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HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 866053859 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · hillelasu.org
revenue
$874K
expenses
$910K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
12
volunteers
100
program ratio
57%
mission · from form 990

Enriching the lives of Jewish students and staff at Arizona State University through dynamic and innovative programming which deepens understanding of and creates excitement for Jewish life SO THEY MAY ENRICH THE JEWISH PEOPLE, ISRAEL AND THE WORLD

profile · synthesized from sources

Hillel The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for Jewish students on college campuses. It offers opportunities for students to explore and celebrate their Jewish identity, build community, and engage in Jewish experiences. The organization focuses on fostering personal growth and leadership among students.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $45K
    Weekly Shabbat services and dinner for students and faculty at Arizona State. This enables students to connect to Judaism through a spiritual service and social dinner with peers and staff. Dinners are prepared in a kosher kitchen and are free to studentS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  2. #2 $6K
    High Holyday Services are observed on campus and are an opportunity for students to meet with peers early in the semester, participate in the religious service, and enjoy holiday meals.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Birthright trip
A program offering Jewish students a free trip to Israel to connect with their heritage.
JLF cohort
A learning cohort for students to explore Jewish identity and engage in discussions.
Sipurim (Stories)
A professional development trip through Hillel International focused on the collective strength of Israel and Jewish peoplehood, involving sharing stories of loss, grief, and hope.
Watts College of Public Service Partnership
A partnership with ASU's Watts College of Public Service to foster dialogue and understanding across differences, including book groups and upcoming programs.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Communal Jewish Holiday Observance 13 activities
    • Advocacy for Jewish Students at ASU
      Advises Arizona State University administration on Jewish holidays, kosher dining, and Jewish culture, and advocates for Jewish students' interests, including holiday excused absence policies, kosher dining, and student safety.
    • Advocate for Jewish students and institutional accommodations
      Advises ASU administration on Jewish holidays, kosher dining, and cultural needs, advocating for policies on excused absences, student safety, and religious accommodations. Provides guidance to faculty and staff on accommodating religious practices in line with ASU’s ACD 304–04 policy.
    • Advocating for Jewish Students' Needs
      Advises Arizona State University administration on Jewish holidays, kosher dining, and Jewish culture, and advocates for Jewish students' interests, including holiday excused absence policies, kosher dining, and student safety.
    • Combating Antisemitism and Advocating for Jewish Students
      Combats antisemitism through student empowerment and community support, spearheads grassroots campaigns, and advises Arizona State University administration on Jewish holidays, kosher dining, and Jewish culture, advocating for student interests including excused absence policies, kosher dining, and student safety.
    • Educating Faculty and Staff on Jewish Practices
      Provides an explanation of Jewish holidays for faculty and staff to help them accommodate students according to Arizona State University's policy on accommodation for religious practice.
    • Educating Faculty and Staff on Jewish Practices
      Provides an explanation of Jewish holidays for faculty and staff to help them accommodate students according to Arizona State University's policy on accommodation for religious practice, and offers a guide with information about diverse cultural celebrations and religious holidays.
    • Educating Faculty and Staff on Religious Accommodations
      Provides an explanation of Jewish holidays for faculty and staff to help them accommodate students according to Arizona State University's policy on accommodation for religious practice.
    • Host and facilitate Shabbat and holiday celebrations
      Organizes weekly student-led Shabbat services with kosher meals, as well as holiday-specific events including Passover Seders, Hanukkah candle lightings, Sukkot celebrations, and holiday brunches during ASU Family Weekend. These events include festive meals, pop-ups, and religious services to engage Jewish students in campus life.
    • Organizing Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Celebrations
      Organizes and hosts Shabbat services and holiday celebrations, including student-led services, kosher meals, Passover Seders, Hanukkah candle lightings, and Sukkot events for Jewish students and their families at Arizona State University.
    • Organizing Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Celebrations
      Organizes and hosts Shabbat services and holiday celebrations, including student-led services, kosher meals, Passover Seders, Hanukkah candle lightings, and Sukkot events for Jewish students and their families at Arizona State University.
    • Support student engagement and well-being
      Provides emotional and communal support to students during times of crisis, including the aftermath of the war in Gaza and the transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosts events like the L'dor V'dor gathering and supports student-led initiatives such as a hostage installation to honor those taken by Hamas in 2024.
    • Supporting Jewish Students and Combating Antisemitism
      Provides comfort and support to Jewish students, addresses issues related to the war in Gaza, organizes events to support students, and combats antisemitism through student empowerment and community support.
    • Supporting Jewish Students and Combating Antisemitism
