irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.89MISABELLA FREEDMAN IS HAZON'S RETREAT CENTER. PROGRAMS INCLUDE IMMERSIVE-INTENSIVE-INCLUSIVE MULTI-DAY RETREATS, HOLIDAYS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, FESTIVALS, AND VACATIONS. IT IS ALSO THE SITE OF THE ADAMAH FARMING FELLOWSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD, AND IN THE PROCESS ENABLE THEM TO RENEW AND REFRAME THEIR OWN JEWISH JOURNEYS. INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES MAKE A JOURNEY TO EXPERIENCE A JUDAISM THAT CONNECTS WITH THEIR PASSIONS - AND THEY RETURN HOME TRANSFORMED: REFRESHED, INSPIRED, AND WITH A RENEWED SENSE OF PURPOSE AND POSSIBILITY FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.
- #2 $227KFISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: HAZON PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO FURTHER ITS MISSION OF CREATING HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. FOR INCORPORATED ENTITIES THAT DO NOT YET HAVE THEIR OWN 501(C)3, HAZON CAN PROVIDE A PATH TO RAISING TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS, AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO A LARGER COMMUNITY OF JEWISH NON-PROFITS.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Jewish Retreat Centers and JOFEE ProgramsOperates two Jewish retreat centers at Pearlstone, MD and Isabella Freedman, CT, offering Jewish outdoor, food, farming, and environmental education (JOFEE) programs for all ages, including holiday celebrations, Family Farm Camps, meditation retreats, and a summer adventure camp for children.
- Pesach RetreatsHosts immersive Pesach retreats with lodging, meals, seders, and educational programming for diverse age groups and Jewish backgrounds, featuring intergenerational programs, daily prayer, communal seders, and farm-to-table kosher-for-Passover meals with diverse dietary options.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Annual Participant EngagementEngages nearly 50,000 people annually through immersive campuses and national programs across six community impact hubs, including regional and national Adamah programs that serve 45,000 participants yearly.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Jewish Communal Professionals RetreatsProvides immersive retreats designed to support the well-being of Jewish communal professionals through Jewish outdoor, food, farming, and environmental education (JOFEE) experiences.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth Empowerment InitiativesEngages 9,500 Jewish teens and college students annually in youth empowerment initiatives, including Jewish environmental education, climate action, and community building across North America.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Youth Israel Journey ProgramOffers a three-week Israel journey for teens focused on exploring the land, diverse communities, and global challenges and opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$780K
Contributions & grants$609K78%
Program service revenue$163K21%
Investment income$7K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$640K
Program expenses32%
Admin / overhead68%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$2.68M
Investments$28K
Liabilities$1.73M
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves50.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -85.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 18
- BRETT COHEN — DIRECTOR
- DANIELLA HIRSCHFELD — DIRECTOR
- DR MARK RUSSO — TREASURER
- DR VALERIE YASNER — DIRECTOR
- JAKIR MANELA — CEO
- JEMMA WOLFE — VICE CHAIR
- JESSICA HALLER — VICE CHAIR
- JONAH GOODMAN — DIRECTOR
- MARINA LEWIN — CHAIR
- MARK BARNETT — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL HIDARY — DIRECTOR
- RABBI JOSHUA RATNER — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD SLUTZKY — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
- ROBERT M FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- SANDRA ROCKS — SECRETARY
- SONIA CUMMINGS — DIRECTOR
- VALERIE GERSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- YEHUDI GAFFEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Arava Institute for Environmental Studies Partner — Partnered with Hazon on the Israel Ride, a week-long fundraising bicycle event from Jerusalem to Eilat.
- Associated Government — Owns the grounds on which the Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center is located.
- Eden Village Camp Partner — Received mini-grants from funds raised by the Hazon New York Jewish Environmental Bike Ride.
- Isabella Freedman Partner — Operates Isabella Freedman in Connecticut as a Jewish retreat center offering JOFEE programming.
- Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center Partner — Co-hosts Jewish holiday celebrations, retreats, and educational programs with Adamah.
- Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition Coalition — Collaborates on climate advocacy and funding initiatives, including the Climate Action Fund.
- Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition Coalition — Leads and supports the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, which engages Jewish organizations in climate action.
- Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition Network — Network of over 500 Jewish organizations supported by Adamah to improve climate impact.
- Jewish Climate Trust Funder — Primary funder providing significant support, including match funding, for Adamah's climate initiatives.
- Jewish Community Centers Partner — Partners with Jewish Community Centers to deliver nature education and Adamah hub programs for children and families.
- Jewish Green Business Network Partner — Collaborates to connect Jewish professionals in climate-related fields across sectors.
- Jewish Youth Climate Movement Partner — Works together on climate justice initiatives and public responses to environmental policy changes.
- Pearlstone Partner — Operates Pearlstone in Maryland as a Jewish retreat center and Adamah headquarters.
- Pearlstone Campus Partner — Co-hosts immersive retreats, youth programs, and family camps with Adamah.
- RootOne Partner — Collaborates with Adamah to offer a teen Israel journey program.
- Synagogues Partner — Collaborates with synagogues to deliver Jewish environmental education and nature-based programming through Adamah hubs.
- Urban Adamah Partner — Received mini-grants from funds raised by the Hazon New York Jewish Environmental Bike Ride.
- Wilderness Torah Partner — Received investment through the JOFEE Fellowship funded by the Jim Joseph Foundation, alongside Hazon and Pearlstone.
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.
- Jewish Ecological Integrationmethodology: jewish_ecological_integrationBy integrating Jewish tradition with ecological wisdom, we create spiritually grounded environmental stewardship that motivates sustained engagement, because connecting cultural identity with planetary responsibility deepens commitment and action.
- Local Hub Ecosystem Modelmethodology: local_hub_modelBy building locally rooted hubs that are networked nationally, we scale cultural and environmental impact, because local ownership increases relevance and participation while shared purpose and wisdom enable systemic change across regions.
- Tradition-Rooted Climate Mobilizationmethodology: tradition-rooted_environmentalismBy grounding climate action in Jewish tradition and values, we generate collective moral responsibility and sustained community engagement, because framing environmentalism as a spiritual and ethical imperative increases legitimacy and motivation within the Jewish community.