The Jewish Cemetery Association Of Massachusetts Inc

Organization Overview

The Jewish Cemetery Association Of Massachusetts Inc is located in Needham, MA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Jewish Cemetery Association Of Massachusetts Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Cemetery Association Of Massachusetts Inc is a 501(c)(13) and as such, is described as a "Cemetery Company" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Jewish Cemetery Association Of Massachusetts Inc generated $5.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

JCAM MAINTAINS, PRESERVES AND RESTORES JEWISH CEMETERIES AND GRAVESITES THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS. JCAM OWNS AND MANAGES MORE THAN 100 CEMETERIES IN MASSACHUSETTS, WHICH REPRESENTS NEARLY 50% OF THE JEWISH CEMETERIES IN MASSACHUSETTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MAINTAIN CEMETERIES - SINCE 1984, JCAM HAS TAKEN OWNERSHIP FOR 115 ABANDONED AND ACTIVE JEWISH CEMETERIES, AS WELL AS MANAGING NINE INDEPENDENT JEWISH CEMETERIES. JCAM PERFORMS REGULAR AND SEASONAL MAINTENANCE FOR THE CEMETERIES AND GRAVE SITES AS PRESCRIBED BY JEWISH LAWS AND CUSTOMS. IN ADDITION, JCAM PAYS ATTENTION TO THE SECURITY OF THESE VISIBLE, VULNERABLE, AND OFTEN REMOTE, JEWISH SITES. IN SO DOING, THE MEMORIES OF THE COMMUNITY'S CHILDREN, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND MORE DISTANT ANCESTORS ARE PRESERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF JEWISH FAMILIES AND HISTORIANS.


RESTORE CEMETERIES - MANY JEWISH CEMETERIES FELL INTO DISREPAIR IN THE YEARS BEFORE JCAM TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR MAINTENANCE. EACH YEAR, JCAM HAS INVESTED IN THE RESTORATION OF JEWISH CEMETERIES TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND ENHANCE THEIR SACRED PURPOSE FOR FAMILIES AND VISITORS.


SUPPORT BURIALS - MANY OF THE JCAM CEMETERIES CONTINUE TO BE FULLY OPERATIONAL, WITH EMPTY PLOTS AVAILABLE FOR NEW FAMILIES AND FAMILY MEMBERS. JCAM HELPS FAMILIES MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THEIR LOVED ONES AND HELPS PROVIDE FOR BURIALS ACCORDING TO JEWISH LAWS AND CUSTOMS (ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS). FREE GRAVES AND BURIALS ARE PROVIDED FOR INDIGENT PEOPLE IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, AS PART OF A COMMITMENT TO HELPING THOSE IN NEED HAVE PROPER AND DIGNIFIED JEWISH BURIAL. JCAM PARTNERS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS MISSION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jay Sage
Vice President
$0
Laurence Richmond
Assistant Clerk
$0
Howard Hirsch
Treasurer
$0
Steven Hamburger
President
$0
Scott Joseph
Vice President
$0
Sander Rikleen
Clerk
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Fairmount Landscaping Services Inc
Cemetery Burials And Maintenance
$213,801
Aafcpas
Accounting
$118,067
Arthur Greenfield And Sons Inc
Cemetery Burials And Maintenance
$346,090
Burns Landscaping
Cemetery Burials And Maintenance
$327,023
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $153,549
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$20,745
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$174,294
Total Program Service Revenue$1,536,331
Investment income $2,031,263
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,390,949
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,132,837

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Jewish Cemetery Association Of Massachusetts Inc has recieved totaling $19,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$19,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$21,973,097
Earnings$2,031,265
Admin Expense$100,982
Ending Balance$23,903,380

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