Institute For The Next Jewish Future Injf, operating under the name Judaism Unbound, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Judaism Unbound employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Judaism Unbound 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 06/2022, Judaism Unbound generated $217.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $172.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.6% per year over the past 4 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
TO ENGAGE AMERICAN JEWS IN A CREATIVE PROCESS TO BRING ABOUT A MORE PROMISING FUTURE FOR AMERICAN JEWISH LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INJF IS DEVOTED TO DEVELOPING IDEAS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF JEWISH LIFE AND TO DISSEMINATE THESE IDEAS, DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL AND NON-PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP TALENT, EMPOWERING AND EDUCATING JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH INDIVIDUALS (ESPECIALLY VIA THE INTERNET), AND HELPING ORGANIZATIONS RE-IMAGINE THEIR GOALS AND STRATEGIES IN LIGHT OF THE CHANGING NATURE OF AMERICAN JUDAISM. "JUDAISM UNBOUND" CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR JEWISH PODCASTS IN THE WORLD WITH OVER 35,000 DOWNLOADS EACH MONTH.
THE "JUDAISM UNBOUND" WEBSITE OFFERS EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND RESOURCES RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE EXPRESSIONS OF JUDAISM. PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS BOOK PROJECTS AND CURRICULA FOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE IDEA AND EDUCATION CENTER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel Libenson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $38,000 |
Sarah Abella Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edward Hamburg Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Stein Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Benay Lappe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $160,753 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $160,753 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $56,566 |
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 | $217,319 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $43,666 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,733 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $43,811 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,678 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,576 |
Office expenses | $5,506 |
Information technology | $9,471 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $6,886 |
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 | $297 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $171,959 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,544 |
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 | $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 | $69,544 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,047 |
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 | $30,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $34,047 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $35,497 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $69,544 |