named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumnae Program
Supports over 400 graduates with mentorship, financial aid, continuing therapy, and career development to ensure long-term success after leaving the Village.
Beit Ruth Village
Residential campus providing housing, education, therapy, and life skills training for 60 at-risk girls at a time, with five residential houses and an on-site school.
Beit Ruth-Columbia University Fellowship
Fellowship for Jewish Social Entrepreneurship students from Columbia University to support Beit Ruth’s Center of Knowledge, development, and special projects.
Beit Ruth-Tufts International Fellowship Program
Partnership with Tufts University that sends students to work at Beit Ruth, conduct research, and support staff development, including English-language training and theory-of-change documentation.
Center of Knowledge
Onsite hub that trains professionals across Israel in trauma-informed care and the needs of at-risk girls, serving educators, social workers, medical staff, and legal professionals.
Tikkun HaLev — Repair the Heart
Program that empowers girls to give back to their communities, fostering empathy, leadership, and social responsibility through service projects.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocacy on gender-based violenceParticipates in public advocacy efforts, including protests at the United Nations condemning international silence on sexual violence against Israeli women, and hosts government representatives to discuss policy and post-residential support systems for at-risk young women.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Alumnae transition and support programSupports over 400 alumnae in transitioning to adulthood through mentorship, financial assistance, ongoing therapy, and guidance in joining the IDF or National Service, pursuing higher education, securing employment, and forming healthy families; hosts annual Alumnae Day for mentoring and role modeling.
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Girls' Physical and Emotional Development Programs 1 activity
- Enrichment and life skills programmingOffers structured enrichment activities in art, music, animal-assisted therapy, and sports to build confidence, emotional resilience, and life skills among at-risk girls.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Facility expansion and infrastructure developmentCompleted construction and opened two new residential houses between 2021–2022, expanding capacity to serve more at-risk girls.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Global volunteer engagementEngages hundreds of international volunteers in supporting at-risk girls through direct involvement and hosting, including long-term family placements.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Individualized academic and therapeutic education programOperates an on-site high school with individualized learning plans, one-on-one tutoring, and a gender-responsive integrated curriculum delivered by an all-female staff of educators and therapists, enabling at-risk girls to earn diplomas and outperform national averages on matriculation exams.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Intensive trauma-informed therapy servicesDelivers daily intensive therapy and emotional support to girls with histories of severe trauma, abuse, neglect, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, resulting in measurable emotional recovery, stabilization, and successful reintegration into education and national service.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Long-term residential care for at-risk girlsProvides 24/7 residential care for approximately 75 at-risk girls annually, aged 13–18, who have experienced abuse and trauma, through five residential houses operating continuously year-round, including during national crises.
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STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
- STEM and leadership developmentSelected and supported two girls to represent Israel at the Global First Robotics Competition in Panama among 1,000 participants from 191 countries, promoting STEM engagement and leadership.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Training and knowledge-sharing for professionalsHosts international delegations and provides training on best practices in addressing gender-based violence and transforming outcomes for at-risk populations; supports Columbia University fellows in Jewish Social Entrepreneurship to contribute to program development and the Center of Knowledge.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Research and methodology validationConducted a research project with Tufts University’s Eliot-Pearson Department to document, evaluate, and validate Beit Ruth’s Theory of Change and intervention methodology.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.17M
Contributions & grants$2.90M92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$267K8%
Other revenue$-943
expenses
Total expenses$2.00M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$574K
Grants paid out$999K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.52M
Cash$3.56M
Investments$3.98M
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$9.51M
Liquid reserves45.2 mo
5 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +41.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DANIELLE BURENSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $266K |
| IRIS TWERSKI | MANAGING DIRECTOR (TO 5/23) | 0 | $25K |
board members · 9
- ANYA GROSS — DIRECTOR
- Debra Millman — Director
- HON AMY N DEAN — Board member
- LISA SILVERSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL ASHNER — DIRECTOR
- SHERRY WIENER — DIRECTOR
- Samuel Ashner — Director
- Susie Noddle — DIRECTOR
- WENDY SILVERSTEIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Beit Ruth Partner — Namesake and operational counterpart in Israel, serving girls who have experienced abuse and neglect
- Bituach Leumi Government — Hosts Israeli Social Security officials at Beit Ruth to discuss post-residential support services for at-risk young women.
- Columbia University Partner — Partners on the Beit Ruth-Columbia University Fellowship Program in Jewish Social Entrepreneurship.
- Gornitzky & Co. Partner — Hosts career day visits for Beit Ruth girls with an all-women legal panel to expose them to professional pathways in law.
- Gornitzky & Co. Partner — Professional affiliation of board member Michal Silberstein, who contributes legal and governance expertise to Beit Ruth.
- Israel’s Ministry of Education Government — Provides the curriculum framework for academic instruction at Beit Ruth’s on-site high school.
- Israel’s Ministry of Education Partner — Selected two Beit Ruth girls to represent Israel at the Global First Robotics Competition.
- Michael Ashner Partner — Co-founder of Beit Ruth and active board member.
- Michal Sela Forum Partner — Collaborated with Ronit Lev-Ari to develop toolboxes identifying warning signs of domestic violence.
- Ministries of Welfare, Health, and Defense Government — Inbal Yohanan built and maintained working relationships with these government ministries during her leadership role at ORS Health and Community, which informs her partnership approach at Beit Ruth.
- Ministry of Welfare in Israel Government — Primary funder and referral agency for girls admitted to Beit Ruth.
- Nina M. Roket Partner — Recipient of the Annual Spirit of Beit Ruth Award for her support of the organization’s work.
- Ramaz Upper School Chamber Choir Partner — Performed at the Beit Ruth Gala, opening the event with Hatikvah and joining a Beit Ruth alumna in a musical performance.
- Samson Riders MC Partner — Annual visit from motorcyclist group focused on respect for women and prevention of gender-based violence to connect with and support Beit Ruth girls.
- Susan Ashner, z”l Partner — Co-founder and former Board Chair of Beit Ruth.
- Tufts University Partner — Collaborates on the Beit Ruth-Tufts International Fellowship Program and joint research to validate Beit Ruth’s methodology.
- Tufts University Partner — Collaborates on the Beit Ruth-Tufts International Fellowship and participates in joint initiatives including presentations at Tufts' European Center.
- Women's International Zionist Organization (WIZO) of Nir Ha'Emek Partner — Donated land for the construction of Beit Ruth Village.
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.
- Gender-Responsive Healing Environmentmethodology: gender-responsive_careBy employing an all-female staff and gender-specific programming, we build deeper trust and enhance healing for at-risk girls because societal and behavioral factors make girls’ abuse less visible and their recovery more dependent on safe, female-centered spaces.
- Holistic, Trauma-Informed Residential Care Modelmethodology: holistic_residential_careBy integrating safe, family-like residential living with individualized education, therapy, and enrichment programming, we enable at-risk girls to heal from trauma and break cycles of generational violence because a stable, multidimensional environment addresses root causes and builds internal strength.
- Strengths-Based Empowerment and Individualized Developmentmethodology: strengths-based_developmentBy believing in each girl’s potential and providing individualized education, life skills training, and opportunities for self-expression, we foster resilience, academic progress, and reduced future dependency because personalized support enables sustainable transformation.
- Systemic Change Through Knowledge Sharing and Stakeholder Engagementmethodology: systemic_change_through_knowledge_sharingBy scaling the Beit Ruth model through a Center of Knowledge and engagement with national stakeholders in health, legal, education, and government sectors, we drive systemic change because sharing proven practices influences policy and expands impact beyond direct service.