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B12 · Education
Form 990

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc

DBA: CENTER FOR INITIATIVES FOR JEWISH EDUCATION

EIN 77-0698155NEW YORK, NY 10006Founded 2007WebsiteIRS Tax Year 2022 · Period ending June 30, 2023
Mission Statement

TO ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE EDUCATION OF GENERAL STUDIES

IRS Tax Year 2022

Period ending June 30, 2023

Tax years 2023, 2024 filings not yet available. This is the most recent filing on record.

Total Revenue

$3.1M

-48.0%YoY

Total Expenses

$4.8M

-9.0%YoY

Net Assets

$578K

-73.7%YoY

Employees

24

0%YoY

Volunteers

8

Grants Paid

$715K

Program Expense Ratio

81.1%

Fundraising Efficiency

964.4%

This nonprofit profile presents IRS Form 990 tax filing data for Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc (EIN: 77-0698155), based on the 2022 tax year annual return filed with the Internal Revenue Service.

Sections below include financial summaries (revenue, expenses, and net assets), program accomplishments, officer and key employee compensation, detailed executive pay breakdowns, governance policies and audit information. All figures are reported in USD as filed.

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RoundPaper IndicatorsTax Year 2022

Financial Health

Revenue declined -48.0% to $3.1M
Program spending ratio of 81.1% — good
1.5 months of operating reserves — limited runway
Expenses decreased -9.0% year-over-year

Transparency

Conflict of interest policy adopted
Whistleblower policy in place
Financial statements independently audited
8-member board, 7 independent

Compensation

Top compensation: $282,320 (VICE PRESIDENT)
Top exec pay is 5.9% of total expenses — elevated
Schedule J filed for 5 individuals — detailed disclosure
No executive perks reported

Program Effectiveness

2 programs reported
81.1% of spending goes to programs
No programs generate independent revenue
$715K in grants paid to other organizations
8 volunteers engaged

Financial Stability

Debt-to-asset ratio of 85.2% — significant debt load
0.0 months cash runway — tight liquidity
Revenue diversification: well diversified
Net assets trending upward over recent filings

Risk Flags

No insider or excess benefit transactions
No material diversion or misuse reported
No family/business relationships on board

Indicators derived from IRS Form 990 data. Not financial advice.

Organization Summary

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in NEW YORK, NY, founded in 2007. It is classified under NTEE code B12 (Fund Raising & Fund Distribution), within the Education category. The organization has held tax-exempt status since 2008. In its 2022 filing, the organization reported $3.1M in total revenue, a 48.0% decrease from the prior year, and $4.8M in total expenses. The organization employed 24 people and engaged 8 volunteers. AMY AMIEL, VICE PRESIDENT, is the highest-compensated individual at $282,320. The organization runs 2 programs, totaling $3.9M in program expenses. 6 of 6 recommended governance policies are in place.

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc is classified under NTEE code B12 (Fund Raising & Fund Distribution), which falls within the Education category. Its foundation type is 15.

Programs(Tax Year 2022)

2 records

Programs Overview

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc operates 2 programs, with total program expenses of $3.9M. Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc's largest program accounts for 84% of total program spending.

1
Program 1Expenses: $626,730

COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION (GRADE K-5) COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION OFFERS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, (SUCCESS MAKER AND WATERFORD) AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO PROVIDE SKILLS REINFORCEMENT IN LANGUAGE, ARTS AND MATH FOR K-5 STUDENTS. PROGRAMS PRESENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENT REASONING AND RESPONSES. STUDENTS ARE TRACKED AND HAVE MARKED ADVANCES IN SKILL LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR. THE HOLOCAUST PROGRAM IS A COMPUTER ASSISTED PROGRAM IN WHICH STUDENTS ACCESS HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS TESTIMONIES. LESSONS ARE PROVIDED TO ACCOMPANY THE TESTIMONIES AND TEACHERS RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE USE OF TESTIMONIES. ITALAM IS A CAI PROGRAM TO TEACH HEBREW LANGUAGE.

2
Program 2Expenses: $3,241,462

STEM EDUCATION (GRADE 5-12) CIJE TECH HIGH SCHOOL (CTHS): CTHS IS A MULTUI-YEAR COURSE IN SCIENTIFIC AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUM PREPARES STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN ENGINEERING, PROGRAMMING AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY. CIJE PROVIDES EACH CLASS WITH SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TO SUPPORT THE CURRICULUM AND WITH MENTORING FROM ENGINEERING EXPERTS. CIJE TECH MIDDLE SCHOOL(CTMS): CTMS PROVIDES OVER 30 TEACHING MODULES LINKED TO "NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDSX AND EXPOSES STUDENTS TO FUNDEMENTALS OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE. CIJE BYTES(MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL): CIJE BYTES IS A SERIES OF LESSONS IN APPLIED COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. STUDENTS LEARN BASIC CIRUITRY AND PROGRAMMINGUSING A MICRO-PROCESSOR.THIS IS A 9-LESSON COURSE THAT CULMINATES IN STUDENTS CREATING A UNIQUE ROBO-CREATURE THAT HAS MOVEABLE PARTS. E2K PROVIDES A SERIES OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE CHALLENGES DESIGNED FOR UPPER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SDTUDENTS. INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARDS: CIJE PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE OF INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARDS.ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER TEACHERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE USE OF INTERACTIVE WHITE BOARDS. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CIJE PROVIDES TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR USING SEVERAL MODALITIES. SCHOOLS ARE ASSIGNED MENTORS WHO WORK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR DIRECTLY WITH TEACHERS IN SUPPORTING THEIR IMPLEMENTATION OF CIJE PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, CIJE HOLDS AN ANNUAL TWO-DAY TEACHER'S CONFERENCE TO PREPARE TEACHERS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR.

