irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $40KJEWISH HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES-PROVIDED VIBRANT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING CENTERED AROUND THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS.THESE PROGRAMS WERE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE JEWISH STUDENTS IN JEWISH LIFE AND TRADITION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- #2 $15KSHABBATON WEEKEND EXPERIENCE -OVER 100 STUDENTS ATTENDED A MEANINGFUL SHABBATH EXPERIENCE THIS EXPERIENCE HELP FOSTER A DEEPER SENSE OF JEWISH IDENTITYH AND CONNECTION
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
High Holy Day Services
Religious and educational programming during the High Holy Days, including services and reflective activities for students and community members.
Leadership Development Initiative
Program that empowers students to develop leadership skills, engage with Jewish values, and take active roles in planning events and leading discussions.
Passover Seder
Community Seders that bring students together to celebrate Passover, observe traditions, and deepen understanding of Jewish customs.
Rosh Chodesh Women's Learning Series
Program offering women opportunities to explore Jewish texts and values to nurture spiritual growth and leadership.
Shabbat Dinners
Weekly gatherings where students share a meal, recite blessings, and build community through the observance of Shabbat.
Shabbaton Weekend Experience
Retreat-style Shabbat experience designed to foster deeper Jewish identity and connection among students.
Tikkun Olam Community Engagement
Service projects including food drives, fundraising, and alternative break trips focused on social justice and repairing the world.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 2 activities
- Conduct Jewish text and topic study programsOrganizes study sessions, book clubs, and workshops on the Hebrew Bible, Talmud, contemporary Jewish writings, and Jewish ethics, including targeted programs like a Rosh Chodesh women's learning series focused on spiritual growth and leadership.
- Provide one-on-one spiritual mentorshipOffers individualized mentorship with spiritual leaders to support students in exploring their faith, identity, and personal growth within a Jewish context.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Facilitate Shabbat and holiday mealsHosts weekly Shabbat dinners and holiday-themed meals that include blessings, communal dining, and opportunities for reflection and connection, fostering community among Jewish students.
- Host religious services and holiday observancesOffers regular Shabbat services, High Holiday observances, and holiday celebrations including Passover Seders, Hanukkah parties, and Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur services to connect students with Jewish life and tradition. Includes multi-day immersive experiences such as Shabbaton weekends attended by over 100 students.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 2 activities
- Host guest speakers and scholarly lecturesBrings in guest speakers and scholars to present on Jewish history, theology, social issues, and culture through lectures, discussions, and workshops.
- Provide integrated Jewish identity exploration programsOffers multifaceted programs combining Jewish learning, spirituality, and social activities to help students explore and deepen their Jewish identity in personally meaningful ways.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Coordinate community service and charity initiativesOrganizes food drives, fundraising events, service projects, and alternative break trips focused on community service, social justice, and support for local and global causes.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Operate alumni engagement networkManages an alumni network to maintain connections among former students and sustain ongoing engagement with Hillel’s mission and community.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Organize arts and cultural programmingProduces art exhibitions, musical performances, and theater productions that explore Jewish themes and enrich cultural engagement.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Support leadership and advocacy developmentProvides leadership development programs and training in community organizing, Jewish advocacy, and social justice to empower students as leaders.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$385K
Contributions & grants$394K102%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$510%
Other revenue$-9K
expenses
Total expenses$345K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$171K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$346K
Cash$321K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$346K
Liquid reserves11.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- ALAN PORITZ — TREASURER
- BETH SEIGEL-GRAF — CO-CHAIR
- BRYN BIREN — DIRECTOR
- DR PHILIP HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD FINKELSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- HEN GENISH — DIRECTOR
- HON PHILIP STRANIERE — DIRECTOR
- JACK STERN — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA RABINOVICH — DIRECTOR
- MURRAY BERMAN — DIRECTOR
- RABBI MICHAEL HOWALD — DIRECTOR
- SAM SHUSTER — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN BENDER — CO-CHAIR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- College of Staten Island Partner — Primary institution where Jewish student life programming is delivered.
- local organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations for community service projects and support initiatives.
strategies · 8
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.
- Holiday-Centered Experiential Engagement 48 orgsmethodology: holiday-centered engagementBy using Jewish holidays as experiential and educational touchpoints, we sustain year-round engagement with Jewish life, because cyclical, ritual-based moments create accessible entry points for identity formation and community participation.shared approach: Relational Engagement Model →
- Leadership Development for Student Ownership 48 orgsmethodology: leadership_developmentBy empowering students to lead their own Jewish journeys and contribute to community life, we foster sustained engagement, because ownership and agency increase commitment and identity investment.shared approach: Relational Engagement Model →
- Peer-Integrated Jewish Learning 48 orgsmethodology: community-based-learningBy embedding peer connection and dialogue into Jewish education, we deepen student engagement, because learning is more meaningful and enduring when rooted in relationship and shared exploration.shared approach: Relational Engagement Model →
- Tikkun Olam as Pathway to Engagement 48 orgsmethodology: tikkun_olamBy framing service and social justice through the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, we connect students to Jewish tradition while motivating action, because ethical purpose grounds faith in tangible, meaningful impact.shared approach: Relational Engagement Model →
- Immersive Retreat Model for Identity Building 43 orgsmethodology: immersive retreat modelBy organizing immersive Shabbaton experiences, we deepen Jewish identity and strengthen community bonds, because extended, retreat-based environments remove distractions and foster transformative belonging.shared approach: Experiential Identity Immersion →
- Lifelong Learning Through Relatable Education 43 orgsmethodology: lifelong-learning-engagementBy offering accessible and relatable Jewish educational programming, we cultivate a lasting love of Jewish learning, because relevance and engagement drive sustained intellectual and spiritual curiosity.shared approach: Experiential Identity Immersion →
- Community-Based Spiritual Growthmethodology: community_based_spiritual_growthBy creating shared experiences of worship, celebration, and learning, we strengthen both individual and collective Jewish spiritual development, because communal practice deepens personal commitment.
- Personalized Spiritual Journeymethodology: personalized_spiritual_journeyBy supporting individual spiritual exploration within Judaism, we foster deeper personal connection to Jewish faith, because one-size-fits-all approaches fail to engage diverse modern Jewish identities.