Sinai Special Needs Institute

Organization Overview

Sinai Special Needs Institute, operating under the name Sinai Schools, is located in Paramus, NJ. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Sinai Schools employed 252 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sinai Schools 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 08/2023, Sinai Schools generated $24.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.9m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SPECIAL EDUCATION. SEE PAGE 2 AND SCHEDULE O FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SINAI OPERATES SCHOOLS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. AS OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, THE OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL THAT SINAI OPERATED AT SAR ACADEMY WERE TRANSFERRED TO SINAI SCHOOLS NEW YORK ("SINAI NY"). SINAI IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF SINAI NY AND, UNDER GAAP, SINAI NY IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SINAI. HOWEVER, UNDER IRS RULES, SINAI AND SINAI NY ARE REQUIRED TO FILE SEPARATE 990S. THUS THE PRIOR YEAR-TO-CURRENT YEAR COMPARATIVE INFORMATION IN THIS 990 IS IMPACTED BECAUSE THE ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL OPERATED BY SINAI AT SAR ACADEMY WERE INCLUDED IN SINAI'S 990 LAST YEAR BUT ARE ONLY INCLUDED IN SINAI NY'S 990 IN THE CURRENT YEAR. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION.SINAI OPERATES SCHOOLS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. EACH OF SINAI'S SCHOOLS IS INTEGRATED WITHIN A REGULAR EDUCATION JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL. ACCREDITED BY MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS, SINAI FOCUSES ON MAXIMIZING EACH STUDENT'S ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL POTENTIAL, WHILE DEVELOPING A STRONG KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF HIS OR HER TRADITIONAL JEWISH HERITAGE. SINAI TEACHES ITS STUDENTS SKILLS THAT PROMOTE SUCCESS IN MAINSTREAM ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL SETTINGS, AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE AND CONFIDENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. SINAI ALSO OPERATES A GROUP RESIDENCE FOR MEN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. AS PART OF ITS SERVICES, SINAI OFFERS A RANGE OF SUPPORT TO PARENTS SEEKING TO ACCESS THEIR RIGHTS UNDER LAWS APPLICABLE TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.AS OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, THE OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL THAT SINAI OPERATED AT SAR ACADEMY WERE TRANSFERRED TO SINAI SCHOOLS NEW YORK ("SINAI NY"), WHICH WAS GRANTED A PROVISIONAL CHARTER BY THE NYS BOARD OF REGENTS. SINAI IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF SINAI NY AND, UNDER GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, SINAI NY IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SINAI. HOWEVER, UNDER IRS RULES, SINAI AND SINAI NY ARE REQUIRED TO FILE SEPARATE 990S. THUS THE PRIOR YEAR-TO-CURRENT YEAR COMPARATIVE INFORMATION IN THIS 990 IS IMPACTED BECAUSE THE ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL OPERATED BY SINAI AT SAR ACADEMY WERE INCLUDED IN SINAI'S 990 LAST YEAR BUT ARE ONLY INCLUDED IN SINAI NY'S 990 IN THE CURRENT YEAR. THE INFORMATION BELOW IS A COMPARISON OF:(1) THE TOTAL REVENUE OF SINAI AND SINAI NY, THE TOTAL TUITION OF SINAI AND SINAI NY, AND THE TOTAL "GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS" (I.E. FINANCIAL AID) OF SINAI AND SINAI NY RESULTING FROM ADDING THE AMOUNTS OF EACH OF THOSE ITEMS REFLECTED IN THE SEPARATE SINAI AND SINAI NY 990S FOR 2023, WITH (2) THE TOTAL REVENUE, TUITION AND GRANTS AND OTHER INFORMATION REFLECTED IN THE SINAI 990 FOR 2022 (WHEN SINAI WAS THE ONLY ENTITY):2023 SINAI PLUS SINAI NY:TOTAL REVENUES: $27,903,107TOTAL TUTION: $24,120,936TOTAL GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS: $6,060,0562022 SINAI (ONLY ENTITY IN 2022):TOTAL REVENUES: $25,969,446TOTAL TUTION: $21,757,806TOTAL GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS: $5,515,929THE SINAI NY EIN IS: 93-2930027


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rabbi Mark Karasick
Chairman Of Board
$0
Avi Vogel
President
$0
Daniel Federbush
Vice President
$0
Esther Lerer
Vice President
$0
Sheryl Schainker
Secretary, Thru 08/31/23
$0
Leah Bien
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,899,282
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,985,219
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $416,144
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,884,501
Total Program Service Revenue$20,657,211
Investment income $141,013
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $9,756
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,227
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$262,533
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $6,369
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $24,439,382

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