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HINENI INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 112427999 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hineni.org
revenue
$932K
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$4.3M
employees
8
volunteers
50
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

HINENI REACHES OUT TO JEWS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD OFFERING PROGRAMS TO FOSTER, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN INTERESTS IN JUDAISM'S CULTURE AND TRADITIONS, BY RECONNECTING THEM TO ITS TIMELESS VALUES. HINENI'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE TORAH SEMINARS, YOUNG MARRIED GROUPS, SINGLES PROGRAMS, AND SABBATH AND HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

profile · synthesized from sources

HINENI INC is a Jewish outreach organization based in New York City that reconnects Jews worldwide to Judaism's traditions and values through educational and spiritual programming. The organization offers Torah seminars, holiday and Sabbath observance programs, singles and young married groups, and ethical teachings. Founded by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, it operates globally with a focus on cultural and religious engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    SABBATH, HOLIDAY AND RITUAL PROGRAMS: TO INFUSE PARTICIPANTS WITH THE JOY OF OBSERVANCE OF MAJOR JEWISH TRADITIONS AND HOLIDAYS., INCLUDING PURIM, PASSOVER, SHAVUOT, TISHA B'AV, HIGH HOLIDAYS, SUCCOT AND CHANUKAH
  2. #2 $279K
    HINENI OFFERS RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS, RANGING FROM FORMAL CLASSES, TORAH VIA E-MAIL, TELECONFERENCING, ETC.. HINENI'S PROGRAMS COVER A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS AND AREAS OF STUDY. CLASSES IN ETHICS INFUSE MEANING AND PURPOSE IN PARTICIPANTS' LIVES. TORAH AND LUNCH STUDY GROUPS AT HOMES AND OFFICES PROVIDE THOSE LEADING HECTIC SCHEDULES TO INCORPORATE JEWISH LEARNING AND TORAH STUDY INTO THEIR DAILY ROUTINES. OUR YOUNG LEADERSHIP, MATCHMAKING, COUNSELING AND OTHER SOCIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO NETWORK WITH PEERS AND ACHIEVE A VARIETY OF LIFE-ALTERING EXPERIENCES WITHIN A CONTEXT OF JEWISH HERITAGE AND LEARNING. OPPORTUNITIES FOR "GIVING BACK" TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDE HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITATIONS TO THE ILL AND INFIRM, BRINGING A PERSONAL TOUCH, HOPE AND GOOD CHEER TO THE LESS FORTUNATE IN OUR COMMUNITY
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Outreach and Visitation
Programs that involve home and hospital visits to the ill and infirm, bringing spiritual support and hope to less fortunate members of the Jewish community
Sabbath, Holiday and Ritual Programs
Programs centered around major Jewish holidays including Purim, Passover, Shavuot, Tisha B'Av, High Holidays, Sukkot, and Chanukah to infuse participants with the joy of observance and practical understanding of traditions
Torah and Ethics Study Programs
Formal classes, Torah via email, teleconferencing, and lunchtime study groups that incorporate Jewish learning and ethical teachings into daily life for those with busy schedules
Young Leadership and Singles Programs
Social and educational initiatives including matchmaking and counseling that help Jewish singles and young married couples connect within the context of Jewish heritage and learning
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
    • Delivering educational integration programs for Jewish immigrants
      Provides targeted educational programming for immigrants from the former Soviet Union and other countries to support their integration into American Jewish life and assist in securing productive career opportunities.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Organizing Jewish holiday and Sabbath programs
      Plans and conducts religious observances and community events centered around major Jewish holidays including Purim, Passover, Shavuot, Tisha B'Av, High Holidays, Succot, and Chanukah to promote engagement with Jewish traditions and strengthen communal ties.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Providing religious and social engagement programs
      Offers a range of religious and social programs including formal Torah classes, email-based Torah study, teleconferencing, ethics instruction, leadership development, matchmaking, counseling, and community service initiatives such as home and hospital visitations to support the ill and infirm.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$932K
Contributions & grants$515K55%
Program service revenue$82K9%
Investment income$246K26%
Other revenue$89K
expenses
Total expenses$1.34M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.12M
Grants paid out$360
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.36M
Cash$2.20M
Investments$2.08M
Liabilities$58K
Net assets$4.30M
Liquid reserves38.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -54.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
OSHER JUNGREIS TEACHER/RABB 60 $233K
SLOVA WOLF EXECUTIVE VI 60 $232K
YISROEL JUNGREIS TEACHER/RABB 60 $215K
board members · 8
  • ALIVIN M BERNSTONE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID HAMMOND — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOVID BLOOM — BOARD MEMBER
  • IRA MARK — BOARD MEMBER
  • MAURY KALIMIAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD J WOLFF — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROY NEUBERGER — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEVEN C MERO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis Partner — Founder and President of Hineni Inc
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts Hineni's video content on its platform for public access and outreach.
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.

  • Accessible Informal Learning Model
    methodology: accessible_learning
    By integrating Torah study into everyday environments like homes and offices, we increase participation in Jewish learning, because reducing logistical barriers enables engagement despite busy lifestyles.
  • Faith-Based Reconnection as Cultural Sustenance
    methodology: faith_based_reconnection
    By engaging Jews globally through faith-based outreach rooted in Jewish heritage, we foster sustained interest in Jewish traditions, because spiritual connection strengthens cultural identity and belonging.
  • Video-Based Spiritual Education
    methodology: video_based_religious_education
    By delivering teachings on the Sabbath and the soul through video formats, we deepen spiritual understanding, because scalable visual media makes complex religious concepts personally relatable and widely accessible.