Westchester Jewish Council Inc
- Assets
- $823.1k
- Revenue
- $631.9k
- Investments
- $50.0k
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- White Plains, NY
- Founding
- 10/1980
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-2856699
Organization Overview
Westchester Jewish Council Inc is located in White Plains, NY. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Westchester Jewish Council Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Westchester Jewish Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Westchester Jewish Council Inc generated $631.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $499.4k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WESTCHESTER JEWISH COUNCIL, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY RELATIONS ORGANIZATION THAT VOICES THE UNITED CONCERNS OF THE WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY. THE COUNCIL MAINTAINS RELATIONS WITH OTHER ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS GROUPS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND WORKS WITH THEM ON COMMUNAL ISSUES. THE COUNCIL IS ALSO COMMITTED TO CREATING STRONGER TIES AMONG ITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND ALL JEWISH RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE COUNCIL HELD PROGRAMS AND EVENTS TO CREATE STRONGER TIES AMONGST MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND ALL JEWISH RESIDENTS OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. IN ADDITION, SOME INTERFAITH AND INTERETHNIC PROGRAMS ARE HELD.THE NIGHT OF MUSIC & JOY WAS HELD ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020. EIGHTEEN CANTORS, PART OF THE WESTCHESTER CANTORS OF KOL HAZZANIM, PERFORMED A VARIETY OF MUSIC. BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS WAS A VIRTUAL EVENT. SIX HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED THROUGH THEIR DEVICES. OUR 45TH ANNIVERSARY GALA WAS HELD ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 HONORING LISA ROBERTS, HARRIET KAPLAN SUVALL, AND MARC SUVALL. BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS WAS A VIRTUAL EVENT. THREE HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED THROUGH THEIR DEVICES. BRUCE SABATH PERFORMED THE HONOREES FAVORITE SONGS. DAN MICCICHE WAS THE MUSICAL DIRECTOR.OUR 26TH ANNUAL JULIAN Y. BERNSTEIN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD CEREMONY WAS HELD VIRTUALLY ON MARCH 16, 2021. TWENTY-SIX PEOPLE WERE HONORED FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR ORGANIZATION MEMBERS. IN FACT, MANY HONOREES GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THIS EVENT IS NAMED AFTER JULIAN Y. BERNSTEIN, OF BLESSED MEMORY. MR. BERNSTEIN WAS A BOARD MEMBER AND AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE WESTCHESTER JEWISH COUNCIL. HE BELIEVED THAT DOING TZEDAKAH (CHARITY, VOLUNTEERING) WAS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS GIVING TZEDAKAH (CHARITY, DONATING MONEY). DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, THIS EVENT WAS HELD VIRTUALLY. FOUR HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED THROUGH THEIR DEVICES. MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SPOKE ABOUT THE HONOREES. THEIR PICTURES, AS WELL AS THE HONOREE, WERE POSTED ON THE SCREEN AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elliot Forchheimer Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 35 | $165,536 |
Alisa Roberts President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Betsy Bernstein Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Marc Klee Treasurer & Audit Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Michael Karnes Associate Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jeffrey Kohn Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $98,444 |
| Membership dues | $61,419 |
| Fundraising events | $375,392 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $52,258 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $53,498 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,441 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $641,011 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,676 |
| Investment income | $2,367 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,049 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $631,890 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $195,983 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,799 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $171,125 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,429 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,722 |
| Advertising and promotion | $791 |
| Office expenses | $10,780 |
| Information technology | $27,662 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,200 |
| Travel | $432 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,673 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,042 |
| Insurance | $6,942 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $499,408 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $321,566 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $366,001 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,475 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,470 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,289 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $72,334 |
| Investments—other securities | $50,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $823,135 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,501 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $200 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $53,629 |
| Total liabilities | $62,330 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $757,982 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,823 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $823,135 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Westchester Jewish Council Inc has recieved totaling $66,730.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,230 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $14,675 |
Lisa And Michael Leffell Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING | $10,000 |
Gary And Evelyn Trachten Family Foundation Inc New Rochelle, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY | $7,200 |
Ruth Winkelman Wender Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $3,600 |
Sylvia & Robert Scher Charitable Foundation New Rochelle, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE | $2,000 |
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