irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $213KMakor Chaim has undertaken to support Jewish organizations in educational advancements and training in the United States, Israel & Additional places.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Beit Midrash L’Hitchadshut (Renewal Beit Midrash)
Nationwide adult spiritual outreach program in Israel that trains facilitators for prayer groups and religious renewal, used in over 100 adult chaburot and 140 schools.
Lifnei V’Lifnim Educators’ Development Program
Training program for educators in emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and creativity; implemented in nearly 20 schools across Australia, Canada, the US, and the UK.
The Tefila/Chabura Program
Trains college students and synagogue members in North America to lead inclusive, dialogic prayer groups based on the Renewal Beit Midrash model from Israel; includes workshops, curriculum development, and facilitator training.
Yehonatan’s Trail
Experiential educational pilgrimage for senior students in Israel that emphasizes personal and collective responsibility, cross-societal dialogue, and real-world decision-making across diverse communities.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Delivering immersive educational programs for senior students in IsraelOrganizes Jonathan’s Trail, a month-long senior trip, and conducts an experiential educational journey across Israel for high school seniors, focusing on religion, community, science, and social responsibility. These programs aim to prepare students for adult Jewish life and citizenship in Israel, with reported outcomes including transformative personal growth, improved empathy, and enhanced communication skills.
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Jewish Women's Spiritual & Social Circles 1 activity
- Establishing spiritual self-help groups (Chaburot) in North AmericaEstablishes Chaburot (spiritual self-help groups) in colleges and congregations across the United States, selected in partnership with the Orthodox Union, to extend its model of spiritual development beyond Israel.
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Jewish Advanced Torah Education 1 activity
- Operating a Jewish educational campus in Gush Etzion, IsraelOperates a permanent educational campus in Gush Etzion near Neve Daniel, Israel, at the intersection of Derech HaAvot and Route 60, offering integrated Torah study, spiritual worship, and acts of kindness for students of all ages. The organization relocated to this site in summer 2023 after receiving 32 dunams (almost 8 acres) of land from the government and obtaining final construction permits in 2015.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Providing nationwide Jewish adult outreach through Beit Midrash L'HitchadshutRuns "Beit Midrash L'Hitchadshut," a nationwide outreach program in Israel that offers study and prayer opportunities for Israelis across all levels of religious observance, promoting spiritual self-renewal. The program serves thousands annually and is part of broader adult educational programming reaching over ten thousand participants each year in Israel and the US.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Running volunteer and service programs for studentsOperates volunteer initiatives such as Unity Day, inter-school collaborations, and service placements in hospitals and community organizations, fostering student engagement in acts of kindness and communal responsibility.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Supporting Jewish educational institutions through training and capacity buildingProvides teacher training programs across North America, reaching dozens of educators and thousands of students in approximately a dozen schools, and trains prayer facilitators in hundreds of schools across Israel under contract with the Israeli Ministry of Education.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Training alternative educators through Lifnei V’Lifnim programsOffers the Lifnei V’Lifnim training program for alternative educators, focused on emotional intelligence, awareness development, sensitivity, and innovative Torah study methods. The program includes BA and MA tracks and hosts educators from Israel and around the world for seminars and workshops on its pedagogical approach.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Expanding educational reach through international educator development and exchangeImplements its educational model globally via the Global Lifnai V’Lifnim Educator Development program in nearly 20 schools across Australia, Canada, the US, and the UK. Also operates international student exchange partnerships with Yeshiva University High School (MTA) in New York and Yeshiva College in South Africa.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$908K
Contributions & grants$883K97%
Program service revenue$25K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$868K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$559K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$68K
Cash$68K
Investments$0
Liabilities$446
Net assets$68K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Isaac Lebwohl — Director
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- American Friends of Sderot Partner — Yossi Baumol has worked with American Friends of Sderot, a support organization for Sderot, Israel.
- Ateret Cohanim Partner — Yossi Baumol has worked to connect Jews globally to Ateret Cohanim, a Religious Zionist project in Israel.
- Bar Ilan University Partner — Yossi Baumol's wife holds an MA in Talmud from Bar Ilan University.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Yossi Baumol received a degree in Philosophy and English Literature from Brooklyn College.
