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Jewish Community Center of Dallas

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Dallas, TX   |  www.jccdallas.org

Mission

The Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas brings the community together by providing state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional programs in an inclusive environment defined by Jewish values and culture.

Ruling year info

1976

CEO

Mr. Arthur Allen

Main address

7900 Northaven Rd

Dallas, TX 75230 USA

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EIN

75-1461847

NTEE code info

Community Recreational Centers (N31)

IRS filing requirement

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

J Performing Arts Space

J Performing Arts Space (JPAS) is a year-round mindfulness based program for children ages 3-18 years old who have an interest in visual and performing arts, whether it be mixed media, acting, dance, film, musical performance, or behind the scenes training. We offer educational programming in fall, a main stage production in the winter and spring, and performing arts camps in summer. Our program is designed to ignite and foster artistic expression and talent.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Boys
Girls

We are the only subsidized congregate meal site in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex serving Kosher meals for senior adults. Lunches are served Monday - Friday to any senior 65+ in the DFW Metroplex regardless of race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or religious denomination. Suggested donation of $3.50.

Our program is beneficial to participants because they are assured of having nutritionally balanced meals each day.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Caregivers
Families
Heterosexuals
LGBTQ people

Our organization emphasizes the need to improve lifestyle, attitude, and energy in order for seniors (65+) in the Dallas Metroplex to live longer, healthier lives. We offer daily senior wellness classes (virtually and in-person) to combat social isolation and to promote wellness. The types of classes we offer in-person include cardio/strength/balance/stretch (silver fit), non-impact aerobics (NIA), chair workouts, Tai Chi, chair yoga, and line dancing. Non-impact aerobics and chair workouts are also offered virtually.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Widows and widowers
Heterosexuals
LGBTQ people
Caregivers

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of clients served

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

12,500 members from 3,100 diverse households

Number of students enrolled

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

students enrolled in our Goldberg Early Childhood Center

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Jewish Community Center of Dallas

Board of directors
as of 06/14/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

David Friedman

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Term: 2014 - 2025

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Lauren Zlotky

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/14/2024
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Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 10/14/2022

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.