irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $241KISRAEL EDUCATION AND WENGAGEMENT TANGER HILLEL OFFERS A WIDE RANGR OF PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS IN LEARNING ABOUT ISRAEL IN THOUGHTFUL ,NUANCED,AND ACCESSIBLE WAYS.THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS,SPEAKER SERIES,THE ISRAEL LEARNING FELLOWSIP,AND THE HEBREW LEARNING FELLOWSHIP,THE STUDENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE ISRAELS HISTORY,SOCIETY,AND CULTURE.THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT INFORMED DIALOGUE,DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING,AND STRENGHTEN STUDENTS CONNECTION TO ISRAEL AS PART OF THEIR BROADER JEWISH IDENTITY.
- #2 $164KTANGER HILLEL ORGANIZES AND FACILITATES SOCIAL ACTION INITIAVES THAT REFLECT OUR CORE VALUES OF RESPONSIBILTY TO OTHERS AND TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY.THESE PROGRAMSBRING TOGETHER STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDSTO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL SERVICE,BUILD RELATIONSHIPS,AND CHALLENGE ASSUMPYIONS THROUGH EXPERIENCES.SIGNATURE INITIAVES INCLUDE AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FROM A LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTER, PASSOVER FOOD DELIVERIES FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN NEED,BLLOD DRIVES,CLOTHING DRIVES AND OTHER VOLUNTEERR OPPORTUNITIES.THROUGH THIS WORK STUDENTS NOT ONLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL BEING OF OTHERS BUT DEVELOP A STRONG SENSE OF PURPOSE ,EMPHATY AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILTY.
named programs · 15 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Program
Weekly volunteer program where students mentor children in need through shared meals and educational activities
Alternative Break
Service-learning program offering hands-on experiences such as tutoring, park cleanups, and urban farming in underserved communities
Birthright
Free 10-day educational trip to Israel for eligible Jewish students
Blood Drive
Student-led initiative to organize campus blood donations and raise awareness about ongoing transfusion needs
Coffee House for the Elderly
Volunteer program connecting students with elderly individuals through shared meals, music, and conversation
Creative Coexistence (CreaCo)
Student club using art to foster pluralism and peace among Brooklyn College students
Dialogue Across Difference
Facilitated discussion program bringing together students of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints for meaningful conversations
IsraeLead
8-day leadership trip to Israel for Jewish and non-Jewish student leaders to learn about Israeli society and conflict
Israel Independence Day Committee
Student group planning and hosting campus-wide celebrations for Yom Haatzmaut
Mini Day Camp for the Unhoused
Three-day camp organized by student volunteers for children from local shelters, featuring trips and interactive activities
Passover Deliveries for Seniors
Student-run program packing and delivering festive food packages to senior citizens in need before Passover
Shalom IDF
Week-long trip to Israel featuring cultural experiences in Tel Aviv and volunteer service on an IDF base
Social Action Squad (SAS)
Student committee raising awareness of social justice issues through community service projects on and off campus
Thanksgiving Dinner for the Unhoused
Annual event providing a holiday meal for unhoused individuals, organized in partnership with students and local businesses
United 4 Israel
Student club providing educational programming on Israel’s history, culture, and politics for a diverse campus audience
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 3 activities
- Organizes Israel engagement and advocacy initiativesOffers educational programs on Israel’s history, culture, and politics, hosts campus-wide celebrations of Israel’s independence, participates in the Israel Day Parade, and runs advocacy programs to strengthen student connection to Israel.
- Organizes educational trips to IsraelRuns multiple educational and service-oriented trips to Israel, including free 10-day trips, week-long programs featuring volunteering on IDF bases, and 8-day trips for diverse CUNY student leaders to study Israeli history and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Responds to antisemitism and supports campus safetyIdentifies and responds to antisemitic acts targeting the Jewish student center on campus to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.
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Jewish Leadership Development 2 activities
- Facilitates student leadership and capacity building in advocacyDevelops student leadership through Israel-focused advocacy programs, including support for the United4Israel Club and organizing committees for Yom Haatzmaut and Yom Hazikaron.
- Provides Jewish learning and fellowship programsOffers structured fellowship programs including the Israel Learning Fellowship (with stipends), Kol Yisrael, and topic-based Jewish Learning Fellowships on themes such as intention, relationships, and life’s bigger questions. Programs consist of weekly 90-minute sessions and include financial incentives for participation.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Hosts Jewish holiday and Shabbat celebrationsOrganizes regular Jewish holiday programs, daily Mincha prayers Monday–Thursday, and multiple community Shabbat celebrations per semester with free themed meals and oneg activities. Also supports smaller, student-hosted Shabbat meals and provides a space for holiday activities such as building a sukkah and cooking latkes.
