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 08/2023, Encounter Programs Incorporated employed 7 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 08/2023, Encounter Programs Incorporated generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENCOUNTER IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WORKING TOWARD INFORMED, COURAGEOUS, AND RESILIENT AMERICAN AND ISRAELI JEWISH COMMUNAL LEADERSHIP ON THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN REALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
THROUGH OUR NORTH AMERICA BASED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ENCOUNTER CONVENES OPEN, HONEST AND UNCENSORED DISCUSSION ON ISSUES AT THE HEART OF THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN REALITY. OUR CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMMING OFFERS JEWISH LEADERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONGOING LEARNING THROUGH ENCOUNTERS WITH PALESTINIANS AND THROUGH LEADERS ON THE REALITY. TAILORED PROGRAMMING FOR PAST PARTICIPANTS PROVIDES A PLATFORM TO LEVERAGE THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN ENCOUNTER'S WIDER COMMUNITY, ACCESSING A NETWORK OF THOUGHTFUL PEERS TO SERVE AS PARTNERS AND EXCHANGING BEST PRACTICES WITH COLLEAGUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tilly Shemer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Isaac Yitz Landes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debra Pell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ilana Horowitz Ratner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Ruskay Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sari Rapkin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Mejdi Tours Tours | 8/30/23 | $392,093 |
Max Security Solutions Ltd Security Services | 8/30/23 | $208,116 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $2,326,120 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,326,120 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,204 |
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 | $2,364,437 |
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. | $392,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,600 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $662,488 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $69,610 |
Other employee benefits | $85,404 |
Payroll taxes | $78,001 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $398,020 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $64,408 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $66,407 |
Travel | $651,345 |
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 | $22,293 |
All other expenses | $15,583 |
Total functional expenses | $2,667,798 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $648,061 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $605,395 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $148,750 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,834 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $2,084 |
Other assets | $854,095 |
Total assets | $2,283,219 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,118 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $51,366 |
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 | $121,484 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,046,735 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $115,000 |
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 | $2,283,219 |