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CORE INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 831710975 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · coretorah.org
revenue
$650K
expenses
$711K
net assets
$-36K
employees
3
program ratio
58%
mission · from form 990

CORE INSPIRES, DEVELOPS AND SUPPORTS WOMEN WHO ARE JEWISH COMMUNAL PILLARS BY PROVIDING THEM RESOURCES SUCH AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING PROGRAMS, EXPERT ASSISTANCE, AND NETWORKING PLATFORMS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Core supports Orthodox Jewish women who serve as communal leaders and spiritual mentors through a 2.5-year intensive fellowship and ongoing professional development. The organization equips women with structured decision-making tools, mentorship, and peer networks to strengthen their roles in synagogues, education, outreach, and communal organizations. Programs focus on enhancing leadership capacity, ethical guidance, and community-based initiatives across the global Jewish community.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Project Initiative
Each MMC fellow designs and implements a community-based project annually, addressing local needs and advancing standards of practice in Jewish communal life.
Communities of Practice
Professional development networks organized by field of service, offering tailored classes, resources, and in-person meetups to support ongoing growth and collaboration among Jewish women leaders.
MMC Fellowship
2.5-year intensive program for Orthodox women in communal leadership, providing structured learning, mentorship, peer support, and project development to enhance their spiritual and emotional guidance roles.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Leadership Development 3 activities
    • Empowerment of Orthodox Women Through Torah Values
      Provides programs that empower Orthodox women globally to contribute meaningfully to their communities by integrating leadership development with Torah values.
    • Intensive Fellowship Program for Orthodox Women Leaders
      Operates a 2.5-year intensive fellowship for Orthodox women in communal leadership roles, supporting them to design and implement annual community-based projects that address local needs. Participants come from over 16 countries and diverse Orthodox communities.
    • Professional and Personal Development for Jewish Women in Communal Roles
      Provides professional development tools, regular sessions tailored to specific community roles, and online learning portals with classes and resources to enhance the skills and agency of Jewish women in communal service.
  • Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 2 activities
    • Community Engagement and Leadership Programs
      Connects, develops, and supports Jewish women in vital communal roles through classes, panels, workshops, regional in-person meet-ups, and planned conferences to strengthen collaboration and community impact.
    • Global Peer Networks and Communities of Practice
      Facilitates global communities of practice and reciprocal peer support networks where Jewish women in communal roles engage in meaningful dialogue, share experiences, and collaborate on problem-solving.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Community-Based Initiatives and Projects
      Implements real-world community initiatives through participant-led projects that create lasting, positive change by addressing specific local gaps or needs, informed by communal infrastructure and social dynamics.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$650K
Contributions & grants$647K100%
Program service revenue$3K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$711K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead42%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$566K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$44K
Net assets$-36K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +19.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ALIZA BULOW FOUNDING DIRECTOR / CEO 50 $34K
ELISHEVA HOFFMAN CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 10 $23K
board members · 6
  • ALEX FLEKSHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALIZA POLSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DIANA MELNICK — PRESIDENT
  • MASHI POLSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBIN LOEB — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARAH VERZUB — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • GreenGeeks Partner — Web hosting provider
  • WordPress Partner — Platform used for website design
strategies · 2

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.

  • Leadership Development through Peer and Experiential Learning
    methodology: peer_support_model
    By combining peer networking, case-based learning, and project implementation, the organization builds practical leadership skills and resilience in Jewish women, because shared experience and real-world application deepen engagement and sustain long-term impact.
  • l’halaos Ner – Creating Space for Flourishing
    methodology: l’halaos_Ner
    By applying the Jewish concept of _l’halaos Ner_—making space for others to shine—the organization strengthens women’s leadership, because fostering relational empowerment and visibility enables communal growth and sustainable influence.