Sam Baker Aquatics Complex

A reimagined aquatics complex featuring new facilities, a dedicated birthday party space, zero-depth entry, and thrilling water slides.

Enhancements coming to the sam baker aquatics complex

Birthday Party & Celebration Space:
A vibrant, multi-season spot for gathering and memory-making connecting our pools
Reimagined Aquatics Experience:
Zero-depth entry ensures accessibility and increased water surface area for more swim lessons, splashes, and lap swim
Individualized Shade Areas Across the Pool Deck:
Comfortable, customizable spaces for families and individuals to safely enjoy summer days
Expanded Restroom Facilities:
Thoughtfully designed for direct access from both the indoor and outdoor pool decks.
Thrilling Water Slides:
Two 18-foot water slides featuring individual water run-off
Snack bar Upgrades:
Expanded seating, new kosher menu options, and enhanced appliances
Indoor Pool Enhancements:
Larger indoor pool deck, expanded restrooms and changing space – all enhanced by new LED lighting
In-Pool Water Play Feature:
Interactive outdoor water elements that make a splash for younger swimmers
Expanded Pool Deck:
More room for lounge chairs, community gatherings, and relaxed summer days experience

“The JCC has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It’s where community lives, where values are shared, and where relationships grow. Being a part of shaping its future is both an honor and a responsibility I carry with pride. Let’s continue to build Our J, Our Future.”

Shelly Igdaloff, Campaign Co-Chair

Andrew Ethan Stern Pickleball Complex

Andrew Ethan Stern Pickleball Complex will be a state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot indoor, all-season facility, bringing the fastest-growing sport to the JCC year-round.

Gilbert and Leona Master Outdoor Complex will include revitalized outdoor sport courts to serve players of all ages and skill levels.

Featured enhancements include:

Premier Indoor Pickleball Courts:
State of the art design, LED lighting, temperature controlled, and professional netting for a top-tier playing experience
Additional Parking Spaces:
Ensuring easy and accessible visits for JCC members and guests
Best-in-class Facilities:
An accessible space with pass-through locker rooms and designated single point entry
Expansive Outdoor Amenities:
4 dedicated pickleball courts, a regulation tennis court, boundary netting, covered viewing area, and fenced perimeter
20,000 Square Foot Indoor Facility:
An investment in wellness, connectivity, and the future of community engagement with year-round climate-controlled access
A Hub for Community Connection:
Indoor lounge, pro shop, and food & beverage access to foster community on and off the court
Covered Patio Viewing Area:
Encouraging spectator involvement and multigenerational enjoyment
Expanded Programming:
Leagues, tournaments, instruction, and open play possible for every age and skill level

ARTICLES

"The comprehensive revitalization of the JCC spaces is more than a renovation; it’s a commitment to the continued vibrancy of the Jewish community. With the planned upgrades, the JCC will be better equipped to serve its members, expand its programming, and foster a deeper sense of connection for years to come." Read the full Columbus Jewish News article here.

"Since June 2024, almost 170 individual donors have collectively contributed just over $9 million toward the $11 million capital campaign goal, the JCC’s largest ever capital campaign to date in its over 100 year history." Read the full Columbus Jewish News article here.

Make Your Gift. Shape Our Future.
Your support is vital in transforming our JCC into a space that inspires connection, wellness, and community for generations to come. Thank you for being part of this legacy.

Ways to Give
We’re committed to making giving easy, flexible, and meaningful. Choose the giving method that works best for you:
Credit Card: Use the secure donation form below to make a one-time gift or set up recurring payments.
Check: Make checks payable to JCC and mail to:
JCC – Attn: Melanie Butter
1125 College Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209
Asset-Based Giving: Maximize your impact through gifts of appreciated stock, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA, or your Donor Advised Fund (DAF).

Giving is Flexible and Impactful
Pledge Over Time: Gifts of $1,000 or more can be fulfilled monthly or annually over a 5-year period.
Check for Matching Gifts: Many employers offer matching gift programs. A quick inquiry could double your donation!
Legacy & Naming Opportunities: For gifts of $25,000 and above, consider naming opportunities to honor your family, celebrate a loved one, or create a lasting legacy.

