irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $252KADVOCACY AND AWARENESS INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS, EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL CONTENT, AND OTHER INITIATIVES THAT AIM TO INCREASE AWARENESS. JQY CREATES AND DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL AUDIENCES AS WELL AS ONLINE CONTENT THAT ENSURES JEWISH QUEER YOUTH KNOW THEY ARE PART OF A COMMUNITY AND ARE NOT ALONE.
- #2 $157KMENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED AND CULTURALLY-COMPETENT DIRECT CLINICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING CRISIS INTERVENTION. JQY ADVOCATES FOR INDIVIDUAL YOUTH STRUGGLING IN THEIR ENVIRONMENTS AND SUPPORTS THEM IN TIMES OF NEED.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Drop-in Center
Safe, in-person space in Times Square offering social connection, mental health support, and programming for Jewish queer youth and young adults
Education & Training for Jewish Communal Leaders
Experiential workshops designed to equip educators, clergy, and clinicians with tools to support queer Jewish youth in their communities
Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Program
Specialized support services and groups for trans and gender non-conforming Jewish youth, coordinated by dedicated staff
Warmline
Crisis and support phone line staffed by trained professionals to assist Jewish queer youth in distress
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 3 activities
- Education and Training for Communities and ProvidersProvides education to care providers, families, educators, and communal leaders about the mental health and identity needs of LGBTQ Jewish youth to improve support systems and foster inclusion.
- LGBTQ Advocacy in Jewish Institutions and Public SpacesAdvocates for LGBTQ inclusion in Jewish communal spaces by organizing panel discussions at institutions like Yeshiva University, enabling LGBTQ participation in the Celebrate Israel Parade, and pushing religious organizations to reject conversion therapy, including advocating for the Rabbinical Council of America to withdraw endorsement of JONAH.
- Supportive Rabbi and Religious Leader Referral ServiceConnects LGBTQ Jewish individuals and their families with supportive rabbis or religious leaders upon request and publishes responses from supportive Orthodox rabbis to common questions about LGBTQ inclusion in Orthodox communities.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 2 activities
- Virtual and App-Based Community PlatformOperates a mobile and web application for the global Jewish queer community, offering community groups, a bulletin board for events and announcements, digital content (including The LGBT Logs), and integrated Jewish and queer cultural calendars. Available on iOS, Android, and web platforms to ensure accessibility.
- Weekly Drop-In Center for LGBTQ Jewish YouthOperates a weekly drop-in center in Times Square, New York City, for LGBTQ Jewish youth aged 13–24, providing a safe space, kosher meals, access to licensed social workers, support groups, workshops, health resources (including free STD testing), and a queer Jewish library. The center employs eight salaried staff and has an operating budget of $2.1 million.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Gap Year Support Programs for LGBTQ Jewish Youth in IsraelSupports LGBTQ Jewish teens and young adults (ages 18–20) during gap years in Israel through tailored guidance, educational activities, social meetups, a guide to LGBTQ-inclusive yeshivot, and the “AnyQueer in Israel” program that connects students with pre-vetted queer and ally Shabbat hosts. Also facilitates connections via app-based community groups and organized dinners.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Individual Mental Health and Care CoordinationProvides one-on-one support through appointments with licensed social workers and offers care coordination and resource referrals to help LGBTQ Jewish youth access tools for informed decision-making, future planning, and mental health resilience.
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Legal Advocacy Against Conversion TherapySupported a successful consumer fraud lawsuit against JONAH, a conversion therapy organization, resulting in a landmark court decision that had national implications for ending conversion therapy practices.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Social and Cultural Programming for LGBTQ Jewish YouthHosts weekly and annual social events for LGBTQ Jewish youth, including support groups, yoga, game nights, book clubs, holiday celebrations (e.g., Purim parties), BBQs, nature outings, and an annual Pride brunch, fostering community and joy.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Warm Line Mental Health SupportOperates a warm line staffed by licensed mental health professionals who respond within 24 hours to calls or texts from LGBTQ Jewish youth, offering emotional and mental health support, particularly to those from historically non-accepting communities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$772K
Contributions & grants$697K90%
Program service revenue$30K4%
Investment income$45K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.77M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$915K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.30M
Cash$379K
Investments$628K
Liabilities$71K
Net assets$1.23M
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -61.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHAEL FRIED | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $149K |
| DAVID NEWMAN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPER | 40 | $113K |
board members · 7
- ARI KATZ — TREASURER
- DUVI STAHLER — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA ROTHBART — VICE CHAIR
- JOSH SASSOON — BOARD MEMBER
- NATASHA GOLDBERG — BOARD MEMBER - (RESIGNED DEC 2024)
- NATHANIEL GOLDMAN — CHAIR
- SHIMMY FEINTUCH — BOARD SECRETARY
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Disciple Media Partner — Technology platform provider hosting the JQY app.
- Havruta Partner — Collaborates with JQY to provide support and programming for queer Jewish students in Israel.
- JONAH Government — Advocated for withdrawal of endorsement and supported legal action against the organization.
- LifeNet Government — Refers individuals to LifeNet, a NYC mental health hotline, for emergency support.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Government — Refers individuals to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for 24/7 crisis intervention.
- Orthodox Rabbis Partner — Collaborates with supportive Orthodox Rabbis to develop and disseminate responses to common questions about LGBTQ inclusion.
- P. Austin Family Foundation Partner — Funded the Drop-in Center, which is named after Paul Austin and Dalip Girdhar of the foundation.
- Rabbinical Council of America Government — Advocated for policy change regarding endorsement of conversion therapy organizations.
- Trans Lifeline Partner — Collaborates by referring individuals to Trans Lifeline for 24/7 crisis support.
- Trevor Project Partner — Collaborates by referring individuals to Trevor Project for 24/7 crisis support.
- YU Pride Alliance Partner — Provided support and sponsorship for student-led LGBTQ activities at Yeshiva University.
- Yeshiva University Partner — Co-hosted a panel discussion on LGBTQ+ experiences in Orthodox communities.
- Yeshiva University Partner — Collaborated on LGBTQ advocacy efforts, including panel discussions and student support.
- Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Partner — Serves on the Board of Directors and LGBTQ Advisory Committee, advising on strategies to make the Orthodox Jewish community more inclusive.
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.
- Affirming Community as Clinical Supportmethodology: affirming_community_buildingBy creating safe, community-centered spaces that integrate peer connection, social work, and cultural resources, we improve emotional well-being and future orientation because belonging mitigates isolation and strengthens identity resilience.
- Culturally and Religiously Integrated Caremethodology: culturally_and_religiously_integrated_careBy integrating Jewish tradition with evidence-based mental health practices, we support LGBTQ Jewish youth from Orthodox or traditional backgrounds because this dual alignment reduces cultural dissonance and increases engagement with care.
- Internal Faith-Based Advocacymethodology: faith_based_advocacyBy engaging Orthodox rabbis and leaders using religious texts and principles like "Eilu v'Eilu" (multiple truths), we advance LGBTQ inclusion because change is more sustainable when framed within existing belief systems rather than imposed externally.
- Peer-Led Identity Affirmationmethodology: peer_community_buildingBy using peer-led story-sharing and text-based reflection on Jewish tradition, we foster identity exploration and resilience because shared narratives and culturally resonant frameworks validate complex identities.
- Public Health Affirmation Frameworkmethodology: evidence_based_affirmationBy using scientific evidence to demonstrate that affirming LGBTQ identities reduces psychological harm, we counter religious objections because public health data provides a shared, values-neutral ground for dialogue and policy change.