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FRIENDS OF RODEPH SHOLOM SCHOOL INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 203099468 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B112 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · rodephsholom.org
revenue
$3.5M
expenses
$3.6M
net assets
$13.2M
employees
0
volunteers
35
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

TO SOLICIT AND MAINTAIN FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF RODEPH SHOLOM SCHOOL.

profile · synthesized from sources

Congregation Rodeph Sholom is a Reform Jewish synagogue located in New York City, offering worship services, educational programs, and community engagement for members of all ages. The congregation operates Rodeph Sholom School (Nursery through 8th grade) and runs youth, family, and adult programs centered on Jewish life and social justice. It supports community initiatives such as food insecurity relief through volunteer and funding partnerships.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $191K
    THE PARENTS ASSOCIATION WHOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CHALLAH SALES, BOOK FAIRS, SUNDAY OUTINGS TO SPORTING EVENTS, THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, ETC. AND OTHER COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

B'nai Mitzvah @ CRS
Preparation program for students in 5th to 7th grade for their B'nai Mitzvah, including study and community service
Backpack Buddies
Volunteer program that packs and delivers food-filled backpacks to school-aged children facing food insecurity on weekends and breaks
Rodeph Sholom School
Jewish day school serving students from Nursery through 8th grade, integrating secular and Jewish studies
Sholom Sprouts
Program for children ages 0–4 and their caregivers, offering Jewish learning and community-building activities
West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) Partnership
Longstanding partnership providing financial support and volunteer hours to address food insecurity on the Upper West Side
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
    • College Student Engagement and Support Program
      Provides ongoing engagement and support for college students through digital care packages, access to streamed High Holy Day services, clergy communications, and a dedicated WhatsApp group to maintain connections with Congregation Rodeph Sholom.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Long-Term Partnership with West Side Campaign Against Hunger
      Has partnered with the West Side Campaign Against Hunger for over 40 years, providing financial support and volunteer hours to combat food insecurity in the community.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Shabbat Greeters Program
      Welcomes attendees at Erev Shabbat services through a volunteer-based greeter program that enhances community inclusion and hospitality.
  • Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
    • Weekly Backpack Food Program for School-Aged Children
      Packs and delivers backpacks filled with food weekly to school-aged children facing food insecurity, ensuring access to meals during weekends and school breaks.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.55M
Contributions & grants$3.11M88%
Program service revenue$53K2%
Investment income$386K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.59M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2.84M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$14.39M
Cash$1.71M
Investments$2.80M
Liabilities$1.19M
Net assets$13.20M
Liquid reserves15.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARC FRIED CFO 4 $415K
LESLIE KUO DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 34 $226K
board members · 23
  • ALLISON KAPUSTA ROT ON 724 — DIRECTOR
  • ANN MELINGER ROTATED ON 724 — DIRECTOR
  • BETH RUBIN ROTATED ON 724 — DIRECTOR
  • BRADY SCHNEIDER — DIRECTOR
  • CINDY GAVIN ROTATED OFF 724 — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID RESNICK — DIRECTOR
  • EILEEN KLEIMAN — DIRECTOR
  • ELIOT HOROWITZ — DIRECTOR
  • EVAN FEINBERG ROTATED ON 724 — DIRECTOR
  • GHENA KORN — VICE CHAIR
  • HEATHER MORGAN — DIRECTOR
  • KARA ABORN — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN BANK ROTATED OFF 724 — DIRECTOR
  • LISA SIEGEL — DIRECTOR
  • MARC REGENBAUM — DIRECTOR
  • MARCELO MESSER — TREASURER
  • MEREDITH SEGAL ROTATED ON 724 — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL SAND — CHAIR
  • NANCY BACH — DIRECTOR
  • PETER EHRENBERG — DIRECTOR
  • RONI JACOBSON ROTATED OFF 724 — DIRECTOR
  • SARAH EISENMAN — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT REISINGER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Caring Community Partner — Sponsors the Shabbat Greeters program.
  • Rabbi Deborah Goldberg Partner — Rabbi serving as point of contact for college student engagement program.
  • West Side Campaign Against Hunger Partner — Long-term partner organization in addressing food insecurity on the Upper West Side through financial donations and volunteer support.
  • West Side Campaign Against Hunger Partner — Partners with CRS to address food insecurity on the Upper West Side through donations and volunteer support.
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.

  • Community Partnership Model
    methodology: community_partnership
    By forming long-term financial and volunteer partnerships with community organizations, the organization addresses food insecurity more sustainably, because ongoing engagement builds trust and amplifies impact beyond transactional aid.
  • Digital-Relational Engagement
    methodology: digital_community_engagement
    By combining digital tools with relational outreach, the organization maintains Jewish community engagement among geographically dispersed college students, because technology enables access while personal connection sustains belonging.
  • Faith-Based Community Engagement
    methodology: faith_based_community_engagement
    By grounding programs in Jewish values and religious obligations, the organization fosters holistic personal growth and sustained social responsibility, because shared spiritual frameworks motivate deeper commitment and action.