2026-04-15T07:52:55-05:00 2025-05-31 760269860 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 77027 990 2024-06-01 741198298 Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston EVEL 7137293200 5601 South Braeswood Boulevard Houston TX 77096 Larry Skolnick CEO 7137293200 2026-04-15 1 0 Barbara Murphy P01386215 7134395739 2026-04-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Larry Skolnick 5601 South Braeswood Boulevard Houston TX 77096 23961133 0 X www.erjcchouston.org X 1936 TX To foster Jewish values & enrich the Jewish community and the greater community in the Houston area. 41 41 777 1065 0 0 8949354 5964332 15835711 17580488 402832 232110 -48505 -71810 25139392 23705120 2516666 1011877 0 0 13069668 13660821 0 0 273995 10445018 11849229 26031352 26521927 -891960 -2816807 70231396 62733452 16419900 11738763 53811496 50994689 X The mission of the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston is to develop and strengthen Jewish identity, foster Jewish values, and enrich the Jewish community and the greater community. 0 0 11616776 1011877 9861005 Center for Children and Families: The Center for Children and Families provides programming for children of all ages, from infants through teenagers. The Center provides early childhood education for children ages six weeks through five years in two locations, the Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School in southwest Houston and the Ellen Boniuk Early Childhood School in west Houston. The Karol Musher STARS Early Childhood Intervention Program promotes the growth and individual potential of preschoolers with disabilities and developmental delays. 250 children were enrolled in these programs. See Schedule O The Center also offers summer camp opportunities including art, culinary, dance, gymnastics, sports, tennis, theater and much more. The camp program supported the social-emotional growth of over 1,500 children and teens as they formed friendships, gained independence, and built confidence. The Center provides an all-inclusive after-school program that includes transportation from school, supervision, and an afternoon of fun and friends. It is a program for children to unwind with lots of games and books, homework/study time, open playtime in the state-of-the-art gymnastics center and playground, and a game room to relax and be with friends. The Center also offers a variety of sports classes and art programs including children's dance and theater classes. In addition, hundreds of families participated in family engagement programs last year including organized play dates, community events, holiday celebrations, and wellness activities. The Center offers a variety of social and educational programs for middle school and high school aged teens as well. Approximately 500 teens participate annually in programs including Houston Connect 68 events, J-Serve community service days, JCC Maccabi Games & ArtsFest where hundreds of teen athletes and artists meet and compete, and leadership programs such as Target Team Leadership and J-Teen Philanthropy Initiative. 5003001 4246843 Center for Health and Recreation: The Center operates comprehensive recreational facilities that support physical wellness, skill development, and healthy lifestyles for individuals and families of all ages. The Center's Fitness Center is equipped with modern cardiovascular and strength-training equipment and offers a full range of group exercise classes, personal training services, and health and wellness workshops focused on fitness education, injury prevention, nutrition, and overall well-being. The aquatics program provides swim instruction for children to develop water safety skills and swimming confidence, as well as classes for adults focused on flexibility, balance, and overall fitness. See Schedule OThe Center also offers a structured youth swim team that promotes competitive swimming, athletic development, and sportsmanship. Dedicated lap lanes are available for swimmers, along with ample recreational pool space for families and adults.The Center houses a large, fully equipped gymnastics facility that offers programming ranging from recreational preschool classes to competitive gymnastics teams. The tennis center offers 6 indoor courts in addition to outdoor tennis and pickleball courts, and offers instruction, classes, clinics, and competitive leagues for participants of all ages and skill levels. Adult members utilize the courts year-round for league play, instructional programming, and recreational use. In addition, the Center's sports and recreation programs include hosting the Meyerland Soccer community league, youth sports programming, and a competitive adult basketball league, providing structured opportunities for physical activity, skill development, and community engagement. 2943585 22498689 Center for Community Services: The Center for Community Services provides assistance to thousands of disabled persons, homebound and isolated seniors, hospice patients, and veterans in Harris County and 18 additional counties in Southeast Texas. The Center administers three AmeriCorps Seniors programs: Harris County Foster Grandparent Program, Harris County Senior Companion Program and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Southeast Texas (RSVP). The Center also sponsors a Meals on Wheels and a senior transportation program known as J Ride, which serves Southwest Houston. See Schedule OThe 69 Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent volunteers provided over 55,000 hours of service to community organizations in the form of mentoring at-risk youth, providing companionship to isolated seniors as well as respite for their caregivers.During the year, 647 RSVP volunteers provided 68,000 