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4G44 ESPORTS INC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 832619226 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE N60 · Recreation & Sports · Medium ($1M-$10M) · losttribeesports.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$464K
employees
3
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

LOST TRIBE ESPORTS IS A JEWISH TEEN DIGITAL SPACE FOR GAMING, INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PRODUCTION, AND COLLABORATIVE CONTENT CREATION. IT'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A DURABLE AND DYNAMIC JEWISH SOCIAL NETWORK FOR ADOLESCENTS AND TO INCREASE THEIR PARTICIPATIONIN JEWWISH LIFE, THEREBY STRENGTHENING THEIR JEWISH IDENTITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lost Tribe is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young Jews aged 13-24 through digital community, experiential learning, and cultural experiences. By leveraging modern technology and social media, it fosters Jewish identity and connection among its participants, primarily in the United States and Israel, while also engaging a global audience.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Digital Community Engagement
Utilizes social media platforms like TikTok and Discord to create a vibrant online Jewish community for young people.
Experiential Jewish Learning
Offers immersive educational experiences that blend technology with Jewish cultural teachings.
Jewish & Israel Game Design Studio
Develops educational video games that promote Jewish culture and identity in a digital format.
Online Livestream Events
Hosts large-scale online events celebrating Jewish holidays and values through interactive livestreams.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Youth Online Gaming & Virtual Social Programs 11 activities
    • Custom Fortnite Experiences
      Develops custom Fortnite experiences featuring Jewish and Israel-themed games set in real-life Israeli locations to engage youth in cultural education.
    • Discord Community Hosting
      Hosts a large Jewish community on Discord and creates collaborative Jewish experiences for teens in Minecraft, promoting social interaction and cultural engagement.
    • Future Immersive Video Game Development
      Plans to launch online immersive video games focused on Israel and Jewish education in 2025.
    • Future Immersive Video Game Development
      Plans to launch online immersive video games focused on Israel and Jewish education in 2025.
    • Herod's Masada Game
      The "Herod's Masada" game has been played over 500 times by teens and young adults, promoting engagement with Jewish history.
    • Jewish-Themed Gaming Experiences
      Develops custom Fortnite experiences featuring Jewish and Israel-themed games set in real-life Israeli locations, and creates collaborative Jewish experiences for teens in Minecraft. The "Herod's Masada" game has been played over 500 times by teens and young adults.
    • Jewish-Themed Gaming Experiences
      Develops custom Fortnite experiences featuring Jewish and Israel-themed games set in real-life Israeli locations, and creates collaborative Jewish experiences for teens in Minecraft. The "Herod's Masada" game has been played over 500 times by teens and young adults.
    • Online Community Building
      Facilitates connections among thousands of Jewish peers globally through a moderated online platform for communication, gaming, and friendship, including a large Jewish community on Discord.
    • Online Community Building
      Facilitates connections among thousands of Jewish peers globally through a moderated online platform for communication, gaming, and friendship, including a large Jewish community on Discord.
    • Online Immersive Video Games Launch
      Plans to launch online immersive video games focused on Israel and Jewish education in 2025, aiming to enhance learning through interactive experiences.
    • Online Peer Connection Platform
      Facilitates connections among thousands of Jewish peers globally through a moderated online platform for communication, gaming, and friendship.
  • Jewish Cultural Content Distribution 6 activities
    • Daily Jewish Content Creation
      Provides daily Jewish content on Instagram, created by Gen Z for Gen Z, to engage younger audiences in Jewish culture.
    • Digital Content Creation
      Provides daily Jewish content on Instagram, created by Gen Z for Gen Z.
    • Digital Content Creation
      Provides daily Jewish content on Instagram, created by Gen Z for Gen Z.
    • Global Influencer Program
      Operates a cast of influencers who travel globally, experience Israeli and Jewish culture, and create content to engage audiences.
    • Global Influencer Program
      Operates a cast of influencers who travel globally to experience Israeli and Jewish culture and create content.
    • Global Influencer Program
      Operates a cast of influencers who travel globally to experience Israeli and Jewish culture and create content.
  • Alumni Digital Engagement Platforms 3 activities
    • Custom Digital Spaces (MetaCamp)
      Creates custom digital spaces through MetaCamp to foster community, tradition, and connection year-round, extending the camp experience.
    • Custom Digital Spaces (MetaCamp)
      Creates custom digital spaces through MetaCamp to foster community, tradition, and connection year-round, extending the camp experience.
    • MetaCamp Digital Spaces
      Creates custom digital spaces through MetaCamp to foster community, tradition, and connection year-round, extending the camp experience.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.23M
Contributions & grants$1.21M98%
Program service revenue$24K2%
Investment income$350%
Other revenue$347
expenses
Total expenses$1.17M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$800K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$484K
Cash$285K
Investments$0
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$464K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • LEONARD SILBERMAN — DIRECTOR AND
relationships · 38

