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EXHIBIT J INC
STATEN ISLAND, NY · EIN 471871959 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A23 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$584K
expenses
$678K
net assets
$-65K
employees
4
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG JEWS TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR HERITAGE, EXPERIENCE JUDASIN FIRST-HAND, AND TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Exhibit J Inc supports young Jews in exploring their heritage through holiday events, educational seminars, and one-on-one engagement. The organization hosts Shabbatons, holiday celebrations, and virtual learning programs to foster Jewish identity and community involvement. Based in New York, it serves students through culturally immersive experiences and spiritual programming.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $73K
    EXHIBIT J HOSTED SHABBATONS PLUS PURIM, CHANUKAH AND SUKKOS HOLIDAY PARTIES. A TOTAL OF 55+ STUDENTS & STAFF ATTENDED.
  2. #2 $268K
    EXHIBIT J HOSTED MANY WEEKLY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SOME OF WHICH WERE JEWISH AWARENESS PROGRAMS, TRIPS, JEWISH FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAMMING ETC. THE PURPOSE WAS TO HELP FOSTER THE WARMTH OF JUDAISM IN COMFORTABLE SOCIAL CIRCLES.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

One-on-One and Small Group Meetings
Conducts individual and small group student meetings, including virtual Tefillin and prayer sessions and Zoom-based Jewish learning classes
Shabbat Challenge Events
Runs events encouraging students to observe Shabbat, including travel support for participation
Shabbatons and Holiday Parties
Hosts Shabbatons and holiday celebrations for students including Purim, Chanukah, and Sukkos, fostering community and religious engagement
Weekly Events and Jewish Awareness Programs
Organizes weekly events including Jewish awareness programs, trips, and foundational Judaism programming in social settings
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 3 activities
    • Advanced Jewish learning program for seminar graduates
      Provides an advanced program for graduates of the first-level seminar, including guest speakers, paired mentor-student study sessions, a $1,500 flight voucher for an approved advanced learning program in Israel, and a voucher for a retreat in the US upon completion.
    • Exhibit J Seminar 2.0 and accredited college credit program
      Offers a 10-week educational program on Jewish philosophy and spirituality featuring small-group discussions, guest speakers, and two Shabbat retreats, with an option to earn 3 transferrable college credits through 48 hours of combined study, independent work, hands-on experience, a paper, and a final exam. The program runs weekly on Mondays from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
    • One-on-one Executive Learning Program with rabbis
      Provides personalized learning sessions for Jewish professionals paired with a rabbi, covering topics such as Torah, Talmud, Jewish philosophy, ethics, spirituality, and personal development.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
    • Shabbat, holiday, and experiential retreat programming
      Hosts Shabbatons, holiday celebrations (including Purim, Chanukah, and Sukkos), kosher cooking events (e.g., Challah Bake, Hamantaschen workshops), and domestic/international trips (including a Poland/Prague experience) to strengthen Jewish identity through immersive experiences.
    • Weekly educational and social gatherings for young Jewish adults
      Hosts weekly two-hour gatherings every Thursday night featuring discussions on Jewish values and life topics (e.g., dating, happiness, wealth) from a Torah perspective, food, social connection, and guest speakers to build community and Jewish identity.
  • Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 1 activity
    • Challenge-based engagement programs with mentorship and rewards
      Runs time-bound, mentor-supported challenges including a 26-day Tefillin Challenge and a 30-day Prayer Challenge for women, delivered via WhatsApp with daily check-ins and culminating in a sponsored celebratory meal upon completion.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Educational and networking events for young Jewish professionals
      Hosts networking events featuring guest speakers, supper, and opportunities for peer and mentor interaction to foster professional and communal connections among young Jewish adults.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
    • Resource distribution for Jewish practice and education
      Provides books on Judaism to individuals exploring Jewish education, offers candlesticks to young Jewish women who commit to lighting Shabbos candles weekly for eight weeks, and produces and distributes educational handouts used in Torah Club discussions.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Support for Jewish educational travel and scholarships
      Assists students in securing scholarships for educational programs in Israel and supports participation in Birthright Israel trips by increasing engagement with Jewish identity and offering flight vouchers upon program completion.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Teens Division and Russian Jewish Heritage Circle programs
      Operates a Teens Division that fosters belonging, Jewish pride, and knowledge among Jewish high school students through engaging programs, and a Russian Jewish Heritage Circle that enriches the lives of Russian-speaking Jewish adults in their 40s and 50s on Staten Island.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Hebrew language instruction programs
      Offers a 7-week Hebrew reading crash course and a free 5-week foundational Hebrew course designed to enable participants to begin reading Hebrew in the first class, progress toward fluency, and learn basic expressions for simple conversation with native speakers.
