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WEST POINT JEWISH CHAPEL FUND
Great Neck, NY · EIN 132625611 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE X30I · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · westpointjewishchapelfund.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$499K
net assets
$13.0M
employees
1
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

Support operation of Jewish Chapel at West Point

profile · synthesized from sources

The West Point Jewish Chapel Fund supports Jewish cadets at the U.S. Military Academy by funding religious programming, maintaining the Jewish Chapel, and providing kosher meals and holiday observances. The organization was established to construct and sustain a dedicated Jewish worship space at West Point and continues to support spiritual life for cadets, staff, and faculty. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by private donations.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

High Holiday Observances
Hosts Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and other High Holiday services and meals at the Jewish Chapel
Jewish Chapel Choir
Cadet choir that performs at synagogues and Hillel events nationwide to promote Jewish life at West Point
Jewish Warrior Weekend
Biannual offsite gathering for Jewish cadets from military academies and ROTC programs across the country
Passover Seder Program
Organizes multiple Passover seders, including a cadet-led seder and provision of kosher-for-Passover food
Plebe Retreat
Optional offsite weekend retreat for first-year cadets to connect with Jewish community and programming
Shabbat Services and Oneg Shabbat
Weekly Friday night Shabbat services followed by a kosher meal for cadets, staff, and guests
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
    • Facilitate High Holiday and other religious observances
      Conducts religious services for the High Holidays, Passover, Purim, Hanukkah, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah at the Jewish Chapel, including multiple Passover seders and provision of kosher food at no cost to participants.
    • Host regular Jewish religious services and meals
      Hosts weekly Friday night Shabbat services led by a full-time Jewish military chaplain, with cadet participation and leadership, followed by a kosher Oneg Shabbat meal provided at no cost to attendees.
    • Provide religious support during cadet summer training
      Provides Jewish religious services in the field during cadets' summer training, including kosher food and holiday observances, at no cost to participants.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Conduct weekly Torah study and educational programs
      Organizes weekly Torah study sessions during lunchtime for cadets, staff, and faculty, open to all religious backgrounds, and provides free lunch to participants.
  • Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
    • Host Plebe Retreat for new Jewish cadets
      Hosts an annual offsite weekend retreat for incoming Jewish cadets following their first summer of training, featuring Shabbat services, meals, ice breakers, hiking, swimming, and Havdalah, with the majority of costs covered to ensure no expense to participants.
  • Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Provide lay leader training for cadets
      Offers lay leader training for Jewish cadets in collaboration with the Jewish Welfare Board and the Aleph Institute to develop religious leadership skills.
  • Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
    • Support Jewish Cadet Choir activities
      Supports the Jewish Cadet Choir through weekly practices, pizza dinners, and performances at West Point, synagogues, universities, and other venues across the United States.
  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
    • Support Jewish Chapel operations and maintenance
      Funds maintenance and improvements for the West Point Jewish Chapel when government funds are not available, ensuring the continued operation and beauty of the chapel. This includes ongoing support since its construction was completed in 1984.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Support cadet participation in Birthright Israel trips
      Provides funding for West Point cadets to participate in Birthright trips to Israel, enabling Jewish cadets to connect with their heritage.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Support family engagement events
      Organizes gatherings for families of Jewish cadets during Plebe Parents’ Weekend and Cadet Parents’ Weekend to foster community and connection.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Organize Jewish Warrior Weekend gatherings
      Organizes Jewish Warrior Weekend twice annually, bringing together Jewish cadets and midshipmen from military academies and ROTC programs nationwide; has supported this event since 2001.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.20M
Contributions & grants$715K33%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.48M67%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$499K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$78K
Grants paid out$88K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.05M
Cash$274K
Investments$12.75M
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$13.02M
Liquid reserves313.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 21
  • ALAN BEITLER — MEMBER
  • ANDREW LOTWIN — MEMBER
  • BENJAMIN BRESLAUER — MEMBER
  • BENJAMIN M WALLEN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • BRAD HARRISON — MEMBER
  • CINDY JEBB — MEMBER
  • DAVID NIEKERK — MEMBER
  • ELAD YORAN — MEMBER
  • ELIZABETH ROBBINS — SECRETARY
  • GLENN GOLDMAN — MEMBER
  • JEFFREY A JACOBS — CHAIRMAN
  • JOEL KAMPF — MEMBER
  • JONATHAN LUTTWAK — MEMBER
  • MICHAEL LICHTENBERG — MEMBER
  • RAMONA L JONES — MEMBER
  • SCOTT HANDLER — MEMBER
  • SCOTT LICHTENBERG — TREASURER
  • SHERWOOD GOLDBERG — EXEC VICE PRES
  • TERRY BRESNICK — PRESIDENT CEO
  • TIM R COHEN — MEMBER
  • WILLIAM MEDOF — MEMBER
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Aleph Institute Partner — Partners with the West Point Jewish Chapel Fund to conduct lay leader training for cadets.
  • Birthright Partner — Partners with Birthright to provide trips to Israel for West Point cadets.
  • Herb Lichtenberg '55 Partner — Co-founded initiatives with Lou Gross to support West Point infrastructure and Jewish community development.
  • Hillel International Partner — Board includes Tim R. Cohen, Senior Vice President of Hillel International.
  • Jewish Welfare Board Partner — Collaborates with the West Point Jewish Chapel Fund to provide lay leader training for cadets.
  • Lewis Zickel '49 Partner — Collaborated with Lou Gross and Herb Lichtenberg on infrastructure projects at West Point.
  • U.S. Army Government — Approved the construction of the West Point Jewish Chapel through a historic agreement.
  • U.S. Army Government — Partnered with the West Point Jewish Chapel Fund to accept donated religious facilities and approve construction projects.
  • U.S. Army Chaplain’s Corps Partner — Partnership to support Jewish cadet activities and chapel maintenance
  • West Point Partner — Co-organizer and host of Jewish Warrior Weekend since 2001.
  • West Point Jewish Chapel Partner — Co-organizes the Plebe Retreat with the West Point Jewish Chapel Fund.
  • West Point Jewish Chapel Choir Partner — Supported by the West Point Jewish Chapel Fund through funding for food and travel expenses.
  • West Point Jewish Chaplain Partner — Collaborates with the West Point Jewish Chapel Fund to support Jewish cadets during summer training.
  • West Point leadership Partner — Collaborates on initiatives supporting Jewish cadets and the Jewish Chapel
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.

  • Alumni-Led Governance and Funding
    methodology: alumni-led governance
    By building a self-reinforcing cycle of alumni leadership and giving, we sustain institutional continuity because graduates who benefited from the Fund are motivated to replicate its impact for future cadets.
  • Faith-Based Leadership Development
    methodology: faith-based leadership development
    By integrating religious practice with leadership roles in a military context, we develop Jewish cadets as future Army leaders because spiritual responsibility builds both identity and command readiness.
  • Full-Subsidy Religious Access Model
    methodology: full-subsidy religious programming
    By removing all financial barriers to participation in Jewish life, we ensure equitable access and deeper engagement because cost-free programming increases inclusivity and reduces barriers for cadets with limited means.
  • Nondenominational and Interfaith Inclusion
    methodology: nondenominational inclusion
    By operating a nondenominational Jewish chapel and hosting interfaith Torah study, we broaden participation and strengthen community because inclusivity across Jewish traditions and religious backgrounds fosters unity and belonging.
  • Private-Funding Infrastructure Model
    methodology: private-funding-infrastructure-model
    By raising private funds to build and donate religious facilities to the U.S. government, we secure long-term access to Jewish worship at West Point because military budgets do not cover faith-specific infrastructure.