irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $575KWEEKEND EDUCATIONAL & RELIGOUS RETREATS SERVING APP 3000 CHILDREN
- #2 $425KSUMMER CAMP PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 200 CHILDREN
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Camp Nageela
Summer camp and year-round retreats offering immersive Jewish educational experiences with activities including swimming, archery, paintball, and boating
Family Vacation
Limited-edition family retreats with hotel-style accommodations and recreational activities at Camp Nageela
High Holidays Celebration
Free Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur celebrations held at Camp Nageela for families
JEP Ren
Real estate networking event in NYC featuring panel discussions and catering
Jewish Individualized Learning (JIL/JULU)
After-school Jewish education programs for girls (JIL) and boys (JULU) held weekly in multiple locations
Passover Six Flags
Supervised group trip to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey during Passover with all meals provided
Shabbatons
Eight annual weekend retreats including Party, Fall, Winter, Unity, and Spring Shabbatons for boys and girls
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts Shabbat and holiday programs with communal meals and community engagementOrganizes regular Shabbat programs and annual High Holiday celebrations that include communal meals and foster community engagement for families and youth. Hosts 8 Shabbatons annually and offers free High Holiday events for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts networking and community events for adultsOrganizes a real estate networking event in NYC that includes a panel discussion, catered food, and cocktail service, aimed at fostering professional and communal connections.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Offers family vacation and community-building retreatsProvides a limited-edition family vacation program featuring hotel-style lodging and recreational activities such as boating, archery, swimming, and access to a petting farm, designed to strengthen family and community bonds.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Provides Jewish educational programs for children and teensOffers individualized Jewish learning programs for boys and girls through structured weekly classes in multiple locations including Fair Lawn, NJ; Five Towns; Baltimore; Long Beach, NY; Hewlett; Merrick; and Queens. Programs are gender-specific or coeducational and occur on weekdays and weekends.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Runs immersive Jewish experiential and recreational programsOperates year-round and summer experiential programs at Nageela, including camp-style day events with swimming, archery, sports, paintball, and boating. Also organizes a ski retreat and a supervised group outing to Six Flags Great Adventure during Passover, both including meals and recreational access.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.75M
Contributions & grants$1.83M67%
Program service revenue$919K33%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.27M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$902K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.35M
Cash$1.66M
Investments$0
Liabilities$103K
Net assets$3.25M
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2023 · YoY revenue +34.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 1
- DAVID SHENKER — Director
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Holiday Mountain Ski Park Partner — Hosts the organization's ski retreat program.
- Nageela Partner — Collaborates with Nageela to provide immersive Jewish experiential programs.
- Six Flags Great Adventure Partner — Site for supervised Passover group outing organized by the organization.
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.
- Compressed Programming for Increased Accessibilitymethodology: compressed_programmingBy condensing traditional summer camp experiences into a single day, the congregation lowers barriers to participation and introduces Jewish communal experiences to new families because time-efficient formats increase reach without sacrificing experiential depth.
- Faith-Based Community Engagement Through Recurring Shabbatonsmethodology: faith-based community engagementBy hosting recurring Shabbatons, the congregation strengthens youth engagement with Jewish life because regular, immersive faith-based experiences build relational continuity and spiritual connection.
- Immersive Lifestyle Engagementmethodology: immersive_lifestyle_engagementBy integrating Jewish life into daily routines and experiences, the congregation deepens individual commitment and community connection because sustained, holistic engagement fosters stronger identity formation and belonging.
- Inclusive Community Access to High Holidaysmethodology: inclusive_community_engagementBy offering free participation in High Holiday celebrations, the congregation strengthens community bonds and broadens engagement because removing financial barriers ensures universal access to core religious experiences, fostering collective belonging.
- Individualized Jewish Educationmethodology: individualized_learningBy tailoring learning to each student’s needs, the congregation increases educational effectiveness and personal connection to Judaism because personalized instruction supports deeper understanding and long-term identity development.