hours of service across an 18-county service area. RSVP volunteer efforts focused on providing Healty Futures services for older adults. These include respite services, nutrition/food support, companionship, transportation, disaster preparedness education to the public, and education to prevent Medicare fraud. The Meals on Wheels program successfully delivered over 104,000 meals to adults age 60+ living in southwest Houston. The JCC Meals on Wheels program is the fourth largest provider of hot meals in Harris County and served approximately 690 seniors in our community last year. Meals were delivered by 300 volunteers in addition to paid drivers. Hot meals are provided daily, and additional frozen meals are provided in advance of holiday closures. Shelf-stable meals are provided annually, so clients are prepared in case of emergency closures due to inclement weather. Supplemental weekend meals are provided as funding allows. By receiving food at home, the clients are able to maintain nutritional health, receive daily contact with another human being thereby decreasing isolation, and maintain a sense of independence and dignity, thereby delaying nursing home care. The J Ride program provides safe, reliable, non-emergency transportation for adults aged 60+ and adults with disabilities. J Ride was created in collaboration with Jewish Family Service, Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, and Goldberg B'nai B'rith Towers. In addition, the Center provides a variety of social, educational, and fitness activities for adults over age 60. 1182160 1003487 Center for Jewish Living and Learning: The Center is committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment that encourages people to lead engaged Jewish lives of meaning and purpose. The Center is a destination for Jewish experiences and connection for people of all ages, from infants to adults. Learners participate in adult Jewish education through the Melton & More program as well as other lectures and programs annually. The Center also offers many cultural art experiences including the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts festival, the Houston Jewish Film Festival, theater productions, and a family performing arts series. Thousands of individuals attend these wonderful and enriching events annually. 1182160 1003487 20745522 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 125 0 1 777 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 41 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X Alison Sullivan 7137293200 5601 South Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 Debbie Diamond President 2.50 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeremy Samuels Honorary President 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Cohen President-Elect 2.50 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Barbara Bratter Vice President 2.50 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Michelle Fingeret Vice President 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marcy Laviage Vice President 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Stacey Rose Secretary 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jonathan Saikin Treasurer 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jodi Rubenstein Assistant Treasurer 2.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Abramson Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Arnold Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Wendy Bernstein Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Laurie Bieber Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Emily Blau Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jerad Bloom Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Debbie Boniuk Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stacey Cook Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Durham Director 2.50 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sara Edelman Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marc Feldman Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Danny Gavin Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marci Gilbert Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Murray Kalmin Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diane Lee Kraitman Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sharon Laderman Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christine Laskin Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Alex Lazar Director 2.50 1.00 X 0 0 0 Andy Lee Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Khambrel Marshall Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Debra Mouton Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marisa Nowitz Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Yvette Pintar Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Pittsford Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Holly Radom Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lauren Sancton Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Schreiber Solera Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brandon Stein Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Sternthal Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jody Sweed Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ellen Trachtenberg Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paula Zieben Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joel Dinkin CEO thru 12/25 39.00 1.00 X 349292 0 32936 Alison Sullivan CFO 39.00 1.00 X 207796 0 15243 Teri Greenblatt Assistant ED - Welcome Ctr 40.00 0.00 X 118491 0 3524 Robin Fortenberry Chief Facilities Officer 40.00 0.00 X 110550 0 12316 Monica Gonzales CPO 40.00 0.00 X 108273 0 11510 Erik Kiser Tennis Director 40.00 0.00 X 104608 