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Jewish Heritage Connection

  • Scranton, PA
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 1995
  • EIN: 23-2678891

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Jewish (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2025 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$326k (2025)

Expenses
$314k (2025)

Total Assets
$251k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$1.91k (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$325,963
Expenses
$313,876
Net Income
$12,087
Net Assets
$249,054
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $319,090
97.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,884
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$11
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,572
31.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $250,961
Total Liabilities $1,907
Net Assets $249,054
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $81,990 $0 $0
Shimon Lefkowitz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0 $0
Harris Cutler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2025

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,659
Expenses
$235,122
Net Income
$12,537
Net Assets
$236,967
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,642
98.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,109
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,092
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,290
41.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $238,874
Total Liabilities $1,907
Net Assets $236,967
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $81,990 $0 $0
Shimon Lefkowitz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0 $0
Harris Cutler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 19, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,102
Expenses
$258,159
Net Income
-$22,057
Net Assets
$224,440
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $233,056
98.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,046
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,837
33.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,347
Total Liabilities $1,907
Net Assets $224,440
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $70,895 $0 $0
Shimon Lefkowitz (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0 $0
Harris Cutler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 29, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$271,565
Expenses
$183,968
Net Income
$87,597
Net Assets
$246,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $261,252
96.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,124
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,189
3.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,301
39.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $248,014
Total Liabilities $1,517
Net Assets $246,497
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $60,450 $0 $0
Dr Y Barry Kurtzer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 17, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$186,436
Expenses
$160,891
Net Income
$25,545
Net Assets
$158,900
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $186,436
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $168,412
Total Liabilities $9,512
Net Assets $158,900
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $58,500 $4,612
Dr Barry Kurtzer (Secretary) $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$157,948
Expenses
$129,456
Net Income
$28,492
Net Assets
$133,355
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $157,948
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $142,777
Total Liabilities $9,422
Net Assets $133,355
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $57,000 $11,442
Dr Barry Kurtzer (Secretary) $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 6, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$159,630
Expenses
$137,607
Net Income
$22,023
Net Assets
$104,863
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $159,630
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $106,096
Total Liabilities $1,233
Net Assets $104,863
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $57,000 $8,107
Dr Barry Kurtzer (Secretary) $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 3, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$146,411
Expenses
$131,808
Net Income
$14,603
Net Assets
$82,840
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,411
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,073
Total Liabilities $1,233
Net Assets $82,840
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $57,000 $7,615
Dr Barry Kurtzer (Secretary) $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$121,606
Expenses
$92,091
Net Income
$29,515
Net Assets
$68,237
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $121,606
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,470
Total Liabilities $1,233
Net Assets $68,237
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $55,500 $6,881
Dr Barry Kurtzer (Secretary) $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 30, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$119,280
Expenses
$92,679
Net Income
$26,601
Net Assets
$38,722
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,280
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,897
Total Liabilities $1,175
Net Assets $38,722
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $54,000 $8,480
Dr Barry Kurtzer (Secretary) $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 1, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$97,376
Expenses
$87,929
Net Income
$9,447
Net Assets
$12,121
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,376
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,296
Total Liabilities $1,175
Net Assets $12,121
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $54,000 $5,062
Dr Barry Kurtzer (Secretary) $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 2, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$79,747
Expenses
$89,112
Net Income
-$9,365
Net Assets
$2,674
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $79,747
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,849
Total Liabilities $1,175
Net Assets $2,674
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rabbi Dovid Saks (Pres/Exec Dir) $54,000 $13,915
Dr Barry Kurtzer (Secretary) $0 $0
Howard Perl (V Pres) $0 $0
Richard Rutta (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Oct. 29, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,908
Expenses
$96,012
Net Income
-$3,104
Net Assets
$12,039
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $91,286
98.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,622
1.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,214
Total Liabilities $1,175
Net Assets $12,039

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 29, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$75,981
Expenses
$90,439
Net Income
-$14,458
Net Assets
$15,143
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,981
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,147
Total Liabilities $1,004
Net Assets $15,143

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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