Board Of Jewish Education Inc, operating under the name The Jewish Education Project, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Jewish Education Project employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Education Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Jewish Education Project generated $15.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Jewish Education Project has awarded 73 individual grants totaling $5,371,058. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER EDUCATORS TO CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE JEWISH EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ROOTONE - SEEDED BY A GENEROUS GRANT FROM THE MARCUS FOUNDATION AND POWERED BY THE ORGANIZATION, ROOTONE PROVIDES MAJOR SUBSIDIES FOR TRIP PARTICIPANTS (CALLED ROOTONE VOUCHERS), INVESTS IN ELEVATING TRIP CURRICULA AND EXPERIENCES, AND WORKS WITH ITS PARTNERS TO CREATE DEEPER PRE- AND POST-TRIP ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP STRENGTHEN PARTICIPANTS' JEWISH IDENTITIES AND CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL BEFORE THEY BEGIN COLLEGE.
TEEN ENGAGEMENT - OVER THE PAST NUMBER OF YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS TRAINED OVER 1,000 TEEN ENGAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS IN NEARLY 300 INSTITUTIONS 80 PERCENT OF THESE IN THE NEW YORK AREA. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO PROFESSIONALIZE THE FIELD OF JEWISH TEEN ENGAGEMENT TO ENSURE STRONGER AND MORE TEEN-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING.
DAY SCHOOLS - THROUGH LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION TURNS GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTO USABLE GOODS AND SERVICES FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS AND LEADERS. EXAMPLES OF THESE "GOODS AND SERVICES" INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 10,000 TEACHERS EVERY YEAR AND MANDATED SERVICES WITHIN SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, WITH UNITED JEWISH APPEAL ("UJA") AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH SCHOOL LEADERS TO INTRODUCE EDUCATIONAL INNOVATIONS INTO THEIR SCHOOLS THAT WILL HAVE GREATER IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING.
SCHOOL FOOD - THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A LIAISON BETWEEN NEW YORK STATE'S CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM AND APPROXIMATELY 125 DAY SCHOOLS AND YESHIVAS TO FACILITATE THE DISTRIBUTION OF ENTITLEMENT FUNDS. DAY SCHOOLS - THROUGH LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS, AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION TURNS GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTO USABLE GOODS AND SERVICES FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS AND LEADERS. EXAMPLES OF THESE "GOODS AND SERVICES" INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 10,000 TEACHERS EVERY YEAR AND MANDATED SERVICES WITHIN SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, WITH UNITED JEWISH APPEAL ("UJA") AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH SCHOOL LEADERS TO INTRODUCE EDUCATIONAL INNOVATIONS INTO THEIR SCHOOLS THAT WILL HAVE GREATER IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING.EARLY CHILDHOOD - THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENSURE CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE OVER 250 JEWISH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS IN THE NEW YORK AREA AND TO ENSURE THAT THE CENTERS WILL ATTRACT AN INCREASINGLY DIVERSE JEWISH COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS PROFESSIONAL DAYS OF LEARNING AND IN-DEPTH CONSULTATIONS TO CREATE FAMILY AND CHILD-CENTERED APPROACHES TO EARLY LEARNING AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING - THE ORGANIZATION HELPS CONGREGATIONS CREATE NEW MODELS OF LEARNING THAT HELP TODAY'S FAMILIES AND CHILDREN BUILD MEANINGFUL LIVES GROUNDED IN JEWISH VALUES AND PRACTICE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS WORKED WITH APPROXIMATELY 175 CONGREGATIONS IN THE NEW YORK AREA OVER THE PAST DECADE AND WORKS WITH 300-400 CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATORS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. CROSS AGENCY - AS THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO ENSURE JEWISH EDUCATION REMAINS RELEVANT AND MEANINGFUL IN PEOPLE'S LIVES, WE OFFER JEWISH EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS OUTSIDE OF TRADITIONAL FRAMEWORKS. THESE PILOT PROGRAMS ARE TEACHING A GREAT DEAL ABOUT TODAY'S JEWISH FAMILIES AND, BY TRACKING IN A NEWLY IMPLEMENTED AGENCY-WIDE DATABASE, THE ORGANIZATION WILL ENSURE THAT IT IS BUILDING PROGRAMS GROUNDED IN CONCRETE DATA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr David Bryfman Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 45 | $298,119 |
Steve Goldberg Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 45 | $213,244 |
Nessa Liben Chief Advancement Officer | Officer | 45 | $204,109 |
Shellie Dickstein Dir. Of Early Childhood-Thru 6/30/20 | 45 | $184,994 | |
Susan Wachsstock Chief Program Officer | Officer | 45 | $180,454 |
