American Jewish University
- Assets
- $129.8m
- Revenue
- $22.8m
- Investments
- $27.1m
- Employees
- 358
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 06/1959
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 95-1684064
Organization Overview
American Jewish University is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1959. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, American Jewish University employed 358 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Jewish University 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 06/2020, American Jewish University generated $22.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.0m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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.
Since 2015, American Jewish University has awarded 58 individual grants totaling $1,727,509. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH PROGRAMS BASED ON JEWISH ETHICS & PRINCIPLES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACADEMIC:- COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES: THE COLLEGE HAS TRADITIONALLY PROVIDED A SMALL NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH AN INTENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO SELECT LIBERAL ARTS MAJORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTED IN OCTOBER 2018 TO SUSPEND ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE.- NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (MBA)- CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION - MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION- ZIEGLER SCHOOL OF RABBINIC STUDIES - TRAINING OF CONSERVATIVE RABBIS
CONFERENCE CENTER:THE AMERICAN JEWISH UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWO CONFERENCE CENTERS; ONE AT THE FAMILIAN CAMPUS AND THE OTHER AT THE BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS. THE CONFERENCE CENTER AT THE FAMILIAN CAMPUS CAN ACCOMMODATE FACILITATES, CONVENTIONS, SEMINARS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL MEETINGS.THE CONFERENCE CENTER AT THE BRANDEIS-BARDIN CAMPUS IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS A CENTER DEVOTED TO JEWISH LEARNING AND CULTURE. THIS LOCATION IS EQUIPPED FOR CELEBRATING JEWISH LIFECYCLE EVENTS AND AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CREATIVE THINKING AND PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATION.
CAMP ALONIM:CAMP ALONIM STRIVES TO SPARK A LOVE FOR JEWISH CULTURE, TRADITION, AND COMMUNITY IN OUR CAMPERS BY EXPOSING THEM TO A MULTITUDE OF WAYS TO BE JEWISH. WE SEE EVERY ACTIVITY WE OFFER AS A "GATEWAY"- A MEANS BY WHICH THEY MIGHT ENGAGE WITH BEING JEWISH. JEWISH CAMPING HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHODS OF JEWISH EDUCATION, ENSURING AJEWISH IDENTITY IN ADULTHOOD.GAN ALONIM- DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 6TH GRADE. IT IS A NURTURING AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE THEIR WORLD AND BE ADVENTUROUS IN A SAFE SETTING.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Herbst President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $435,482 |
Robert Wexler President Emeritus | 35 | $330,626 | |
Catherine S Schneider VP - Advancement | Officer | 35 | $268,637 |
Adrian Breitfeld Beder VP - Finance, Admin & Tech | Officer | 35 | $229,218 |
David A Groshoff Professor Of Business And Law | 35 | $188,281 | |
Bradley S Artson VP - Zsrs | Officer | 35 | $147,005 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Genesis Charitable Consulting Consulting | 6/29/21 | $260,308 |
Geek Tek It Services Inc Information Technology | 6/29/21 | $217,670 |
Jomar Construction Inc Construction | 6/29/21 | $1,021,482 |
A Team Security Inc Security | 6/29/21 | $512,602 |
Advanced Centrifugal Systems Repair And Maintenance | 6/29/21 | $529,031 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,755,927 |
| Investment income | $1,854,101 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $386,382 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,266,600 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $22,806,857 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,231,730 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,440,111 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,389,113 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $275,048 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,065,708 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $475,889 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $118,490 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $339,477 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $88,913 |
| Office expenses | $366,211 |
| Information technology | $60,785 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,443,335 |
| Travel | $153,818 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,365,109 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,827,631 |
| Insurance | $648,982 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,025,870 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,503,683 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $649,601 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,432,598 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,642,078 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $39,237 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $66,615 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $819,980 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $60,643,346 |
| Investments—other securities | $27,063,175 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $140,066 |
| Total assets | $129,826,086 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,084,476 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $59,243 |
| 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 | $37,690,351 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $27,385 |
| Total liabilities | $43,861,455 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $85,964,631 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Jewish University has awarded $168,600 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $100,000 |
Valley Vlg, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $50,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
Calabasas, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $8,600 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Jewish University has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sascha Brastoff Foundation Tarzana, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $22,351,878 |
| Earnings | $4,623,971 |
| Net Contributions | $7,650 |
| Other Expense | $676,959 |
| Ending Balance | $26,306,540 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Linfield University Mcminnville, OR | $308,659,467 | $110,269,366 |
Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | $328,569,320 | $121,110,665 |
Scripps College Claremont, CA | $617,457,507 | $98,616,217 |
California College Of The Arts San Francisco, CA | $203,468,162 | $107,701,190 |
Vanguard University Of So Ca Costa Mesa, CA | $81,753,319 | $83,351,301 |
Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $659,151,438 | $77,731,780 |
The Masters University And Seminary Santa Clarita, CA | $147,412,644 | $80,766,902 |
William Jessup University Rocklin, CA | $119,510,265 | $60,123,299 |
Pitzer College Claremont, CA | $349,158,922 | $62,327,201 |
Pacific Union College Angwin, CA | $98,736,096 | $48,958,321 |
Menlo College Atherton, CA | $48,235,643 | $52,004,358 |
Corban University Salem, OR | $26,227,993 | $40,955,830 |