Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus Life

Organization Overview

Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus Life, operating under the name Vanderbilt Hillel, is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Vanderbilt Hillel employed 8 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Vanderbilt Hillel 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, Vanderbilt Hillel generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $765.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENHANCE THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS BY PROVIDING ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN JEWISH LIFE ON CAMPUS WHILE PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT COMPLEMENT CLASSROOM LEARNING. VANDERBILT HILLEL OCCUPIES A UNIVERSITY-OWNED, SELF-STANDING, 10,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING WHERE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE TO UNIVERSITY GROUPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING INTERFAITH AND INTERCULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SABBATH SERVICES AND DINNERS: VANDERBILT HILLEL PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 30 SABBATH EVENTS EACH YEAR TO VANDERBILT STUDENTS, INCLUDING JEWISH RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND DINNER. STUDENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THESE EVENTS. HILLEL DOES NOT REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION TO ATTEND AND DOES NOT TRACK PARTICIPATION. VANDERBILT HILLEL ESTIMATED AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 100 STUDENTS, AND MOST SHABBAT SERVICES AND DINNERS ARE ATTENDED BY 80-120 STUDENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTIVITY IS TO PROVIDE A TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS ON CAMPUS AND TO BUILD COMMUNITY.


HIGH HOLIDAY AND PASSOVER PROGRAMMING: VANDERBILT HILLEL PROVIDES MULTIPLE DENOMINATION RELIGIOUS SERVICES DURING THE HIGH HOLIDAYS ALONG WITH CEREMONIAL MEALS AND PROGRAMS. DURING PASSOVER, VANDERBILT HILLEL PROVIDES PASSOVER SEDERS, EXPERIENCES, AND OUTREACH TO MULTIPLE CAMPUS GROUPS. IN ADDITION, DURING THE EIGHT DAYS OF PASSOVER, VANDERBILT HILLEL PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH PASSOVER MEALS IN THE HILLEL BUILDING AND ALSO AT THE CAMPUS DINING HALL. DUE TO COVID-19, THE NUMBER OF PASSOVER MEALS PROVIDED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021 WAS LESS THAN IN PRIOR YEARS.


MACCABEE TASK FORCE: A GRANT FROM THE MACCABEE TASK FORCE FOUNDATION WAS RECEIVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2021. WITH THE GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED, VANDERBILT HILLEL WAS TO PROVIDE A STUDENT PARTICIPANT TRIP TO ISRAEL. IN ADDITION, GRANT FUNDS WERE TO BE USED BY VANDERBILT HILLEL TO PROVIDE PRO-ISRAEL EVENTS, LECTURES, AND PROGRAMMING. DUE TO COVID-19, THE STUDENT TRIP TO ISRAEL DID NOT OCCUR. HOWEVER, THERE WAS LIMITED MACCABEE TASK FORCE LOCAL PROGRAMMING PROVIDED TO STUDENTS.


VARIOUS STUDENT PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$95,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$78,066
Related organizations$0
Government grants $68,527
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,336,199
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,577,792
Total Program Service Revenue$22,505
Investment income $342
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $25,000
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 $1,630,352

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus Life has recieved totaling $62,722.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus Life

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Program grant

$43,600
Jewish Communal Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$13,122
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$6,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,946,970
Earnings$1,025,634
Admin Expense$15,401
Other Expense$197,347
Ending Balance$4,759,856

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