Kavana
- Assets
- $927.1k
- Revenue
- $710.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 12/2006
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 83-0448252
Organization Overview
Kavana is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Kavana employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kavana 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, Kavana generated $710.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $557.4k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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
KAVANA IS A COOPERATIVE THAT EMPOWERS PARTICIPANTS TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL JEWISH LIFE AND A POSITIVE JEWISH IDENTITY. KAVANA WELCOMES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH MANY APPROACHES TO JUDAISM, OFFERS A VARIETY OF WAYS TO ENGAGE IN JEWISH LIFE, AND DEMANDS PARTICIPATION IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION THROUGH PRAYER AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS. WE HOPE TO FACILITATE AN INDIVIDUAL'S CONNECTION TO HIM/HERSELF, THE COMMUNITY AND/OR GOD THROUGH CULTURAL EVENTS, LEARNING, SOCIAL ACTION, LIFE CYCLE EVENTS AND PRAYER.
EDUCATIONAL EXPLORATION THROUGH TEXT STUDY AND EXPERIENCE BASED LEARNING FOR STUDENTS OF ALL KNOWLEDGE LEVELS. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AIM TO PROVIDE BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH THE INSPIRATION TO TRANSLATE LEARNING INTO ACTION.
ENGAGEMENT IN SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES THROUGH BROADER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. IN ORDER TO BE MEANINGFUL, JUDAISM MUST BE LIVED IN THE WORLD. OUR COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE PROMPTS US TO ACT BOTH WITHIN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND OUTSIDE OF IT BY DOING DEEDS OF LOVINGKINDNESS AND ACTING JUSTLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $74,222 |
Liz Thompson Director Of Operations | Trustee | 40 | $72,206 |
Russ Katz Member At Large | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Julie Katz Member At Large | Officer | 2 | $0 |
John Policar Past President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
David Sabban Member At Large | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $83,299 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $463,374 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,153 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $546,673 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $163,521 |
| Investment income | $77 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $151 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $710,422 |
| 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. | $264,028 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,206 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $79,505 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,000 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,919 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,434 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,515 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,159 |
| Office expenses | $7,279 |
| Information technology | $1,184 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,641 |
| Travel | $844 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $522 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,802 |
| All other expenses | $443 |
| Total functional expenses | $557,360 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $488,454 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $438,684 |
| 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 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $927,138 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $51,517 |
| Total liabilities | $51,517 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $875,621 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $927,138 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Kavana has recieved totaling $37,791.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,191 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $11,600 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Seattle Hebrew Academy Seattle, WA | $16,007,551 | $4,230,317 |
Kavana Seattle, WA | $927,138 | $710,422 |
Island Synagogue Mercer Island, WA | $3,835,057 | $564,302 |
Torahresource Com Tacoma, WA | $47,393 | $321,616 |
Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood Seattle, WA | $3,122,328 | $214,520 |
Institute For Judaic Studies Portland, OR | $0 | $0 |
Weinstein Family Foundation Seattle, WA | $434,182 | $525,036 |
Chessed Alaska Palmer, AK | $43,191 | $0 |
Chabad Jewish Russian Center Shoreline, WA | $120,908 | $0 |
Jewish Federation Of Lane County Eugene, OR | $380,068 | $249,412 |
As The Spirit Moves Us Portland, OR | $262 | $0 |
Hope For Generations Shoreline, WA | $18,601 | $22,010 |