irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $361KRetreats and Shabbatons Weekend seminars, retreats and shabbatons offer the perfect setting for college students, young adults, and young married couples to discover and reconnect to their Jewish heritage. Dating, marriage and parenting workshops complement these weekends of study and growth.
- #2 $525KLevel II Programming These programs are specifically designed for advanced learning in Jewish textual and philosophical ttopics for students who have reached an apprppirate level of knowledge to study Judaic texts in depth.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
EMET Couples Division
Supports married couples through counseling, shalom bayit lectures, and retreats to strengthen Jewish family life.
EMET on Campus
Weekly programs, lectures, and events at 10 colleges in the New York area to engage students in Jewish learning.
Emet Fellowship
Twelve-week study program for college students with limited Jewish background, featuring small-group learning, mentorship, and Shabbatons.
Step It Up
Advanced weekly learning program for young women, featuring lectures, retreats, and mother-daughter events.
Travel/Trips
Organizes educational and inspirational trips to Israel, Poland, and Prague for immersive Jewish heritage experiences.
Yizkor Program
Year-long learning program culminating in a trip to Poland and Prague to explore Jewish history and identity.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Marriage and Couples Counseling Services 2 activities
- Personalized Learning and CounselingProvides one-on-one learning opportunities with EMET staff and offers personal and couples counseling services to participants.
- Young Couples Support and DevelopmentOffers pre-marriage counseling, private classes for brides and grooms, kashrut and Shabbat observance training, and ongoing retreats and shabbatons for married couples to strengthen relationships and Jewish home life. Supports a growing network of over 200 young couples.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Campus-Based Educational ProgrammingProvides weekly educational programs including Lunch N' Learn sessions, lectures, and classes on Jewish scripture, law, ethics, and philosophy across 8 to 10 college campuses in the New York area.
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Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
- International Educational TripsOrganizes educational and inspirational trips to Israel, Europe (including Poland and Prague), Arizona, and Miami for students, including heritage tours, Holocaust remembrance, and Torah study. Trips are offered to fellowship graduates and include preparatory coursework.
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Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 1 activity
- Mother-Daughter and Family Engagement ProgramsHosts events specifically for mothers and daughters, including Challah baking and spiritual engagement activities, to foster intergenerational connection and religious growth.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Shabbat and Holiday ProgrammingHosts weekly Shabbat gatherings, holiday lectures, and special events including cross-campus Shabbatons and retreats to foster community and spiritual engagement among students.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- EMET Fellowship ProgramRuns a multi-semester educational fellowship program for students, offered three times per year starting in September, February, and June, with weekly sessions on multiple college campuses in the New York area. The program includes small-group study, mentorship, and culminates in international trips for graduates.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.11M
Contributions & grants$3.84M93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$268K
expenses
Total expenses$4.10M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$1.59M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$380K
Cash$185K
Investments$0
Liabilities$443K
Net assets$-63K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKIVA RUTENBERG | DIR/PRES | 40 | $80K |
| MARK KRAFT | DIR/TREAS | 40 | $71K |
board members · 3
- ELISHA WELLERSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- MARKIEL CHULPAYEV — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN RUTENBERG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Ateret Emet Seminary Partner — Hosts Rebbetzin Tehilla Jaeger and offers advanced learning opportunities for women.
- Baruch College Partner — Hosts EMET Outreach programs on campus
- Chazaq Partner — Co-hosted a Shalom Bayit panel event with Emet Outreach.
- LIU (Brooklyn campus) Partner — Hosts EMET Outreach programs on campus
- Queens College Partner — Hosts EMET Outreach programs on campus
- Queensborough Community College Partner — Hosts EMET Outreach programs on campus
- Rebbetzin Tehilla Yaeger Partner — Featured lecturer in the weekly seminary program for young women.
- St. John’s University Partner — Hosts EMET Outreach programs on campus
- Stony Brook University Partner — Collaborates with Stony Brook University through its Fellowship program, offering the EMET Yizkor trip to graduates.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Hosts EMET Outreach programs on campus
- nycharities.org Funder — Platform through which donations to EMET are processed.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Immersive Experiential Education for Identity Formationmethodology: experiential_educationBy combining immersive travel, emotional pacing, and guided reflection with academic and spiritual content, we deepen Jewish identity and personal growth because experiential learning creates visceral, lasting connections that intellectual study alone cannot achieve.
- Leadership Development Through Insider Perspectivemethodology: insider-perspective-learningBy immersing future leaders in Judaism from within—through teacher-led, experiential study—we cultivate authentic leadership because understanding a tradition from the inside produces more effective and credible representation.
- Marriage-Centered Family Foundation Buildingmethodology: comprehensive-marriage-prepBy integrating pre-marriage education with ongoing enrichment focused on harmony and practical skills, we strengthen Jewish family life because marriage is a foundational institution that, when nurtured, sustains broader communal and spiritual continuity.
- Mentorship-Based Spiritual Engagementmethodology: mentorship_modelBy pairing participants with rabbis and educators in sustained mentoring relationships, we foster spiritual development and sustained engagement in Jewish life, because personal bonds increase trust, relevance, and commitment—especially for those with limited prior background.
- Relationship-Based Outreach with Ongoing Supportmethodology: relationship-based_outreachBy initiating personal connections and building trust through relational engagement, we draw individuals into Jewish learning and practice because sustained relationships—not one-time programs—enable lasting lifestyle integration.