2026-05-14T16:30:34-07:00 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 043278141 JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL INC JEWI 6179721733 57 Stanley Avenue Watertown MA 02472 Edward Black Director of Finance 8572282989 2026-05-14 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JCDS Boston's Jewish Community Day School Shira Deener 57 Stanley Avenue Watertown MA 02472 12548193 0 X www.jcdsboston.org X 1995 MA Provide a premier Jewish education that: nurtures each student's capacity for intellectual discovery and decision-making within a respectful, pluralist, bilingual Hebrew-English environment; gives our graduates the ability to create their futures informed by Jewish values, texts and culture, and to make a difference in their communities and in the world; kindles the flame of life-long learning in all its constituencies and serves as an inspirational model of innovative, effective and joyful teaching and learning beyond the school. 15 15 83 20 0 0 2872332 5171193 6671142 7179541 126867 71938 262225 84705 9932566 12507377 2614650 3026805 0 0 4937462 5311041 0 0 517229 2057614 2131117 9609726 10468963 322840 2038414 13429852 15568252 3296926 3178633 10132926 12389619 Provide a premier Jewish education that: nurtures each student's capacity for intellectual discovery and decision-making within a respectful, pluralist, bilingual Hebrew-English environment; gives our graduates the ability to create their futures informed by Jewish values, texts and culture, and to make a difference in their communities and in the world; kindles the flame of life-long learning in all its constituencies and serves as an inspirational model of innovative, effective and joyful teaching and learning beyond the school. 0 0 8279032 3026805 6846452 Elementary and Middle School Jewish Education for 179 Students JCDS is committed to creating an environment that nurtures the whole child and enables each child to reach his or her highest potential. The school strives to empower children to acquire knowledge and academic skills in a variety of disciplines, develop intellectual curiosity, experience the excitement of learning and exploration, gain understanding and respect for self and others and build physical and emotional well-being. The school provides an environment of academic excellence and cultural integration in which Hebrew and English are spoken throughout the day. It emphasizes awareness and appreciation of individual and group differences, teaches Jewish social and moral values and promotes a strong Jewish identity. 121236 0 127967 Afterschool Program for about 45 students The JCDS Afterschool Program is a neighborhood-like environment for our students and supports the working schedules of JCDS parents. Afterschool provides a happy, nurturing environment, maintaining the mission and philosophy of JCDS and offers a balanced program to meet the varied needs of JCDS students of all ages each afternoon. 303209 141504 The school provides bus service to our families for a fee. The current fees cover about 36% of the bus cost. 0 0 23050 Athletic Fees 0 0 40568 Other Program Fees 0 0 63618 8703477 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 0 1 83 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X Edward J Black 8572282989 57 Stanley Avenue Watertown MA 02472 X Shira Deener Head of School 65 0 X 287802 0 21263 Robert Neuman Director of Operations 50 0 X 143875 0 15301 Edward J Black Director of Finance 35 0 X 155064 0 1104 Nicole Gann President 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Uri Nurko Treasurer 2 0 X 0 0 0 Richard Bennett Clerk 6 0 X X 0 0 0 Liora Altman-Sagan Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Galit Div Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Natty Hoffman Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Rachel Fish Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Robin Friedman Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Liz Levin Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Amram Migdal Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Mark Ravera Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Jaka Saarony Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Hila Ganor Schindel Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Rose-Jane Sulman Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Arnee Winshall Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 586741 0 37668 7 0 1 0 Dohertys Garage Inc 161 Lincoln Road Lincoln MA 01773 Student Transportation 321697 Century Glass Company Inc 231 Lexington Street Waltham MA 024524611 Window Replacement 270060 Regina Sofia Gonzalez DBA The Curious Design LLC 1060 Broadway APT 005 Somerville MA 021442077 Architectural and Project Management Services 218005 Boston Environmental Corporation 338 Howard Street Brockton MA 023021000 Asbestos Removal 145727 4 0 0 106401 0 0 5064792 10051 5171193 Tuition and Fees 611000 6846452 6846452 0 0 After School Program 611000 127967 127967 0 0 Student Transportation 611000 141504 141504 0 0 Athletic Fees 611000 23050 23050 0 0 Other Fees 611000 40568 40568 0 0 7179541 72187 0 0 72187 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10590 0 10839 0 -249 0 -249 0 0 -249 29977 106401 29977 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Realized Gains 611000 84705 0 0 84705 0 0 0 0 84705 12507377 7179541 0 156643 0 0 3026805 3026805 0 0 0 0 446696 71844 331772 43080 0 0 0 0 4111345 3388024 394832 328489 0 0 0 0 353331 270635 54488 28208 399669 314824 55442 29403 170882 74508 78724 17650 4354 0 4354 0 38387 0 38387 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15357 0 15357 0 0 0 0 0 2285 0 430 1855 139490 49940 64521 25029 48735 0 48735 0 0 0 0 0 688871 619984 48221 20666 10260 10260 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 134144 120730 9390 4024 0 0 0 0 352734 317460 24691 10583 0 0 0 0 Student Transportation to and from JCDS 303209 303209 0 0 Curriculum 111623 111623 0 0 Dues-Subscriptions-Licenses 82554 2495 73710 6349 Professional Development 28204 21130 5203 1871 28 6 22 10468963 8703477 1248257 517229 0 0 2665293 1666163 238154 1609674 5045 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61222 