Total Program Expenses: $3,868,192

Financial Overview(Tax Years 2019–2022)

4 records

Financial Highlights

Over the past 4 years, Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc's revenue has declined from $4.4M to $3.1M, a 27.7% decrease. Program expenses represent 81% of total spending.

Revenue decreased 48.0% year-over-year, while expenses declined 9.0%. net assets fell to $578K, down 73.7% from the prior year.

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc derives 77% from contributions and grants, with 32% from program services.

Revenue is primarily driven by contributions and grants (77%), with program service revenue at 32%.

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc allocates 81% to programs, 14% to management and general, 5% to fundraising.

Revenue declined by 48.0% and expenses declined by 9.0% year over year.

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc distributed $715K in grants to other organizations and individuals, representing 15% of total expenses.

Over 4 filings from 2019–2022, Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc declined revenue from $4.4M to $3.1M (-27.7%) while maintaining a program expense ratio of 81%. During this period, the organization reduced from 28 to 24 employees.

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc holds $3.9M in total assets against $3.3M in liabilities (debt-to-asset ratio of 85%). The organization has 1.5 months of operating reserves. Cash and equivalents of $0 cover approximately 0.0 months of expenses.

Revenue

YearTotal RevenueContributionsGov't GrantsProgram RevenueInvestment
2022$3.1M$2.4M$0$993K$0
2021$6.1M$5.1M$0$923K$0
2020$6.7M$6.3M$0$888K$779
2019$4.4M$3.3M$0$1.1M$3

Expenses

YearTotal ExpensesProgramManagementFundraisingGrants Paid
2022$4.8M$3.9M$651K$251K$715K
2021$5.2M$4.3M$716K$257K$1.1M
2020$5.3M$4.2M$786K$305K$1.0M
2019$5.6M$4.2M$992K$491K$1.3M

Program Expense Ratio

81.1%

Admin Expense Ratio

13.7%

Fundraising Efficiency

964.4%

Operating Reserve

1.5 mo

People & Compensation(Tax Year 2022)

18 records

Compensation Summary

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc reported compensation for 18 officers and key employees. Total officer compensation was $1.4M, representing 30.1% of total expenses.

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc's highest-compensated individual received $282K in total compensation. Total officer compensation of $1.4M represents 30.1% of total expenses.

NameTitleTypeHours/wkComp from OrgRelated OrgsTotal
AMY AMIELVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
35.00$230,706$0$282,320
YERUCHUM BRAZILVICE PRESIDENT
Key Employee
35.00$164,320$0$209,876
BARBARA GEREBOFFVICE PRESIDENT
Key Employee
35.00$155,883$0$176,755
ADAM JEROZOLIMDIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Key Employee
35.00$139,785$0$174,658
FAIGY RAVITZDIRECTOR OF INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY
Key Employee
35.00$124,873$0$157,853
JAY SMALLWOODDIRECTOR OF STAFF OPERATIONS
Key Employee
35.00$140,668$0$147,701
JASON CURYPRESIDENT
OfficerDirector
7.00$111,647$0$123,421
ARYEH MAJEROWICZVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
11.67$55,238$0$78,241
LAWRENCE ROZANSKICFO
Key Employee
7.00$42,230$0$42,230
DORIT MARCIANOCONTROLLER
Officer
7.00$21,705$30$23,177
DEVORAH STEINSECRETERY
Officer
7.00$11,737$0$18,817
GEORGE WEINBERGERTREASURER
OfficerDirector
1.00$0$0$0
ABRAHAM FRUCHTHANDLERDIRECTOR
Director
1.00$0$0$0
LANCE HIRTDIRECTOR
Director
1.00$0$0$0
DANIEL KIRSCHENBAUMDIRECTOR
Director
1.00$0$0$0
CHAVA MANNDIRECTOR
Director
1.00$0$0$0
YVETTE EDIDINDIRECTOR
Director
1.00$0$0$0
LYLE WEISSMANDIRECTOR
Director
1.00$0$0$0

Compensation Breakdown

Schedule J detail — base, bonus, benefits, and executive perks

AMY AMIEL

Base Salary

$230,706

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$11,535

Nontaxable Benefits

$40,079

YERUCHUM BRAZIL

Base Salary

$164,668

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$8,233

Nontaxable Benefits

$37,323

ADAM JEROZOLIM

Base Salary

$139,785

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$6,989

Nontaxable Benefits

$27,884

FAIGY RAVITZ

Base Salary

$124,873

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$6,244

Nontaxable Benefits

$26,736

BARBARA GEREBOFF

Base Salary

$155,883

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$7,794

Nontaxable Benefits

$13,078

Governance & Compliance(Tax Year 2022)

Governance Snapshot

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc has 6 of 6 recommended governance policies in place, including conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention. Its board has 8 members, 7 of whom are independent.