      Provides comfort and support to Jewish students, addresses challenges they face, and combats antisemitism through student empowerment, community support, and advocacy with university administration.
  • Jewish Youth Leadership Development 11 activities
    • Deliver educational and leadership development programs
      Offers leadership development, Israel education, and pre-college programming for Jewish teens, along with book groups, learning opportunities, and mentoring. Builds future Jewish community leaders through a student executive board, internships, networking events, mentoring, and leadership retreats.
    • Developing Jewish Community Leaders
      Builds future leaders of the Jewish community through a student executive board, internship program, networking and mentoring events, and leadership retreats, and offers programs in leadership development, Israel education, and Jewish life to Jewish teens before college.
    • Facilitating Leadership Development
      Builds future leaders of the Jewish community through a student executive board, internship program, networking and mentoring events, leadership retreats, and offers leadership development programs to Jewish teens.
    • Facilitating Study Abroad Opportunities
      Promotes scholarship globally by highlighting over 250 study-abroad programs, including specific programs in Israel, through the ASU Study Abroad Office and Global Education Office.
    • Leadership Development for Jewish Students
      Builds future leaders of the Jewish community through a student executive board, internship program, networking and mentoring events, and leadership retreats.
    • Promote Israel engagement and study abroad
      Highlights and supports study abroad programs in Israel through ASU’s Global Education Office, including options at Hebrew University, University of Haifa, and GIE: SCETL Leadership and Service GIE: Israel & the West Bank, as part of broader Israel-focused learning, trips, and experiences.
    • Promoting Jewish Life and Education
      Engages over 3,500 Jewish students across four ASU campuses through educational and Judaic programming, Israel-focused learning, trips, and experiences, and introduces students to Jewish life beyond ASU.
    • Promoting Jewish Life and Education
      Engages over 3,500 Jewish students across four ASU campuses through educational and Judaic programming, Israel-focused learning, trips, and experiences, and offers programs for Jewish teens on leadership development, Israel education, and Jewish life in college.
    • Promoting Study Abroad Opportunities
      Promotes scholarship globally by highlighting over 250 study-abroad programs, including several in Israel, administered by the ASU Study Abroad Office and Global Education Office.
    • Promoting Study Abroad Opportunities
      Promotes scholarship globally by highlighting over 250 study-abroad programs in over 55 countries administered by the ASU Study Abroad Office, including specific programs in Israel.
    • Supporting Jewish Students on Campus
      Serves over 3,500 Jewish students across four Arizona State University campuses through educational and Judaic programming, student-professional mentoring, leadership development, social events, and Israel-focused learning, trips, and experiences, while also providing comfort and support during challenging times.
  • Career Pathways & Workforce Training 4 activities
    • Career and Networking Support
      Connects students to internships and jobs in the Phoenix area through networking events and an online job board, and introduces them to Jewish life resources and organizations beyond ASU.
    • Connecting Students to Internships and Jobs
      Connects students to internships and jobs throughout the Phoenix area through networking events and an online job board.
    • Facilitate connections to Jewish life and career opportunities
      Connects students to internships and jobs in the Phoenix area through networking events and an online job board. Introduces students to Jewish organizations and resources beyond ASU to expand their engagement with the broader Jewish community.
    • Facilitating Career and Networking Opportunities
      Connects students to internships and jobs throughout the Phoenix area through networking events and an online job board, and introduces them to Jewish life beyond ASU by exposing them to local resources and organizations.
  • Nutritional Support for Malnourished Youth 1 activity
    • Distribute kosher and Passover-specific food to students
      Provides ongoing access to kosher food for students, including operating a Passover Pantry that offers free Kosher for Passover meals, snacks, and treats daily during Passover (April 2–9) at Hillel at ASU.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Providing Kosher Food Access
      Provides access to kosher food for students, including operating a Passover Pantry that offers free Kosher for Passover meals, snacks, and treats daily during Passover.
    • Providing Kosher Food Access
      Provides access to kosher food for students, including operating a Passover Pantry that offers free Kosher for Passover meals, snacks, and treats daily during Passover.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$874K
Contributions & grants$743K85%
Program service revenue$117K13%
Investment income$2560%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$910K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$583K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.79M
Cash$652K
Investments$24K
Liabilities$307K
Net assets$1.48M
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -25.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEBORAH YUNKER KAIL Executive Dir. 40 $126K
board members · 13
  • AARON SACKS — Director
  • ALLAN FRIEDMAN — Director
  • BRUCE GREENBERG — Director
  • CARRIE AARON — Director
  • DANNY GOLDBERG — Director
  • ED OBER — President
  • ELYSE KATZ — Treasurer
  • EVA BINDER — Director
  • GARY GROVE — Director
  • KIMBERLY KUR — Vice President
  • SHELLEY COHN — Director
  • STEVE GOLDSTEIN — Secretary
  • ZACHARY BELL — STUDENT PRESIDE
relationships · 47

