JCC of Mid-Westchester

What JCC of Mid-Westchester does

JCC of Mid-Westchester (JCCMW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jewish community center founded in 1955 and headquartered at 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY. The organization serves Westchester County families, individuals, and seniors across the Jewish community and broader public with a comprehensive programming portfolio spanning early childhood education (JCCMW Nursery School, Toward Tomorrow CPSE special-education preschool with three Westchester sites), youth recreation (gymnastics, dance, swim, martial arts, STEAM, summer camp), adult fitness and aquatics, Jewish cultural and religious programming (200+ annual programs including Shabbat dinners, Hebrew/Yiddish classes, Jewish D&D), performing arts (Bendheim Performing Arts Center, Dance School), inclusion services for individuals with disabilities, senior programming (VERVE 55+), and event-space rentals for bar/bat mitzvahs and corporate events.

JCCMW generates revenue through five primary streams: recurring membership dues, program-specific fees (birthday parties $900-$1,250, summer camp, swim lessons, dance, gymnastics, nursery school), charitable contributions through the Friends of JCCMW annual giving program ($1,800-$10,000 tiers), facility rentals for the Bendheim Performing Arts Center and other event spaces, and gift-card sales. The organization runs on a standard community-center technology stack with no proprietary systems—Daxko for membership and program registration, Constant Contact for email marketing, WordPress for the website, and Mazevo for event-space booking.

Under CEO Elise Dowell (since 2022), JCCMW doubled annual operating income between 2022 and 2024, expanded the Dance School to double its prior size, grew programming across nearly 100 community partnerships, and built out a CXO-level leadership team (COO, CDO, CPO, Senior Director of Finance). The organization is funded in part by UJA-Federation of New York and the NYS Council on the Arts, supported by a Board of Directors led by President Rachel Moseley, and recognized through multiple "Best in Westchester" awards.

Name

JCC of Mid-Westchester

Legal name

JCC of Mid-Westchester, Inc.

Website

https://jccmw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JCC of Mid-Westchester is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jewish community center founded in 1955 in Scarsdale, NY, serving Westchester County families and seniors across early childhood education, youth recreation, fitness, Jewish programming, performing arts, and event-rental verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Jewish Community Center Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Community center programs
• Early childhood education
• Jewish cultural programming
• Fitness and aquatics
• Performing arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual or monthly membership fees providing access to fitness facilities, programs, and member benefits including early registration and special pricing.
2. Program Fees: Fees for specific programs including birthday parties ($900-$1,250), dance classes, gymnastics, swim lessons, summer camp, nursery school, and enrichment programs. Birthday party deposits are $300-$350 non-refundable.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible charitable contributions through Friends of JCCMW program with recognition tiers at $1,800, $3,600, $5,400, and $10,000 levels. Also includes employer matching gifts and program-specific donations.
4. Facility Rentals: Rental income from event spaces including Bendheim Performing Arts Center, Social Halls, Conference Room, Training Room, outdoor tent space, Fitness Room, and Friedland Makerspace. Catering to birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, conferences, and community events.
5. Gift Cards: Gift cards sold in denominations of $25, $50, $100, $200, or custom amounts that can be used to register for any JCCMW program or event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JCC of Mid-Westchester is a non-profit Jewish Community Center delivering early childhood education, summer camp, fitness and aquatics, gymnastics, dance, performing arts, Jewish cultural and religious programming, and enrichment programs for individuals with disabilities. It also rents event spaces such as the Bendheim Performing Arts Center and Social Halls. Revenue is generated through memberships, program fees, donations, and facility rentals, serving Westchester County, NY.

Product overview

JCC Mid-Westchester is a Jewish Community Center offering a diverse portfolio of community programs and services organized into distinct operational areas. The core offerings include: Early Childhood Education (JCCMW Nursery School for ages 2-4 and Toward Tomorrow Special Education Preschool); Summer Camp (Summer Days at the J day camp); Fitness & Wellness (Fitness Center, Group Fitness Classes, Martial Arts, Aquatics); Arts & Culture (Dance School, Bendheim Performing Arts Center, Art & Maker Workshops); Jewish Programming (Shabbat programs, Hebrew/Yiddish classes, Jewish holiday celebrations); Youth & Family Programs (Gymnastics, Birthday Parties, Enrichment & Inclusion); Adult Programming (VERVE 55+ Living, Support Groups, Lectures); and Event Space Rentals (venue rentals for parties and corporate events). The organization operates primarily as a membership-based community center serving Westchester County, NY, with programs funded through membership fees, program revenue, and charitable contributions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Toward Tomorrow: Special Education Preschool program, a New York state-approved CPSE program with three locations in Westchester.
• Summer Days at the J
• Bendheim Performing Arts Center
• VERVE 55+
• JCCMW Nursery School