    • Shabbat Club with incentive-based travel rewards
      Organizes a Shabbat Club program that rewards participation in Shabbat observance—such as placing phones in a ShabBucket or completing Shabbat challenges—with miles toward a celebratory trip; offers reimbursement of up to $700 per ticket for flights to Berlin or London based on accrued miles, with prorated support for partial milestones.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$584K
Contributions & grants$474K81%
Program service revenue$111K19%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$678K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$402K
Grants paid out$20K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash$8K
Investments$0
Liabilities$74K
Net assets$-65K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +59.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID CHANDELOV DIRECTOR 40 $82K
EMILY CHANDELOV SECRETARY/TREASURER 40 $68K
board members · 4
  • ESTHER KUNDIN — DIRECTOR
  • MATHEW SALMON — PRESIDENT
  • OLEG LANGBORT — VICE PRESIDENT
  • YEHOSHUA KATZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • COJECO Partner — Partner organization linked from Exhibit J website
  • COJECO Partner — Partner organization linked from Exhibit J website.
  • COJECO Partner — Partner organization linked from Exhibit J's website.
  • Hillel Staten Island Partner — Partner organization linked from Exhibit J website
  • Hillel Staten Island Partner — Partner organization linked from Exhibit J website.
  • Hillel Staten Island Partner — Partner organization linked from Exhibit J's website.
  • Olami Network — Network organization associated with Exhibit J.
  • Olami Partner — Organization linked from Exhibit J website
  • Olami Partner — Partner organization linked from Exhibit J website
  • Olami Partner — Partner organization linked from Exhibit J website.
  • Rabbi Chandalov's wife Partner — Cofacilitator of programs and Shabbatons, providing mentorship and community support.
  • Rabbi David Partner — Rabbi David and his wife are involved in programming and participant experiences.
  • Rabbi David Chandalov Partner — Lead rabbi and educator facilitating programs and personal mentorship for Jewish students and young professionals.
  • Rabbi David Chandalov Partner — Receives mail correspondence and checks on behalf of Exhibit J.
  • Shabbat.com Partner — Partners with Shabbat.com to connect individuals with Jewish families for Shabbat hospitality worldwide.
  • dozens of educators Partner — Partners with numerous educators to offer diverse Jewish learning opportunities.
  • other outreach organizations Partner — Collaborates with multiple Jewish outreach organizations to expand programming options for participants.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Culturally Tailored Community Programming
    methodology: culturally_tailed_engagement
    By offering linguistically and culturally relevant programming for Russian-speaking Jewish adults, we strengthen communal ties and personal enrichment, because cultural resonance increases accessibility, trust, and sustained participation in Jewish life.
  • Experiential Engagement Model
    methodology: experiential-engagement
    By engaging young Jewish adults through firsthand experience and personal exploration of Jewish practice, we produce deeper and more sustained connection to Judaism, because direct participation fosters authentic identity formation more effectively than theoretical study alone.
  • Identity-Centered Jewish Education
    methodology: identity-centered_learning
    By framing Jewish learning as a personal exploration of identity and heritage, we produce stronger belonging and long-term communal investment, because when education is tied to self-understanding and cultural continuity, it becomes intrinsically meaningful and motivating.
  • Personalized Mentorship for Jewish Connection
    methodology: personalized_mentorship
    By providing one-on-one rabbinic mentoring and individualized learning pathways, we produce sustained Jewish engagement among professionals and young adults, because tailored, relational guidance makes Jewish learning accessible, relevant, and integrated into personal life contexts.