irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.10MCONSULTING - HELPED JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES ARTICULATE THEIR VISION AND DESIGN STRATEGIES, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING TO ASSIST IN THEM ADVANCING THEIR MISSION AND GOALS.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Crossroads Cards
Conversation cards that present real-life dilemmas in Jewish life, designed to spark reflection and dialogue around values, identity, and decision-making.
Crossroads: Israel Edition
Specialized version of Crossroads Cards focusing on identity, responsibility, and values in the context of Israel and Jewish life.
Crossroads: Shabbat Discussions
Deck of 54 cards, one for each weekly Torah portion, designed to spark meaningful conversation around the Shabbat table using modern dilemmas and traditional texts.
Kehillot: M²’s Community Fellowships
18-month fellowship empowering mid-level Jewish educators to build local Jewish ecosystems in Boston, Toronto, and Greater MetroWest NJ.
Mabat: SEC Israel
Immersive cohort experience in Israel offering educators a comprehensive approach to experiential Jewish education.
Pedagogies of Peoplehood Research Fellowship
Ten-month paid fellowship for educators to develop practices that strengthen Jewish Peoplehood education and collective consciousness.
Pedagogies of T’fillah Research Fellowship
Paid ten-month virtual fellowship for master educators to research and develop practices that enrich Jewish prayer education.
Senior Educators Cohort
International 10-month program providing outstanding Jewish educators with a holistic approach to the theory and practice of experiential Jewish education.
Yated: Cultivating Resilience
Professional development experience for educators focused on building resilience in response to trauma and crisis, particularly in the aftermath of October 7th.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Development of educational resources and toolsCreates and distributes practical educational resources such as Crossroads Cards (including the Israel Edition), the 18×18 resource kit, conversation cards for Torah portions, and customized curricula to support experiential Jewish learning and values-based dialogue.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Facilitation of values-based experiential learningDesigns and delivers educational experiences and tools that guide learners through reflection on Jewish values and contemporary issues, using Jewish wisdom to explore identity, belonging, and ethical dilemmas.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Fellowship programs for advancing Jewish educationRuns paid, year-long fellowships for master educators to research and develop innovative practices in key areas such as T’fillah, Jewish Peoplehood, and mental health and wellbeing, contributing new knowledge and methodologies to the field.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Organizational capacity building and educational strategy supportPartners with Jewish organizations to strengthen their educational approaches, systems, and strategies through customized consulting and change initiatives, supporting dozens of organizations in implementing effective experiential education models.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional development and training programs for Jewish educatorsOffers immersive and cohort-based training programs, including a 10-month international program, a virtual facilitation certificate, and Hillel U, alongside workshops and courses designed to build educators' skills in experiential Jewish education and facilitation.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Research and publication in Jewish educationProduces and disseminates research, pedagogical innovations, and reflections through publications developed by M² fellows and faculty, advancing the field of experiential Jewish education.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Virtual and in-person educational programmingOrganizes virtual sessions and immersive experiences, including explorations of Jewish historical sites and tools for navigating conversations about Israel, to support ongoing Jewish engagement and learning.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.91M
Contributions & grants$7.66M97%
Program service revenue$232K3%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$5.40M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.09M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$4.06M
Cash$1.22M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.31M
Net assets$2.75M
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +108.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLIE ANDRON | VP OF PROGRAMS | 45 | $176K |
| DEBORAH COOPER | VP OF PARTNERSHIPS | 45 | $173K |
board members · 15
- ARNA POUPKO FISHER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BUTLER — TREASURER
- DEB FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- HALLIE SHAPIRO DEVIR — DIRECTOR
- JOEL EINLEGER — DIRECTOR
- LINDA ADLER HURWITZ — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW GREENWOOD — DIRECTOR
- MOSHE ZAGHI — DIRECTOR
- NAOMI KORB WEISS — DIRECTOR
- NETALY OPHIR FLINT — DIRECTOR
- OR MARS — CHAIR
- REBECCA VOORWINDE — DIRECTOR
- SHAWNA GOODMAN — DIRECTOR
- SHERI GUROCK — DIRECTOR
- SHOSHANA BOYD GELFA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Bronfman Youth Fellowship Partner — Worked with M² on educational strategy; its Executive Director serves on M²'s Board.
- Camp Living Wonders Partner — SEC Alumni Grant recipient that partnered with M² to explore cultivating resilience among families of children with disabilities.
- Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies Funder — Supporter of the M² Values in Action initiative
- Crossroads: Israel Edition Partner — Specialized edition of Crossroads cards focused on dilemmas related to Israel and Jewish identity.
- Dorot Foundation Partner — Collaborated with M² to define and deliver on its unique purpose and strengthen outcomes within the Jewish educational ecosystem.
- Dr. Yitzchak Schwartz Partner — Engaged as a historian and tour guide to lead M²'s team on a Jewish history walking tour of Manhattan's Lower East Side.
- Federation CJA Partner — Partnered with Federation CJA in Montreal to deliver professional development for educators as part of the Passport to Jewish Life initiative.
- Hillel International Partner — Collaborated with Hillel International to create Hillel U, a year-long training program for early-career Hillel professionals.
- Honeycomb Partner — Collaborated with M² to develop a curriculum for teen philanthropy.
- JCRIF Reset Grants Government — Primary funder of the M² Values in Action initiative
- Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation Funder — Supporter of the M² Values in Action initiative
- Jim Joseph Foundation Funder — Supporter of the M² Values in Action initiative
- Maimonides Fund Funder — Supporter of the M² Values in Action initiative
- M² Partner — Provides experiential Jewish education services to organizations seeking educational transformation.
- M² faculty Partner — Collaborates with M² faculty to develop and share innovative educational approaches
- M² fellows Partner — Collaborates with M² fellows to produce educational publications and research
- M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education Partner — Primary name of the organization delivering experiential Jewish education services and resources
- Our Supporters Partner — General reference to supporters without specific named organizations
- Repair the World Partner — Client organization that worked with M² on educational goals and strategy.
- Taglit-Birthright Israel Partner — Client organization that worked with M² on Shabbat strategies for Israel experiences.
- The Jewish Agency for Israel Partner — Collaborates with The Jewish Agency for Israel through shared participation in M² programs, including the Senior Educators Cohort.
- The Paul E. Singer Foundation Funder — Supporter of the M² Values in Action initiative
- המכון לחינוך חווייתי Partner — Organization mentioned as providing guidance to dozens of organizations in educational change, indicating a partnership role.
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.
- Co-Creative, Needs-Based Educational Designmethodology: co-creative_designBy collaboratively designing educational strategies with stakeholders through iterative prototyping and needs assessment, we achieve context-specific innovation because educator ownership and real-world testing improve relevance and implementation.
- Experiential Education for Meaning-Makingmethodology: experiential_educationBy designing immersive, values-based Jewish learning experiences, we foster personal relevance and engagement because experiential methods enable participants to construct meaning through reflection and action.
- Transformative Educator Developmentmethodology: transformative_learningBy integrating theory, reflection, and practice within a supportive professional community, we cultivate values-based leadership because sustained identity development leads to more impactful and authentic educational practice.