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HUNTER HILLEL FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133853221 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hunterhillel.org
revenue
$788K
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$291K
employees
9
volunteers
40
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

TO GIVE STUDENTS EXPERIENCE IN AND EXPOSURE TO A COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS AND MENTORS IN A JEWISH CULTURE THAT EXPLORES LIFE, LOCATES MEANING, AND DEVELOPS A SENSE OF PURPOSE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rita Levine Rabin Hillel at Hunter College supports Jewish students at Hunter College through community-building, mentorship, and Jewish life programming. The organization fosters student engagement with Jewish identity, culture, and leadership development. It operates as part of the larger Hillel International network, serving a diverse, urban commuter campus population in New York City.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $855K
    DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION TRANSFERRED APPROXIMATELY $854,597 OF CASH TO RITA LEVINE RABIN AT HUNTER COLLEGE, INC., A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE RESTRUCTURING AND CONTINUATION OF HUNTER HILLEL'S EXEMPT ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE RELATED ENTITY. THIS TRANSFER REPRESENTED A ONE-TIME REALLOCATION OF OPERATING RESOURCES AND IS INCLUDED IN GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO DOMESTIC ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. #2 $136K
    INTERFAITH ISRAEL TRIP: THIS IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY BRINGS JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH HUNTER STUDENTS TOGETHER TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH THE COMPLEXITY OF THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE, CRITICAL THINKING, AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS EXTENDING THE IMPACT OF JEWISH LIFE AT HUNTER WELL BEYOND THE CAMPUS ITSELF.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Leadership Development
Programs focused on student leadership growth, professional development, and engagement in Jewish communal life.
Mental Health and Social Support Services
Provides social work and mental health support to students through a dedicated on-staff social worker, addressing student well-being and personal development.
Shabbat Meals
Regularly hosted Shabbat meals that bring students together for community, celebration, and Jewish tradition.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 2 activities
    • Advocacy and Community Support Amid Antisemitism
      Advocates for Jewish students by fostering a safe, supportive, and resilient community amid rising antisemitism, offering dialogue spaces, rights education, and emergency support.
    • Israel Engagement Programs
      Organizes free 10-day trips to Israel for students to explore history, culture, and people, as well as alumni participation in the Israel Day Parade in New York City.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
    • Holiday and Cultural Celebrations
      Organizes student-led holiday events including monthly Shabbat gatherings, Sukkot and Tashlich, Purim celebrations with megillah readings and mishloach manot, and Passover seders combined with Mimouna celebrations that honor Moroccan Jewish heritage and creativity.
    • Not Shabbat Shabbat Program
      Operates the award-winning "Not Shabbat Shabbat" program, a student-led initiative that reimagines Shabbat as an inclusive, creative space for reflection, celebration, and connection through monthly gatherings.
  • Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
    • Career Development and Alumni Engagement
      Supports student career development through internships, mentorship, networking events, career panels, and alumni-student connections, while maintaining alumni engagement via newsletters, meetups, and public events.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Jewish Learning and Text Study Programs
      Offers dynamic, tiered Jewish learning opportunities including the Jewish Learning Fellowship, Talmud Chaburah, and Torah study, enabling students to explore Jewish texts, values, and identity through introductory and advanced discussion-based and text-based formats.
  • Kosher Meal Services 1 activity
    • Kosher Food Support Services
      Provides kosher meals through Shabbat dinners, holiday events, grab-and-go options, and a confidential digital kosher food pantry that delivered 1,500 meals, ensuring students do not face trade-offs between nutrition and education.
  • Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Leadership Development and Student-Led Programming
      Supports student leadership through hands-on roles in planning and leading Shabbat experiences, holiday celebrations, peer engagement, and campus events, including budgeting and organizational skills development.
  • School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
    • Mental Health and Wellness Programs
      Offers free, confidential on-campus mental health counseling with licensed professionals, along with mindfulness workshops, peer support groups, and crisis support, serving 250 students.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Physical Gathering Space ("The Lounge")
      Operates a dedicated physical space called The Lounge on the 4th floor of Thomas Hunter Hall where Jewish students connect, study, and celebrate Jewish life.