who they work with

  • ADL Glass Leadership Institute Partner — Executive Director Debbie Yunker Kail is a graduate of the institute.
  • ASU Counseling Center Partner — Hillel works closely with the ASU Counseling Center, which offers same-day in-person consultations, telehealth appointments, and after-hours support to students.
  • ASU Global Education Office Partner — Highlights study abroad programs in Israel through this office.
  • ASU Health Services Partner — Hillel works closely with ASU Health Services, which is dedicated to the well-being and educational success of students by providing high-quality health care.
  • ASU Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services Partner — Hillel works closely with ASU Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services, which is the central campus resource for students with disabilities to ensure access to their education.
  • ASU Study Abroad Office Partner — Promotes study-abroad programs administered by the ASU Study Abroad Office.
  • ASU Victim Services Partner — Hillel works closely with ASU Victim Services, which provides free, confidential support to crime victims, witnesses, and family members on any ASU campus.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Chief Development Officer is involved with this foundation.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates on policies related to religious accommodations and cultural observances.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Engages students in Jewish life at ASU and provides resources for ASU faculty and staff regarding religious accommodations.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Serves Jewish students across the four campuses of Arizona State University.
  • BBYO Partner — Partners with BBYO to offer leadership development, Israel education, and education about Jewish life in college to Jewish teens.
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy - NOWGen PHX Partner — Hillel ASU partners with NOWGen PHX, a division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, which engages young adults (21-40) with the Jewish community.
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix Funder — Hillel at ASU is supported by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix.
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix Funder — Hillel is supported by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix.
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix Funder — Supported Hillel at ASU.
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix Funder — Supported by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix Funder — Supported by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix.
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix Funder — Supports Hillel at ASU financially.
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix Funder — Supports Hillel at ASU.
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix Government — Supported by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix Government — Supports Hillel at ASU.
  • Congregation Beth Israel’s Ma’ayan program Partner — Partners with Congregation Beth Israel’s Ma’ayan program to offer leadership development, Israel education, and education about Jewish life in college to Jewish teens.
  • Congregation Or Tzion Partner — Several board members are founding members of this congregation.
  • Dean of Students - Student Advocacy and Assistance Partner — Hillel works closely with the Office of the Dean of Students, which serves as a resource to students through support, advocacy, involvement, and accountability.
  • FruitfulAZ Partner — Executive Director Debbie Yunker Kail serves on the board.
  • Hebrew High Partner — Partners with Hebrew High to offer leadership development, Israel education, and education about Jewish life in college to Jewish teens.
  • Hebrew University Partner — Offers study abroad programs for ASU students.
  • Hillel International Network — Executive Director Debbie Yunker Kail served as chair of the Hillel Directors’ Cabinet and spent four years on the Hillel International Board of Directors.
  • Hillel International Partner — Recognized Debbie Yunker Kail as an Exemplar of Excellence in 2020.
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