Encounter Programs Incorporated is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Encounter Programs Incorporated employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Encounter Programs Incorporated 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 08/2021, Encounter Programs Incorporated generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENCOUNTER IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WORKING TOWARD INFORMED, COURAGEOUS AND RESILIENT AMERICAN & ISRAELI JEWISH COMMUNAL LEADERSHIP ON THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THROUGH OUR NORTH AMERICA BASED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ENCOUNTER CONVENES OPEN, HONEST AND UNCENSORED DISCUSSION ON ISSUES AT THE HEART OF THE ISREALI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT. OUR CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMMING OFFERS JEWISH LEADERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONGOING LEARNING THROUGH ENCOUNTERS WITH PALESTINIANS AND THROUGH LEADERS ON THE CONFLICT. TAILORED PROGRAMMING FOR PAST PARTICIPANTS PROVIDES A PLATFORM TO LEVERAGE THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN ENCOUNTERS WIDER COMMUNITY, ACCESSING A NETWORK OF THOUGHTFUL PEERS TO SERVE AS PARTNERS AND EXCHANGING BEST PRACTICES WITH COLLEAGUES.
ENCOUNTER OFFERS A RANGE OF IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE WEST BANK FOR JEWISH LEADERS AND INFLUENCERS. FOR SENIOR JEWISH LEADERS, WE OFFER OUR EXECUTIVE LEVEL INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP SEMINARS, WHICH INCLUDE PRE- AND POST-TRAVEL PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS A FOUR-DAY TRAVEL COMPONENT IN BETHLEHEM AND SURROUNDING AREAS, EAST JERUSALEM AND RAMALLAH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Yona Shem-Tov Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $168,815 |
Dan Lange COO | Officer | 40 | $136,492 |
Phyllis Goldman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sally Gottesman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Karnovsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Debra Pell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $155,515 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,749,025 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,904,540 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $250 |
Investment income | $18,722 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,923,512 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $318,493 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,253 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $419,961 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,711 |
Other employee benefits | $102,495 |
Payroll taxes | $41,395 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,811 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $83,600 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $93,300 |
Information technology | $89,207 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,438 |
Travel | $10,270 |
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 | $19,814 |
All other expenses | $4,037 |
Total functional expenses | $1,335,868 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $854,058 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $156,034 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $93,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $277,515 |
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 | $29,139 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $10,417 |
Other assets | $754,304 |
Total assets | $2,174,967 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,525 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $48,525 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,976,442 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $150,000 |
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 | $2,174,967 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Encounter Programs Incorporated has recieved totaling $832,260.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $483,080 |
New Israel Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: OTHER | $120,000 |
Dorot Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $75,000 |
Dorot Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $75,000 |
Mal Bdl Charitable Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO AID THE DONEE IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTIONS. | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $16,460 |
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