Institute For The Next Jewish Future Injf, operating under the name Judaism Unbound, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Judaism Unbound employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Judaism Unbound 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 06/2021, Judaism Unbound generated $129.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $139.4k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ENGAGE AMERICAN JEWS IN A CREATIVE PROCESS TO BRING ABOUT A MORE PROMISING FUTURE FOR AMERICAN JEWISH LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INJF IS DEVOTED TO DEVELOPING IDEAS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF JEWISH LIFE AND TO DISSEMINATE THESE IDEAS, DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL AND NON-PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP TALENT, EMPOWERING AND EDUCATING JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH INDIVIDUALS (ESPECIALLY VIA THE INTERNET), AND HELPING ORGANIZATIONS RE-IMAGINE THEIR GOALS AND STRATEGIES IN LIGHT OF THE CHANGING NATURE OF AMERICAN JUDAISM. "JUDAISM UNBOUND" CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR JEWISH PODCASTS IN THE WORLD WITH OVER 35,000 DOWNLOADS EACH MONTH. THE "JUDAISM UNBOUND" WEBSITE OFFERS EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND RESOURCES RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE EXPRESSIONS OF JUDAISM. PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS BOOK PROJECTS AND CURRICULA FOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE IDEA AND EDUCATION CENTER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel Libenson President And Founder | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $38,000 |
Sarah Abella Vice President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Edward Hamburg Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $127,341 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $129,922 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $30,484 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $31,306 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $24,053 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $14 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $717 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $262 |
Office expenses | $2,889 |
Information technology | $14,223 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $415 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $139,412 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,142 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,142 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,005 |
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 | $30,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $32,005 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | -$9,863 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Institute For The Next Jewish Future Injf has recieved totaling $65,024.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: JUDAISM UNBOUND UNYESHIVA | $40,000 |
Lippman Kanfer Foundation For Living Torah Orange Village, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL | $20,000 |
Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF JUDAISM UNBOUND | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Xilin Association Naperville, IL | $12,598,831 | $16,219,708 |
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc Lac Du Flambeau, WI | $2,692,230 | $12,711,243 |
Madam Walker Legacy Center Indianapolis, IN | $11,815,867 | $1,800,443 |
National Museum Of Mexican Art Chicago, IL | $19,674,194 | $15,502,542 |
Cityserve International Springfield, MO | $3,073,627 | $2,894,245 |
Instituto Cervantes Of Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | $741,739 | $2,489,461 |
The Alliance Francaise French House Of Chicago Chicago, IL | $5,091,056 | $2,088,000 |
Blackhawk Area Cu Savanna, IL | $44,108,339 | $1,720,364 |
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Chicago, IL | $5,828,545 | $2,540,329 |
The National Museum Of Puerto Rican Arts And Culture Chicago, IL | $8,152,716 | $2,503,474 |
Hispanic-American Construction Industry Association Chicago, IL | $735,168 | $1,371,038 |
Siouxland Expo Center Sioux City, IA | $20,203,719 | $764,942 |