0 11826 Zoe Miller Chief of Jewish Education 40.00 0.00 X 126386 0 9009 1125396 0 96364 7 0 1 0 DTK Facility Services LLC 777 Brenmar 400 Houston TX 77060 Janitorial services 1264653 Bulter-Cohen LLC 3200 Southwest Fwy Ste 1575 Houston TX 77027 General contractor 569231 Ranger Guard 4660 Beechnut Ste 200 Houston TX 77096 Security 498091 Partners Electrical Services 7303 Windfern Ste 200 Houston TX 77040 Electrical services 474619 Laykie's Gourmet 8011 Portal Houston TX 77071 Catering services 439417 22 751344 541156 438750 1844223 2388859 125340 5964332 Camp/athletics program fees 713940 7507626 7507626 Membership dues 713940 4883502 4883502 School tuition/fees 713940 4821437 4821437 Facility usage fees 713940 337422 337422 Other program-related revenue 713940 30501 30501 17580488 232110 232110 101285 541156 202631 -101346 -101346 82918 53382 29536 29536 23705120 17610024 0 130764 257993 257993 753884 753884 611741 366075 245666 11003944 8636109 2227435 140400 140003 126716 11643 1644 1007590 896494 101765 9331 897543 668499 218084 10960 57991 57991 2337734 1629882 707852 15904 15904 587496 119970 453972 13554 2500075 2120772 354260 25043 196488 196488 157333 64433 92490 410 359099 269351 82006 7742 3010791 2258316 687564 64911 Program supplies 1118570 1118570 Food expenses 785297 785297 Volunteer stipends 247571 247571 Merchant fees 245778 245778 229102 229102 26521927 20745522 5502410 273995 6503685 4470663 4973457 4873707 10272463 7394966 20250 168300 9495 9495 383517 141110 70052658 24590419 47805359 45462239 263170 212972 70231396 62733452 1394880 1483338 2798353 2879130 11963420 7161066 263247 215229 16419900 11738763 X 50291537 47431293 3519959 3563396 53811496 50994689 70231396 62733452 -2816807 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 17266445 21759881 8816115 8949354 5964332 62756127 17266445 21759881 8816115 8949354 5964332 62756127 2758997 59997130 59 23 52843 402832 232110 687867 62242 62242 63506236 62764669 0.94470 0.84670 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 18878482 474015 1662581 438750 20576328 13824062 3386695 2038514 369330 1459 18878482 14128365 154376 -135729 322950 13824062 15096000 887247 -1081686 773196 14128365 11874782 234614 3493422 506818 15096000 0.17837 0.44680 0.37484 0 1 1 3307200 3307200 62619625 21615778 41003847 4093646 2953469 1140177 32187 21172 11015 45462239 Lease Liability 215229 215229 24454008 9537 1493235 1502772 22951236 753884 753884 23705120 25572969 9537 53382 62919 25510050 1011877 1011877 26521927 Part V, Line 4: Donor-restricted endowment funds are held to support the following activities of the ERJCC: children, teen, and family scholarships; general operations, senior programs, cultural and performing arts, building maintenance, leadership training, capital projects, early childhood staff development, and other activities. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of goods sold 53,382. Revenue attributable to affiliate 1,439,853. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Program scholarships 753,884. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of goods sold 53,382. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Grant to affiliate 257,993. Program scholarships 753,884. Scholarship Ball 642441 541156 101285 6145 62293 47811 28094 58288 642441 541156 101285 6145 62293 47811 28094 58288 202631 -101346 1 Jewish Community Center Endowment Fund 5601 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 870738076 501(c)(3) 257993 0 Program support 1 0 Financial assistance 336 753884 Part I, Line 2: During the 24-25 fiscal year, the ERJCC made grants only to verified 501(c)(3) public charities. Further monitoring of granted funds was not deemed necessary. The ERJCC provides financial assistance to children of all backgrounds and religions for early childhood education, intervention programs and summer camps. Funding for these programs comes from the Irvin Kaplan Children's Scholarship Fund, and an annual Children's Scholarship Ball. To be eligible, families must complete an application and provide required financial documentation. Decisions are made by an independent selection committee through blind review. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Joel Dinkin CEO thru 12/25 340399 0 8893 0 0 0 32936 0 0 0 382228 0 0 0 Alison Sullivan CFO 201666 0 6130 0 0 0 6234 0 9009 0 223039 0 0 0 X 5 76905 NYSE X Auction items 206 43435 Sales proceeds X Raffle items 1 5000 FMV 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a Executive Committee members also serve on the Board of Directors, and consist of the Board Officers, President and Past President. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer prior to providing a copy to the Board and filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c At the new Board member orientation and at the first Board meeting of each new fiscal year, policies related to conflicts of interest are reviewed by the Board President and Chief Executive Officer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The compensation of the Chief Executive Officer is periodically reviewed and approved by the Board President and other members of the Executive Committee. The most recent compensation review occurred in 2022, and the review covered a three year term ending December 2025. Supervisors complete performance evaluations for all staff annually. The CEO reviews performance evaluations and industry compensation data to determine compensation on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Available upon request. Jewish Community Center Endowment Fund 5601 S Braeswood Blvd Houston TX 77096 870738076 To support Jewish Community Center TX 501(c)(3) Line 12d, III-O N/A 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0