9692 13354011 3630767 9224708 9723244 1201929 2534354 0 0 0 0 33501 25125 0 13429852 15568252 54202 30894 0 0 132398 224450 2985927 2807946 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 124399 115343 3296926 3178633 X 8057278 8022358 2075648 4367261 10132926 12389619 13429852 15568252 2038414 202922 0 15357 0 0 X 1 1 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 8264 X X X 0 1201929 1045046 287397 0 0 0 2534372 1066071 0 135858 0 0 0 1201929 968542 0 97529 0 0 0 1066071 1035648 0 -67106 0 0 0 968542 822282 0 213366 0 0 0 1035648 0.21 0.67 0.12 1 0 0 4308666 4308666 0 8570515 3331091 5239424 0 0 0 0 0 241159 213653 27506 0 233671 86023 147648 9723244 0 Custodial Fund 31243 Enrollment Deposits 84100 115343 X 9683494 202922 0 0 0 202922 9480572 0 3026805 3026805 12507377 7426801 0 0 0 0 0 7426801 15357 3026805 3042162 10468963 Schedule D, Part III, Line 1 The artwork consists of various pieces of Jewish artwork that are used to enhance the educational and cultural experiences of our students Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 The artwork consists of various pieces of Jewish artwork that are used to enhance the educational and cultural experiences of our students Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The endowment is for the financial support of middle-income families Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 JCDS is exempt from income taxes as a public charity under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state law. Management believes that JCDS operates in a manner consistent with its tax exempt status at both the federal and state levels. JCDS annually files IRS Form 990 - Return of Organization Exempt From income Tax reporting various information that the IRS uses to monitor the activities of tax-exempt entities. The tax returns are subject to review by the taxing authorities generally for a period of three years after they were filed. JCDS currently has no tax examinations in progress. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b Financial Aid is used as a discount to tuition revenue in the audit report rather than an expense per the 990. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b Financial Aid is used as a discount to tuition revenue in the audit report rather than an expense per the 990. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 As a member of the Association of Independent Schools of New England, we annually run an ad with our non-discrimination policy in the paper of record The Boston Globe. Matters of Taste 136378 0 136378 0 0 0 29977 0 0 0 0 136378 0 136378 0 0 0 29977 0 0 29977 106401 1 The school reviews each families request for financial assistance toward the cost of education at JCDS. This review includes a Parent Financial Statement as well as Form 1040 and Schedules plus w-2. The School used the FACTS Management's methodology to determine need. All awards are non-cash and simply a reduction in tuition cost. The school has a Financial Aid Committee that reviews all applications for assistance. The Director of Finance is the support staff to the committee as well as the conduit for all correspondence to and from the committee. In addition, macro information is provided to the Board of Trustees on a regular basis. The Chair of the Financial Aid Committee is a member of the Board. 134 3026805 FACTS Management Methodology Need based discount to tuition. The schools financial aid program is called Flexible Tuition. We determine a family contribution (Flexible Tuition) and then award grants to reduce tuition to the calculated family contribution. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Need based discount to tuition. The schools financial aid program is called Flexible Tuition. We determine a family contribution (Flexible Tuition) and then award grants to reduce tuition to the calculated family contribution. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Shira Deener Head of School 287802 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21263 0 309065 0 256222 0 Edward J Black Director of Finance 155064 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1104 0 156168 0 130320 0 Robert Neuman Director of Operations 143875 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15301 0 159176 0 125513 0 A Mass Development 043431814 2008-08-22 8755000 Purchase 57 Stanley Avenue 0 0 0 A 0 0 8755000 0 0 0 167502 0 0 8587498 0 0 2008 0 0 1 1 A 0 0 0 1 0 0 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule K, Part I-08/22/2008 8,755,000 Mass Development Purchase of 57 Stanley Avenue, Watertown, M Schedule K, Part II, Line 3-08/22/2008 8,755,000 Mass Development 8, 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 Report was reviewed by the Audit and Executive Committees of the Board of Trustees, JCDS's Audit Firm and the Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c At the first Board meeting of the year, the "Conflict of Interest" form is distributed, discussed and signed by all board members. The Board President, talks about the need for this policy and provides some sample conditions that would require a member to disclose a conflict. In addition, the President request that when in doubt the Board member contacts either Board Officer (President, Treasurer or Clerk), or long serving board member; or fully disclose the nature of the interest and withdraw from discussion, lobbying and voting on the matter. The Board President or other officer will contact any Board member directly, if they believe the member has a potential conflict of interests. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The current Head of School's (HOS) has a contract that was reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees. The school's compensation committee used information from the National Association of Independent School statistical data base and Form 990's from similar size school to determine the HOS's compensation package. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The school doesn't have a formal process. However, if someone requests to see these documents they will be provided for their review by the Director of Finance.