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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YESHIVATH KEREM B'YAVNEH INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 237060327 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.kby.org
revenue
$857K
expenses
$188K
net assets
$4.7M
employees
1
program ratio
8%
mission · from form 990

ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER JEWISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP BY SUPPORTING SUCH TYPE OF SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The website content appears to be in Hebrew and discusses a financial contribution of 800,000 to 1,600,000, but no clear organizational mission, programs, or services are discernible from the provided text. The content does not align with the expected profile of the American Friends of Yeshivath Kerem B'Yavneh Inc.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

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activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Administer donor-funded support systems
      Establishes and maintains an annual donor fund that provides sustained financial contributions to support the operations and programs of Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver structured Torah study programs
      Offers formalized learning programs including "One-on-One" individualized sessions, "Chavrusa" study partnerships, and special holiday programming such as Passover and festive events to enhance student engagement and religious education.
  • Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Launch online education initiatives
      Launched a new online course program designed to provide women with knowledge and skills in various fields of study.
  • Jewish Advanced Torah Education 1 activity
    • Operate Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh educational institution
      Operates a higher learning institution in Yavneh, Israel, for young men, providing religious and Torah education. The institution is supported through dedicated donor funding and structured programming.
  • Financial Support for Rabbinical Students 1 activity
    • Provide financial support to yeshiva students
      Provides financial assistance to students at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh in the amount of 800 to 1,600 USD per year to support their religious studies.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Support outreach and educational innovation
      Pioneered creative methods in Torah dissemination and education, promoting integration into Israeli society and advancing religious outreach through innovative pedagogical approaches.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide program coordination and contact infrastructure
      Provides contact information and phone numbers for inquiries and coordination of the Shministim program and other institutional activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$857K
Contributions & grants$607K71%
Program service revenue$4K0%
Investment income$194K23%
Other revenue$53K
expenses
Total expenses$188K
Program expenses8%
Admin / overhead61%
Fundraising31%
Salaries & benefits$52K
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$4.74M
Cash$1.08M
Investments$3.60M
Liabilities$39K
Net assets$4.70M
Liquid reserves299.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • JUDY WEINBERGER — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • MICHAEL HOCHSTEIN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • American Friends of Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh Partner — Supports Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh through fundraising and outreach in the United States.
  • Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neria Partner — Original founder of Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh, after whom the institution was established
  • Shministim Partner — Collaborates with Shministim program for outreach and coordination.
  • Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh Partner — Founded and led by the rabbi as rosh yeshiva
  • Yeshivath Kerem B'Yavneh Partner — Collaborates with Yeshivath Kerem B'Yavneh on educational initiatives for women.
  • Yeshivath Kerem B'Yavneh Partner — Primary beneficiary of financial and operational support for student programs.
  • Yeshivath Kerem B'Yavneh Partner — Provides annual financial support to Yeshivath Kerem B'Yavneh
  • Yeshivath Kerem B'Yavneh Partner — Receives financial support from American Friends of Yeshivath Kerem B'Yavneh Inc. for student scholarships.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Holistic Student Support Model
    methodology: holistic_student_support
    By providing comprehensive support including financial aid, housing, food, and personal guidance, the yeshiva enables sustained long-term religious study because removing material and logistical barriers allows students to focus fully on their education.
  • Individualized Learning Pairings for Enhanced Engagement
    methodology: individualized_learning
    By tailoring learning through individualized study pairings, the yeshiva increases student engagement and understanding because personalized learning relationships address diverse learning styles and paces.
  • Peer-to-Peer Learning through Study Partnerships
    methodology: peer_to_peer_learning
    By organizing students into study partnerships, the yeshiva promotes deeper understanding of religious texts because collaborative learning enhances engagement and comprehension through mutual explanation and accountability.