irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.46MArchaelogical Restoration - Discovered many ritual baths dating back to the time of the second temple.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Initiatives
Organizes Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, guided tours, and educational visits for students, soldiers, and families; developing the Western Wall Heritage Center as an educational compound
Western Wall Plaza Development
Improvement of the Western Wall Plaza with new flooring, restrooms, transportation access, security systems, and emergency routes
Western Wall Tunnels Development
Excavation and development of the Western Wall Tunnels into a public tourist site, including infrastructure like walkways, lighting, and visitor systems
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 3 activities
- Conducting archaeological excavations and restoration at the Western WallUndertakes long-term archaeological excavation and restoration work at the Western Wall, resulting in the discovery of ritual baths and artifacts from the Second Temple period.
- Constructing the Western Wall Heritage CenterBuilding the Western Wall Heritage Center, an educational and information center intended to deepen visitors’ understanding of and connection to the Western Wall’s heritage.
- Operating the Western Wall Tunnels as a public tourist siteManages and operates the Western Wall Tunnels as a public tourist attraction, hosting hundreds of visitors daily and surpassing 4 million total visitors since inception.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Providing educational programs and guided tours at the Western WallOrganizes and delivers educational programs, including Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremonies and guided tours for soldiers, tourists, students, and families, to enhance engagement with the Western Wall’s historical and cultural significance.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Developing and maintaining infrastructure at the Western Wall PlazaDesigns, constructs, and upgrades infrastructure at the Western Wall Plaza, including flooring, restrooms, transportation access, security systems, emergency routes, and communications infrastructure.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.79M
Contributions & grants$11.05M86%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.74M14%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.99M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$615K
Grants paid out$3.58M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$45.85M
Cash$20.73M
Investments$21.25M
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$45.83M
Liquid reserves101.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Loshinsky | President | 40 | $564K |
board members · 4
- Isaac Applbaum — Treasurer
- Jay Marcus — Board Member
- Rafael Konikov — Secretary
- Steven Hochbaum — Board Member
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Jerusalem Municipality Government — Coordinates with the Jerusalem Municipality on urban planning and infrastructure development around the Western Wall.
- Ministry of Internal Security Government — Coordinates with the Ministry of Internal Security on security improvements at the Western Wall Plaza.
- Ministry of Tourism Government — Coordinates with the Ministry of Tourism on development projects at the Western Wall Plaza.
- Ministry of Transportation Government — Coordinates with the Ministry of Transportation on public transportation and parking infrastructure near the Western Wall.
- Western Wall Partner — Collaborates on archaeological restoration projects at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel.
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.
- Heritage Preservation through Archaeological Restorationmethodology: heritage_preservation_through_archaeologyBy supporting archaeological restoration projects at the Western Wall, the organization preserves religious and historical heritage, ensuring its continuity for future generations because physical preservation enables ongoing cultural and spiritual connection.
- Integrated Halachic and Scientific Oversight in Heritage Workmethodology: halachic_and_scientific_integrationBy advancing archaeological work with concurrent Halachic (religious) and scientific oversight, the organization ensures that heritage preservation respects both spiritual significance and historical accuracy because integrating religious authority with academic rigor prevents damage to sacred structures while maintaining scholarly integrity.
- Public Access Development at Sacred Heritage Sitesmethodology: heritage_site_public_access_developmentBy transforming sensitive religious and historical sites into accessible public spaces using engineering and visitor management systems, the organization fosters broader community engagement and education because safe, structured access enables inclusive participation without compromising site integrity.