- Hosts cultural and identity-specific student programsProvides tailored programming for diverse Jewish student populations, including Russian-speaking students, Jewish women, and those of Middle Eastern and North African heritage, through cultural, social, and religious events.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarships and academic opportunity programsOffers multiple scholarship opportunities for students, including targeted awards for women, blind and low-vision students, and participants in a Jewish social media contest, and provides access to international master’s degree programs in specialized fields.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates dialogue and pluralism through arts and educationUses art-based programming and structured dialogue sessions to promote pluralism, peace, and cross-cultural understanding, while hosting educational events on topics such as disaster management and ancient Israel studies.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Offers community service and social action programsOrganizes hands-on service experiences during Alternative Break, campus blood drives, monthly Coffee House events with elderly community members, Passover food deliveries to seniors, annual Thanksgiving dinners for unhoused individuals, and a mini day camp for children from shelters.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Operates a campus Jewish life centerMaintains a physical center at the junction of Campus Road and Hillel Place on Brooklyn College campus, serving as a daily gathering space for socializing, studying, attending programs, meeting with staff, and celebrating Jewish holidays.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Provides career development and professional identity supportOffers career development programming including resume crafting, elevator pitch development, and interview skills refinement, integrated with Jewish life and identity to support students’ professional growth.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Provides social work and student support servicesDelivers social work support to students through an internship program, offering counseling, community building, and connection to Jewish life and advocacy opportunities since 2011.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Runs interfaith and identity exploration programsConducts an Interfaith Fellowship program consisting of 8 weekly 90-minute sessions and 2 local trips, exploring diverse faiths through history, culture, music, and cuisine to deepen understanding of personal and communal identity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.54M
Contributions & grants$1.19M78%
Program service revenue$9K1%
Investment income$76K5%
Other revenue$259K
expenses
Total expenses$1.38M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$709K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.75M
Cash$414K
Investments$3.66M
Liabilities$144K
Net assets$4.60M
Liquid reserves35.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -28.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NADYA DRUKKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $196K |
board members · 24
- ALEX RODIONOV — DIRECTOR
- ALEX RUDSHTEYN — FINANCIAL SECRETARY
- ANNA GELLER — TREASURER
- AVI GREENBERGER — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA GERBER — VICE PRESIDENT
- BOB CHERRY — DIRECTOR
- DAVID EVERETT — DIRECTOR
- ED SHOENTHAL — DIRECTOR
- EDITH EVERETT — ACTING CHAIR OF THE BOARD
- HOWARD WOHL — DIRECTOR
- ISRAEL WIESEL — VICE PRESIDENT
- JANET SCHNEIDER — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY MILLER — DIRECTOR
- LESLIE JACOBSON — DIRECTOR
- MARC MELLON — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARC SEGELICK — CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
- MARILYN BUTLER — VICE PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL ZIEGLER — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE TEREBELO — DIRECTOR
- NELSON BRAFF — PRESIDENT
- PETER MARRON — VICE PRESIDENT
- RICHARD GROSSBERG — DIRECTOR
- ROBERTA WALLACH — DIRECTOR
- STEVE EBBIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- AEPi Partner — Collaborates with Hillel to support Jewish student life through fraternity programming.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Hosts Hillel programs and student-led service initiatives on campus
- Brooklyn College Public Safety Partner — Collaborates with Tanger Hillel to ensure student safety on campus.
- CUNY Public Safety Partner — Works with Tanger Hillel to maintain safety and enforce campus policies.
- Greek organizations Partner — Collaborates with Hillel to support Thanksgiving dinner for the unhoused
- Hebrew Free Loan Society Partner — Organization providing scholarship opportunities, including the Rose Biller Scholarship, promoted by the foundation.
- Hillel International Network — Follows governance standards set by Hillel International and operates as part of its network.
- Hillel International Network — Recognized Nadya with the Richard M. Joel Exemplar of Excellence Award, indicating affiliation and recognition within the Hillel International network.
- Jewish Braille Institute Library Partner — Organization offering the Nathan L. Wolfson Scholarship for Blind and Low Vision Students, promoted by the foundation.
- Jewish Foundation for the Education of Women Partner — Organization offering a scholarship opportunity promoted by the foundation.
- Local businesses Partner — Partners with Hillel to support Thanksgiving dinner for the unhoused
- Masa Israel Partner — Partners with Masa Israel to connect students with extended journeys in Israel focused on travel, professional growth, and mentorship.
- NYPD Government — Partnered with Tanger Hillel and Brooklyn College to respond to protests and ensure campus safety.
- Onward Israel Partner — Collaborates with Onward Israel to provide students with internship opportunities in Israel that support personal and professional development.
- Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Partner — Organization administering the Unapologetically Jewish Social Media Contest, an opportunity promoted by the foundation.
- Tel Aviv University Partner — Partner institution offering international master's degree programs promoted by the organization.
- UJA-Federation of New York Partner — Partner organization providing a shared directory for High Holiday services accessible to the broader Jewish community.
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.
- Inquiry-Based Learning as a Pathway to Jewish Engagementmethodology: inquiry-based-jewish-learningBy using peer-driven dialogue and conversational seminars, we deepen Jewish engagement because students are more likely to internalize identity and meaning when exploring questions in collaborative, non-hierarchical settings.
- Integration of Jewish Values and Social Action to Build Belongingmethodology: social_justice_through_a_jewish_lensBy connecting service-learning and social justice work to Jewish values, we foster student engagement and identity development because acting on shared ethical commitments creates authentic community and a sense of purpose-driven belonging.
- Interfaith and Intergenerational Dialogue as Identity Development Toolsmethodology: interfaith_dialogue_for_identity_developmentBy engaging students in interfaith and intergenerational conversations, we deepen personal and group identity understanding because encountering difference in a reflective, values-based context strengthens self-awareness and communal connection.
- Pluralistic Engagement to Deepen Jewish Identitymethodology: pluralistic_approachBy fostering inclusive, dialogue-based experiences across diverse Jewish backgrounds, we strengthen Jewish identity and build broader community understanding, because shared exploration in a pluralistic environment enables personally meaningful engagement.