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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JACOBS LADDER INC
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY · EIN 133938077 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B25 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · jacobsladderusa.org
revenue
$242K
expenses
$210K
net assets
$92K
employees
0
program ratio
49%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROJECTS IN THE JEWISH WORLD FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND THEIR PARENTS WITH ADHD AND ASSOCIATED DISORDERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

American Friends of Jacob’s Ladder supports initiatives in the Jewish world for children, adolescents, and parents affected by ADHD. It funds and promotes Kosher ADHD, a program offering workshops and resources tailored to Jewish families. The organization serves communities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Israel, focusing on practical strategies for managing ADHD within a Torah-observant context.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

At-Risk Teens Program in Maale Adumim
Supports high school students, primarily from immigrant families, through sports, leadership development, and academic support to foster future community leaders
Kosher ADHD
Offers individual consultations and group workshops for Jewish adults, parents, and teachers to manage ADHD challenges within a Torah-observant lifestyle; includes parent support groups, teacher training, and adult skill-building programs
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 2 activities
    • Conducting research and developing curriculum for ADHD in the Jewish community
      Develops educational curriculum and conducts clinical outcome research related to ADHD parenting groups and the integration of individuals with ADHD in the Jewish community.
    • Providing ADHD consultations and workshops for adults, parents, and teachers
      Offers individual consultations and group workshops to help adults, parents, and teachers manage ADHD-related challenges. The organization has been leading such support and education groups since the early 1990s.
  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
    • Funding projects for children, adolescents, and parents with ADHD in the Jewish community
      Provides grants to support projects serving children, adolescents, and parents with ADHD and associated disorders within the Jewish community.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operating an after-school program for children from the Ethiopian community
      Runs a weekly after-school program four days per week for fifty children from the Ethiopian community, providing academic support, professional assistance, and warm meals to support long-term personal and academic development.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
    • Publishing practical resources on ADHD for the Jewish community
      Authored and published a practical guide titled "Kosher ADHD: Thriving with ADHD within the Jewish Community" to support individuals with ADHD in living a Torah-observant life.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Supporting at-risk high school students from immigrant families through sports, leadership, and academic programs
      Runs programs in Maale Adumim for at-risk high school students, primarily from immigrant families, focusing on sports, leadership, and academic support to promote development and inclusion.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$242K
Contributions & grants$242K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$210K
Program expenses49%
Admin / overhead51%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$62K
Grants paid out$103K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$92K
Cash$92K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$92K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +45.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • DR ELLIOT GOLDOFSKY — PRES
  • JENNIFER CLENMEN — DIRECTOR
  • JONATHAN M COOPER — SECRETARY
  • LOWELL KASS — DIRECTOR
  • PHYLLIS KASS — TREASURER
  • RABBI HASKEL LOOKSTEIN — VICE PRES
  • SAM HERSKOWITZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Bet Moreshet in Maale Adumim Partner — Provides support for programs for at-risk teens in Maale Adumim.
  • Jacobs Ladder Partner — Kosher ADHD is a project of Jacobs Ladder.
  • בית המתנדב Partner — Partners with volunteer center to engage city volunteers in educational initiatives.
  • בית"ר Partner — Collaborates with Betar youth movement members who volunteer in programs.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Culturally Integrated Behavioral Support
    methodology: culturally_integrated_behavioral_support
    By integrating Jewish religious and cultural practices with psychological strategies, we improve behavioral outcomes for individuals with ADHD, because cultural and religious alignment enhances engagement and the practical application of coping skills in daily life.