CEO
- Phone
- (480) 634-4900
- Website
- WWW.VALLEYOFTHESUNJ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FESTER & CHAPMAN PLLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS CONNECTIONS TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN A SETTING THAT ENRICHES PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. CORE VALUES: THE JCC IS OPEN TO ALL; WE ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE; WE ARE A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND SHARED VALUES; WE ARE A PLACE TO LEARN AND LIVE JEWISH ETHICS, VALUES, TRADITIONS, AND CHARITY; WE ARE CONNECTION TO ISRAEL.
Program accomplishments
- MEMBERSHIP - SPORTS, RECREATION, AND FITNESS: THE CENTER'S SPORTS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY RECREATIONAL AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. DURING 2024, THE CENTER SERVED ITS MEMBERSHIP THROUGH OVER ONE MILLION VISITS TO THE CENTER FOR A VARIETY OF SPORTS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING YOGA, PILATES, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SWIMMING, AND PICKLEBALL.Expenses $3,790,041 · grants $641,476 · revenue $3,026,577
- PRESCHOOL: THE CENTER OPERATES A PRESCHOOL AT THE INA LEVINE JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPUS. DURING 2024, THE PRESCHOOL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 183 CHILDREN FROM AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH PRE-KINDERGARTEN. DURING THE SUMMER, THE SCHOOL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 219 SUMMER CAMPERS. FOR MANY FAMILIES, THIS PROGRAM IS THE POINT OF CONTACT WITH THE CENTER. IT IS THEIR FIRST REASON FOR JOINING.Expenses $3,407,104 · revenue $3,258,916
- OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT THE FACILITY INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAMPS (580 UNIQUE CAMPERS), AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND KID'S CLUB. ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE LECTURES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND ADULT SPORTS AND RECREATION.Expenses $2,745,907 · revenue $3,062,119
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0622258
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,645,291
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,681,287
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $14,316,405 | $14,633,478 | $11,645,291 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $13,067,522 | $13,826,551 | $11,679,203 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $14,025,049 | $13,682,924 | $13,244,838 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,681,218 | $11,744,479 | $13,296,394 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 86-0622258).
Questions about VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC is 86-0622258.
- Is VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 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 VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAY JACOBS.
- Who are the officers and directors of VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $320,335 (JAY JACOBS, CO-CEO).
- How much revenue does VALLEY OF THE SUN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,316,405, expenses of $14,633,478 and total assets of $11,645,291 at year end.
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