- Civil Administration Government — Issued final construction permits for the new campus in 2015.
- Family, friends and former classmates of Yonatan Zuckerman z”l Partner — Co-designed the Yehonatan’s Trail program in memory of their late student, contributing to its vision and structure.
- Hebron Fund Partner — Yossi Baumol has supported the Hebron Fund through global Jewish engagement efforts.
- Herzog College Partner — Collaborates on BA and MA degree programs for Israeli educators through the Lifnei V’Lifnim initiative
- Israel's Education Ministry Government — Pays Makor Chaim to train prayer facilitators in hundreds of schools across Israel.
- Lakewood Partner — Yossi Baumol studied at Lakewood, indicating an educational affiliation.
- MTA Partner — Students from Makor Chaim collaborate with and aim to share values and experiences with the MTA community.
- Maalot Hesder Yeshiva Partner — Rafi Wolfson is a graduate of Maalot Hesder Yeshiva, indicating an institutional connection.
- Makor Chaim U.S.A. Inc. Network — U.S. sister organization supporting Makor Chaim's educational mission.
- Matan Partner — Yossi Baumol's wife holds a diploma from Matan’s Advanced Talmud program.
- Mayberg Foundation Funder — Supports the US Educators’ Training Program
- Ministry of Education Government — Provided encouragement and support for the "Choose Life" initiative and campus development.
- OU-JLIC Partner — Collaborated with Makor Chaim USA Inc. to identify and select students for participation in the initial workshop in Israel.
- Orthodox Union Partner — Selected Makor Chaim to establish Chaburot (spiritual self-help groups) in colleges and congregations across the US.
- Planning Authorities Government — Co-issued final construction permits for the new campus in 2015.
- Prestigious foundations Partner — Partners with Makor Chaim on innovative educator development projects.
- Rav Dov Partner — Collaborating with Rav Dov in defining the core ideals and values of Makor Chaim to inform the architectural vision of the new campus.
- Renewal Beit Midrash Partner — Collaborates with Makor Chaim USA Inc. to adapt and implement its tefilla chabura model in North America.
- Unit-ED Funder — Supports the US Educators’ Training Program
- Yavneh Partner — Partnered with Makor Chaim USA Inc. to select students for the initial 3-day workshop in Israel.
- Yeshiva College (South Africa) Partner — Partners with Makor Chaim on international student exchange programs.
- Yeshiva Emek Halacha Partner — Yossi Baumol studied at Yeshiva Emek Halacha, indicating an educational affiliation.
- Yeshiva University High School – MTA Partner — Partners with Makor Chaim on international student exchange programs.
- Yeshivat Siach Partner — Rav David Rabinowitz studied at Yeshivat Siach, indicating an educational affiliation.
- Yeshivot Torah Vodaath Partner — Yossi Baumol studied at Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, indicating an educational affiliation.
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.
- Education as Response to Tragedymethodology: grief-to-actionBy transforming grief and violence into permanent educational infrastructure, we strengthen communal resilience and continuity, because building schools and campuses in response to terrorism affirms life and ensures lasting impact over despair.
- Integrative Spirituality Modelmethodology: integrative-spiritualityBy combining rigorous intellectual study with spiritual warmth and inclusive societal engagement, we cultivate inner spiritual consciousness that resists isolation and fosters broader connection, because spiritual development thrives when it is both intellectually grounded and emotionally resonant.
- Spirit-Centered Environmental and Campus Designmethodology: spirit-centered designBy designing physical and environmental spaces that reflect spiritual values and philosophical tensions, we reinforce educational continuity and communal resilience, because the built environment shapes spiritual identity and sustains mission integrity across generations.
- Student-Centered Spiritual Empowermentmethodology: student-empowerment through spiritual consciousnessBy fostering student autonomy, mentor-facilitated dialogue, and peer-led spiritual practice, we deepen engagement and ownership of spiritual growth, because trust and relational accountability are more effective than top-down instruction in cultivating lasting inner consciousness.
- Triadic Educational Synthesismethodology: triadic-education-modelBy integrating intellectual rigor, spiritual warmth, and acts of kindness, we produce well-rounded personal and spiritual development, because these three elements together create a balanced and open inner life that engages constructively with society.