Bureau Of Jewish Education Of Greater Los Angeles
- Assets
- $15.8m
- Revenue
- $8.3m
- Investments
- $2.7m
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 12/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 95-4280178
Organization Overview
Bureau Of Jewish Education Of Greater Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Bureau Of Jewish Education Of Greater Los Angeles employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bureau Of Jewish Education Of Greater Los Angeles 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, Bureau Of Jewish Education Of Greater Los Angeles generated $8.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Bureau Of Jewish Education Of Greater Los Angeles has awarded 242 individual grants totaling $4,992,281. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES (DBA BUILDERS OF JEWISH EDUCATION) PROVIDES MEANINGFUL JEWISH EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES & EDUCATORS, AND SUPPORTS HIGH QUALITY JEWISH EDUCATION THROUGHOUT GREATER LOS ANGELES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A. EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR EDUCATORS RELATED TO STUDENTS FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH HIGH SCHOOLB. PROVIDE AND FACILITATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS FOR 1832 TOTAL EDUCATOR ENROLLMENTC. ADMINISTRATION OF VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS BENEFITING 262 STUDENTSD. CONSULTATION TO PARENTS ABOUT JEWISH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIESE. FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, TEENS ENGAGED VIRTUALLY WITH RESIDENTS OF THE LOS ANGELES JEWISH HOME FOR THE AGING WHO WERE UNABLE TO HAVE VISITORS DUE TO THE COVID-19 STAY AT HOME ORDER. THE OPPORTUNITY ENRICHED AND DEEPENED THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE STUDENTS, THE LIVES OF THE SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE GENERATIONS.F. FACILITATE ACCESS TO TITLE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS K-12WITH THE START OF THE PANDEMIC (MARCH 2020), SERVICES TO SUPPORTSCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND EDUCATORS IN THE SUDDEN SHIFT TO REMOTE LEARNING WERE PROVIDED TO ALL SECTORS: EARLY EDUCATION THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL; FULL TIME PROGRAMS AND PART-TIME PROGRAMS.
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS FOR JEWISH EDUCATION, BENEFITING 37 SCHOOLS WITH 9594 STUDENTS. 262 STUDENTS BENEFITED DIRECTLY FROM FINANCIAL AID.
INTERNATIONAL MARCH OF THE LIVING PROGRAM - AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT BRINGS JEWISH TEENS AND ADULTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO POLAND ON YOM HASHOAH (HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY) TO MARCH FROM AUSCHWITZ TO BIRKENAU, THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION CAMP COMPLEX BUILT DURING WORLD WAR II, AND THEN TO ISRAEL TO OBSERVE YOM HAZIKARON, (ISRAEL MEMORIAL DAY), AND YOM HA'ATZMAUT, (ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY). THE MARCH OF THE LIVING PROGRAM TO POLAND AND ISRAEL WAS UNABLE TO RUN FOR A SECOND YEAR OWING TO THE PANDEMIC. IN 2020-2021, IN ITS PLACE, BJE CONDUCTED AN EVENING YOM HASHOAH PROGRAM AND PARTNERED WITH INTERNATIONAL MARCH OF THE LIVING AND MILKEN HIGH SCHOOL TO CONDUCT A VIRTUAL 2-DAY CONFERENCE FOR HUNDREDS OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, LOCALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO LINKED DOZENS OF TEENS WITH HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, PROVIDING ISOLATED SENIORS (OWING TO COVID-19) WITH WEEKLY CONTACT WITH TEENS AND ENABLING TEENS TO LEARN ABOUT THE LIFE EXPERIENCES OF HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS WHO REBUILT THEIR LIVES IN LOS ANGELES, POST-WWII.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Gil Graff Exec Director | Officer | 55 | $222,031 |
Miriam Prum Hess Assoc Director | Officer | 55 | $207,868 |
David Lewis Dir Exp Ed & Eng | 40 | $101,981 | |
Lauren Adelson Controller | Officer | 55 | $91,818 |
Cheryl Davidson Recording Sec | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Mayer Brenner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $337,696 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,580,824 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $31,122 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,918,520 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,201,583 |
| Investment income | $233,485 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,719,454 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$42,921 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,347,310 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $341,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $23,215 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $673,389 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $380,241 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $866,078 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,881 |
| Other employee benefits | $53,204 |
| Payroll taxes | $87,755 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,588 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $53,763 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24,089 |
| Advertising and promotion | $49 |
| Office expenses | $14,869 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $139,133 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $74,918 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,901 |
| Insurance | $42,034 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,874,588 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $866,654 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $69,843 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,409,968 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,973 |
| 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 | $26,760 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,071 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,625,770 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,738,296 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,756,335 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,292,586 |
| 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 | $11,713 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $292,963 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,597,262 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,235,743 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,923,330 |
| 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 | $15,756,335 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bureau Of Jewish Education Of Greater Los Angeles has awarded $332,300 in support to 33 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $16,350 |
YESHIVA RAV ISACSOHN TORAT PURPOSE: General Scholarships | $16,200 |
EMEK HEBREW ACADEMY PURPOSE: General sCHOLARSHIPS | $15,450 |
SINAI AKIBA ACADEMY PURPOSE: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $13,400 |
VALLEY TORAH HIGH SCH PURPOSE: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $13,250 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $13,250 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Bureau Of Jewish Education Of Greater Los Angeles has recieved totaling $1,595,309.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| $818,306 | |
Jewish Federation Council Of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GRANT EXPENSE | $666,554 |
| $40,000 | |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED | $23,218 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: RELIGION | $18,000 |
Rosalinde And Arthur Gilbert Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: JEWISH LIFE | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,342,025 |
| Earnings | $595,868 |
| Net Contributions | $5,000 |
| Other Expense | $105,410 |
| Ending Balance | $2,837,483 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Moishe House Encinitas, CA | $19,041,073 | $20,159,134 |
Bet Tzedek Los Angeles, CA | $20,991,806 | $14,183,587 |
Gindi Maimonides Academy Los Angeles, CA | $34,911,560 | $11,812,209 |
Tawonga Jewish Community Corporation San Francisco, CA | $25,073,230 | $10,042,724 |
Mazon Inc A Jewish Response To Hunger Los Angeles, CA | $10,383,611 | $8,401,435 |
Jfs Care Los Angeles, CA | $4,827,972 | $7,598,885 |
Chevra Kadisha-Sinai Memorial Chapel San Francisco, CA | $19,874,604 | $6,206,049 |
Bureau Of Jewish Education Of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $15,756,335 | $8,347,310 |
Jewish Community Relations Council Of San Francisco Marin & Peninsula San Francisco, CA | $8,474,057 | $4,264,159 |
American Friends Of Biala Institutions Of Bnei Brak Israel Los Angeles, CA | $883,987 | $2,678,459 |
Friends Of Chabad Of Hebron Irvine, CA | $551,550 | $1,939,489 |
Bnei Akiva Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $738,826 | $2,523,576 |