Sara Seligson Managing Dir.-Day Schools&yeshivot | 45 | $153,920 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Backoffice Thinking Llc Crm Consultant | 6/29/18 | $101,016 |
New 520 Gsh Llc Rent | 6/29/18 | $149,465 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $4,325,941 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $557,118 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,611,380 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,494,439 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,616,487 |
Investment income | $9,182 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$49 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$49,136 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $68,426 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $15,139,349 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,230,409 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $53,425 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $28,250 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,347,827 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $315,484 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,550,346 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $111,936 |
Other employee benefits | $470,870 |
Payroll taxes | $358,453 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $25,747 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $51,467 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,058,176 |
Advertising and promotion | $400,748 |
Office expenses | $116,176 |
Information technology | $290,987 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $867,872 |
Travel | $36,325 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,464 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $171,017 |
Insurance | $39,327 |
All other expenses | $3,000 |
Total functional expenses | $14,829,294 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $767,143 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,358,918 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $448,887 |
Accounts receivable, net | $792,749 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,464 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $176,520 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $6,576,407 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,319 |
Total assets | $22,149,407 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,608,853 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $9,548,415 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,330,058 |
Total liabilities | $15,487,326 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,546,409 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $115,672 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $22,149,407 |
Over the last fiscal year, Board Of Jewish Education Inc has awarded $4,167,681 in support to 19 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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New York, NY PURPOSE: ROOTONE PROGRAM-ISRAEL EDUCATION/ISRAEL SPONSORED TRIPS FOR TEENAGERS | $1,110,300 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: ROOTONE PROGRAM-ISRAEL EDUCATION/ISRAEL SPONSORED TRIPS FOR TEENAGERS | $886,350 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ROOTONE PROGRAM-ISRAEL EDUCATION/ISRAEL SPONSORED TRIPS FOR TEENAGERS | $821,750 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ROOTONE PROGRAM-ISRAEL EDUCATION/ISRAEL SPONSORED TRIPS FOR TEENAGERS | $468,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ROOTONE PROGRAM-ISRAEL EDUCATION/ISRAEL SPONSORED TRIPS FOR TEENAGERS | $163,250 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: ROOTONE PROGRAM-ISRAEL EDUCATION/ISRAEL SPONSORED TRIPS FOR TEENAGERS | $125,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Board Of Jewish Education Inc has recieved totaling $2,431,827.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: DONATIONS | $500,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $269,510 |
Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: JEWISH EDUCATOR PORTAL | $250,000 |
Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: JCRIF: TRANSFORMING ONLINE JEWISH LEARNING | $150,000 |
Gs Humane Corp New York, NY PURPOSE: DIGITAL J LEARNING 2.0 PROJECT | $100,000 |
Beg. Balance | $100,000 |
Ending Balance | $100,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc Brooklyn, NY | $74,421,556 | $48,431,872 |
The Tzur Foundation Inc Lakewood, NJ | $1,234,936 | $19,381,305 |
Vaad Harabbanim Linyanei Tzeduka Inc Lakewood, NJ | $4,119,545 | $17,392,176 |
Agudath Israel Of America New York, NY | $26,166,707 | $18,320,035 |
Board Of Jewish Education Inc New York, NY | $22,149,407 | $15,139,349 |
Yeshiva Of North Jersey River Edge, NJ | $18,883,224 | $17,432,025 |
American Friends Of Zavat Chalav Inc Airmont, NY | $431,577 | $11,966,923 |
American Friends Of Kupat Hair Inc Brooklyn, NY | $145,923 | $11,317,621 |
European Jewish Association Inc Monsey, NY | $7,886,638 | $11,529,816 |
Aish Global Inc Clifton, NJ | $436,224 | $10,025,335 |
Torah Academy Of Bergen County Teaneck, NJ | $12,608,084 | $11,250,417 |
Keren Hashviis Inc Lakewood, NJ | $9,961,423 | $20,140,768 |