Keshet

Organization Overview

Keshet is located in Northbrook, IL. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Keshet employed 285 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Keshet 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, Keshet generated $12.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 7 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CREATING A COMMUNITY OF BELONGING WHERE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LEARN, PLAY, WORK, LIVE, AND GROW TOGETHER WITH PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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KESHET MANAGES THREE SCHOOLS AND THREE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH TRANSITION. USING A CURRICULUM THAT FOCUSES ON ACADEMICS AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS, KESHET PREPARES STUDENTS TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES. EDUCATORS AND THERAPISTS WORK HAND-IN-HAND TO PROVIDE HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND THERAPIES TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT. KESHET'S SCHOOLS DO NOT HAVE SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE, WHICH RESULTS IN SERVING STUDENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS, WHO OFTEN HAVE VERY LIMITED SCHOOL OPTIONS.


KESHET'S MOST SIGNIFICANT RECREATION PROGRAM IS SUMMER CAMP. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 200 KIDS, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES EXPERIENCE SUMMER FUN AND FRIENDSHIPS ALONGSIDE THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS AT 15 DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS. THESE INCLUSIVE CAMP PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE SOCIAL GROWTH, EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SELF-CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND, OF COURSE, FUN.


AT KESHET, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS INCLUDE DAY PROGRAM, VOCATIONAL SUPPORT AND THREE GROUP HOMES. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL LIVES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES. SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO MEET EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 54 ADULTS ENROLLED IN THE DAY PROGRAM AND/OR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Phillips
Ceo/president
$209,218
Michelle Ebner
CFO
$145,968
Jamie Lake
Chief Marketing Officer
$132,635
Lisa Lew
Director Of Quality Assurance
$105,362
Michelle Friedman
Chairman
$0
Deni Rosen
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$7,884
Fundraising events$802,816
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,247,433
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,017,450
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,075,583
Total Program Service Revenue$5,561,152
Investment income $163,585
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,407,567
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$180,366
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,193,321

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Keshet has recieved totaling $1,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Susan & Lawrence Bailis Family Foundation

Cambridge, MA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$1,500
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$11,245,652
Earnings-$1,257,214
Net Contributions$97,157
Other Expense$290,433
Ending Balance$9,795,162

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