irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $89KPASSAGES SERIES IS SEVEN DIFFERENT SUNDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS THAT BRING
- #2 $108KADULT EDUCATION LEARNING OFFERRINGS HAVE EXPANDED TO BRING MORE PEOPLE
named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Family Shabbat
Monthly Friday evening program for families with songs, Kiddush, and activities for children under 10
Hebrew High
Non-affiliated Jewish learning center and community for teens in the Phoenix area
Jewish Baby University
Six-week program for expectant parents covering childbirth preparation and Jewish traditions related to birth, naming, and parenting; offered three times per year
Level Up K-12 Educators Conference
Professional development conference for Jewish educators in grades K-12
Marriage University
Marriage preparation class for engaged or newly married couples, focusing on communication, financial planning, and Jewish perspectives on relationships
Passages Lecture Series
Adult learning lecture series on Jewish topics, including Israel and Jewish heritage
Preschool Educators Conference
Annual conference offering continuing education and support for preschool teachers
activities · 9 clusters
what they do
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Adult and Family Jewish Learning Programs 9 activities
- Adult Jewish Learning ClassesOffers a variety of in-person adult learning classes on subjects such as Hebrew (beginner and advanced), Israeli Politics, weekly Parsha study, Wise Aging, and courses on Israel and the Middle East, held at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus.
- Adult Learning ClassesProvides adult learning classes on various subjects, including Hebrew (beginner and advanced), Israeli Politics, weekly Parsha study, Wise Aging, and courses on Israel and the Middle East, offered in-person at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus.
- Adult Learning ClassesProvides a variety of in-person adult learning classes on subjects such as Hebrew (beginner and advanced), Israeli Politics, Wise Aging, weekly Parsha study, and courses on Israel and the Middle East.
- Adult Learning ProgramsOffers a variety of in-person adult learning classes throughout the year at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, including Hebrew (beginner and advanced), Wise Aging, Israeli Politics, weekly Parsha study, and special courses such as "Israel and the Middle East," "Art Of and By Israel’s Military," and "Why Israel Remains a Biblical, Political, and Cultural “Light Unto the Nations”."
- Jewish High School Supplemental EducationOffers supplemental evening classes to Jewish high school students.
- Teen Jewish Learning CenterOperates a non-affiliated Jewish learning center and community for teens.
- Teen Learning CenterOperates a non-affiliated Jewish learning center and community for high school students, including supplemental evening classes.
- Teen Learning CenterOperates a non-affiliated Jewish learning center and community for high school students, including supplemental evening classes that began in 1971.
- Youth and Teen Education ProgramsProvides supplemental evening classes for Jewish high school students, initiated in 1971, and operates a non-affiliated Jewish learning center and community for teens.
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Community and School Library Operations 4 activities
- Children’s and Community Library ServicesOperates a children's library open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and maintains a broader Community Library with a collection of books and media available to the public.
- Community LibrariesOperates a children's library open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and a general Community Library with a collection of books and media.
- Community LibrariesOperates a children's library and a general Community Library with a collection of books and media.
- Jewish Community LibrariesOperates a children's library open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and a general Community Library with a collection of books and media.
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Communal Jewish Holiday Observance 4 activities
- Community Celebrations and Family ProgramsHosts monthly themed Community Celebrations featuring sensory crafts, parachute activities, and storytelling, along with monthly Family Shabbat programs that include songs, Kiddush, socializing, and family activities, inviting families to participate in Jewish celebrations and programming.
- Community Jewish Celebrations and ProgrammingInvites families to participate in Jewish celebrations and programming, including monthly Family Shabbat programs with songs, Kiddush, socializing, and family activities, and monthly themed Community Celebrations featuring sensory crafts, parachute activities, and storytelling.
- Family and Community CelebrationsHosts monthly Family Shabbat programs featuring songs, Kiddush, socializing, and family activities, as well as monthly themed Community Celebrations with sensory crafts, parachute activities, and storytelling; also invites families to participate in broader Jewish celebrations and programming.
- Jewish Celebrations and Community EventsInvites families to participate in Jewish celebrations and programming, including monthly Family Shabbat programs with songs, Kiddush, socializing, and family activities, and monthly themed Community Celebrations featuring sensory crafts, parachute activities, and storytelling.
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Public Discourse on Israel and Jewish Affairs 4 activities
- Current Events and Israel Engagement ProgramsHosts events featuring speakers who share personal perspectives on current events in Israel, including topics such as Gaza/Hamas, Iran, judicial reform, and the drafting of Haredim.
- Israel-Focused Speaker EventsHosts events featuring speakers who share personal perspectives on current events in Israel, covering topics such as Gaza/Hamas, Iran, judicial reform, and the drafting of Haredim.
- Speaker Events on IsraelHosts events featuring speakers who share personal perspectives on current events in Israel, covering topics such as Gaza/Hamas, Iran, judicial reform, and the drafting of Haredim.
- Speaker Events on IsraelHosts events featuring speakers who share personal perspectives on current events in Israel, covering topics like Gaza/Hamas, Iran, judicial reform, and the drafting of Haredim.
