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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.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$4.6M (2023)

Expenses
$3.56M (2023)

Total Assets
$3.61M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$188k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,595,137
Expenses
$3,558,134
Net Income
$1,037,003
Net Assets
$3,426,383
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,340,322
94.5%
Program Services $206,015
4.5%
Investment Income $48,500
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $300
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $177,752
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,395,017
67.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,614,577
Total Liabilities $188,194
Net Assets $3,426,383
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Karkowsky (Ceo) $177,752 $0 $28,964
Robin Cohen (Cfo) $134,170 $0 $26,347
Lisa Gersten (Chief Of Ext) $130,516 $0 $0
Brian Mono (Vp, Chief Of) $130,276 $0 $0
Pamela Barkley (Vp Of Progra) $116,731 $0 $334
Eve Berger (Vp Of Partne) $105,516 $0 $0
Noah Arnow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcie Crystal (Ex Officio) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ellman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elyse Everett (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Feld (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Joseph (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dena Klein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Koffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Krasner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Shiner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Shoenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jasmine Tarkoff (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Zuker (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,339,694
Expenses
$3,522,600
Net Income
-$182,906
Net Assets
$2,389,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,186,786
95.4%
Program Services $139,909
4.2%
Investment Income $9,399
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,600
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $400,029
11.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,011,092
57.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,589,023
Total Liabilities $199,643
Net Assets $2,389,380
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Karkowsky (Ceo) $151,830 $0 $8,849
Deborah Meyer (Founder & Ceo Thru March 2022) $128,352 $0 $12,286
Lisa Gersten (Chief Of External Relations) $126,236 $0 $17,617
Brian Mono (Vp, Chief Of Advancement) $125,276 $0 $17,421
Robin Cohen (Cfo) $117,347 $0 $20,502
Pamela Barkley (Vp Of Program) $112,236 $0 $4,383
Alisha Pedowitz (California Director) $109,490 $0 $13,266
Tami Astorino (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Beller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Feld (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dena Klein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Koffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Markovits (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jasmine Tarkoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Zuker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcie Crystal (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Elyse Everett (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Shiner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Krasner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,463,085
Expenses
$2,953,499
Net Income
$509,586
Net Assets
$2,572,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,315,200
95.7%
Program Services $136,941
4.0%
Investment Income $7,638
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,306
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $328,525
11.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,656,084
56.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,152,130
Total Liabilities $579,844
Net Assets $2,572,286
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Meyer (Founder & Ceo) $208,992 $0 $26,023
Robin Cohen (Cfo) $117,733 $0 $19,206
Lisa Gersten (Chief Of External Relations) $116,016 $0 $17,262
Alisha Pedowitz (California Director) $109,090 $0 $12,956
Brian Mono (Vp, Chief Of Advancement) $108,926 $0 $15,967
Tami Astorino (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elyse Everett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Feld (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Kaye (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Koffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Markovits (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Shiner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hope Suttin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcie Crystal (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dena Klein (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Zuker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Krasner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,868,557
Expenses
$2,819,669
Net Income
$48,888
Net Assets
$2,062,700
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,733,778
95.3%
Program Services $129,375
4.5%
Investment Income $5,104
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $300
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $332,247
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,708,538
60.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,757,354
Total Liabilities $694,654
Net Assets $2,062,700
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Meyer (Founder & Ceo) $208,993 $0 $24,642
Robin Cohen (Cfo) $121,524 $0 $17,402
Lisa Gersten (Chief Of External Relations) $115,976 $0 $15,959
Alisha Pedowitz (California Director) $109,636 $0 $12,140
Brian Mono (Vp, Chief Of Advancement) $108,926 $0 $14,357
Tami Astorino (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elyse Everett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shirley Idelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Kaye (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dena Klein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Markovits (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Perlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renee Sackey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Shiner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hope Suttin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcie Crystal (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Zuker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Krasner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,259,739
Expenses
$3,057,177
Net Income
$202,562
Net Assets
$2,013,812
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,126,229
95.9%
Program Services $128,062
3.9%
Investment Income $5,448
0.2%
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 $318,450
10.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,694,047
55.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,122,593
Total Liabilities $108,781
Net Assets $2,013,812
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Meyer (Founder & Ceo) $198,842 $0 $23,715
Lisa Gersten (Chief Of External Relations) $112,290 $0 $14,975
Brian Mono (Vp, Chief Of Advancement) $101,067 $0 $5,327
Benjamin Schindler (Chief Of Program) $100,906 $0 $11,731
Alisha Pedowitz (California Director) $100,657 $0 $11,231
Robin Cohen (Cfo) $97,729 $0 $16,146
Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tami Astorino (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elyse Everett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shirley Idelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Krasner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Markovits (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Perlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renee Sackey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Shiner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hope Suttin (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dena Klein (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Kaye (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Zuker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,667,291
Expenses
$2,863,449
Net Income
-$196,158
Net Assets
$1,811,250
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,518,924
94.4%
Program Services $147,767
5.5%
Investment Income $600
0.0%
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 $190,000
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,626,523
56.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,890,626
Total Liabilities $79,376
Net Assets $1,811,250
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Meyer (Founder & Ceo) $188,792 $0 $23,241
Lisa Gersten (Chief Of External Relations) $109,046 $0 $14,807
Robin Cohen (Cfo) $92,331 $0 $15,964
Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcie Crystal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dena Klein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Markovits (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Perlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renee Sackey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Zuker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hope Suttin (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Krasner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Shirley Idelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Kaye (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,385,743
Expenses
$2,845,374
Net Income
$540,369
Net Assets
$2,007,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,261,506
96.3%
Program Services $114,028
3.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,209
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $166,000
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,523,728
53.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,074,735
Total Liabilities $67,327
Net Assets $2,007,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Meyer (Founder & Ceo) $164,792 $0 $19,155
Lisa Gersten (Chief Of External Relations) $103,210 $0 $11,611
Robin Cohen (Cfo) $82,606 $0 $13,075
Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rabbi Carole Balin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcie Crystal (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Doctoroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Krasner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Markovits (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Perlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Renee Sackey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hope Suttin (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Shirley Idelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Kaye (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,791,033
Expenses
$2,290,289
Net Income
$500,744
Net Assets
$1,467,039
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,691,425
96.4%
Program Services $97,142
3.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,466
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,456,086
63.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,550,302
Total Liabilities $83,263
Net Assets $1,467,039
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Meyer (Ceo) $143,000 $0 $16,928
Sally Gottesman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lorin Decker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lori Perlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rabbi Carole Balin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Doctoroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Kaye (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Krasner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Markovits (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rabbi Shirley Idelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Hope Suttin (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,084,213
Expenses
$2,015,293
Net Income
$68,920
Net Assets
$966,295
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,953,509
93.7%
Program Services $120,449
5.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,255
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $130,848
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,084,888
53.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,029,045
Total Liabilities $62,750
Net Assets $966,295
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Meyer (Ceo) $130,848 $0 $15,629
Sally Gottesman (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Lorin Decker (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lori Perlow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Madelyn Bucksbaum Adamson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rabbi Carole Balin (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Bryfman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alisa Doctoroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emeri Handler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheryl Kaye (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Krasner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Markovits (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hope Suttin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,025,357
Expenses
$1,681,739
Net Income
$343,618
Net Assets
$897,375
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,919,041
94.8%
Program Services $103,288
5.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,028
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $979,924
58.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $962,035
Total Liabilities $64,660
Net Assets $897,375

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,343,354
Expenses
$1,320,969
Net Income
$22,385
Net Assets
$553,757
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,227,690
91.4%
Program Services $115,289
8.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $375
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $118,000
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $568,535
43.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $638,155
Total Liabilities $84,398
Net Assets $553,757

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,211,197
Expenses
$1,219,747
Net Income
-$8,550
Net Assets
$531,372
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,106,823
91.4%
Program Services $103,263
8.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,111
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $115,478
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $487,837
40.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $612,209
Total Liabilities $80,837
Net Assets $531,372

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,075,410
Expenses
$1,155,654
Net Income
-$80,244
Net Assets
$539,922
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $968,832
90.1%
Program Services $105,600
9.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $978
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,104
9.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $576,005
49.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $618,616
Total Liabilities $78,694
Net Assets $539,922

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

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