irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $24KTEFILLIN AWARENESS PROGRAM, TO TEACH PEOPLE THE CORRECT MANNER OF WEARING TEFILLIN (PHYLACTERIES) DURING PRAYER.
- #2 $42KENHANCING THE PRAYER EXPERIENCE IN THE JEWISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. CREATED AND IMPLEMENTED PRAYER CURRICULUM FOR ALMOST 10,000 STUDENTS. THIS WAS AFFECTING JEWISH STUDENTS ALL ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Aseres Yemei Teshuvah 'Kavannah B'Tefillah' Program
Daily 5-minute lessons during the Ten Days of Repentance offering practical strategies to improve prayer focus
He'emanti Ki Adabear Hashgacha Pratis Program
School-based program helping students recognize divine providence in daily life and connect it to prayer through mindfulness
Kavannah Challenge
Program guiding participants through seven progressive challenges to improve focus during prayer
Mispallel b'ad chaveiro
Initiative encouraging individuals to pray for others, based on the Talmudic principle that one who prays for another benefits first
Praying With Passion Newsletter
Weekly email newsletter providing insights into the meaning and beauty of prayer
Shul Tefillah Initiative
89-day daily learning program using "Praying With Fire" to improve prayer quality, including free supplementary materials like Kavannah Kuntros and Praying With Passion lessons
Teshuvah Initiative
Nationwide school program with 40 daily lessons from "The Power of Teshuvah" and raffle incentives for participation
Yom Kippur Initiative
Encourages individuals to dedicate 15–30 minutes on Yom Kippur to abstaining from unnecessary speech and enhancing spiritual focus
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 2 activities
- Distribute educational materials and books to enhance prayer and spiritual growthProduces and disseminates books and booklets such as 'Praying With Fire', 'The Power of Teshuvah', 'Living with Hashgachah Pratis', and 'Praying with Meaning' to teach effective prayer, teshuvah, divine providence, and unity. These resources include daily lessons, age-appropriate prayer explanations, and visualization strategies, and are distributed in print and digital formats.
- Distribute free printable and digital educational tools for prayer and community engagementMakes available free downloadable and printable resources including Tefillah Power lessons, Kavannah Kuntros materials, halachic posters for prayer conduct, and promotional flyers for initiatives like Mispallel B'ad Chaveiro, designed for use in schools, synagogues, and homes.
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Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
- Offer spiritual development programs focused on divine providence and prayer awarenessRuns the He'emanti Ki Adabear Hashgacha Pratis program and related initiatives that use stories, parables, and daily reflections to help students and individuals recognize divine providence in daily life, strengthen faith, and deepen gratitude through structured learning and visualization strategies.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and share inspirational content and community discussionsProduces and shares audio lectures, weekly newsletters (Praying with Passion), and personal narratives of faith, resilience, and spiritual reflection. Hosts discussions and guided reflections for the ANEINU community on global events, crisis responses, and Passover Seder teachings to foster communal spiritual growth.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Run the Community Tefillah Initiative across synagoguesOperates a large-scale initiative engaging over 155 synagogues in an 89-day daily learning program featuring 5-minute lessons to improve prayer quality and engagement. The initiative includes free weekly inspirational lectures via email or WhatsApp, distribution of halachic posters for prayer conduct, and email-based Kavannah Kuntros with translations and explanations of Shacharis prayers.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Implement Tefillah Power and Shtika b'tfila programs in yeshiva and school settingsDelivers structured classroom programs including weekly Tefillah Power lessons and the Shtika b'tfila initiative to improve prayer quality, extend shemonah esrai duration, and promote silence and punctuality during Shacharis and Mincha. The program has been implemented in schools for at least six years and includes incentive-based tracking systems such as raffles to encourage student participation.