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Curriculum-Specific Teacher Training 4 activities
- Educator Professional Development and ConferencesProvides professional development, curriculum support, and mentorship opportunities for teachers and schools, including organizing the "Ignite: Religious School Educators Conference," the "Level Up K-12 Educators Conference," and a Preschool Conference. Also holds city and state-wide educational conferences on the Holocaust and Jewish topics for public and religious school teachers.
- Professional Development for EducatorsProvides professional development, curriculum support, and mentorship opportunities for teachers and schools, including organizing the "Ignite: Religious School Educators Conference," the "Level Up K-12 Educators Conference," and continuing education conferences for religious school and preschool teachers.
- Professional Development for EducatorsProvides professional development, curriculum support, and mentorship opportunities for teachers and schools, including organizing conferences such as the "Ignite: Religious School Educators Conference," "Level Up K-12 Educators Conference," and a Preschool Conference.
- Teacher and School Support ServicesProvides professional development, curriculum support, mentorship, and continuing education conferences for religious school and preschool teachers, including the "Ignite: Religious School Educators Conference" and the "Level Up K-12 Educators Conference."
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Marriage Enrichment Programs 4 activities
- Jewish Marriage UniversityOffers a program to help couples navigate relationships and plan their future, including skill-building sessions and a special track for interfaith couples; a class was held on April 12, 2026, with a dedicated interfaith session on April 13, 2026.
- Jewish Marriage University ProgramOffers a program to help couples navigate their relationships and plan their future, including a special session for interfaith couples, providing valuable skills for securing their future.
- Jewish Marriage University ProgramOffers the Jewish Marriage University program to help couples navigate their relationships and plan their future, including a special session for interfaith couples.
- Jewish Marriage University ProgramOffers a program to help couples, including interfaith couples, navigate their relationships and plan their future by learning valuable skills. Classes are offered throughout the year.
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Jewish Educational Travel & Camp Scholarships 4 activities
- Scholarship ProgramsProvides scholarships for Israel programs and other Jewish learning experiences to support broader educational and cultural engagement.
- Scholarships for Israel and Learning ExperiencesProvides scholarships for Israel programs and other Jewish learning experiences.
- Scholarships for Jewish Learning ExperiencesProvides scholarships for Israel programs and other Jewish learning experiences.
- Scholarships for Jewish Learning ExperiencesProvides scholarships for Israel programs and other learning experiences to individuals of all ages.
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Holocaust Education and Remembrance Programs 3 activities
- Educational ConferencesOrganizes city and state-wide educational conferences on the Holocaust and Jewish topics for public and religious school teachers, and will host a Preschool Conference on February 13, 2026.
- Educational Conferences on Holocaust and Jewish TopicsHolds city and state-wide educational conferences on the Holocaust and various Jewish topics for public and religious school teachers.
- Holocaust and Jewish Topics Educational ConferencesHolds city and state-wide educational conferences on the Holocaust and various Jewish topics for public and religious school teachers.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- JBU Family CircleLaunched in June 2019, this program serves and connects alumni families of the Jewish Baby University, fostering ongoing community engagement.
- Jewish Baby University Alumni EngagementOperates the JBU Family Circle, launched in June 2019, to serve and connect with alumni families of the Jewish Baby University program.
- Jewish Baby University ProgramOffers a six-part workshop series focused on the well-being of mothers and babies (ages 0 to pre-crawling), providing education and exercises rooted in Jewish tenets. This program is offered three times per year, with each series lasting six weeks and meeting once a week.
- Jewish Baby University ProgramOffers a six-part workshop series three times per year, each lasting six weeks, focused on the well-being of mothers and babies (ages 0 to pre-crawling), providing education and exercises rooted in Jewish tenets. It also includes the JBU Family Circle to connect alumni families.
- Jewish Baby University ProgramOffers a six-part workshop series three times per year, each lasting six weeks, focused on the well-being of mothers and babies (ages 0 to pre-crawling), providing education and exercises rooted in Jewish tenets. It also includes the JBU Family Circle to connect alumni families.
- Jewish Baby University ProgramOffers a six-part workshop series three times per year for mothers and babies (ages 0 to pre-crawling), focusing on well-being through education and exercises rooted in Jewish tenets, with sessions meeting once a week for six weeks.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$459K
Contributions & grants$247K54%
Program service revenue$193K42%
Investment income$15K3%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$472K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$267K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$413K
Cash$161K
Investments$240K
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$387K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M SHINDLER | EXEC DIRECTOR | 40 | $71K |
board members · 14
- A BROOKS — VICE PRES
- A GARCIA — DIRECTOR
- A SIMONES — DIRECTOR
- B GOLDBERG — DIRECOTR
- D NASHBAN — DIRECTOR
- D SALICE — DIRECTOR
- H BLUMSTEIN — PAST PRES
- J BRAUNER — DIRECTOR
- J OFFERHARTZ — DIRECTOR
- J SCHENKMAN — DIRECTOR
- L WEISS — DIRECTOR
- P GOLUB — VICE PRES
- R PRI-TAL — DIRECTOR
- S FERENCE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus Partner — Hosts events at the BJE Library located at the Ina Levine Campus.
- Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus Partner — Located at the campus in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- local synagogues Partner — Collaborates with local synagogues to offer programs for expectant parents.