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HILLEL FOUNDATION OF ITHACA COLLEGE
ITHACA, NY · EIN 521758795 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ichillel.org
revenue
$331K
expenses
$336K
net assets
$493K
employees
6
program ratio
50%
mission · from form 990

ENRICHING THE LIVES OF JEWISH STUDENTS

profile · synthesized from sources

Hillel at Ithaca College supports Jewish student life through religious, cultural, and social programming on campus. It provides a community space for Jewish students, fosters interfaith dialogue, and hosts events such as Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, and educational programs. The organization has been continuously active since the 1940s and became fully independent from Cornell Hillel in the 1960s.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $45K
    SHABBAT AND HOLIDAYS PROVIDING MULTIFACETED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE SHABBAT WEEKLY AND JEWISH HOLIDAYS THROUGHOUGHT THE YEAR, BOTH AS PARTICIPANTS AND AS LEADERS.
  2. #2 $58K
    BIRTHRIGHT AND ISRAEL PROGRAMMING EXPLORING ISRAELI CULTURE, HISTORY, AND CURRENT EVENTS
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Bagels and Lox Brunch
Annual parent-child event held during Parent’s Weekend featuring traditional Jewish foods and community building
Hillel Cultural and Social Events
Includes dances, movie screenings, theater parties, and holiday celebrations such as Israel’s anniversary dance
Religious Emphasis Days
Interfaith program co-sponsored with other campus groups to promote understanding across religions through discussions and presentations
Shabbat Services
Weekly religious services for Jewish students, emphasizing attendance and communal observance
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
    • Hosts weekly Shabbat services and dinners
      Organizes weekly Shabbat services and dinners during academic terms at Muller Chapel, including themed experiences and adjusted timing during winter months.
    • Organizes Jewish holiday celebrations
      Hosts annual celebrations for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Purim, Passover, and other Jewish holidays, featuring religious services, meals, cultural events, and community gatherings such as apple picking, a bagel break-fast, sushi in the sukkah, and a Purim Drag Show: Disco Extravaganza.
    • Organizes orientation and recurring annual events
      Hosts FreshFest, a small group orientation for incoming students, and recurring annual events such as trivia for charity, Ithaca’s Got Talent, challah baking, petting zoos, and Holocaust survivor speaker visits.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Administers Birthright Israel trips
      Organizes two annual Birthright Israel trips for Jewish college students and young adults, providing immersive travel experiences.
  • Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
    • Facilitates student engagement and leadership development
      Supports a student executive board and engages student leaders in organizational roles to lead programming and build leadership skills within a supportive community.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Maintains alumni engagement
      Keeps ongoing communication with alumni to share updates and opportunities for continued involvement with Hillel.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Offers Jewish learning and educational programs
      Runs structured educational initiatives including a 10-week Jewish Learning Fellowship with meals and completion stipends, and a six-part series on Israeli society and values called Kol Yisrael, both providing free weekly meals to participants.
  • Kosher Meal Services 1 activity
    • Provides kosher dining options on campus
      Operates a Kosher Kitchen at Ithaca College Terrace Dining Hall and provides kosher-style meals and cold case options at Campus Center Dining Hall, all accessible with a standard meal plan and supervised by Rabbi Eli Silberstein and a staff mashgiach.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$331K
Contributions & grants$313K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$18K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$336K
Program expenses50%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$241K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$494K
Cash$304K
Investments$144K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$493K
Liquid reserves16.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -37.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAUREN GOLDBERG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENDED 2024 30 $49K
JULIE BODEN ADAMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30 $39K
board members · 10
  • ANDREW CASPER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DARA SPEZIAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • ISAAC SCHNEIDER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JESSIE TONJES — BOARD CHAIR
  • JOHN ROSENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATE FORESTER — TREASURER
  • KAYLA REISMAN — SECRETARY
  • LISA CAPELOUTO — BOARD MEMBER
  • RACHEL BERGER — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARA HANAI — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation Network — Recognized as part of the B’nai B’rith Hillel Foundation’s Counselor Program and later as a full participant in its network
  • Birthright Israel Partner — Collaborates with Birthright Israel to organize free trips to Israel for Jewish young adults.
  • Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with Cornell University in joint Hillel activities and shared programming for Jewish students
  • Ithaca College Government — Official hub for Jewish life on campus at Ithaca College
  • Ithaca College Government — Provides campus space for IC Hillel
  • Ithaca College Partner — Collaborates with Ithaca College to support Jewish student life on campus.
  • Ithaca College Partner — Hillel at Ithaca College serves as the center for Jewish life on the Ithaca College campus.
  • Ithaca College Partner — Hosts Hillel programs on campus and provides a shared space at Muller Chapel.
  • Kosher Korner Partner — Partner that provides kosher meals for Hillel events and in Terrace Dining Hall.
  • Rabbi Eli Silberstein Partner — Provides rabbinic supervision for kosher dining at Terrace Dining Hall.
  • Temple Beth-El Partner — Partners with Temple Beth-El for religious services, holiday functions, and student receptions
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.

  • Experiential and Culturally Relevant Programming
    methodology: experiential_engagement
    By combining religious observance with creative, themed, and socially engaging experiences—such as holiday events with cultural innovation and experiential design—Hillel increases participation because these formats lower barriers to entry and make Jewish life accessible and meaningful in a campus context.
  • Pluralistic, Student-Centered Engagement
    methodology: pluralistic_personal_journey
    By supporting students in exploring Jewish identity on their own terms through open-ended questioning and co-created programming, Hillel fosters deeper and more sustained engagement because it respects individual autonomy and diverse expressions of Judaism.
  • Student-Led Governance and Co-Creation
    methodology: student_led_governance
    By placing students in leadership and decision-making roles in programming and governance, Hillel increases ownership and sustained involvement because students are more invested in initiatives they help design and lead.
  • Values-Based Dialogue on Israel
    methodology: values-based_dialogue
    By presenting multiple perspectives on Israel and emphasizing the values behind differing viewpoints, Hillel fosters nuanced understanding and engagement because it avoids polarization and invites critical reflection rather than prescriptive stances.