irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.15MTHE ORGANIZATION STRENGTHENS JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, AND GOVERNMENT-FUNDED SERVICES. IT SERVES AS A CENTRAL INTERMEDIARY, TRANSLATING PUBLIC FUNDING INTO HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANDATED SERVICES FOR SCHOOLS.ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS APPROXIMATELY 10,000 EDUCATORS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKS WITH SCHOOL LEADERS TO IMPLEMENT INNOVATIONS THAT IMPROVE TEACHING AND STUDENT OUTCOMES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FUNDERS SUCH AS UNITED JEWISH APPEAL (UJA) AND OTHERS, THE ORGANIZATION ADVANCES INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND IMPACT ACROSS THE DAY SCHOOL SECTOR.
- #2 $3.50MTHE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS AND TESTS NEW MODELS OF JEWISH EDUCATION DESIGNED TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF TODAY'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY OUTSIDE TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS. THESE INNOVATION INITIATIVES EXPAND ACCESS POINTS TO JEWISH LEARNING AND INFORM BROADER FIELD PRACTICE.THE ORGANIZATION HAS IMPLEMENTED AN AGENCY-WIDE DATA STRATEGY TO TRACK PARTICIPATION, OUTCOMES, AND ENGAGEMENT ACROSS PROGRAMS. THIS SYSTEM ENABLES DATA-INFORMED DECISION-MAKING, SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, AND ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO IDENTIFY TRENDS AND SCALE EFFECTIVE MODELS ACROSS THE FIELD.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adapting Podcast
Features conversations with rabbis, scholars, and experts on pressing issues in Jewish education, amplifying bold voices and innovative ideas.
Center for Jewish-Inclusive Learning
Engages K-12 public and independent schools to promote accurate education about Jewish people and Israel, prevent bias and discrimination, and support educators in creating inclusive learning environments.
Jewish Educator Portal
Online platform serving over 13,000 educators monthly with timely resources, professional development opportunities, and research-based tools.
Part-Time Jewish Educators Initiative
Provides professional development, peer networks, and micro-grants to educators in after-school Jewish programs to enhance the quality and impact of Jewish learning.
Teen Educators Program
Offers training and resources focused on teen mental health, Israel education, and Jewish identity to help educators create meaningful experiences for Jewish teens.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Jewish Leadership Development 2 activities
- Jewish Educator Portal operationsOperates the Jewish Educator Portal, a digital platform serving more than 13,000 educators monthly with resources and tools to support Jewish education.
- Jewish education programs for childrenEngages over 500,000 children annually through Jewish education programs, providing structured learning experiences aimed at fostering Jewish identity and knowledge.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Educator delegations to IsraelBrought over 400 educators to Israel on study delegations designed to inform and enhance Israel education curricula in their home communities.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Podcast production on Jewish educationProduces a podcast series that explores key issues, challenges, and innovations in Jewish education, reaching a broad audience of educators and stakeholders.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional development and innovation support for educatorsOffers workshops, cohorts, micro-grants, and professional development programs to support innovation in Jewish education and help educators implement new approaches in their organizations.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Research on Jewish educationConducts research on teen engagement and part-time Jewish education, including a two-year study on supplementary schools in North America that produced the report "From Census to Possibilities," offering design principles and case studies.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Support for Jewish-inclusive learning in K-12 schoolsEngages with public and independent K-12 schools through the Center for Jewish-Inclusive Learning to promote accurate education about Jewish people and Israel, prevent bias, and support educators.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36.76M
Contributions & grants$31.73M86%
Program service revenue$4.88M13%
Investment income$217K1%
Other revenue$-70K
expenses
Total expenses$38.16M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$12.75M
Grants paid out$10.43M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$25.98M
Cash$9.70M
Investments$5.15M
Liabilities$13.12M
Net assets$12.86M
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +29.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 13
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DR DAVID BRYFMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 45 | $508K |
| SUSAN WACHSSTOCK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $363K |
| SIMON AMIEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ROOTONE | 45 | $341K |
| NESSA LIBEN | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 45 | $339K |
| STEVEN GOLDBERG | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 45 | $335K |
| AMY AMIEL | EXECUTIVE PROGRAM OFFICER | 45 | $248K |
| REBECCA PORATH SENIOR DIRECTOR | LEGAL AND OPERATIONS | 45 | $244K |
| PAULA SINCLAIR DIRECTOR OF | INSTITUTIONAL GIVING | 45 | $241K |
| JENNIFER WEITZMAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR, FINANCE | 45 | $237K |
| SARA SELIGSON | SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR | 45 | $227K |
| SAMANTHA VINOKOR | SENIOR DIRECTOR | 45 | $223K |
| RANDI CHARLES | SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR | 45 | $200K |
| DENA KLEIN | CHIEF JEWISH EDUCATION OFFICER | 45 | $175K |
board members · 12
- AMY FEILBOGEN — DIRECTOR
- AMY YENKIN — SECRETARY
- AVERY KASTIN — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE JACUBOVITZ — DIRECTOR
- DAMMARA MARKOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- DAVID DABSCHECK — DIRECTOR
- DAVID LEIT — DIRECTOR
- ELLA CHINITZ — DIRECTOR
- GARY WINGENS — TREASURER
- GISELLE WEISSMAN — DIRECTOR
- HILLARY KUPFERBERG — DIRECTOR
- IVY DASH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Alvin Segal Family Foundation Funder — Institutional funder supporting the organization's work.
