Jbi International Inc
- Assets
- $24.4m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 01/1936
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 13-1683279
Organization Overview
Jbi International Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1936. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Jbi International Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jbi International Inc 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 12/2023, Jbi International Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
JBI PROVIDES FREE BRAILLE, AUDIO & LARGE PRINT MATERIALS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIBRARIES: THE JBI LIBRARY INCLUDES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF JEWISH-INTEREST BOOKS IN AUDIO, LARGE PRINT AND BRAILLE, ALL PRODUCED IN-HOUSE AND DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE DIRECTLY TO OUR PATRONS' DOORSTEPS; AFTER ENJOYING THE MATERIALS, PATRONS RETURN THEM, POSTAGE FREE. WE OFFER MORE THAN 13,000 CIRCULATING AUDIOBOOKS AND SEVERAL THOUSAND BRAILLE TITLES AND LARGE PRINT MATERIALS ENCOMPASSING FICTION, HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, SHORT STORIES, PERIODICALS, HUMOR, LITURGICAL TEXTS, POETRY, JEWISH STUDIES, MEMOIRS, COOKBOOKS, AND MORE, WITH NEW TITLES ADDED REGULARLY.
PERIODICALS: JBI OFFERS A VARIETY OF JBI PERIODICALS IN AUDIO AND BRAILLE FORMAT WHICH ARE UNAVAILABLE OTHERWISE TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THESE INCLUDE HADASSAH AND LILITH MAGAZINE, JBI VOICES-A COMPILATION OF ARTICLES FROM A GLOBAL SELECTION OF NEWSPAPERS AND JOURNALS, AND ALSO INCLUDE JBI'S CULTURAL SERIES.
OUTREACH: JBI PROVIDES VARIOUS SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE CONNECTION TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. WE OFFER COMPILATIONS OF JEWISH-INTEREST ARTICLES FROM A VARIETY OF JEWISH AND AND SECULAR NEWS SOURCES INCLUDING: JBI VOICES IN AUDIO FORMAT, THE JEWISH BRAILLE REVIEW IN HARD COPY BRAILLE AND BRAILLE-READY FORMAT (BRF), JBI RUSSIAN VOICES IN RUSSIAN-LANGUAGE AUDIO FORMAT, THE JBI CULTURAL SERIES IN AUDIO FORMAT, FEATURING CONCERTS, LECTURES AND DRAMATIC READING. WE ALSO PRODUCE AN ANNUAL JEWISH CALENDAR IN LARGE PRINT AND BRAILLE, IN ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN.
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS: JBI OFFERS PROGRAMMING TO ENHANCE CONNECTION TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, INCLUDING LECTURES, CONCERTS, AND VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING, SUCH AS BOOK GROUPS, POETRY WORKSHOPS, AUTHOR EVENTS, LEARNING SERIES, AND MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aliza Sperling Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Andrea Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Barbara G Saidel Co-Chair Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Benjamin F Kursman Vice Chairman (outgoing) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Caren Keller Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Diane Lipman Secretary (outgoing) | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $15,650 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,256,775 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $61,894 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,277,425 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,463 |
| Investment income | $460,604 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $47,602 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $192,110 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,000 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,989,204 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $22,750 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $508,452 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,059 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,151,490 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,551 |
| Other employee benefits | $286,818 |
| Payroll taxes | $125,206 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,327 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $95,387 |
| Fees for services: Other | $395,033 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,542 |
| Office expenses | $244,389 |
| Information technology | $151,888 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $227,685 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,276 |
| Interest | $2,644 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $306,603 |
| Insurance | $21,942 |
| All other expenses | $34,699 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,860,770 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,279 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,518,433 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $305,600 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $158,856 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $78,410 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,853,720 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,849,564 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,509,582 |
| Total assets | $24,409,444 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $160,188 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $127,275 |
| Total liabilities | $287,463 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,379,670 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,742,311 |
| 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 | $24,409,444 |