  • Youth Photography Education 1 activity
    • Portrait Identity Project
      Founded and operates The Portrait Identity Project, a national program combining portrait photography and storytelling that has engaged over 1,000 students in exploring Jewish identity.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Annual Scholarship Program
      Awards a $5,000 annual scholarship to hardworking, community-minded Jewish undergraduate students at Hunter College.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$788K
Contributions & grants$765K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K2%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$1.58M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$415K
Grants paid out$872K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$295K
Cash$276K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$291K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -37.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MERAV FINE BRAUN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 28 $164K
YAEL KORNFIELD ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 28 $98K
board members · 12
  • ARYEH M GOLDSTEIN — TREASURER
  • IRIS COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ISAAC FINKLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOAN GLATMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • JORDAN KAHN — BOARD MEMBER
  • KLARA SILVERSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MOSHE HORN — BOARD MEMBER
  • NICOLE GAVRILOVA — BOARD MEMBER
  • RACHEL BELSKY — SECRETARY
  • SAMUEL VICHNESS — BOARD CHAIRPERSON
  • SUSAN BOGATIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ZENA G KAUFMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • CNN Partner — Featured Hunter Hillel students in a report on Gen Z Jewish students navigating antisemitism.
  • CUNY Career Connect Partner — Collaborates on career development initiatives, as indicated by shared resources and referral links.
  • Hillel International Network — Hunter Hillel is a member of Hillel International's network of over 550 campus affiliates.
  • Hillel International Network — Part of the Hillel International network, which features stories and supports institutional recognition.
  • Hillel International Partner — Collaborates with Hillel International to power the Campus4All initiative.
  • Hunter College Government — Hosts Hunter Hillel's programs and physical space on its campus.
  • Hunter College Network — Host institution and central location for Hunter Hillel programming.
  • Hunter College Partner — Hosts Hunter Hillel programs on campus and collaborates in fostering Jewish student life.
  • Hunter College Partner — Hosts and partners with Hunter Hillel to support Jewish student life on campus.
  • Hunter College Career Center Partner — Partners to support student career planning through referrals and shared services.
  • Inside Higher Ed Partner — Published an article highlighting Hunter Hillel’s recognition of commuter students’ mental health needs.
  • Interfaith America Partner — Published a personal reflection by Hunter Hillel’s Executive Director on the celebration of Mimouna.
  • Israel Fellow Partner — Provides dedicated support for student advocacy initiatives as part of Hunter Hillel's leadership development.
  • Met Council Partner — Partnered with Met Council to operate the Digital Kosher Food Pantry, providing fresh, kosher food to students.
  • Met Council Partner — Partnership to operate a digital kosher food pantry for students in need.
  • Moishe House Network — Base, co-founded by Yael Kornfeld, now operates under the umbrella of Moishe House.
  • Rabbi for students Partner — Provides guidance and support for students leading Jewish learning initiatives.
  • Revson Foundation Partner — Published a spotlight on CUNY Hillels, including Hunter Hillel, for enriching student life and learning.
  • The Jerusalem Post Partner — Featured Hunter Hillel in articles about rising antisemitism and student advocacy.
  • The Jewish Education Project Partner — Featured Hunter Hillel in its Adapting Podcast on supporting students amid complex discussions about Israel.
  • Times of Israel Partner — Published an article highlighting Hunter Hillel’s role in providing mental health support and wellness initiatives.
  • UJA-Federation of New York Partner — Partnership program for board observership and leadership engagement.
  • Vitalcy Partner — Partners with Vitalcy to operate a digital hub for student and alumni connection.
  • Vitalcy Partner — Provides a digital platform used by Hunter Hillel to connect students and alumni through photos, blogs, and conversations.
  • eJewish Philanthropy Partner — Published articles highlighting Hunter Hillel’s work with commuter students and Jewish campus life.
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.

  • Holistic Student Support Through Relationship-Based Engagement
    methodology: holistic_student_support
    By providing integrated, relationship-based support that addresses emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, we foster resilience and sustained engagement in Jewish life, because holistic care deepens student belonging and personal growth.
  • Inclusive, Experiential Jewish Engagement
    methodology: inclusive_innovative_engagement
    By creating joyful, non-traditional, and student-led Jewish experiences grounded in shared learning and contemporary identity, we increase engagement because relevance and ownership lead to meaningful connection and sustained participation.
  • Integrated Wellness Grounded in Jewish Tradition
    methodology: jewish_wellness_integration
    By integrating meditation, yoga, and Jewish textual study, we support emotional health because connecting wellness practices to Jewish spirituality enhances personal well-being and strengthens cultural identity.
  • Leadership Development as Identity Formation
    methodology: leadership_development_through_community_engagement
    By empowering students to lead through mentorship, internships, and action-based learning, we strengthen Jewish identity and communal ownership, because translating values into leadership roles deepens personal commitment and community impact.
  • Proactive Antisemitism Response Through Education and Advocacy
    methodology: antisemitism_response_framework
    By combining education, legal resources, and direct support, we mitigate the impact of antisemitism on campus, because a multi-pronged, institutional response creates safer environments and empowers students to act with resilience.