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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NEVEH ZION
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY · EIN 133119118 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X110 · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.nevehzion.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$16K
employees
6
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

TO VOLUNTARILY ASSIST THE HOUSE OF RELIGIOUS LEARNING KNOWN AS YESHIVA NEVEH ZION IN ISRAEL

profile · synthesized from sources

Yeshiva Neveh Zion in Israel provides a religious learning environment for Jewish young men, focusing on personal growth, Torah study, and community. The school emphasizes mentorship, character development, and academic support within a structured residential program. Founded nearly 50 years ago, it serves students seeking spiritual and educational renewal through a combination of traditional yeshiva learning and modern academic offerings.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Maalot Program
Accredited liberal arts program in coordination with Neve Yerushalayim and Excelsior College, allowing students to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree through combined Judaic and academic studies
Music Room Program
Informal creative space for musical expression, jam sessions, and relaxation with instruments including piano and guitar
Tiyulim & Trips
Educational and spiritual excursions including hikes, Shabbatons, and kumzitzes throughout Israel to enhance personal growth and community bonding
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 3 activities
    • Deliver accredited liberal arts and Judaic studies programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree
      Offers a fully accredited liberal arts program in partnership with Excelsior College, enabling students to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree through combined academic and Judaic coursework completed within two years of study.
    • Provide tuition-based Jewish education programs
      Offers Jewish education through a tuition-based model, serving students as part of its long-standing commitment to supporting Jewish boys in need.
    • Strengthen foundational academic skills for yeshiva students
      Provides formal and individualized academic programs focused on building core competencies in math, English, history, and social studies to support yeshiva students in their educational development.
  • Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
    • Support personal growth and identity development through structured programming and mentorship
      Provides a structured environment for personal development through mentorship from accessible rebbeim, experiential activities such as hikes, Shabbatons, and kumzitzes, and programming that fosters self-reflection, peer relationships, and creative expression through music.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$1.25M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.32M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$190K
Grants paid out$1.01M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash$24K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$16K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARVIN JOEL GOLDMAN CEO 40 $45K
board members · 1
  • RABBI PETER BLUMENFELD — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • BitLink Partner — Partner organization providing recommended phone service for students studying in Israel.
  • Excelsior College of Albany, New York Network — Accredits the Maalot program and grants Bachelor of Arts degrees to participating students.
  • Neve Yerushalayim Partner — Coordinates with Neveh Zion on the Maalot program.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Authentic Personal Growth Through Non-Judgmental Mentorship
    methodology: authentic personal growth
    By creating a non-judgmental environment facilitated by rabbeim who practice active listening, the organization supports authentic personal development, because safety and acceptance enable deeper engagement with identity and learning.
  • Relational Mentorship for Identity Reconnection
    methodology: relational_mentorship
    By providing sustained relational mentorship and peer support, the organization fosters spiritual and personal reconnection among at-risk Jewish teens, because trusted relationships create a safe space for identity exploration and growth.