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TALMUDICAL INSTITUTE OF UPSTATE NEW YORK

ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 161032869 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · tiuny.org
revenue
$4.8M
expenses
$4.3M
net assets
$2.8M
employees
70
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

THE SCHOOL WAS FOUNDED TO EDUCATE YOUTH IN THE TENETS OF JEWISH RELIGION AND CUSTOMS AND TO TRAIN STUDENTS IN ADVANCED STUDIES OF THE TORAH. IT OPERATES AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A HIGH SCHOOL AND A COLLEGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York, also known as the Yeshiva of Rochester, is a Jewish educational institution founded in 1974 that provides Torah-centered education for boys and young men. It operates a Mesivta (high school), Bais Medrash (post-high school yeshiva), and Kollel (advanced Torah study). The institute emphasizes rigorous Talmudic study, character development, and a structured environment for students primarily from Orthodox Jewish communities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Bais Medrash
Post-high school program focused on advanced Talmudic study and character refinement, preparing students for leadership roles in Jewish communities
Extracurricular Learning Programs
After-hours programs including Parshas Hashavuah, mussar shiurim, and Q&A sessions hosted in rebbeim's homes with refreshments
General Studies Program
Secular academic curriculum offering courses in Geometry, Physics, ELA, American History, and AP courses when appropriate, taught Monday-Thursday after Limudei Kodesh
Mesivta
High school program for boys emphasizing Torah study, character development, and a balanced schedule including secular studies meeting New York State Regents standards
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Classical Christian K–12 Education 1 activity
    • Deliver long-term personal and religious formation
      Provides holistic education focused on spiritual and physical well-being, fostering personal and religious development over time, with alumni attributing life accomplishments to the long-term formation received.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Develop and manage educational programs and institutional growth
      Engages in developing and running innovative learning programs, including a Parshas Hashavuah program, and leads institutional initiatives such as the Building Upgrades Campaign and fundraising efforts to support educational expansion.
  • Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 1 activity
    • Operate a yeshiva with dual-curriculum education
      Provides a comprehensive dual-curriculum program that includes daily instruction in Limudei Kodesh (religious studies) such as Halacha, Chumash, and Talmud, alongside a secular studies program exceeding New York State Common Core and Regents Standards, including Advanced Placement courses in calculus, physics, history, and psychology for qualified students.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide structured student life and extracurricular programs
      Supports student well-being through structured daily schedules that include prayer, communal meals, sports activities, and extracurricular programs such as a Tefillah Program before shacharis, Monday Morning Breakfast Program, Megilla-thon, and post-Night Seder learning opportunities hosted in rebbeim's homes.
  • Jewish Advanced Torah Education 1 activity
    • Run advanced Torah study programs and spiritual development
      Offers advanced Torah lectures and structured learning programs in Mesivta, Bais Medrash, and Kollel settings, known for depth and precision, alongside mussar shiurim, parshah shiurim, and nightly discussions to support spiritual and ethical development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.79M
Contributions & grants$3.78M79%
Program service revenue$1.00M21%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$4.28M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$2.40M
Grants paid out$325K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.95M
Cash$881K
Investments$1K
Liabilities$140K
Net assets$2.81M
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DANIEL GOLDSTEIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20 $68K
board members · 6
  • G SEGELMAN — SECRETARY
  • JAKE DAN — MEMBER
  • M DAVIDOWITZ — PRESIDENT
  • M ROTH — TREASURY
  • MIKE DISKIND — MEMBER
  • S NOBLE — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Derech HaTorah of Rochester Partner — Feeder school that supplies core students to the Mesivta.
  • PayPal Partner — Platform used for donation processing.
  • PayPal Partner — Platform used for facilitating donations to the organization
  • PayPal Partner — Used as a platform for donation processing.
  • Rabbi Polatoff Partner — Leadership figure associated with the Yeshiva of Rochester, involved in student engagement and outreach.
  • Scranton Hebrew Day School Partner — Rabbi N. Adler, Menahel of Scranton Hebrew Day School, sent eighth-grade students to the Yeshiva of Rochester.
  • Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim Network — Founded as the first external affiliate branch of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim.
  • Yeshiva Darchei Torah Partner — Rabbi Moshe Bender from Yeshiva Darchei Torah recommends prospective students to visit the Yeshiva of Rochester.
  • Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah Partner — Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah sent talmidim to the Yeshiva of Rochester, as noted by its Menahel, Rabbi Zoimen.
  • Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim Network — Alumni and faculty have strong ties, with multiple rabbis receiving semicha and advanced Torah training there.
  • Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi Partner — Rabbi M. Ullman, an 8th Grade Rebbe at Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi, visited and endorsed the Yeshiva of Rochester.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Holistic Student Development
    methodology: holistic_student_development
    By integrating spiritual (Ruchniyus) and physical/physical well-being (Gashmiyus) development within education, we produce more resilient and engaged students because balanced growth across domains reinforces overall personal and academic advancement.
  • Individualized Spiritual and Academic Guidance
    methodology: individualized_spiritual_and_academic_development
    By providing personalized attention and mentorship in Torah study and character development, we produce deeper student engagement and growth because each student is supported in realizing their unique inner potential.