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Kadimah School of Buffalo Inc
Getzville, NY · EIN 160838839 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Small ($100K-$1M) · kadimah.org
revenue
$146K
expenses
$182K
net assets
$2.9M
employees
0
program ratio
3%
mission · from form 990

1. EDUCATION2. PREPARATION FOR ACTIVE RESPONSIBLE AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.3. EDUCATION INTHE HEBREW LANGUAGE, BIBLE, JEWISH LITERATURE, JEWISHOBSERVANCES AND CUSTOMS AND JEWISH HISTORY IN KEEPING WITH THEFUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF TRADITIONAL JUDAISM.4. EDUCATION TO FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR ALL APPROACHESTO JUDAISM.5. THE FOSTERING OF INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OFRATIONAL AND MORAL VALUES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Kadimah Academy of Buffalo, originally founded in 1959 as Kadimah School of Buffalo, is a nonprofit organization providing Jewish education in Western New York. After operating a standalone Jewish day school for over 60 years, it transitioned in 2019 to the Kadimah Scholars program, embedding Jewish studies within The Park School of Buffalo. The organization now focuses on scholarships, community engagement, and ensuring access to Jewish education regardless of financial means.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Alumni Engagement
Initiative to maintain connections with former students, collect testimonials, and involve alumni in supporting current educational goals and community development
Kadimah Scholars at Park
Partnership program embedding Jewish day school education within The Park School of Buffalo, where students receive Hebrew and Judaic studies instruction while fully participating in general academics, extracurriculars, and sports
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Alumni engagement and institutional feedback
      Conducts alumni surveys and collects success stories to inform institutional growth, strengthen programming for future generations, and maintain connections with former students.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Kadimah Scholars at Park School program
      Provides Hebrew and Judaic Studies instruction to students enrolled at The Park School of Buffalo during and after regular school hours, continuing Jewish education access after the closure of the physical Kadimah School in 2019. The program integrates religious studies without displacing core subjects and includes daily prayers, holiday observances, and extracurricular participation.
  • Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 1 activity
    • Operate Jewish day school with dual curriculum
      Operated a K–8 Jewish day school offering a dual curriculum in secular and Judaic studies, serving over 200 students by the 1970s, with formal incorporation in 1959 and a permanent building established in 2005. The school was non-denominational and provided Hebrew, Judaic Studies, and Jewish heritage education alongside general academics.
  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Provide scholarships and program funding for Jewish education
      Offers additional scholarships to Jewish students in the Kadimah Scholars at Park School program and provides targeted funding to support faculty and supplemental programming, ensuring equitable access and enhanced educational offerings.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants$146K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$182K
Program expenses3%
Admin / overhead85%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$21K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.94M
Cash$103K
Investments$1.94M
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$2.93M
Liquid reserves134.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -12.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • alan rosenhoch — treasurer
  • ann earne — board member
  • cheryl stein — vice president
  • hallie keren — president
  • jamie potash — board member
  • jeff schapiro — board member
  • joshua maiman — secretary
  • miriam treger-honig — board member
  • mitch steinhorn — board member
  • steve rosenfield — at large
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Ahavas Achim Partner — Hosted Kadimah School on Tacoma Avenue in 1962.
  • Appalachian State University Partner — Hosts alumna Sarah J. Greenwald, who participates in Kadimah alumni outreach.
  • Buffalo Jewish Federation Funder — Provided a grant that supported the production of a student collaboration video.
  • Buffalo Jewish Federation Partner — Works closely with Kadimah Academy to support Jewish education and community engagement in Western New York.
  • Buffalo Jewish leaders Partner — Collaborated to purchase the building at One Cambridge Road in 1985, including Nathan Benderson.
  • Darwin Martin House Partner — Partnered on experiential learning projects.
  • Jewish Community Center Partner — Hosted Kadimah School at 787 Delaware Avenue at opening and later served as home for the Middle School in the 1990s.
  • Kadimah Academy of Buffalo Partner — Collaborates with partners to encourage critical thinking and develop students into lifelong learners and leaders.
  • MK Photographic Partner — Photography partner providing event coverage for the Kadimah Dinners in 2013 and 2014.
  • Mark Anthony Photography Partner — Photography partner providing event coverage for the Kadimah Dinner 2017.
  • Marty Kerker Partner — Photographer credited for photos at the Kadimah Dinners in 2013 and 2014.
  • New York State Teachers Federation, AFL-CIO Network — Kadimah teachers joined this professional organization during the 1970s.
  • Park School of Buffalo Partner — Hosts Kadimah Scholars program and integrates Jewish observance into school life.
  • Park School of Buffalo Partner — Hosts the Kadimah Scholars program, providing facilities and shared academic and extracurricular opportunities.
  • Shaarey Zedek Partner — Hosted Kadimah’s Kindergarten in the 1970s and later the Lower School and Nursery School in the 1990s.
  • Silo City Partner — Partnered on experiential learning projects.
  • Temple Beth El Partner — Hosted Kadimah School starting in 1968 on Eggert Road.
  • Temple Emanu-El Partner — Hosted Kadimah School on Colvin Avenue in 1962.
  • The Park School of Buffalo Partner — Collaborates to deliver Hebrew and Judaic studies to Kadimah students enrolled at Park through the Kadimah Scholars at Park program.
  • The Park School of Buffalo Partner — Partner in delivering Jewish education through the Kadimah Scholars program and additional funding for faculty and programming.
  • area synagogues Partner — Collaborates with Kadimah on Jewish programming and observance activities.
  • other Jewish agencies Partner — Collaborates with Kadimah on programs in the Buffalo, NY area.
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.

  • Individualized, Values-Based Education
    methodology: individualized_jewish_education
    By emphasizing individualized academic, spiritual, and social development within a values-based Jewish context, the school improves student engagement and personal growth, because tailoring education to the whole child fosters deeper connection and long-term identity formation.
  • Integrated Dual Curriculum Model
    methodology: integrated_curriculum
    By integrating Jewish and general studies within a single curriculum, the school produces well-rounded graduates who are grounded in both secular academics and Jewish tradition, because combining these domains fosters deeper engagement and identity formation.
  • Pluralistic, Inclusive Community Model
    methodology: inclusive_community_school_model
    By operating as a non-denominational, inclusive Jewish community school, the organization increases participation and belonging across diverse Jewish families, because openness to multiple interpretations of Judaism strengthens communal identity and educational continuity.