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THE WAXMAN FOUNDATION
GREAT NECK, NY · EIN 201037190 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K)
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mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:(A) TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEGDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF JUDAISM IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD, INCLUDING THROUGH RESEARCH; PUBLICATION AND INFORMATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS;(B) TO MEMORIALIZE THE TEACHINGS AND LEADERSHIP IDEAS OF RABBI MORDECAI WAXMAN (1917-2002), THROUGH THE COMPILIATION OF AN ARCHIVE OF HIS LIFE AND WORK FROM PRINTED, RECORDED, PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM OR OTHER SOURCES, AND TO SELECTIVELY PUBLISH THE SAME, TOGETHER WITH THE SPONSORSHIP OF RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING TO FURTHER HIS IDEAS;(C) TO PRODUCE, DEVELOP, SPONSOR, ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE CURRICULA, PROGRAMS, AND MATERIALS FOR JEWISH EDUCATION AND SPIRITUAL RETREAT, POSSIBLY INCLDUING THE CREATION OF A PHYSICAL CENTER FOR JEWISH RENEWAL WHICH COULD BE USED AS A VENUE FOR PROGRAMS, COLLOQUIA, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS AND CULTURAL EVENTS FOR THE CONSERVATIVE JEWISH MOVEMENT;(D) TO PROMOTE INTRA-AND INTER-RELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING AND TOLERANCE, THROUGH PUBLCIATIONS AND PROGRAMMIN

profile · synthesized from sources

The Waxman Foundation is a New York-based nonprofit focused on advancing knowledge of Judaism and preserving the legacy of Rabbi Mordecai Waxman. It supports educational initiatives, research, and programming related to Jewish thought and leadership. The organization also promotes interfaith understanding and may develop a center for Jewish renewal within the Conservative Jewish movement.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Inter- and Intra-Religious Understanding Programs
Produces publications and programming to promote tolerance and dialogue within and across religious traditions.
Jewish Education and Spiritual Retreat Initiatives
Develops curricula, programs, and materials for Jewish education and spiritual renewal, potentially including a physical center for retreats and cultural events.
Preservation of Rabbi Mordecai Waxman's Archive
Compiles and selectively publishes materials from Rabbi Waxman’s life and work, including printed, recorded, and photographic sources.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 2 activities
    • Advances Jewish knowledge through research and educational programs
      Conducts research, publishes findings, and delivers informational training programs to advance knowledge and understanding of Judaism.
    • Develops and sponsors Jewish educational curricula and spiritual retreat programs
      Produces, develops, and sponsors curricula, programs, and materials for Jewish education and spiritual retreat, with potential development of a physical center for Jewish renewal.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
    • Preserves and disseminates Rabbi Mordecai Waxman's teachings
      Compiles and maintains an archive of Rabbi Mordecai Waxman's life and work, and selectively publishes materials to further his teachings and leadership ideas.
  • Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
    • Promotes interfaith understanding and religious tolerance
      Advances intra- and inter-religious understanding and tolerance through publications and educational programming.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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5 years on record · 2020–2024
strategies · 4

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.

  • Archival Preservation as a Means of Promoting Rabbi Waxman’s Teachings
    methodology: archival_preservation_and_dissemination
    By preserving and selectively disseminating Rabbi Mordecai Waxman's teachings through archives and publications, the organization sustains and extends his intellectual and spiritual legacy because access to primary source materials enables ongoing learning and scholarly engagement.
  • Educational Curriculum and Programming for Jewish Renewal
    methodology: curriculum_and_program_development
    By developing curricula, retreats, and spiritual events, the organization fosters Jewish renewal because structured educational and experiential programming deepens engagement and revitalizes religious practice.
  • Interfaith Engagement to Promote Religious Tolerance
    methodology: interfaith_engagement
    By creating interfaith programming and publications, the organization advances religious understanding and tolerance because cross-religious dialogue reduces prejudice and builds mutual respect.
  • Research and Publication to Advance Understanding of Judaism
    methodology: research_and_publication
    By conducting research and producing publications, the organization advances knowledge and understanding of Judaism because scholarly engagement deepens public and academic comprehension of Jewish thought and practice.