- Provide High Holy Days and Elul-focused educational resourcesOffers targeted programs during the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah and the month of Elul, including daily 5-minute lessons on kavannah and teshuvah, distributed via booklet or digital channels. These resources emphasize self-examination, repentance, and spiritual preparation, with structured 40-day programs and email/WhatsApp-based delivery.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.22M
Contributions & grants$350K29%
Program service revenue$168K14%
Investment income$47K4%
Other revenue$656K
expenses
Total expenses$392K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out$27K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$12.27M
Cash$918K
Investments$9.59M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$12.27M
Liquid reserves321.5 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +38.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARRY KLEINMAN | SECRETARY | 20 | $60K |
board members · 2
- MARTIN GELBER — PRESIDENT
- MORRIS ZAKHEIM — TREASURER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- ANEINU Partner — Collaborates with ANEINU to deliver spiritual teachings and discussions.
- ArtScroll Partner — Distributes books authored by Rabbi Heshy Kleinman through ArtScroll publications.
- Be’er Hagolah Partner — Partner school using Tefillah Power program for five years.
- Cong. Israel of Springfield, NJ Partner — Hosted the Shul Tefillah Initiative, distributed materials, and reported high participant demand and satisfaction.
- Cong. Shaaray Tefila (North Miami Beach, FL) Partner — Participated in the Shul Tefillah Initiative and reported it was effective for family learning.
- Cong. Zichron Eliezer (Cincinnati) Partner — Implemented the Praying With Fire learning program and expressed interest in continuing with additional volumes.
- HaRav Mattisyahu Salomon Partner — Provided a soul-stirring introduction for the book Praying With Fire.
- Northeast Philadelphia Kollel Partner — Partner organization that participated in and provided feedback on the Power of Teshuva Program.
- Philadelphia Community Kollel Partner — Distributed Praying With Fire sefarim as part of the Shul Tefillah Initiative.
- Phoenix Community Kollel Partner — Implemented the Shul Tefillah Initiative and planned a siyum kiddush upon completion.
- Rabbi Heshy Kleinman Partner — Author of multiple books and programs used by the foundation, including The Power of Teshuvah and Living with Hashgachah Pratis.
- Rabbi Yisroel Reisman Partner — Provided a soul-stirring introduction for the book Praying With Fire.
- Rabbi Yissocher Frand Partner — Endorsed the Community Tefillah Initiative by stating that every synagogue should encourage members to learn 'Praying with Fire'.
- Seattle Kollel Partner — Hosted the Shul Tefillah Initiative and received positive feedback from participants.
- St. Louis Kollel Partner — Partnered with the foundation in launching the Shul Tefillah Initiative in the St. Louis community.
- Torah Prep School Partner — Partner school implementing Shtika b'tfila program during Mincha minyan.
- Yesh. K’tana of Waterbury Partner — Partner school using Tefillah Power program in 5th grade instruction.
- Yesh. Tiferes Moshe Partner — Partner school using Tefillah Power program in 7th grade instruction.
- Yeshiva Tiferes Elimelech Partner — Partner school implementing Tefillah Power and Shtika b'tfila programs.
strategies · 3
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.
- Experiential Awareness of Divine Providence to Strengthen Prayermethodology: hashgacha_pratis_awarenessBy teaching individuals to recognize hashgacha pratis (divine providence) in daily life through mindfulness and personal reflection, the organization strengthens faith, gratitude, and prayer engagement, because seeing the divine in everyday experiences deepens spiritual awareness and connection during tefillah.
- Prayer for Others as a Path to Personal Spiritual Growthmethodology: intercessory_prayer_for_personal_meritBy encouraging individuals to pray for others, the organization enhances personal spiritual growth and the effectiveness of one's own prayers, because intercessory prayer fulfills the mitzvah of loving one's neighbor and deepens one's connection to Hashem.
- Structured Daily Learning to Deepen Prayer and Spiritual Connectionmethodology: daily_learning_formatBy providing short, structured daily learning experiences that combine education, storytelling, and practical application, the organization deepens individuals' prayer quality and connection to Hashem, because consistent, accessible engagement fosters sustained spiritual growth and personal empowerment.