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual operating income doubled from 2022 to 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UJA-Federation of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUJA-Federation of New York is a major funding partner and collaborator. JCCMW is designated as a Proud Partner of UJA-Federation, which provides financial support and connects the organization to the broader Jewish community network in New York.
• J2 AdventuresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTravel partner for Jewish heritage trips, including the planned Jewish Heritage Journey to Poland in spring 2027. J2 Adventures handles travel logistics and itinerary planning.
• DOROTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DOROT to offer the Aging Alone Together program at JCCMW, designed for individuals ages 60+ to build community and address challenges of aging.
• White Plains HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare expert partnership for J-Walk program, providing health tips and guidance during weekly group walks at the JCCMW.
• The Bruce MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for family programming, including the Reel Explorers movie series combining film screenings with hands-on educational activities.
• Westchester Organizations NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearly 100 partnerships developed with Westchester organizations including city-based initiatives, arts-focused organizations, houses of worship across religious and denominational lines, and inclusion programs for different identity groups.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JCC of Staten Island: JCC Staten Island provides a broad JCC programming mix including fitness, early childhood, summer camp, Jewish programming, and senior services in a suburban borough setting. Its size, scope, and target member base closely mirror JCC Mid-Westchester's profile.
• White Plains YMCA: The White Plains YMCA is the closest non-Jewish community/fitness center analog serving Westchester families and seniors with membership, fitness, aquatics, youth programming, and event rentals. It competes directly with JCCMW for Westchester membership and program dollars.
• Bender JCC of Greater Washington: Bender JCC is a mid-size suburban Jewish community center serving the Greater Washington DC area with a similar mix of fitness, aquatics, early childhood, Jewish programming, and event rentals. Its size, suburban setting, and broad programming portfolio make it one of the closest direct comparables to JCC Mid-Westchester.
• JCC Metrowest: JCC Metrowest serves northern New Jersey with comparable programming across fitness, arts, Jewish education, nursery school, summer camp, and event facilities. Its suburban footprint, member base, and programming mix are directly analogous to JCC Mid-Westchester's.
• Edlavitch DCJCC: The EDCJCC serves the Washington DC Jewish community with fitness, cultural arts, early childhood education, and Jewish programming. As a peer JCC with multi-generational programming and a member-supported model, it directly parallels JCC Mid-Westchester's operating model.
• Sid Jacobson JCC: Sid Jacobson JCC on Long Island offers a community-center model spanning fitness, cultural arts, early childhood, Jewish programming, and event venues. Its suburban NY geography and program breadth closely mirror JCC Mid-Westchester's structure and target member base.
• JCC of Greater Baltimore: JCC Baltimore operates the Rosenfeld JCC and Park Heights JCC with a comprehensive mix of fitness, aquatics, Jewish programming, performing arts, early childhood, and event rentals. Its suburban Mid-Atlantic footprint and program depth make it a strong structural peer to JCC Mid-Westchester.
• Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan: JCC Manhattan offers urban Jewish community programming including fitness, arts, Jewish cultural programming, nursery school, and senior services. While located in NYC rather than Westchester, it shares the same JCC member model and Jewish community programming focus as JCC Mid-Westchester.

Broad incumbents

• 92nd Street Y (92NY): 92NY is a much larger and more established Jewish cultural and community center in NYC, offering programming across performing arts, lectures, fitness, early childhood, and Jewish life. It operates at a much greater scale and offers broader cultural programming, but shares the same Jewish community-center member model.
• JCC Chicago: JCC Chicago operates multiple sites across the Chicago area with fitness, aquatics, Jewish programming, early childhood, summer camps, and performing arts. While larger and multi-site, it shares the JCC operating model and the same programming pillars as JCC Mid-Westchester.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jccmidwestchest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jcc-of-mid-westchester
• Xx.com/JCCMWestchester

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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