- Center for Jewish-Inclusive Learning Partner — Collaborates with K-12 public and independent schools to promote inclusive education about Jewish people and Israel.
- Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Funder — Institutional funder supporting the organization's work.
- Crown Family Philanthropies Funder — Institutional funder supporting the organization's work.
- GS Humane Corp Funder — Institutional funder supporting the organization's work.
- Harold Grinspoon Foundation Funder — Institutional funder supporting the organization's work.
- Israel Education Travel Alliance Network — Collaborative network of over 140 organizations that The Jewish Education Project engages with through its podcast.
- Jewish Educator Portal Network — Platform serving educators monthly with resources and professional development.
- Jewish Learning Works Partner — Engages in dialogue with The Jewish Education Project through its podcast platform.
- Jim Joseph Foundation Funder — Institutional funder supporting the organization's work.
- Leo & Flora Oppenheimer Haas Foundation Funder — Institutional funder supporting the organization's work.
- Maimonides Fund Funder — Institutional funder supporting the organization's work.
- Rabba Yaffa Epstein Partner — Senior Scholar and Educator in Residence who guides educators and institutional partners in applying Jewish texts to contemporary challenges.
- Spertus Institute Partner — Collaborates with The Jewish Education Project through expert participation in its podcast series.
- Temple Emanu-El, Closter, NJ Partner — Collaborates on integrating Zionism and Israel complexity into curriculum and family programming.
- The Community Synagogue, L’Dor V’Dor Early Childhood Center, Port Washington, NY Partner — Participates in educator delegations to Israel and integrates experiences into early childhood education.
- The Russell Berrie Foundation Funder — Institutional funder supporting the organization's work.
- UJA-Federation of New York Funder — Institutional funder supporting the organization's work.
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.
- Ancient Wisdom for Modern Applicationmethodology: ancient_wisdom_modern_applicationBy applying ancient Jewish texts and wisdom as practical tools to modern moral, spiritual, and societal challenges, the organization makes Jewish education relevant and actionable, because timeless frameworks can guide contemporary decision-making and identity formation.
- Complexity-Embracing Israel Educationmethodology: complexity-embracing Israel educationBy centering Israel in Jewish education and equipping educators to navigate complex, controversial discussions with confidence, the organization cultivates nuanced understanding because engaging difficult topics authentically strengthens rather than undermines Jewish identity.
- Identity-Based Education Frameworkmethodology: identity-based_educationBy grounding Jewish education in a structured framework of identity development—self, belonging, responsibility, and spirituality—the organization fosters deeper engagement and meaningful learning, because identity formation is central to lasting Jewish connection.
- Innovation and Collaboration Ecosystemmethodology: ecosystem-strengthening through innovation and collaborationBy fostering innovation, adopting new technologies, and building collaborative partnerships, the organization strengthens the broader Jewish education ecosystem, because systemic change requires adaptive, interconnected networks rather than isolated interventions.
- Spirituality-Based Resilience Modelmethodology: spirituality-based resilienceBy reconnecting learners and educators with spirituality and community, the organization builds resilience and enduring meaning in Jewish education, because spiritual grounding enables individuals to navigate political and social challenges without disengaging.