What is the Mandel JCC?

The Mandel Jewish Community Center is a comprehensive community center in Beachwood, Ohio offering early childhood education, adult learning, fitness, arts, and social services for the Jewish and broader Cleveland community.

What programs are available for children?

The center provides early childhood education programs including preschool and child care, focusing on cognitive, social, and emotional development. Programs are designed to prepare children for academic success.

Is membership open to everyone?

While rooted in Jewish community values, the Mandel JCC serves the broader Cleveland area. Programs and membership are open to individuals and families of all backgrounds seeking education, fitness, and community connection.

How is the center funded?

The Mandel JCC is supported through membership fees, program revenue, and grants from organizations including the Leonard Krieger Fund and Ohio humanities institutions. The center also receives general operating support from community foundations.

The Mandel Jewish Community Center

Beachwood, OH · Founded 1950

Community center enriching Jewish life through cultural, educational, and recreational programs

Primary audience

Jewish Community

Work area

Community Center

Topic

Education & Recreation

Contact

Mr Michael G Hyman

Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Beachwood, OH, The Mandel Jewish Community Center serves as a hub for Jewish life, culture, and community in Greater Cleveland. The organization reported $21.5 million in revenue for 2023, offering diverse programs in early childhood education, camps, fitness, arts, and social services with 320 employees serving thousands of members and community participants.

What They Focus On

Early Childhood Development

Provides nurturing preschool and child care programs that prepare young children for academic success and social growth.

Lifelong Learning

Offers adult education, humanities programming, and cultural events that enrich intellectual and spiritual life at every age.

Health & Wellness

Supports physical fitness, mental health, and overall well-being through gym facilities, wellness programs, and counseling services.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2022)

$15.3M

+322.3% vs 2022

Assets (2022)

$24.2M

-11.6% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$3,615,648	$3,622,534	$27,390,620	0
2021	—	—	—	—
2021	$13,710,008	$14,196,158	$29,289,309	356
2020	—	—	—	—
2020	$11,118,850	$11,554,248	$33,353,124	176
2019	$11,821,276	$16,366,244	$28,395,286	693
2018	$13,995,242	$15,218,741	$33,554,706	675
2017	$14,018,997	$15,011,706	$36,611,545	688

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Assess Community Needs

Identify the educational, social, and wellness needs of the Jewish community and broader Beachwood area.
02

Design Programs

Develop age-appropriate programming from early childhood through adult education that meets identified needs.
03

Deliver & Connect

Provide a welcoming gathering place where families, individuals, and seniors build relationships and access services.
04

Sustain Through Partnerships

Secure funding through grants, donations, and memberships to ensure programs remain accessible and high-quality.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Mandel Jewish Community Center

Early Childhood Education

Provides high-quality preschool and child care programs that support cognitive, social, and emotional development for young children.

Adult Education & Humanities

Offers lifelong learning programs including lectures, classes, and cultural events that enrich the community's intellectual life.

Health & Wellness

Provides fitness facilities, wellness programs, and mental health support to promote physical and emotional well-being for members.

Community & Cultural Programs

Hosts events, holiday celebrations, and cultural programming that strengthen Jewish identity and connect the broader Cleveland community.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Mandel Jewish Community Center.

Contact the team Contact

Recovery Zone

Early Childhood

J-Day Camps

Jewish Life

Cleveland Jewish FilmFest

Arts and Culture

Creative Aging

Mr Michael G Hyman

President and CEO

Full-time

Ms Elizabeth J Nudelman

Chief Financial Officer

Full-time

Elizabeth J Nudelman

Chief Financial Officer

Milestones

Decades of serving the Cleveland Jewish community

1950

IRS Recognition

1950

Received tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status as a community center serving the Jewish and broader Cleveland community.

2019

Peak Staffing

2019

Employed 693 staff members to support comprehensive programming across early childhood, adult education, and fitness.

