Academy For Jewish Religion
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 49
- Location
- Yonkers, NY
- Founding
- 00/0000
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 06-1220056
Organization Overview
Academy For Jewish Religion is located in Yonkers, NY. The organization was established in 0000. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 07/2022, Academy For Jewish Religion employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Academy For Jewish Religion 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 07/2022, Academy For Jewish Religion generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.9% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AJR IS A PLURALISTIC RABBINICAL, CANTORIAL, AND GRADUATE SCHOOL THAT TRAINS JEWISH LEADERSFOR SERVICE IN COMMUNITIES AND INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE CONSTELLATION OF JEWISH LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AJR IS A PLURALISTIC RABBINICAL, CANTORIAL, AND GRADUATE SCHOOL THAT TRAINS JEWISH LEADERS FOR SERVICE IN COMMUNITIES AND INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE CONSTELLATION OF JEWISH LIFE.
AJR RECEIVED A GENEROUS GRANT FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE, TO FUND OUR "BRINGING SCIENCE TO JEWISH CLERGY" PROJECT, WHICH ENSURES THAT AJR'S ORDINEES AND GRADUATES ARE CONVERSANT WITH, AND COMFORTABLE ENGAGING THEIR COMMUNITIES ON TOPICS RELATED TO, WELL-GROUNDED SCIENCE. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED ENHANCEMENT OF AJR'S CURRICULUM TO MAXIMIZE STUDENT EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF SCIENTIFIC AREAS. AJR COLLABORATED WITH THE ALAN ALDA CENTER FOR COMMUNICATING SCIENCE TO PRODUCE "RELIGION AND SCIENCE: BUILDING BRIDGES TO LIVES OF MEANING," AN EVENT THAT WAS BROADCAST LIVE FROM STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY. AJR WAS THRILLED TO HONOR ALAN ALDA WITH THE MEVINEI MADA AWARD DURING THE PROGRAM. AJR LAUNCHED THE CENTER FOR JUDAISM AND SCIENCE TO CONTINUE EXPANDING ITS SCIENCE BASED PROGRAMMING.
AJR RECEIVED A GENEROUS GRANT FROM LILLY ENDOWMENT, INC. TO FUND "MOSAIC RELIGION AND THE RELIGIOUS MOSAIC," A PROJECT TO FOSTER GREATER KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF THE DIVERSITY OF JEWISH LIFE AND THOUGHT FOR STUDENTS AT CHRISTIAN SEMINARIES. THE PROJECT PARTICIPANTS DEVELOPED INNOVATIVE VIDEO MATERIALS TO FOSTER GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF JUDAISM FOR CHRISTIAN SEMINARIANS AND MEMBER SEMINARIES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS (ATS). THE SHARED GOAL WAS TO HELP PREPARE PRIESTS, MINISTERS, AND LAY LEADERS TO BUILD BRIDGES OF CHRISTIAN-JEWISH UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT IN THEIR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ora Horn Prouser CEO | Officer | 40 | $99,361 |
Peg Kershenbaum Former Member | Trustee | 7 | $3,600 |
Jill Hackell Alumni Representative | Trustee | 1 | $1,333 |
Michael Kohn Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
William Liss-Levinson Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Simon Rosenbach Secretary | Officer | 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 | $167,515 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,515 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,310,017 |
| Investment income | $212 |
| 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 | $1,477,744 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $45,045 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,047 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $944,508 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,758 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,941 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,999 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,180 |
| Advertising and promotion | $350 |
| Office expenses | $19,387 |
| Information technology | $40,312 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $118,196 |
| Travel | $5,192 |
| 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 | $8,111 |
| Insurance | $8,035 |
| All other expenses | $403 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,587,694 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $556,855 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $96,901 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $101,506 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $59,984 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $159,866 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $103,729 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $36,483 |
| Total assets | $1,115,324 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,723 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $134,048 |
| 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 | $251,771 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $786,578 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $76,975 |
| 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 | $1,115,324 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Academy For Jewish Religion has recieved totaling $1,800.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Brener Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,800 |
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