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YESHIVA UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131624225 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B430 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · yu.edu
revenue
$443.9M
expenses
$442.3M
net assets
$503.0M
employees
3,261
volunteers
30
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE UNIVERSITY IS COMPOSED OF SEVERAL COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS PROVIDING EDUCATION, TRAINING, RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PROGRAMS. SEE SCHEDULE O.

profile · synthesized from sources

Yeshiva University is a comprehensive Jewish university in New York City offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education grounded in Torah Umadda—the integration of Jewish studies and Western knowledge. It operates multiple schools including the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, serves students in the U.S. and Israel, and emphasizes academic excellence, communal leadership, and ethical engagement across disciplines.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $97.58M
    ACADEMIC SUPPORT & STUDENT SERVICES.
  2. #2 $112.73M
    INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT, AUXILIARY SERVICES, RESEARCH & TRAINING.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program
Provides structure, support, and guidance for over 600 Yeshiva University students who begin their education studying in Israel each year.
Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought
Challenges students to engage with Jewish and Western thought, fostering leadership through interdisciplinary study of Torah, philosophy, politics, law, and literature.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 2 activities
    • Public advocacy and intellectual engagement
      Published an essay in The New York Times on the history, purpose, and moral vision of Zionism.
    • Study abroad and Israel-based education
      Provides structure, support, and guidance for over 600 students studying in Israel annually through the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program.
  • Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
    • Financial aid distribution
      Over $45 million in financial aid is awarded annually to support student access and affordability.
  • Health Professions Education Programs 1 activity
    • Medical and nursing education programs
      92% of YU's medical school applicants were accepted over the last three years. The university launched an Accelerated B.S. in Nursing program that allows students to complete their degree in 16 months, with applications open for Fall 2024 enrollment.
  • Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
    • Mental health training and professional development programs
      Developed a mental health training program in collaboration with the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.
  • Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
    • Online education delivery
      Offers online education programs at the high school, college, and graduate levels.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
    • Research publication and scholarly journal development
      Founded the Israel Institute and the Sura and Talpiot journals to strengthen religious education and its connection to Israel and Jewish scholarship. Published a seminal commentary on the She’iltot.
  • Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Student fellowships, scholarships, and elite internship preparation
      Nominated a student for the John and Daria Barry Scholarship, resulting in full funding for graduate study at Oxford. Prepared students for prestigious opportunities including fellowships with The Fund for American Studies and internships in the chambers of Judge Steven J. Menashi of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Support for student-led organizations and leadership development
      Supports student-founded national nonprofit organizations including College EDge and START Science. Launched the Beren Community and Service Awards, recognizing 13 students for leadership, generosity, and commitment to campus life. Selected nine undergraduate students as valedictorians of the Class of 2026 in recognition of academic excellence.
  • Higher Education Career Placement 1 activity
    • Undergraduate and graduate student employment and further education outcomes
      98% of undergraduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation, and there has been an 88% increase in graduate school enrollment since 2016. Additionally, 95% of health science graduates pass national licensure exams and secure employment within six months of graduation.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Academic infrastructure and institutional operations
      Operates three undergraduate schools, seven graduate and professional schools, scholarly centers and institutes, libraries, a museum, and a university press across campuses in the United States and Israel. Established the Katz School and developed new graduate programs including EMBA, Masters in Accounting, Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, Marketing, Speech-Language Pathology, and a PhD in Applied Mathematics.
    • Conducting and presenting original research on social and global issues
      Hosted an all-day conference on contemporary antisemitism in the United States, bringing together scholars to examine the issue through a social science lens. Authored a study showing AI is highly effective at convincing employers during job applications. Co-led a study on strategies for building resilience in global supply chains amid political disruptions. Presented on trauma and vicarious trauma, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Published articles on legal and social issues including peer betrayal, sextortion, family boundary ambiguity after divorce, and child abuse cases.
    • Faculty and academic appointments
      Appointed Samuel Kalman Mirsky as its first official faculty member in Jewish Philosophy, Hebrew Literature, Jewish History, and RIETS.
