named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
AZ Upstanders
Educational initiative sharing stories of individuals who exemplify integrity and stand against injustice.
Gallery & Traveling Exhibitions
Showcases history and art through rotating exhibits across various venues in Arizona.
Genealogy Programs
Helps individuals explore their Jewish ancestry through workshops and mentoring sessions.
Holocaust Education
Provides resources and programs for students and teachers, including survivor narratives and educational seminars.
activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 11
- Educating the Public on Jewish History and Culture Holocaust & Genocide Education ProgramsEducates the public about Jewish contributions to Arizona and American life through programs, exhibitions, lectures, film series, and author talks, promoting Jewish history, culture, and values to people of all backgrounds.
- Hosting Cultural Events Community Live Music SeriesOrganizes live concerts featuring various music genres at the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center.
- Operating the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Jewish Heritage Preservation & EducationRestored Phoenix's first synagogue in 2009 to establish the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, which serves as a museum, cultural venue, and center for education, culture, and remembrance.
- Operating the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Jewish Heritage Preservation & EducationRestored Phoenix's first synagogue in 2009 to establish the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, which serves as a museum, cultural venue, and center for education, culture, and remembrance, housed in the historic 1922 building.
- Preserving Arizona Jewish History and CultureCollects, preserves, and exhibits over 50,000 photographs, documents, artifacts, and memorabilia related to Jewish life in Arizona, including over 15,000 photographs from the Jewish News of Greater Phoenix.
- Providing Genealogy Research Support Genealogy Research Support & EducationOffers genealogy mentoring sessions and meetings led by experts to help individuals research family history and overcome research challenges.
- Providing Genealogy Research Support Genealogy Research Support & EducationOffers genealogy mentoring sessions and facilitates genealogy meetings with expert instruction to help individuals research family history and overcome research challenges.
- Providing Holocaust Education Programs Holocaust & Genocide Education ProgramsOffers educational programs and events on the Holocaust, featuring personal stories from survivors, descendants, and liberators, and constructing a 30,000-square-foot Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center in downtown Phoenix. These programs are archived digitally and on the Arizona Department of Education’s Holocaust and Genocide toolkit for teachers.
- Providing Holocaust Education Programs Holocaust & Genocide Education ProgramsOffers Holocaust education and awareness programs, including sharing personal stories from survivors and descendants, hosting workshops, and organizing an annual student video contest, with programs archived digitally and on the Arizona Department of Education’s toolkit.
- Public Education and Cultural Programming Holocaust & Genocide Education ProgramsEducates the public about Jewish contributions to Arizona and American life through programs, exhibitions, lectures, film series, author talks, and live concerts, promoting Jewish history, culture, and values to people of all backgrounds.
- Running the AZ Upstanders Initiative Youth Civic Leadership TrainingOperates the AZ Upstanders initiative to educate about individuals who exemplify integrity and moral responsibility.
research · 2
- Collecting Oral and Video Histories Oral History & Archival DocumentationRecords and preserves over 300 oral and video histories from local residents, with over 250 oral and 100 video history interviews conducted with local Jewish residents.
- Conducting Oral and Video History Interviews Oral History & Archival DocumentationRecords and preserves over 300 oral and video histories from local residents, with over 250 oral and 100 video history interviews conducted with local Jewish residents.
strategies · 9
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Education through survivor testimony and personal narratives survivor_testimony_education unique to this orgThe organization uses firsthand survivor testimony and personal narratives from survivors, liberators, and second-generation descendants of World War II and the Holocaust as a core educational method to teach about the Holocaust and other genocides. This approach also promotes values of courage, kindness, and moral responsibility.
- Ensuring long-term sustainability through planned giving planned_giving_for_heritage_preservation unique to this orgThe organization secures the continuity of Jewish life in Arizona and supports its educational initiatives through planned giving and legacy gifts.
- Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion diversity_equity_and_inclusion unique to this orgThe organization cultivates a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment by promoting equity, ensuring fair opportunities, removing barriers, challenging biases, and fostering a sense of belonging for all individuals regardless of background.