who they work with

  • Anne Heyman & Seth Merrin Family Fund Funder — Listed as a "Visionary" supporter ($100,000+) in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Atlanta Jewish Federation Partner — Michael Kogon, a board member, serves on the board.
  • Balance to Wellness LLC Partner — Jennifer Schwarz, a board member, is the founder.
  • Benjamin Lawsky and Jessica Roth Charitable Fund Funder — Listed as a "Supporter" ($500–$2,499) in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Chabad Partner — Igor Biselman, a board member, and his family are active in Jewish life.
  • Crown Family Philanthropies Funder — Listed as a foundation partner and supporter in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • David and Sharon Wax Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Funder — Listed as a "Sustainer" ($2,500–$9,999) in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • DonateStock Partner — Partner for accepting gifts of stock.
  • ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) Partner — Craig Levine, a board member, previously served as Co-CEO.
  • Foundation for Jewish Camp Partner — Jeffrey Solomon, a board member, serves on the board.
  • Hebrew Union College Partner — Stefan, a staff member, is a Professor of Management.
  • J Teen Connect AZ Partner — Jennifer Schwarz, a board member, founded the information hub.
  • Jeffrey H & Shari L Aronson Family Foundation Funder — Listed as a foundation partner and supporter in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Jewish Funders Network Partner — Robyn Barsky, a board member, previously served as SVP/COO.
  • Jewish Teen Education and Engagement Fund Partner — Jennifer Schwarz, a board member, established the fund.
  • Jewish Youth Group Basketball League Partner — Jennifer Schwarz, a board member, founded the league.
  • Jim Joseph Foundation Funder — Listed as a foundation partner and supporter in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Jim Joseph Foundation Funder — Provided generous support for the creation of "Herod's Masada."
  • Jim Joseph Foundation Partner — Published research on learning in Jewish education that informs Lost Tribe's strategies.
  • Karen and David Eisner Fund Funder — Listed as a "Supporter" ($500–$2,499) in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Kirsh Philanthropies Funder — Provided generous support for the creation of "Herod's Masada."
  • Leonard and Diane Sherman Family Foundation Funder — Listed as a "Friend of Lost Tribe" supporter ($499 and under) in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Marci Lynn Bernstein Foundation Funder — Listed as a "Supporter" ($500–$2,499) in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Marcus Foundation Funder — Listed as a foundation partner and supporter in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Michael & Laurie Kogon Philanthropic Fund of the Atlanta Jewish Foundation Funder — Listed as a "Trailblazer" supporter ($10,000–$49,999) in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Moishe House Partner — Stefan, a staff member, serves on the Chair Council.
  • Natan Fund Funder — Listed as a foundation partner and supporter in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Natan Fund Funder — Provided a "Reimagining Israel Education" grant for the creation of "Herod's Masada."
  • Ron & Lisa Brill Family Charitable Trust Funder — Listed as a "Trailblazer" supporter ($10,000–$49,999) in the 2024-2025 Annual Giving Honor Roll.
  • Rosov Consulting Partner — Conducted research affirming Lost Tribe's Jewish impact.
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