irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $802KTECHNOLOGY. IN ORDER TO ENGAGE THE VAST MAJORITY OF HUMANITY WHICH, INCREASINGLY, LEARNS, CONNECTS, AND COMMUNICATES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY, JEM'S DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS DELIVER MOUNTAINS OF PRECIOUS CONTENT TO END USERS. JEM PRODUCTIONS PRESENT THE REBBE'S TEACHING AND INSPIRATION TO VASTLY VARIED AUDIENCES, AND ITS TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES ENABLE THE MATERIALS TO REACH INDIVIDUALS AS THEY EXPECT IT IN MODERN TIMES, ASSISTING THEM TO FIND THE CONTENT THEY WANT, ON THEIR OWN DEVICE, AT THE TIME AND PLACE OF THEIR CHOOSING.
- #2 $365KCONNECTION POINT. A PROGRAM HELPING CHILDREN FORM A CONNECTION WITH, AND LEARN DIRECTLY FROM, THE REBBE, PROVIDING A PERSONAL AND INSPIRING EXPERIENCE. UNIQUE FILMS CONVEY KEY IDEAS AND CONTEXT. CLASSROOM CURRICULUMS ENABLE TEACHERS TO GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH IMMERSIVE LESSONS BASED ON THE REBBE'S TEACHINGS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Ashreinu
Platform offering access to audio recordings of the Rebbe’s talks, with summaries and content organization by date.
Connection Point
Educational program for schools and camps that helps children watch and understand the Rebbe’s talks, used by over 45 schools worldwide.
My Encounter with the Rebbe
Collection and dissemination of first-person stories and publications about interactions with the Rebbe, including books and booklets.
Project 25
Initiative to launch 25 new educational and media projects centered on the Rebbe’s legacy, including books, videos, curricula, and digital content.
The Living Archive
Digital archive providing public access to thousands of photos and videos of the Rebbe, with ongoing additions and restorations.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 7 activities
- Development and launch of AI-powered and digital learning toolsCreated an AI-powered guide to the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and launched new social media platforms in multiple languages to expand access to Jewish educational content.
- Discovery, restoration, and distribution of rare Rebbe recordingsDiscovers, restores, and makes accessible previously missing or low-quality audio and video recordings of the Rebbe, including private meetings (Yechidus), Farbrengens, and historical discussions; produces subtitled and translated versions for modern audiences.
- Online publication and accessibility of Rebbe-related mediaMakes videos, photos, and audio of the Rebbe available online through digital platforms and web apps, including a collection of 350,000 video stills from Sunday dollar encounters and complete event archives; launched reimagined photo and video access systems.
- Partnerships to distribute Jewish educational mediaCollaborates with Chabad-affiliated organizations including Chabad.org, Cteen, Ckids, Jewish Learning Institute, JNET, and others to distribute educational content and support emissaries worldwide.
- Preservation and digitization of the Rebbe's archival materialsPreserves and digitizes photographs, audio recordings, and video footage of the Lubavitcher Rebbe using grant funding; maintains a comprehensive archive of thousands of videos, audio recordings, photos, and first-person testimonies for public and educational access.
- Production and dissemination of educational content for children and youthDevelops and distributes age-appropriate Jewish educational programming for children and teens, including video series, WhatsApp stories, booklets, and camp curricula; programs adopted by over 45 schools and 18 summer camps.
- Publication of books and written materials on the Rebbe's teachings and legacyProduces and publishes books and booklets featuring first-person accounts, stories, and summaries of the Rebbe’s talks, including titles such as “My Story, Volume 2,” “One by One; Stories of the Rebbe,” and translated editions.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Capacity-building educational programs for studentsTeaches students how to watch, understand, and transcribe the Rebbe’s Farbrengens, fostering deeper engagement with primary source materials.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Research services for archival materialsConducts research to locate specific items in its archive upon request, offering paid research services for deeper access.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Special commemorative and peace initiativesLaunched the “Project for Enduring Peace” to share the Rebbe’s teachings on peace in Israel and organized events commemorating milestones such as 30 years of Gimmel Tammuz.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.35M
Contributions & grants$2.93M67%
Program service revenue$1.40M32%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$4.52M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$2.21M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.49M
Cash$53K
Investments$0
Liabilities$518K
Net assets$1.98M
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELKANAH SHMOTKIN | PRESIDENT | 45 | $165K |
board members · 5
- CHAIM SHAUL BROOK — DIRECTOR
- DOVID KRINSKY — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
- YOEL GANCZ — DIRECTOR
- YOSEF B FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- YOSSI DEREN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- CKids Partner — Partnered on the production of a special Gimmel Tammuz video for children.
- Camp Gan Israel Partner — Partnered on the Connection Point Camps Event for Camp Gan Israels around the world.
- Chabad On Campus Partner — Collaboration to provide Jewish educational resources to college students.
- Chabad of Livingston Partner — Partnered on the Dedication Wall project.
- Chabad.org Partner — Partnership to distribute Jewish educational content.
- Ckids Partner — Partnership to provide Jewish educational content for children.
- Compass Partner — Partnership related to the publication and distribution of Compass magazine.
- Cteen Partner — Partnership to deliver Jewish educational programming for teens.
- Derher Partner — Partnership related to the publication and distribution of Derher magazine.
- Hachayal Partner — Partnership related to the publication and distribution of Hachayal magazine.
- IDF Partner — Distributed a photo of the Rebbe and video of his talks to 100,000 IDF soldiers.
- JNET Partner — Collaboration to provide Jewish educational resources and networking for Jewish professionals.
- Jewish Children’s Museum Partner — Collaboration to support Jewish educational initiatives for children.
- Jewish Learning Institute Partner — Partnership to offer adult Jewish education programs.
- Kfar Chabad Partner — Partnership related to the publication and distribution of Kfar Chabad magazine.
- Kinus Hashluchim / Os Partner — Partnership to support gatherings of Chabad emissaries through media resources.
- Maaseinu Partner — Partnership related to the publication and distribution of Maaseinu magazine.
- Merkos Suite 302 Partner — Collaboration in the distribution of Jewish educational materials.
- My Shliach Partner — Partnership to support Chabad emissaries through educational media.
- Nshei Chabad Partner — Partnership related to the publication and distribution of Nshei Chabad magazine.
- Rohr Family Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the preservation of photos of the Rebbe
- Shluchim Office Partner — Collaboration to provide media resources for Chabad emissaries.
- Techayinu Partner — Partnership related to the publication and distribution of Techayinu magazine.
- Tzach NY Partner — Collaboration to support Jewish educational outreach in New York.
- Tzivos Hashem Partner — Collaborates with JEM on the Connection Point program.
- Tzivos Hashem Partner — Partnered on the Connection Point International Lag B’omer Event for Crown Heights schoolchildren and parents.
- Tzivos Hashem Partner — Partnership to deliver Jewish educational content to children and youth.
- Vaad Or Vechom Partner — Partnership to distribute Jewish educational media.
- Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus Partner — Collaborated on the “Dor Hashvi’i: Our Rebbe. Our mission. Our Connection” school curriculum project.
- Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Partner — Collaborated on the “Hanachos” project to teach students to watch, understand, and write up farbrengens of the Rebbe.
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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.
- AI-Powered Access to Religious Teachingsmethodology: ai-powered_accessBy using artificial intelligence to organize and structure the Rebbe's recorded teachings, we produce deeper engagement and broader accessibility because complex, vast archives become searchable, navigable, and personally relevant to modern users.