    • Interdisciplinary academic programming
      Convenes interdisciplinary conferences at Stern College for Women that integrate science, bioethics, and religion. Operates the Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought, which integrates Jewish and Western intellectual traditions in philosophy, politics, law, and literature.
    • Professional society engagement and leadership
      Served a three-year term as a board director of the American Society of Andrology.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$443.87M
Contributions & grants$83.26M19%
Program service revenue$332.84M75%
Investment income$25.73M6%
Other revenue$2.03M
expenses
Total expenses$442.32M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$182.62M
Grants paid out$128.42M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.09B
Cash$33.10M
Investments$554.60M
Liabilities$589.20M
Net assets$502.96M
Liquid reserves15.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 14
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RABBI DR ARI D BERMAN TRUSTEE - PRESIDENT 35 $1.19M
ANDREW J LAUER VP/SECTY/GENERAL COUNSEL 35 $649K
AHRON HERRING CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER 35 $581K
MELANIE LESLIE DEAN - CARDOZO LAW SCHOOL 35 $548K
NOAM WASSERMAN DEAN - SYMS BUSINESS SCHOOL 35 $537K
DORON STERN VP MKTNG/COMMUNICATIONS 35 $525K
SUSAN MEYERS VP INST. ADVANCEMENT 35 $505K
PATRICK GALLAGHER VP ADMIN SERVICES 35 $493K
SELMA BOTMAN PROVOST - VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 35 $481K
DANIELLE WOZNIAK VP GLOBAL BUS DEV 35 $454K
MICHAEL SCHREIBER VP BUS. AFFAIRS/CFO 35 $450K
EDWARD FARKAS FOUNDING DEAN - DENTAL 35 $429K
DAVID RUDENSTINE PROFESSOR 35 $408K
JULIE SCHREIER VP/CHIEF OF STAFF 35 $408K
board members · 11
  • ANDREW HERENSTEIN — TRUSTEE
  • ANITA ZUCKER — TRUSTEE
  • BENJAMIN HELLER — TRUSTEE
  • CHELLA SAFRA — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID J NAGEL — TRUSTEE
  • DR FELIX L GLAUBACH — TRUSTEE - DECEASED DEC 2024
  • ELLIOT GIBBER — VICE CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE
  • HENRY KRESSEL — CHAIR EMERITUS/TRUSTEE
  • HENRY ROSENBERG — TRUSTEE
  • IRA DIZENGOFF — TRUSTEE
  • IRA M MITZNER — BOARD CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Renowned affiliate of Yeshiva University offering medical education and research.
  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing Government — Curriculum aligns with competency-based standards set by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
  • American Society of Andrology Partner — Served as board director representing Yeshiva University.
  • Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Partner — Invited presentation on trauma and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Partner — Collaborates with Yeshiva University on mental health training initiatives.
  • NEOMA Business School Partner — Collaborated on research related to global supply chain resilience.
  • RIETS Network — Faculty member and academic affiliate within RIETS.
  • Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary Partner — Constituent seminary of Yeshiva University providing rabbinical training.
  • Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) Network — Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) is an integral part of Yeshiva University, training religious leaders and contributing to its academic and spiritual mission
  • S. Daniel Abraham Partner — Formal arrangement supporting the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program for YU students studying in Israel.
  • Stern College for Women Partner — Undergraduate college within Yeshiva University hosting interdisciplinary science and ethics conferences.
  • Sy Syms School of Business Partner — Business school within Yeshiva University integrating Jewish law into business education.
  • The Fund for American Studies Partner — Prepared students for fellowships with The Fund for American Studies.
  • The New York Times Partner — Published an essay by the university president on Zionism.
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Partner — Facilitated student internships with Judge Steven J. Menashi of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
  • University of Oxford Partner — Prepared students for graduate study at the University of Oxford.
  • University of [unspecified] Partner — Collaborated on research related to global supply chain resilience.
  • White House Partner — Participated in the National Drug Control Strategy Summit held at the White House.
  • Wurzweiler School of Social Work Partner — Graduate school within Yeshiva University offering social work education.
  • Yale Law School Partner — Prepared students for admission to and study at Yale Law School.
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.

  • Applied Learning with Ethical Integration
    methodology: applied_learning
    By requiring students to apply academic and ethical knowledge to real-world challenges, we produce socially responsible graduates, because the integration of learning with practical action reinforces moral commitment and strengthens community impact.
  • Torah Umadda Integration
    methodology: torah_u_madda
    By integrating rigorous Jewish religious study (Torah) with secular academic disciplines (Madda), we produce well-rounded graduates who are intellectually and ethically equipped to lead in both Jewish and broader societal contexts, because the synthesis of divine wisdom and worldly knowledge is viewed as a sacred obligation and a foundation for meaningful engagement with modernity.
  • Values-Driven Leadership Development
    methodology: values-based_education
    By grounding education in Core Torah Values—such as Emet (truth), Chesed (compassion), and Tzion (world betterment)—we cultivate principled leaders who contribute to Jewish, American, and global communities, because moral formation through a Jewish ethical framework enables leadership that integrates personal meaning with social responsibility.