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Ithaca Area United Jewish Community Inc
Ithaca, NY · EIN 161604635 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T31 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · iaujc.org
revenue
$134K
expenses
$161K
net assets
$705K
employees
0
volunteers
25
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

TO CONNECT JEWISH PEOPLE LOCALLY, IN ISRAEL, AND AROUND THE WORLD

profile · synthesized from sources

Ithaca Area United Jewish Community (IAUJC) supports Jewish life in Ithaca, NY through local religious schools, synagogues, and Hillel programs at Cornell and Ithaca College. The organization combats antisemitism, funds Jewish summer camps, provides PJ Library subscriptions, and awards grants to Israeli nonprofits promoting Jewish-Arab coexistence. It also organizes community-wide events and educational programs connecting local and global Jewish communities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $53K
    Distributions to Jewish Federation of North America
  2. #2 $17K
    Distributions to Americans for Israel and Torah
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Antisemitism Task Force
Addresses antisemitic incidents in Ithaca through panel discussions and community education initiatives
Global Spotlight Initiative
Grants program funding Israeli nonprofits that promote Jewish-Arab coexistence, including Oasis of Peace and Hand in Hand schools
Holocaust Commemoration
Educational programs about the Holocaust and remembrance events for the community
Jewish Youth Camp Grants
Offers financial support for children to attend Jewish summer camps and educational programs
PJ Library
Provides free Jewish storybook subscriptions to families with young children and hosts related family events
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 3 activities
    • Distributes funds through national and international Jewish networks
      Made grant distributions to the Jewish Federation of North America and Americans for Israel and Torah to support broader Jewish communal and religious initiatives.
    • Provides grants to local Jewish organizations in Ithaca
      Offers annual financial support to local Jewish institutions and programs in Ithaca, including religious schools, Hillels, and Chabad houses, for youth scholarships and programming.
    • Supports local Jewish institutions and educational programs
      Provides ongoing support to local religious schools, synagogues, and Hillels at Cornell University and Ithaca College, and funds local initiatives such as a children's magazine, cemetery improvements, and cultural events.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
    • Hosts weekly Shabbat services and community meals
      Conducts weekly Shabbat services open to the public at Temple Beth-El in Ithaca, NY, followed by communal lunch for the community.
    • Organizes Jewish holiday and family events
      Hosts annual and seasonal celebrations including Passover events for children, Simchat Torah in Stewart Park, and other holiday-related gatherings featuring storytelling, crafts, music, and educational activities for families.
  • Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
    • Administers PJ Library program with storybook distribution and family engagement
      Distributes free Jewish storybooks monthly to children from birth to age 9 and organizes family gatherings and gift bags with educational and holiday-themed activities through the PJ Library program.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funds camperships for Jewish children and teens
      Provides need-based financial awards and grants to support Ithaca-area children and teens attending Jewish summer and teen programs, with payments made directly to camps and programs.
  • Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
    • Hosts educational and cultural events
      Organizes lectures, panel discussions, and virtual presentations including a Holocaust commemoration lecture, a panel on antisemitism, and events featuring international partners such as Givat Haviva International School in Israel.
  • Jewish Youth Summer Camps 1 activity
    • Provides resources for Jewish summer program enrollment
      Maintains and shares a searchable database and list of non-profit Jewish overnight camps and teen programs to assist families in identifying suitable options for youth participation.
  • Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
    • Supports Jewish communities in Israel and the former Soviet Union
      Allocates grants to nonprofit organizations in Israel that strengthen communities and assist Jews in need, and supports organizations serving Jews in the former Soviet Union, including through the Global Spotlight Initiative.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$134K
Contributions & grants$119K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$161K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$125K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$714K
Cash$111K
Investments$603K
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$705K
Liquid reserves53.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +70.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 22
  • Carole Stone — Director
  • Chana Silberstein — Director
  • Clair-Lise Rosenfield — Director
  • Elana Shaw — Director
  • Emily Block — Trustee
  • Gabe Santoriello — Director
  • Gideon Saar — Trustee
  • Hanni Ress — Director
  • Howard Erlich — Director
  • Julia Boden Adams — Trustee
  • Lauren Goldberg — Trustee
  • Marcia Mogelonsky Strauss — Director
  • Marcia Zax — Chairman
  • Marie Birk — Secretary
  • Marjorie Hoffman — Director
  • Michael Waldman — Trustee
  • Naomi Wilensky — Trustee
  • Patrick J Stevens — Treasurer
  • Rabbi Caleb Brommer — Trustee
  • Rabbi Eli Silberstein — Trustee
  • Richard Rosenfield — Director
  • Sherrie Negrea — Director
relationships · 35