Learn more about amplifying your giving here

Interested in building a legacy through naming & dedication opportunities? Please contact:

Melanie Butter, Chief Development Officer: 614 - 559 - 6233 or mbutter@columbusjcc.org

Mike Klapper, CEO: 614 - 559 - 6232 or mklapper@columbusjcc.org

“When I walk into the JCC, I see my childhood, my children’s milestones, and my lifelong friendships. This campaign is about securing that experience for the future.”

Josh Barkan, Campaign Cabinet Member

Make Your Gift. Shape Our Future.

Your support is vital in transforming our JCC into a space that inspires connection, wellness, and community for generations to come. Thank you for being part of this legacy.

Ways to give

We’re committed to making giving easy, flexible, and meaningful. Choose the giving method that works best for you:

Credit Card: Use the secure donation form below to make a one-time gift or set up recurring payments.

Check: Make checks payable to JCC and mail to:
JCC – Attn: Melanie Butter
1125 College Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209

Asset-Based Giving: Maximize your impact through gifts of appreciated stock, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA, or your Donor Advised Fund (DAF).

Giving is Flexible & IMpactful

Pledge Over Time: Gifts of $1,000 or more can be fulfilled monthly or annually over a 5-year period.

Check for Matching Gifts: Many employers offer matching gift programs. A quick inquiry could double your donation!

Legacy & Naming Opportunities: For gifts of $25,000 and above, consider naming opportunities to honor your family, celebrate a loved one, or create a lasting legacy.

Learn more about amplifying your giving here

Contact Melanie Butter, Chief Developement Officer at mbutter@columbusjcc.org or at 614.559.6233 to discuss naming and dedication opportunities associated with your generosity.

Donor Wall of Honor

Cornerstone ($3,000,000)

Sam Baker z”l*

Visionary ($1,000,000+)

Rozanne & Jerry Stern

Guardian ($250,000+)

Frydman Family

State of Ohio

Wasserstrom Company

Pillar ($100,000+)

Lavea Brachman & Andrew O. Smith

Cheri & Tod Friedman and Family

Shelly & Barry Igdaloff

David & Marsha Katz Edison

Lewin Family Foundation*

Karen & Jon Meyer*

Nancy & Bruce Meyer

Karen & Rick Milenthal

Nanette, Sandy z’’l, Julie, Staci, Cindy, & Scott Solomon*

Bobbie & Alan Weiler

Leader ($50,000+)

Barkan Family
Tim Bolon
Jonah Camberg
Jennie & Seth Cammeyer*
Julie & Doug Cohen
Judy & Jerry z’’l Edelman
Geri z’’l and Ed z’’l Ellman
Alan Levine
Aliza & Jeff Levy and Family
Mary Ann & Skip Loeb
Leslie & Kurt Malkoff

Bernie Master
Meizlish Family
Marlene & David Miller and Family
Sophie & David Rubin Foundation*
Joyce & Chuck Shenk
Lee Smith
Ruth & Joe Sniderman*
Kathryn Ulland & Gabriel Coe
Marcy & Mark Ungar
Herb Weyl z’’l

Benefactor ($25,000+)

Rachel & Andy Abeles
Deborah & Barry Adelman and Family
Jane & Ilya Bodner
Wendy & Steven Cohen
Bonnie & Allan Finkelstein
Samantha Gendelman & Michael Sniderman
Toni & Eliott Good
Pam & Scott Gurwin
Clemy & Bob Keidan
Jennifer & Brian Lee and Family
Marcy & Milt Leeman
Heidi & Michael Levey

Shana & Michael Levin
Gelena & Alex Libin
Debbie & Jeff Meyer*
Rosenthal Family
Katie & Shaun Rotenberg
Scheiman Family
Rhonda & Steve Schottenstein
Liz & Brett Sklaw
Corey & Greg Tishkoff
Audrey & Brian Tuckerman
Jean & Tom Willoughby
Pam & Jon Young

Renee & Michael Lord*
Sara & Zach Luck*
Sunny & Mark Masser
Lisa Newmark & Arnie Good
Lauren & Jared Rubin*
Liz & Andy Shafran
Bethanne & Jeff Tilson
Laura & Adam Weiser and Family
Jeff Weisman
Tammy & Scott Weisman
Allison & Yoni Zofan*

