Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland
- Assets
- $11.3m
- Revenue
- $7.5m
- Investments
- $9.7m
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Cleveland Hts, OH
- Founding
- 01/1945
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 34-0714554
Organization Overview
Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland is located in Cleveland Hts, OH. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland 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, Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland generated $7.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.8% 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.
Since 2021, Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $3,540,367. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS TO ENSURE JEWISH CONTINUITY IN CLEVELAND BY FOSTERING & STRENGTHENING LIFE LONG JEWISH LEARNING IN VARIOUS SETTINGS AND FORMS. THE AGENCY PROVIDES SERVICES FOR RECRUITMENT & TRAINING OF JEWISH EDUCATORS, INTENSIVE CURRICULUM FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS, STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY OF JEWISH EDUCATION BY BUILDING CAPACITY OF INSTRUCTORS & SUPPORT ISRAEL ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT: EDUCATORS SERVICES PROGRAM ENRICHES THE SKILLS, JUDAIC AND PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF COMMUNITY EDUCATORS THROUGH MYRIAD MINI COURSES AND ON LINE COURSES. INTENSIVE ON SITE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT FOSTERS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAMS. TUITION SUBSIDIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE DEGREES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH WITH A NEW DEGREE, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE. APPROXIMATELY 168 EDUCATORS RECEIVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS OR STIPENDS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS DAY SCHOOL EDUCATOR POSITIONS. THE AGENCY WORKS WITH A LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SERVING GENERAL STUDIES TEACHERS IN THE CLEVELAND AREA AFFILIATED DAY SCHOOLS. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES LICENSE APPLICATIONS, INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND ASSOCIATE COURSE REQUEST TO ENSURE THE GENERAL STUDIES TEACHERS MAINTAIN THEIR OHIO LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES.
FAMILY & ADULT EDUCATION: FORMAL AND INFORMAL EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE HEBREW LITERACY AND JEWISH IDENTITY PROJECTS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO 7 ADULT EDUCATION PROVIDERS TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO ENGAGE ADULTS IN LIFELONG LEARNING. THESE PROVIDERS REACH HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS AND SETTINGS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS SUPPORT TO SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITH A TOTAL OF 14 COMMUNITY FUNDED EDUCATORS TO FILL A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND PROGRAMMATIC POSITIONS IN LOCAL SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
INFORMAL EDUCATION: THE RETREAT INSTITUTE CREATES & IMPLEMENTED 33 RETREATS AND INFORMAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL JEWISH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 1348 PARTICIPANTS (STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES) PARTICIPATED IN THESE EXPERIENCES. THE ADOLESCENT INITIATIVE WORKS WITH YOUTH PROFESSIONALS FROM LOCAL ORGANIZATION FOR BOTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT. THIS PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS YOUTH EDUCATOR POSITIONS AND PROGRAMMING IN THE COMMUNITY. ISRAEL PROGRAM GRANTS AND FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS FOR APPROVED EDUCATIONAL TRIPS TO ISRAEL TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH GROUP PROGRAMS PLUS GIFT OF ISRAEL MATCHING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR EIGHTH GRADE SCHOOL TRIP TO ISRAEL FOR STUDY AND COLLEGE SEMINARY/YESHIVAH PROGRAMS. THE ISRAEL PROGRAM FUNDED 163 PARTICIPANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marlyn Jaffe Executive Director Director | Officer | 40 | $234,125 |
Seymour Kopelowitz Retired Executive Director | 40 | $184,106 | |
Laurie Hardesty Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $183,840 |
Amnon Ophir Akiva Director/israel Awareness | 40 | $164,561 | |
Ilya Kligman Assistant Technology Director | 40 | $156,426 | |
Yossi Israeli Technology Director | 40 | $153,810 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $4,925,482 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $53,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,812,835 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,791,917 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $662,180 |
| Investment income | $51,872 |
| 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 | $7,505,969 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,883,617 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $952,204 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $540,641 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $261,835 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,215,368 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $170,320 |
| Other employee benefits | $189,823 |
| Payroll taxes | $187,631 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,123 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,935 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $840 |
| Fees for services: Other | $173,857 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,293 |
| Office expenses | $98,605 |
| Information technology | $92,293 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $90,696 |
| Travel | $41,718 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,325 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $67,766 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $23,751 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,065,129 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $419,496 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,600 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $594,406 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $25,961 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $431,291 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $9,662,499 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $129,405 |
| Total assets | $11,268,658 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $743,555 |
| Grants payable | $37,380 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,644,805 |
| Total liabilities | $2,425,740 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,417,246 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,425,672 |
| 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 | $11,268,658 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland has awarded $1,863,165 in support to 28 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Beachwood, OH PURPOSE: Teacher salary upgrade program and staff development | $211,549 |
Pepper Pike, OH PURPOSE: Teacher salary upgrade program and staff development | $186,943 |
Cleveland Heights, OH PURPOSE: Teacher salary upgrade program, staff development | $184,751 |
Beachwood, OH PURPOSE: Teacher salary upgrade program and staff development | $172,000 |
Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: Adult education programs | $163,337 |
Cleveland Heights, OH PURPOSE: Staff development | $147,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland has recieved totaling $367,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
David And Inez Myers Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: 2022 MYERS CAMPING SCHOLARSHIPS | $330,000 |
Joseph & Florence Mandel Family Foundation - Weinberg Family Fund Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL | $30,000 |
Foundation For Jewish Camp Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: RSJ Engagement | $7,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,034,369 |
| Earnings | -$158,714 |
| Net Contributions | $3,000 |
| Other Expense | $97 |
| Grants | $3,801 |
| Ending Balance | $874,757 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Camp Morasha Inc Lakewood, PA | $14,774,657 | $11,987,429 |
Jewish Education Center Of Cleveland Cleveland Hts, OH | $11,268,658 | $7,505,969 |
Gross Schechter Day School Pepper Pike, OH | $8,106,173 | $6,350,010 |
Abrams Hebrew Academy Yardley, PA | $3,322,316 | $5,470,674 |
New Destiny Treatment Center Inc Clinton, OH | $9,023,672 | $6,049,111 |
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $20,319,303 | $5,074,262 |
Jewish Columbus Columbus, OH | $977,602 | $3,720,907 |
Moving Traditions Elkins Park, PA | $3,152,130 | $3,463,085 |
The Hasten Hebrew Academy Of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | $4,103,552 | $2,204,611 |
Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network West Bloomfield, MI | $17,936,893 | $3,914,101 |
Congregation Bnai Brith Hillel East Lansing, MI | $2,264,584 | $2,024,519 |
O S U Chabad House Inc New Albany, OH | $7,142,759 | $2,386,994 |