irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $295KPROVIDED INSPIRATION AND AWARENESS TO TARGETED AUDIENCES RELATED TO THE JOYOUS JUDAISM CAMPAIGN.
- #2 $108KPROVIDED INSPIRATION AND AWARENESS TO TARGETED AUDIENCES THROUGH MAINTAINING THE WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS, WHICH REMAINS THE HEART OF OUR BRAND.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Glossary
Comprehensive A-Z guide explaining Jewish terms, rituals, and concepts in accessible language to reduce confusion and promote understanding
Haggadah
Customizable Passover Haggadah that includes traditional elements, original songs, humor, and interactive features for modern seders
Interfaith Blessings
Resource hub offering inclusive blessings and guidance for interfaith couples and families navigating Jewish traditions
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 2 activities
- Distribution of free educational booklets on Jewish holidays and traditionsProduces and distributes free downloadable booklets covering major Jewish holidays such as Passover, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Shabbat, as well as Thanksgiving with Jewish themes. These include guides, recipes, skits, song parodies, and modern interpretations to make traditions accessible and engaging.
- Thanksgiving resources with Jewish cultural contentProvides free downloadable booklets and recipes that blend Thanksgiving traditions with Jewish culinary and cultural themes, distributed as part of broader educational outreach.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Anti-antisemitism public awareness campaignRuns a billboard campaign in multiple U.S. cities—including New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, and Miami—to combat antisemitism. Also produces educational tools like the "Antisemitism Cheat Sheet" to help the public recognize and understand antisemitic tropes and behaviors.
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Jewish and Hindu Funeral Rites Support 1 activity
- Research on Jewish burial customs and misconceptionsConducts research to clarify common misconceptions about Jewish burial practices, including topics such as organ donation and tattooing, to support informed decision-making within the Jewish community.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Educational resources for Jewish lifecycle eventsProvides accessible guidance and printable materials for lifecycle events such as weddings, births, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and death/mourning practices. Includes structured content on burial customs, mourning phases, and mitzvah project ideas like fundraising or supply drives.
- Free Passover Haggadah distributionOffers a free downloadable Passover Haggadah that includes a full Seder guide, original skits, song parodies, and modern interpretations of traditional rituals. Access is provided in exchange for email registration.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.11M
Contributions & grants$7.00M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$93K1%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$4.26M
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising21%
Salaries & benefits$1.66M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.27M
Cash$1.79M
Investments$3.55M
Liabilities$85K
Net assets$7.19M
Liquid reserves15.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACY STUART | CO-PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE | 40 | $579K |
| JOSHUA WEIL | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $232K |
| STEVEN GOODWIN | SENIOR DIGITAL DESIGNER | 40 | $184K |
| ROBYN FENER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $159K |
| CARRIE HALL | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | 40 | $158K |
board members · 4
- ARCHIE GOTTESMAN — CO-PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE
- GARY DEBODE — SECRETARY AND TRUSTEE
- JAMES TREANOR — TREASURER
- MARGERY GOTTESMAN — CO-PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) Partner — Partnered with Jewish Federation of British Columbia on a 2025 community survey assessing antisemitism in British Columbia.
- Jewish Federation of British Columbia Partner — Collaborates on public engagement around antisemitism in Canada, citing shared research and community impact.
- rabbis Partner — Collaborates with rabbis who support and endorse the JewBelong approach to Jewish engagement.
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.
- Education-First Engagement Modelmethodology: education-first approachBy promoting education about antisemitism and Jewish history, the organization increases personal readiness and public awareness, because informed individuals are better equipped to recognize and respond to prejudice and feel more empowered to engage with their identity.
- Inclusive Belonging for Disengaged Jewsmethodology: inclusivity-for-disengaged-jewsBy using a welcoming, non-judgmental approach and accessible language in non-traditional contexts, the organization re-engages disengaged Jews who feel excluded from traditional settings, because reducing barriers to entry and affirming diverse identities fosters psychological safety and归属.
- Secular Rites of Passage with Social Purposemethodology: secular_jewish_rite_of_passageBy offering secular or non-religious families the option to center Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations on social action or mitzvah projects, the organization instills lifelong values of philanthropy and social justice in teens, because anchoring identity milestones in tangible impact fosters enduring ethical commitments.
- Structured Rituals for Emotional Transitionmethodology: structured-grief-transitionBy expediting burial within 24 hours and using time-bound mourning periods like shiva, the organization supports mourners’ emotional healing, because structured rituals reduce decision fatigue and create psychological containers that enable full grieving and gradual reintegration into daily life.