Jewish Childrens Folkshul
- Assets
- $184.9k
- Revenue
- $144.2k
- Investments
- $97.7k
- Employees
- 30
- Location
- Wyncote, PA
- Founding
- 09/1977
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-2014120
Organization Overview
Jewish Childrens Folkshul, operating under the name Jewish Children's Folkshul, is located in Wyncote, PA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Jewish Children's Folkshul employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Children's Folkshul 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 06/2022, Jewish Children's Folkshul generated $144.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $165.0k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOLKSHUL IS A SECULAR, HUMANIST COMMUNITY. ITS MISSION IS TO TRANSMIT THE VALUES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY IN A SECULAR ENVIRONMENT THAT NOURISHES CRITICAL THINKING AND PROVIDES A STRONG SENSE OF A JEWISH IDENTITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM: AT THE CORE OF FOLKSHUL IS ITS YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, SERVING K-9TH GRADE STUDENTS WITH WEEKLY INSTRUCTION BY CERTIFIED TEACHERS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS. THE FOLKSHUL CURRICULUM IS CENTERED ON FOSTERING AN IDENTITY THROUGH LEARNING ABOUT THE IDEAS, VALUES, ETHICS, ACTIVITIES, TRADITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS OF SECULAR HUMANISTIC JEWS AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO PRACTICE WHAT THEY LEARN. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE 9TH GRADE, OUR STUDENTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME WORKING ASSISTANTS IN OUR CLASSROOMS AND COMMUNITY UNTIL THEIR GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL. OVER 75% OF RISING 10TH GRADERS BECOME FOLKSHUL ASSISTANTS EACH YEAR.
B'NAI MITZVAH PROGRAM: FOLKSHUL OFFERS BAR AND BAT MITZVAH IN A MANNER UNIQUE TO SECULAR HUMANISTIC JEWS. WORKING WITH A MENTOR, THE CHILD WILL SPEND SEVERAL MONTHS RESEARCHING AND DEVELOPING A PRESENTATION FOR THEIR FAMILY, FRIENDS, CLASSMATES, AND THE FOLKSHUL COMMUNITY. TOGETHER WITH THE B'NAI MITZVAH COORDINATOR, THE FAMILY PREPARES A CEREMONY WHICH REFLECTS THEIR LOVE FOR, AND TIES TO ONE ANOTHER AS WELL AS THEIR CONNECTION TO THEIR JEWISH PAST AND FUTURE. OUR COMMUNITY IS DIVERSE, AND THE PROCESS OF BECOMING A BAR OR BAT MITZVAH IN OUR COMMUNITY ALLOWS SIGNIFICANT ROOM FOR THE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO EXPRESS THEIR OWN FEELINGS AND ORIENTATIONS TOWARDS THEIR JEWISHNESS, INTEGRATING HIS/HER PERSONAL INTERESTS WITH HIS/HER JEWISH VALUES AND KNOWLEDGE. TOPICS OF RECENT B'NAI MITZVAH INCLUDE: JEWISH IMMIGRATION; HIAS AND TODAY'S IMMIGRATION; JEWISH FOOD; MYTHOLOGY; ANTI- JEWISH PROPAGANDA IN NAZI GERMANY; KLEZMER MUSIC; AFRICAN AMERICAN AND JEWISH RELATIONS; HISTORY OF THE BAR MITZVAH AND RITES OF PASSAGE IN OTHER CULTURES; THE PLIGHT OF ARGENTINEAN JEWS; THE USE OF WINE IN JEWISH TRADITION; AND ART CREATED BY CONCENTRATION CAMP VICTIMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Wexler President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Frankel Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Kolodner Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jodi Bornstein Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandi Pachuta Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,073 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,073 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $106,461 |
| Investment income | -$14,746 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $418 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $144,206 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $93,662 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,165 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,364 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,586 |
| Office expenses | $6,584 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,308 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,417 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $164,954 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,439 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $45,395 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,136 |
| 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 | $38 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $97,688 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $250 |
| Total assets | $184,946 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,226 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,150 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,376 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $80,882 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $97,688 |
| 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 | $184,946 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Jewish Childrens Folkshul has recieved totaling $6,518.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,359 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $159 |
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