Aleph Institute is located in Surfside, FL. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Aleph Institute employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aleph Institute 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, Aleph Institute generated $9.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.1m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.9% 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
FAMILY SERVICES, ETHICAL EDUCATION, RABBINICAL VISITATIONS, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ADVOCACY, PROGRAMS FOR PRISONS AND THE MILITARY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS WITHIN THE FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL PRISION SYSTEM; PRISONER REHAB; ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PROGRAMS.APPROX 14,000 PEOPLE SERVED.
FAMILY SERVICES; COUNSELING & REFERRAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND CHILDREN AT RISK; EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; EHTICAL EDUCATION; RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ADVOCACY; PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS. APPROX 22,000 PEOPLE SERVED.
EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS WITHIN THE MILITARY. APPROX 7,000 PEOPLE SERVED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rabbi Sholom D Lipskar Chairman/president | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Boruch Duchman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joy Fishman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Danial Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Fiske Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonny Kahn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Hanna Dershowitz Alternative Sentencing | 8/30/20 | $118,423 |
Center For Jewish Life Alternative Sentencing | 8/30/20 | $126,000 |
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 | $8,957,324 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,957,324 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $334,200 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $483,968 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,781,230 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $902,169 |
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. | $492,798 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,645 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,260,751 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $338,711 |
Payroll taxes | $169,881 |
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 | $1,434,880 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $93,047 |
Information technology | $259,597 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $194,033 |
Travel | $211,031 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,500 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $23,827 |
All other expenses | $469,807 |
Total functional expenses | $10,088,639 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,776 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $78,128 |
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 | $114,153 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $400,230 |
Total assets | $642,287 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $379,514 |
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 | $641,373 |
Total liabilities | $1,020,887 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$378,600 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $642,287 |
Over the last fiscal year, Aleph Institute has awarded $902,169 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE ALEPH HOUSE PURPOSE: SUPPORT SYNAGOGUE IN THE VICINITY OF THE MILITARY BASE - MAIN CHAPLAIN DEPT. OF THE ARMY IN SOUTH CAROLINA. | $315,997 |
CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND HUMAN DIGNITY PURPOSE: ALEPH FOUNDED AND IS CURRENTLY INCUBATING THE CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND HUMAN DIGNITY (CJHD), WHICH IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO REDUCE PRISON INCARCERATION IN THE UNITED STATES WHILE IMPROVING CONDITIONS FOR THOSE IMPRISONED AND WORKING INSIDE. THE CJHD PROMOTES VALUES OF HUMAN DIGNITY AND SHARED SAFETY WHILE KEEPING IN MIND THE NEEDS OF SURVIVORS, DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE, AND SOCIETY AT LARGE. ALONGSIDE DIVERSE PARTNERS, THE CJHD COLLABORATES WITH JUDGES ON ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING, CORRECTIONAL LEADERS ON THE CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT, AND POLICYMAKERS ON EARLY RELEASE STRATEGIES. THE ALEPH INSTITUTE CURRENTLY PROVIDES SEED FUNDING THROUGH A GRANT FOR THE ORGANIZATION. | $479,172 |
START-OPP PURPOSE: START-OPP BELIEVES IN ITERATIVE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. IN ORDER TO CREATE A PROGRAM THAT IS PROPERLY RESPONSIVE TO CONSTITUENT NEEDS, IT MUST BE SMART ENOUGH TO TRACK REACTIONS, FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO REACT TO REAL-TIME OUTCOMES, AND AGILE ENOUGH TO REACT IN A MEANINGFUL TIMEFRAME. | $85,000 |
JEWISH EDUCATIONAL TRADE SCHOOL PURPOSE: JETS IS A COLLEGE THAT GIVES YOUNG JEWISH MEN THE TOOLS TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL CAREERS THROUGH A WELL-BALANCED PROGRAM OF JUDAIC STUDIES AND EXCEPTIONAL POST-SECONDARY COURSES COMBINING INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION IN A LOVING AND WARM ENVIRONMENT. | $22,000 |