- Holocaust and genocide education through personal narratives survivor_testimony_education unique to this orgThe organization uses firsthand survivor testimonies and personal narratives from survivors, liberators, and descendants of the Holocaust and other genocides as a core educational method to teach about these events, promote understanding, and foster values of courage, kindness, and moral responsibility.
- Preserving and celebrating Arizona Jewish history heritage_preservation unique to this orgThe organization preserves and celebrates the history of Jewish life in Arizona, ensuring that the stories, contributions, and experiences of Arizona’s Jewish communities inspire future generations. This is supported by planned giving to ensure long-term preservation and educational initiatives.
- Preserving and celebrating Arizona Jewish history cultural_preservation_and_education unique to this orgThe organization preserves and celebrates the history, contributions, and experiences of Jewish life in Arizona to ensure this heritage inspires future generations and to educate the public.
- Promoting interfaith and multicultural understanding interfaith_dialogue unique to this orgThe organization fosters interfaith and multicultural understanding, dialogue, and collaboration across diverse communities to advance inclusion, combat prejudice, and promote positive Jewish identity.
- Promoting interfaith and multicultural understanding and inclusion interfaith_dialogue_and_inclusion unique to this orgThe organization promotes interfaith and multicultural understanding through events that foster dialogue and collaboration across diverse communities. It also advances inclusion and understanding by promoting positive Jewish identity, combating prejudice, and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
- Public engagement and educational outreach public_education unique to this orgThe organization conducts public engagement and educational outreach across the Phoenix area and beyond through exhibitions and programs to teach about the history and culture of Jewish life in Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.93M
Contributions & grants$1.81M94%
Program service revenue$21K1%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$99K
expenses
Total expenses$825K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$282K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.70M
Cash$466K
Investments$1.11M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.70M
Liquid reserves23.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +82.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE BELL | EXEC DIRECTOR | 40 | $79K |
board members · 24
- ANDREW ABRAHAM — VICE PRESIDENT
- B LEWKOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- BARB ZEMEL — DIRECTOR
- C MASON-MOTZ — DIRECTOR
- CHUCK GEALER — VICE PRESIDENT
- DENA BENJAMIN — DIRECTOR
- E GARBER — DIRECTOR
- GALINDO-ELVIRA — DIRECTOR
- JAY BYCER — DIRECTOR
- JERI BENOIT — DIRECTOR
- JOE SEGAL — DIRECTOR
- JUDY STERN — DIRECTOR
- JULEE LANDAU — DIRECTOR
- L LEVERANT — DIRECTOR
- LARRY CUTLER — TREASURER
- LEE SEDROFF — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARK SENDROW — PRESIDENT
- MEL KESSLER — FRMR PRESIDENT
- R KRAVETZ — DIRECTOR
- RICK NAIMARK — SECRETARY
- ROBERT MYERS — DIRECTOR
- STU SIEFER — VICE PRESIDENT
- VICKI CABOT — DIRECTOR
- jON bRODSKY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Education Partner — Collaborates on educational initiatives related to cultural programs.
- Arizona Department of Education Partner — Houses archived programs on the Arizona Department of Education’s Holocaust and Genocide toolkit recommended resources for Arizona teachers.
- Arizona Historical Records Advisory Board Funder — Supported the video history interview and Arizona Jewish Life photo upload projects.
- Arizona Memory Project Partner — Hosts online access to AZJHS collections including Phoenix Jewish News photos, video histories, and Arizona Jewish Life materials.
- Center for Jewish Philanthropy Partner — Partners with the Center for Jewish Philanthropy's Life & Legacy program.
- Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Partner — Operates the Cutler Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center as a historic synagogue, museum, and cultural hub.
- Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix Funder — Provided grant funding and sponsorship for video history interviews and photo archiving projects.
- Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix Funder — Supported the video history interview project.
- Phoenix Holocaust Association Partner — Joint Speakers’ Bureau presenting Holocaust-related experiences with Arizona survivors.