Witness Institute Inc
- Assets
- $197.7k
- Revenue
- $594.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-3123859
Organization Overview
Witness Institute Inc is located in Silver Spring, MD. According to its NTEE Classification (R30) the organization is classified as: Intergroup & Race Relations, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Witness Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WITNESS INSTITUTE, FOUNDED BY RABBI DR. ARIEL BURGER AND ELISHA WIESEL, IS A PROJECT DEDICATED TO CONTINUING THE WORK OF ELIE WIESEL. ITS FLAGSHIP PROGRAM IS A 15-MONTH FELLOWSHIP FOR EMERGING LEADERS..(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WITNESS FELLOWSHIP:-THE WITNESS FELLOWSHIP TRAINS THE NEXT GENERATION OF EMERGING EADERS IN THE APPROACH OF NOBEL LAUREATE, AUTHOR, AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST ELIE WIESEL. IN 2022 WE GREW OUR COMMUNITY OF FELLOWS FROM 8 TO 18,SUPPORTED NEW CONNECTIONS BETWEEN AND AMONG COHORTS, AND SUPPORTED EACH FELLOW TO DEVELOP A PROJECT TO TRANSLATE WHAT THEYVE LEARNED INTO IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WE ALSO HELD OUR ANNUAL IN-PERSON RETREAT IN AUGUST, WHERE WE DEEPENED OUR WORK TOGETHER WITH A COMBINATION OF STUDY, PRACTICES,DISCUSSION, AND STORYTELLING.
THE WITNESS FELLOWSHIP:-THE WITNESS FELLOWSHIP TRAINS THE NEXT GENERATION OF EMERGING EADERS IN THE APPROACH OF NOBEL LAUREATE, AUTHOR, AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST ELIE WIESEL. IN 2022 WE GREW OUR COMMUNITY OF FELLOWS FROM 8 TO 18,SUPPORTED NEW CONNECTIONS BETWEEN AND AMONG COHORTS, AND SUPPORTED EACH FELLOW TO DEVELOP A PROJECT TO TRANSLATE WHAT THEYVE LEARNED INTO IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WE ALSO HELD OUR ANNUAL IN-PERSON RETREAT IN AUGUST, WHERE WE DEEPENED OUR WORK TOGETHER WITH A COMBINATION OF STUDY, PRACTICES,DISCUSSION, AND STORYTELLING.
COMPASSION FRUIT WEB SITE:-WE DEVELOPED A NEW WEBSITE TO SERVE AS A DIGITAL REPOSITORY FOR OUR CONTENT, SO THAT OUR COMMUNITY OF FELLOWS, ALUMNI, ADVISORS, AND PROGRAM PARTNERS CAN ACCESS THE TEXTS AND TOOLS WE HAVE DEVELOPED OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. WE DESIGNED THE SITE TO SERVE AS WELL FOR OTHERS SEEKING ACCESSIBLE, ENGAGING, AND EFFECTIVE TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CONTEMPORARY ISSUES.
COMPASSION FRUIT WEB SITE:-WE DEVELOPED A NEW WEBSITE TO SERVE AS A DIGITAL REPOSITORY FOR OUR CONTENT, SO THAT OUR COMMUNITY OF FELLOWS, ALUMNI, ADVISORS, AND PROGRAM PARTNERS CAN ACCESS THE TEXTS AND TOOLS WE HAVE DEVELOPED OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. WE DESIGNED THE SITE TO SERVE AS WELL FOR OTHERS SEEKING ACCESSIBLE, ENGAGING, AND EFFECTIVE TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CONTEMPORARY ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ariel Burger Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $112,520 |
Elisha Wiesel President | 1 | $0 | |
Todd Sukol Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Ariel Burger Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $112,520 |
Elisha Wiesel President | 1 | $0 | |
Todd Sukol Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $594,824 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $594,824 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $594,824 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $40,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $13,333 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,853 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,443 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,963 |
| Fees for services: Management | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,788 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $95,216 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,501 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $21,137 |
| 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 | $1,355 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $399,671 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,981 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $89,768 |
| 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 | $197,749 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,596 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,596 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $155,153 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,000 |
| 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 | $197,749 |