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Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education Inc

Rockville Centre, NY · EIN 590173782 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q220 · International Affairs · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$7.3M
expenses
$10.0M
net assets
$25.4M
employees
0
volunteers
26
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS AND OTHER STUDENTS THROUGH A VARIETY OF STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS IN ISRAEL. ALEXANDER MUSS INSTITUTE FOR ISRAEL EDUCATION, INC. (AMIIE) PROVIDES MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL COURSES AND A FULL COMPLEMENT OF PROGRAMS IN ISRAEL STUDIES SO THAT PARTICIPANTS (AGES 12 TO 18) DEVELOP A STRONG SENSE OF SELF, THE JEWISH PEOPLE, AND THE LAND OF ISRAEL.

profile · synthesized from sources

Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education Inc provides study abroad programs in Israel for students aged 12 to 18. The organization offers Middle States accredited high school courses and comprehensive Israel studies curriculum. Its mission is to foster a strong sense of self, Jewish identity, and connection to the land of Israel through immersive educational experiences.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Study Abroad Programs in Israel
Immersive academic programs in Israel offering Middle States accredited high school courses in history, archaeology, and Israel studies for teens aged 12 to 18
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
    • Operating accredited study abroad programs in Israel for teens
      Provides Middle States accredited high school courses and Israel studies programs for students ages 12 to 18 through study abroad programs in Israel.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.28M
Contributions & grants$3.25M45%
Program service revenue$3.75M51%
Investment income$13K0%
Other revenue$264K
expenses
Total expenses$10.04M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$220K
Grants paid out$211K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$29.02M
Cash$925K
Investments$495K
Liabilities$3.63M
Net assets$25.39M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -66.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEPHEN KUTNO HEAD OF SCHOOL 40 $220K
board members · 24
  • BENJI HAIN — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 12/24)
  • BRIAN SEITZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELLEN KELMAN — COMMITTEE CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER
  • GUY MIASNIK — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 12/24)
  • JACK ROLDAN — COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER
  • JERRY SOKOL — BOARD MEMBER
  • JILL LEWIS — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 10/24)
  • JOEL REINSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOSEPH WOLFSON — CHAIRPERSON/BOARD MEMBER
  • KARL KAPLAN — TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER
  • LORI MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARC SACHS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL FELDMAN — COMMITTEE CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL KESSLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHELE SCHECK — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 12/24)
  • MYRON STAYMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • NINA PAUL — COMMITTEE CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER (THRU 9/24)
  • ROBERT BENEDON — COMMITTEE CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT LEVINE — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24)
  • ROBERT WEISS — COMMITTEE CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT WERNER — SECRETARY & AUDIT CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER
  • RONALD WERNER — PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBER
  • SAMUEL LICHTENFELD — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 12/24)
  • SHARON POLANSKY — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 12/24)
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.

  • Experiential Education in Israel
    methodology: experiential_education_abroad
    By immersing students in Israel through study abroad programs that combine accredited academic coursework with experiential learning, we foster deeper understanding of Jewish history and identity because direct cultural and historical engagement strengthens personal connection and retention more than classroom instruction alone.