Who they work with

  • Americans for Israel and Torah Partner — Recipient of financial distributions and grants
  • Chabad Partner — Collaborates with Chabad to connect families with Jewish camp resources through staff contact.
  • Chabad houses in Ithaca Partner — Receives financial support from IAUJC for youth scholarships and programming.
  • Chabad of Cornell Partner — IAUJC supports Chabad of Cornell, whose education director serves on the IAUJC board.
  • Congregation Tikkun v'Or Partner — Collaborates with Congregation Tikkun v'Or to connect families with Jewish camp resources through staff contact.
  • Congregation Tikkun v'Or Partner — IAUJC supports Congregation Tikkun v'Or, whose education director serves on the IAUJC board.
  • Cornell Law School Partner — Provided expert participation through adjunct professor Menachem Rosensaft in IAUJC events.
  • First Congregational Church of Ithaca Partner — Hosted the May 5, 2025 antisemitism panel discussion organized by IAUJC.
  • Foundation for Jewish Camp Network — Member organization whose research on Jewish camp impact is cited
  • Foundation for Jewish Camp Network — Partners with the Foundation for Jewish Camp to provide access to a database of non-profit Jewish overnight programs.
  • Foundation for Jewish Camp Partner — Collaborates on financial assistance programs including One Happy Camper grants for first-time campers.
  • Friendship Donation Network Partner — Collaborated with IAUJC on the 2017 Purim celebration to prepare grocery bags for people in need.
  • Grinspoon Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of the PJ Library program.
  • Grinspoon Hillel at Cornell University Partner — IAUJC supports Grinspoon Hillel at Cornell, whose managing director serves on the IAUJC board.
  • Hand in Hand, American Friends of the Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel Partner — Recipient of a 2023 Global Spotlight Grant from IAUJC for operating bilingual, integrated Jewish-Arab schools in Israel.
  • Hillel at Ithaca Partner — One of two Hillels in Ithaca that receives funding from IAUJC for youth programming.
  • Hillel at Ithaca College Partner — IAUJC supports Hillel at Ithaca College, whose executive director serves on the IAUJC board.
  • Hillels Network — Local Jewish institutions that receive regular allocations from IAUJC
  • IsraAID Partner — Featured in a 2015 IAUJC event where its regional director presented on humanitarian relief efforts.
  • Ithaca College's Hillel Partner — Marcia Ascher helped establish its first board of directors; ongoing affiliation through campus Jewish life.
  • Jewish Federation of North America Partner — Recipient of financial distributions and grants
  • Jewish Federations of North America Network — IAUJC is a Network Community within the Jewish Federations of North America.
  • Marcia and Robert Ascher Endowment Funder — Provided a grant to support the IAUJC Jewish Camp Initiative.
  • Oasis of Peace: American Friends of Neven Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam Partner — Recipient of a 2023 Global Spotlight Grant from IAUJC for promoting Arab-Jewish coexistence in Israel.
  • PJ Library Partner — Collaborates on youth programming, including holiday events and book distribution.
  • PJ Library Partner — IAUJC provides free Jewish storybook subscriptions through PJ Library.
  • Religious schools in Ithaca Partner — Receives grant funding from IAUJC for youth scholarships and programming.
  • Roitman Chabad Center at Cornell Partner — Co-hosts Shabbat services and lunch events in Ithaca, NY.
  • Temple Beth-El Funder — Financial supporter of the PJ Library program.
  • Temple Beth-El Partner — Collaborates with Temple Beth-El to connect families with Jewish camp resources through staff contact.
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strategies · 5

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.

  • Community-Driven Resource Allocation
    methodology: donor-directed funding
    By allowing donors to direct funds locally or globally and maintaining a special initiatives fund, we enable community priorities to shape investment because participatory funding models increase ownership and responsiveness to emerging needs.
  • Education and Coalition-Based Response to Antisemitism
    methodology: community-education-response
    By combining Holocaust education, youth programming, and community task forces, we counter antisemitism and build resilience because sustained education and public dialogue disrupt prejudice and strengthen collective identity.
  • Inclusive Community Engagement
    methodology: inclusive_community_engagement
    By welcoming individuals of all backgrounds into religious and communal life, we increase participation and strengthen Jewish identity because inclusivity lowers barriers to engagement and fosters a sense of belonging.
  • Support for Jewish Coexistence and Global Connection
    methodology: grantmaking_for_coexistence
    By funding peace-building initiatives in Israel and supporting global Jewish communities, we strengthen transnational Jewish solidarity and local identity because shared values and mutual support across borders reinforce collective belonging.
  • Youth-Focused Identity and Continuity Building
    methodology: immersive_identity_formation
    By investing in immersive and educational youth experiences—such as summer camps, storytelling, and holiday celebrations—we strengthen long-term Jewish identity and community continuity because early, positive engagement fosters lasting connection.