Champion ($10,000+)

Dara & Kevin Albert
Margey & Gary Cheses
Caroline & Evan Cohn
Jill & Adam Eisenberg
Marilyn & Roger Friedman Family
Kim, Farrel, Eva & Ben Golden*
Amy & Alan Golding
Grossman Family
Luann & Michael Gurevitz
Stephanie & Preston Gurwin
Carol & Steve Handler
Marion & Jeremy Handler and Family
Jennifer & Elias Hazan
Debby & Ira Kane

Michele & Terry Kelley
Stacy & Howard Levin
Becky & Joel Luck
Janice Manheim & Jim Winnegrad
Pam & Brent Meizlish
Patti & Sid Price
Robin & Mark Rinkov
Melaine Shannon Rothey & Gretchen Schumacher
Molly Harmon Ruben
Ruth & Ken Rubin*
Linda & Howard Schottenstein
Joe & Mike Solazzo
Carol & Rob Steiner

Ambassador ($5,000+)

Anonymous
Terri & Rick Barnett*
Ayelet & Zahi Ben-David
Broidy Family
Melanie & Jeff Butter
Vicki & Michael z’’l Canter
Mary Dee & Bernie Caplin*
Melissa & Ronnie Conn
Ziona & Steven z’’l Conn
Becky & Mark Dausen
Sally Fingerett & Michael Stan
Judy & Ted Fisher

Sarah & Jeffrey Fogel
Carole & Nelson Genshaft
Jenny & Jon Grischkan
Jay Jacobs
Abby & Brad Kripke
Pam & Eric Pollock
Polster Family
Raskin Family
Nathan Render & Tal Bendor
Nacht, Hilbrands, Rackoff Families
Bonnie & Bill Rudner
Naava & Michael Schottenstein

Heidi & AJ Solomon
Julie & Matt Stanley
Allison Steiner & Ryan Harding
Elise & David Szames
Lorrie & David Valinsky
Sally & Mark Watcher
Meredith & Andrew Weprin
Sherry & Steve Werman
Joanne & Richard Williams & Family
Leslie Yenkin & Jonathan Petuchowski
Mary Beth & Ben Zacks

All campaign gifts $5,000 and above will be permanently inscribed on the Wall of Honor.

Supporter ($2,500+)

Julie & David Fishman*
Leavens Mack Family*
Roni & Bary Leeman*
Doug Wilson

Friend ($1,000+)

Bev & Irwin Bain*
Jeanna Brownlee*
Susan Tanur Ellman
Alison & Matan Gutwaks & Family*
Sheila & Steve Hirsch*
Cathy & Bobby Kellerman
Stacy Leeman & Gary Liebesman
Carol Luper
Mautz Family*
Howard Schlezinger*
Candis & Henry Schwarz
Robyn & Jon Silberstein
Hilary & Michael Talis
Kathe Turiel
Melinda & Brian Wallach

Donor Up to ($999)

Lisa & Marc Carroll
Mindy & Mark Coffey
Bette & Tanny Feerer
Michael Oser
Lisa & Harvey Schwager
Stephanie Weber
Gwen & Howard Werman
Sue & Don Zulanch

*Denotes a gift above the listed level

Donors as of June 20, 2025

Contact Melanie Butter, Chief Developement Officer at mbutter@columbusjcc.org or at 614.559.6233 to discuss naming and dedication opportunities associated with your generosity.

Sam Baker Aquatics Complex

Enhancements coming to the sam baker aquatics complex

Andrew Ethan Stern Pickleball Complex

Featured enhancements include:

Timeline

Phase 1

In the News

Leadership

Build a Legacy

ARTICLES

Make Your Gift. Shape Our Future.

Ways to give

Giving is Flexible & IMpactful

Learn more about amplifying your giving here

Donor Wall of Honor

Cornerstone ($3,000,000)

Visionary ($1,000,000+)

Guardian ($250,000+)

Pillar ($100,000+)

Leader ($50,000+)

Benefactor ($25,000+)

Partner ($15,000+)

Champion ($10,000+)

Ambassador ($5,000+)

Supporter ($2,500+)

Friend ($1,000+)

Donor Up to ($999)

*Denotes a gift above the listed level

Donors as of June 20, 2025