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FRIENDS OF HILLEL AT STONY BROOK INC
STONY BROOK, NY · EIN 384046819 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · stonybrookhillel.org
revenue
$663K
expenses
$586K
net assets
$267K
employees
6
volunteers
18
program ratio
56%
mission · from form 990

ENRICHING THE LIVES OF JEWISH STUDENTS SO THAT THEY MAY ENRICH THE JEWISH PEOPLE & THE WORLD HILLEL STUDENTS LEADERS, PROFESSIONAL & LAY LEADERS ARE DEDICATED TO CREATING A PLURALISTIC, WELCOMING & INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR JEWISH COLLEGE STUDENTS, WHERE THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO GROW INTELLECTUALLY, SPIRITUALLY & SOCIALLY. HILLEL HELPS STUDENTS FIND A BALANCE IN BEING DISTINCTIVELY JEWISH & UNIVERSALLY HUMAN BY ENCOURAGING THEM TO PURSUE TZEDEK (SOCIAL JUSTICE), TIKKUM OLAN (REPAIRING THE WORLD) & JEWISH LEARNING & TO SUPPORT ISRAEL & GLOBAL JEWISH PEOPLEHOOD. HILLEL IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY & RESULTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Supports Jewish college students at Stony Brook University by fostering spiritual, intellectual, and social growth within a pluralistic and inclusive environment. Programs emphasize Jewish learning, social justice, and engagement with Israel. The organization facilitates access to kosher dining and hosts Shabbat meals and educational events for undergraduate and graduate students.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $52K
    SHABBAT - HILLEL HOSTS SHABBAT AT LEAST 15 TIMES ANNUALLY FOR JEWISH UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY. SHABBAT IS THE JEWISH DAY OF REST. ON FRIDAY EVENINGS, STUDENTS GATHER TOGETHER FOR PRAYER AND A KOSHER DINNER.
  2. #2 $43K
    ISRAEL - ONE OF THE KEY PARTS OF OUR MISSION AND VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS FOR STUDENTS TO BUILD AN EDURING COMMITMENT TO JEWISH LIFE, LEARNING, AND ISRAEL. THIS CLASS INCLUDES PROGRAMS RELATED TO HOSTING EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AROUND ISRAEL AND ONE OF OUR KEY STAFF MEMBERS WHOSE SOLE JOB IS ISRAEL ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

General Programs
Includes weekly bagel brunches, orientation week events, programs for Russian-speaking students, and professional development workshops
Israel Engagement
Offers educational events and programming focused on Israel, supported by dedicated staff for Israel engagement and education
Kosher Meal Access
Partners with Stony Brook University and ASA to provide multiple kosher meal plan options, ensuring access to hechshered food for Jewish students
Shabbat
Hosts Shabbat dinners at least 15 times annually for Jewish undergraduate and graduate students, including prayer and kosher meals
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Kosher Meal Services 2 activities
    • Operate glatt kosher deli at Stony Brook University
      Runs a glatt kosher deli on campus that provides made-to-order meals and grab-and-go options for students.
    • Provide Kosher food access in partnership with ASA
      Collaborates with ASA to ensure Kosher food access for Jewish students at Stony Brook University.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Host Shabbat gatherings with prayer and kosher dinner
      Organizes at least 15 Shabbat gatherings annually for Jewish undergraduate and graduate students, including prayer services and kosher meals.
  • Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
    • Organize student programs including weekly brunches and welcome events
      Runs regular programs such as weekly bagel brunches, university welcome week activities, events for Russian-speaking students, and professional development opportunities for Jewish students.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conduct Israel engagement and education programs
      Offers events and educational opportunities focused on Israel, supported by a dedicated staff member.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$663K
Contributions & grants$657K99%
Program service revenue$3040%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$586K
Program expenses56%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$343K
Grants paid out$9K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$281K
Cash$105K
Investments$124K
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$267K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +40.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JESSICA LEMONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $124K
board members · 17
  • ALAN STEINBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREW POLAN — PRESIDENT
  • BARRY HELPRIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID KNISHKOWY — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID LINDNER — SFI PRESIDENT
  • ERIC ZWERLING — TREASURER
  • GALLYA LAHAV — BOARD MEMBER
  • HOWARD SCHNEIDER — BOARD MEMBER
  • IRA REZAK — BOARD MEMBER
  • JACLYN KATZ — JSA PRESIDENT
  • JESSICA HOFFLICH — GRADUATE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
  • JOANNA CHERCHES — BOARD MEMBER
  • LEONARD ZUCKERMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • PAUL EDELSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL RICHMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • PHYLLIS FRANK — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT PRESSER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • ASA Partner — Collaborates with ASA to ensure Jewish students have access to Kosher food on campus.
  • Stony Brook University Partner — Hosts Jewish student programs including Shabbat, bagel brunches, and Israel education events for undergraduate and graduate students.
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.

  • Client-Centered Kosher Meal Access
    methodology: client-centered_accommodation
    By offering multiple Kosher meal plan options tailored to individual student needs, we increase participation and accessibility because students are more likely to engage when dietary practices are respected and choice is preserved.
  • Inclusive Spiritual Environment Model
    methodology: inclusive_spiritual_environment
    By fostering a pluralistic, welcoming, and inclusive environment, we support Jewish students’ intellectual, spiritual, and social growth because belonging and safety enable deeper engagement with identity and community.
  • Integrated Jewish-Universal Identity Framework
    methodology: integrated_jewish_universal_identity
    By promoting a balance between Jewish and universal human identities through social justice, Jewish learning, and global Jewish peoplehood, we strengthen student commitment because identity integration fosters meaningful, sustained engagement.