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc's financial statements are audited, an audit committee oversees the process, accounting follows GAAP standards.

Policies & Oversight

Conflict of interest policy
Whistleblower policy
Document retention policy
CEO compensation review process
Other officer compensation review
990 provided to governing body
Board members8
Independent members7

Audit & Financial Oversight

Financial statements audited
Independent audit
Audit committee
Federal grant audit required
Accounting standardGAAP

Grants Awarded(Tax Year 2022)

16 records

Grantmaking Summary

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc awarded $362K across 16 grants to organizations. Top recipients include HEBRW ACADEMY OF LONG BEACH (HEWLETT, NY) — $93K for supplies; BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE (BALTIMORE, MD) — $74K for supplies; HEBREW ACADEMY OF THE FIVE TOWNS (LAWRENCE, NY) — $59K for supplies.

Organization Grants

RecipientLocationAmountPurpose
HEBRW ACADEMY OF LONG BEACH111892079HEWLETT, NY$93KSUPPLIES
BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE520613700BALTIMORE, MD$74KSUPPLIES
HEBREW ACADEMY OF THE FIVE TOWNS112551180LAWRENCE, NY$59KSUPPLIES
YESHIVA KETANA OF LOS ANGELES454665043VALLEY VILLAGE, CA$51KSUPPLIES
HEBRERW ACADEMY OF CLEVELAND340714428CLEVELAND, OH$13KSUPPLIES
SOUTH BEND HEBREW DAY SCHOOL351331725SOUTH BEND, IN$8KSUPPLIES
SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF QUEENS111803692FRESH MEADOWS, NY$7KSUPPLIES
YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS111672827FLUSHING, NY$7KSUPPLIES
YESHIVA BEIT HILLEL OF PASSAIC221659600PASSAIC, NJ$7KSUPPLIES
TORAH ACADEMY OF BALTIMORE520591676PIKESVILLE, MD$7KSUPPLIES
THE ALEXANDER S GROSS HEBREW ACADEMY OF MAIMI590651086MIAMI BEACH, FL$7KSUPPLIES
MAZAL DAY SCHOOL112457451BROOKLYN, NY$7KSUPPLIES
RABBI PESACH RAYMON YESHIVA226015857EDISON, NJ$6KSUPPLIES
BRURIA221549747ELIZABETH, NJ$6KSUPPLIES
TORAH ACADEMY OF BOSTON042746694BROOKLINE, MA$5KSUPPLIES
POLTZ DAY SCHOOL223665288CHERRY HILL, NJ$5KSUPPLIES

Fundraising & Events(Tax Year 2022)

Fundraising Overview

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc held fundraising events including Golf ($309K).

Named Events

golf

Gross: $308,936

Professional fundraisers: No

Foreign Activities(Tax Year 2022)

International Overview

Activities span North America.

Regions & Countries

Region / CountryActivityExpenditure
North America

Filing History(Tax Years 2008–2022)

4 records

Showing the 4 Form 990 filings currently in our system.

Tax YearFormPeriodRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2022
990
2022-07-01 – 2023-06-30$3.1M$4.8M$578K
2021
990
2021-07-01 – 2022-06-30$6.1M$5.2M$2.2M
2020
990
2020-07-01 – 2021-06-30$6.7M$5.3M$1.5M
2019
990
2019-07-01 – 2020-06-30$4.4M$5.6M$115K
2008–2018No filings acquired yet

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc do?

TO ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE EDUCATION OF GENERAL STUDIES

How much revenue does Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc have?

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc reported $3,148,740 in total revenue for tax year 2022, down 48.0% from the prior year.

Who is the highest-paid executive at Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc?

AMY AMIEL, VICE PRESIDENT, received $282,320 in total compensation as of tax year 2022.

Is Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc a 501(c)(3)?

Yes, Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Where is Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc located?

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY 10006.

How many employees does Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc have?

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc has 24 employees and 8 volunteers as of tax year 2022.

What type of nonprofit is Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc?

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc is classified under NTEE code B12 (Fund Raising & Fund Distribution), within the Education category. It is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Is Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc audited?

Yes, Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc's financial statements are audited, and the organization has an audit committee.

How much does Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc spend on fundraising?

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc reported $250,666 in fundraising expenses for tax year 2022, which represents 5.3% of total expenses.

Does Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc give grants?

Yes, Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc distributed $715,000 in grants to other organizations and individuals in tax year 2022. Top recipients include HEBRW ACADEMY OF LONG BEACH, BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE, HEBREW ACADEMY OF THE FIVE TOWNS.

Does Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc operate internationally?

Yes, Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc conducts activities outside the United States. Activities span North America.

Does Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc hold fundraising events?

Center for Initiatives IN Jewish Education Inc reports fundraising event activities.

Data Source

IRS Form 990 electronic filings via the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. All financial figures are as reported in USD.

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