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HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HILLEL

HEMPSTEAD, NY · EIN 521758794 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hofstrahillel.org
revenue
$373K
expenses
$376K
net assets
$-16K
employees
4
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

ENRICHING THE LIVES OF JEWISH STUDENTS SO THAT THEY MAY ENRICH THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND THE WORLD.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hofstra University Hillel enriches Jewish student life through religious, cultural, and social programming on campus. It fosters community engagement, leadership development, and interfaith dialogue, serving both Jewish and non-Jewish students. The organization hosts Shabbat dinners, holiday events, service trips, and educational programs as part of its mission to strengthen Jewish identity and connection to Israel.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $63K
    JEWISH EDUCATION AND ISRAEL PROGRAMS.
  2. #2 $60K
    SABBATH AND HOLIDAY MEALS AND PROGRAMMING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,500 JEWISH STUDENTS THAT ARE ON CAMPUS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Alternative Summer Break
Service and educational trip to Israel focused on resilience and rehabilitation efforts in the North and South, requiring student fundraising
Interfaith Center Programs
Collaborative initiatives with students of various faiths to promote understanding, dialogue, and community building
Jewish Heritage Night
Campus event celebrating Jewish culture, often tied to Hofstra men's basketball games, promoting visibility and inclusion
Shabbat Meals
Weekly Friday night meals open to all students, providing a community gathering space for prayer, dinner, and socializing
Six Hours for the 6 Million
Annual Holocaust remembrance event featuring six hours of reading names of child victims, open to students, faculty, staff, and community members
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Student Club and Organization Support 2 activities
    • Coordinates student engagement through cultural, recreational, and leadership activities
      Offers diverse programming including a cappella groups, intramural teams, music events, and leadership development opportunities to enrich student life and foster campus engagement.
    • Supports student leadership development across academic disciplines
      Maintains structured student leadership roles in undergraduate, law, medical, business, and alumni communities, including defined positions in finance, communications, events, and administration.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Facilitates Jewish student life and identity exploration on campus
      Provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish students to explore their identity, engage in meaningful conversations, celebrate Jewish culture, and build community through shared traditions and lasting friendships.
  • Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
    • Hosts Holocaust remembrance and intergenerational programs
      Organizes an annual six-hour Holocaust remembrance event where names of victims are read aloud, and facilitates programs connecting alumni with current students to promote intergenerational engagement.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Organizes Shabbat, holiday, and Jewish learning programs
      Hosts weekly Shabbat meals, High Holiday services, educational opportunities on Jewish texts, and cultural events such as Jewish Heritage Night to engage students and families in Jewish life and traditions.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Organizes educational and cultural trips to Israel
      Provides free trips to Israel for students, including visits to historical and religious sites such as Masada, the Western Wall, and the Dead Sea, to deepen cultural and religious connections.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$373K
Contributions & grants$373K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$376K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$226K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$92K
Cash$8K
Investments$0
Liabilities$109K
Net assets$-16K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +72.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID SIEGEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $109K
board members · 9
  • ALAN STEINBERG — DIRECTOR
  • ANNORA GILMAN — CHAIR
  • BRUCE KAFENBAUM — VICE PRESIDENT
  • BRUCE LEV — TREASURER
  • DIANE WOHL — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARNI PANKIN — DIRECTOR
  • MITCHELL PODGOROWIEZ — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT MARGULIES — DIRECTOR
  • SHAYNA CARP — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Birthright Israel Partner — Partners with Birthright Israel to organize free trips to Israel for students.
  • Hofstra University Network — Hofstra Hillel is affiliated with the university and operates as part of the campus community.
  • Hofstra University Network — Hofstra Hillel operates as part of the broader university community, serving students at Hofstra University.
  • Hofstra University Partner — Hosts Hillel programs and events on campus.
  • Hofstra University Interfaith Center Partner — Rabbi Dave Siegel serves as a chaplain at the Interfaith Center, collaborating to support students of all faiths.
  • Jewish National Fund-USA Partner — Partner organization co-sponsoring the Alternative Summer Break program and receiving donations from participant fundraising.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Faith-Based Identity and Community Integration
    methodology: faith-based_community_engagement
    By integrating Jewish faith and traditions into a supportive campus environment, we strengthen students' Jewish identity and engagement because shared religious and cultural practices foster belonging and meaningful connections.
  • Immersive Identity-Building Through Travel
    methodology: immersive_identity_travel
    By offering free, immersive group trips to Israel, we deepen Jewish identity and strengthen community bonds because shared transformative experiences in a cultural and historical context foster emotional and spiritual connection.
  • Student-Led Engagement and Governance
    methodology: student-led_governance
    By empowering students to lead and shape their own Jewish engagement through elected roles and self-organized activities, we increase ownership and participation because peer-driven initiatives are more relevant and accessible to the student community.