2022

$15.3 Million Revenue

2022

Maintained strong financial performance with diverse programming and continued community engagement.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Mr Alan Semel Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Arthur Weisman Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Barry Feldman Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Bennett Rubin Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Brent R Grover Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Bruce Rosenbaum Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Dan Spitz Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Daniel Solomon Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Darrell Young Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Earl Leiken Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Gordon Safran Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Greg Marcus Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Ira Krumholz Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Joshua Mayers Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Keith Polster Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Lawrence Mack Board Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Loren Chylla Board Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Marc Freimuth Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Marty Shankle Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Michael Goulder Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Michael Peterman Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Neil Tramer Board Chair 10.00 hrs/week

Mr Peter Rzepka Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Mr Rick Mitchell Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Robert Marks Board Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Scott Spiegle Assistant Secretary 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Steve Shore Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Mr Todd Podl Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Mr William Schonberg Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ms Allison Wulinger Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Beth Weiner Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Cheri Shapero Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Enid Rosenberg Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ms Hallie Bram Kogelshatz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Ms Heidi Perla Assistant Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Jamie Rindsberg Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Ms Jeanne Tobin Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ms Jennifer Reznick Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Ms Karin Schleifer Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Kelly Millstone Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Larissa Elgudin Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Lydia Frankel Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Mindy Davidson Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ms Peggy Wasserstrom Life Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ms Rachel Weinberg Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Sandy Laserson Secretary 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Sarah Sager Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Sarah Schiavoni Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Shelly Lewis Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Ms Stepanie Wieder Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Ms Susan Borison Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Recovery Zone Board Member

Early Childhood Board Member

J-Day Camps Board Member

Jewish Life Board Member

Cleveland Jewish FilmFest Board Member

Arts and Culture Board Member

Creative Aging Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$741K

Highest Paid

$256K

MR Michael G Hyman

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
MR Michael G Hyman	President And CEO	$250,884	$4,631	$255,515	50
MR Gilon Rubanenko	Chief Operating Officer	$185,822	$2,539	$188,361	50
MS Elizabeth J Nudelman	Chief Financial Officer	$119,664	$38,133	$157,797	50
MS Traci Felder	Chief Development Officer	$127,373	$12,361	$139,734	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
MR Michael G Hyman	President And CEO	$274,810	$26,817	$301,627	50
MS Deborah E Ackerman	Chief Financial Officer Until 12/31	$192,474	$40,575	$233,049	50
MR Gilon Rubanenko	Chief Operating Officer	$156,754	$1,621	$158,375	50
MS Traci Felder	Chief Development Officer	$122,760	$12,329	$135,089	40
MS Elizabeth J Nudelman	Chief Financial Officer	$7,212	—	$7,212	50

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
MR Michael G Hyman	President And CEO	$298,454	$29,714	$328,168	50
MS Deborah E Ackerman	Senior VP Of Finance	$186,987	$37,433	$224,420	50
MR Gilon Rubanenko	SR. Vice President Of Program	$174,618	$3,751	$178,369	50
MS Traci Felder	SR. Vice President Of Development	$127,649	$13,736	$141,385	40
Sara Hodgson	VP Of Human Resources	$107,722	$12,615	$120,337	40
Brent Fletcher Director	Security & Facilities Until July '20	$108,635	$10,905	$119,540	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
MR Michael G Hyman	President & CEO	$286,816	$28,077	$314,893	50
MS Deborah E Ackerman	Chief Financial Officer	$172,607	$36,159	$208,766	50
MR Gilon Rubanenko	Chief Operating Officer	$156,098	$3,049	$159,147	50
MS Debra Posner	Chief Marketing Officer	$118,579	$24,817	$143,396	50
MS Traci Felder	VP Of Fund Development	$119,080	$13,674	$132,754	50

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$1.5M

Total Forgiven

$1.5M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

133

Loan Details 1 loan

$1,506,776

Forgiven

Forgiven: $1,523,000 100%

Approved Feb 3, 2021

Lender The Huntington National Bank

Jobs Reported 133

Forgiven On Mar 7, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$549K Grants Received

6 Organizations

Top Funders

6 total

Ohio Child Care Resource And Referral

$317K

The Cleveland Foundation

$105K

Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland

$96K

Ohio Humanities Council

$15K

Foundation For Jewish Camp Inc.

$11K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$5K

Ohio Child Care Resource And Referral The Cleveland Foundation Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland Ohio Humanities Council Foundation For Jewish Camp Inc. American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with The Mandel Jewish Community Center

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(216) 831-0700

Social

Visit Website

26001 South Woodland Road Beachwood, OH 44122

The Mandel Jewish Community Center

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Assess Community Needs

Design Programs

Deliver & Connect

Sustain Through Partnerships

Programs and Initiatives

Early Childhood Education

Adult Education & Humanities

Health & Wellness

Community & Cultural Programs

Team & Leadership

Recovery Zone

Early Childhood

J-Day Camps

Jewish Life

Cleveland Jewish FilmFest

Arts and Culture

Creative Aging

Mr Michael G Hyman

Ms Elizabeth J Nudelman

Elizabeth J Nudelman

Milestones

IRS Recognition

Peak Staffing

$15.3 Million Revenue

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 1 loan

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Contact

Email

Phone

Social