Jewish Learning Venture
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $1.5m
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Jenkintown, PA
- Founding
- 03/1989
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 23-2473518
Organization Overview
Jewish Learning Venture is located in Jenkintown, PA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Jewish Learning Venture employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Learning Venture 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 08/2021, Jewish Learning Venture generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.5%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER THOSE SEEKING TO MAKE JEWISH LIFE LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY RELEVANT AND MEANINGFUL, BY PROVIDING DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING, SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTH, AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT - THE OVERARCHING CATEGORY FOR STRATEGIES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES TO ENGAGE FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND TO CONNECT THEM TO EACH OTHER AND TO JEWISH LIFE, LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES THE AGENCY'S WORK IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
JEWISH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (JELD) - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, ONLINE LEARNING AND CONFERENCES) TO STRENGTHEN EDUCATIONAL AND CONGREGATIONAL PROFESSIONALS AND TO CREATE COMMUNITIES OF LEARNERS.
THE TEEN ASSISTANT PROGRAM (TAP)/RETA EMERSON FELLOWSHIP IS JEWISH LEARNING VENTURE'S EDUCATION INITIATIVE THROUGH WHICH A GROUP OF SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE TRAINED AND MENTORED TO ASSIST CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THOSE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY IN CONGREGATIONAL CLASSROOM SETTINGS AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
RESHET NETWORKS FOR SYNAGOGUE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rabbi Philip Warmflash Former Executive Director | Officer | 36 | $137,004 |
Anna Marx Co-Executive Director | Officer | 36 | $75,803 |
Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer Co-Executive Director | Officer | 36 | $73,771 |
Richard Busis Vp-Gov & Leadership And Sec | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Faulk Russell Vp-Programming | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Walter Ferst President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $147,700 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $991,094 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,138,794 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,470 |
| Investment income | $31,038 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $31,000 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,203,302 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $499,258 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,092 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,869 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,802 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,376 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $704 |
| Office expenses | $3,026 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,342 |
| Travel | $68 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,270 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,096 |
| Insurance | $7,421 |
| All other expenses | $3,674 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,022,249 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $201,126 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $1,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $324 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $60,930 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,534,290 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $9,462 |
| Other assets | $4,083 |
| Total assets | $1,811,215 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,334 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,500 |
| 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 | $30,610 |
| Total liabilities | $66,444 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,683,841 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $60,930 |
| 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 | $1,811,215 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Jewish Learning Venture has recieved totaling $147,835.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Covenant Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: See Part IV | $100,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS | $11,000 |
American Gift Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,180 |
Seed The Dream Foundation Gladwyne, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $5,400 |
Mary And Emanuel Rosenfeld Foundation No 1 Detroit, MI PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | $5,000 |
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