THE ACADEMY FOR JEWISH RELIGION

EIN: 061220056 501(c)(3)

YONKERS, NY

Total Revenue
$2,998,215
Total Expenses
$2,447,816
Total Assets
$2,208,077
Net Assets
$1,710,882
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ORA HORN PROUSER
Phone
9147090900
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

THE ACADEMY FOR JEWISH RELIGION, founded in 1961, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 60% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $550K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

THE ACADEMY FOR JEWISH RELIGION SERVES THE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE BY ORDAINING RABBIS AND CANTORS AND TRAINING LEADERS. WE AFFIRM OUR COMMITMENT TO A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE JEWISH PLURALISM; TO AN INTERWEAVING OF SACRED TEXTS, CRITICAL INQUIRY, SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT, INNOVATIVE APPROACHES, AND THOUGHTFUL CREATIVITY; TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL CONTENT TO THE JEWISH PUBLIC; TO CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIALOGUE WITH INTERFAITH PARTNERS; AND TO MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE DIVERSE SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, AND HISTORICAL DIMENSIONS OF ISRAEL ALL GROUNDED IN TORAH AND A PROFOUND AWARENESS OF LIVING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,080,624 Revenue: $2,115,825

AJR IS A PLURALISTIC RABBINICAL, CANTORIAL, AND GRADUATE SCHOOL THAT TRAINS LEADERS FOR SERVICE IN COMMUNITIES AND INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE CONSTELLATION OF JEWISH LIFE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $860,889
Program Service Revenue $2,115,825
Investment Income $21,501
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,998,215

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $145,335
Salaries & Benefits $1,580,218
Fundraising Expenses $107,857
Program Expenses $2,080,624
Other Expenses $722,263
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,447,816

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,998,215 $1,871,173 +0.6%
Expenses $2,447,816 $1,902,274 +0.3%
Net Income $550,399 $-31,101 -18.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
11
Employees
54
Volunteers
60

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$123,608
Total Directors
11
$2,200
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT EINHORN MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY LOVE ANDERSON FORMER MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL HACKELL ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE 0.50
Director
$2,200 $0 $2,200
STEPHEN AXINN MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMON ROSENBACH MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMIT GOLDMAN MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA FISH MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL BLUMSTEIN-POSNER FORMER STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH ZIMMERMAN MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAVEL VAYNSHTOK MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAOMI WITTLIN STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IAN ROSEN TREASURER 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM LISS-LEVINSON CHAIR 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ORA HORN PROUSER CEO 40.00
Officer
$123,608 $0 $123,608
ENID LADER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,998,215 $2,447,816 $2,208,077 $550,399
2024 $1,871,173 $1,902,274 $1,735,256 $-31,101
2023 $2,171,429 $1,843,035 $1,900,928 $328,394
2022 $1,477,744 $1,587,694 $1,115,324 $-109,950
2021 $1,801,191 $1,361,015 $1,160,573 $440,176
2020 $1,395,838 $1,326,252 $824,405 $69,586
2019 $1,163,443 $1,213,203 $635,222 $-49,760
2018 $884,191 $1,052,963 $379,814 $-168,772
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