American Jewish University

Organization Overview

American Jewish University is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, American Jewish University employed 358 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Jewish University 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 06/2020, American Jewish University generated $22.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.0m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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.

Since 2015, American Jewish University has awarded 58 individual grants totaling $1,727,509. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH PROGRAMS BASED ON JEWISH ETHICS & PRINCIPLES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ACADEMIC:- COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES: THE COLLEGE HAS TRADITIONALLY PROVIDED A SMALL NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH AN INTENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO SELECT LIBERAL ARTS MAJORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTED IN OCTOBER 2018 TO SUSPEND ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE.- NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (MBA)- CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION - MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION- ZIEGLER SCHOOL OF RABBINIC STUDIES - TRAINING OF CONSERVATIVE RABBIS


CONFERENCE CENTER:THE AMERICAN JEWISH UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWO CONFERENCE CENTERS; ONE AT THE FAMILIAN CAMPUS AND THE OTHER AT THE BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS. THE CONFERENCE CENTER AT THE FAMILIAN CAMPUS CAN ACCOMMODATE FACILITATES, CONVENTIONS, SEMINARS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL MEETINGS.THE CONFERENCE CENTER AT THE BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS A CENTER DEVOTED TO JEWISH LEARNING AND CULTURE. THIS LOCATION IS EQUIPPED FOR CELEBRATING JEWISH LIFECYCLE EVENTS AND AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CREATIVE THINKING AND PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATION.


CAMP ALONIM:CAMP ALONIM STRIVES TO SPARK A LOVE FOR JEWISH CULTURE, TRADITION, AND COMMUNITY IN OUR CAMPERS BY EXPOSING THEM TO A MULTITUDE OF WAYS TO BE JEWISH. WE SEE EVERY ACTIVITY WE OFFER AS A "GATEWAY"- A MEANS BY WHICH THEY MIGHT ENGAGE WITH BEING JEWISH. JEWISH CAMPING HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHODS OF JEWISH EDUCATION, ENSURING AJEWISH IDENTITY IN ADULTHOOD.GAN ALONIM- DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE. IT IS A NURTURING AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE THEIR WORLD AND BE ADVENTUROUS IN A SAFE SETTING.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

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$512,602
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,755,927
Investment income $1,854,101
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $386,382
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $4,266,600
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $22,806,857

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Jewish University has awarded $168,600 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNION - ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

$100,000

Valley Vlg, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

$50,000

YASHRUT NORTH AMERICA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

$10,000

MESIVTA OF GREATER LOS ANGELES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Calabasas, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

$8,600
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Jewish University has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sascha Brastoff Foundation

Tarzana, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$22,351,878
Earnings$4,623,971
Net Contributions$7,650
Other Expense$676,959
Ending Balance$26,306,540

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