JBI INTERNATIONAL INC

EIN: 131683279 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$3,327,268
Total Expenses
$4,675,673
Total Assets
$24,159,428
Net Assets
$23,751,378
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1931
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
MICHELLE SHAPIRO ABRAHAM
Phone
2128892525
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

JBI INTERNATIONAL INC, founded in 1931, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $4.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 41% operating deficit.

Mission

JBI LIBRARY'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT ANYONE WHO IS BLIND, HAS LOW VISION OR OTHER PRINT DISABILITY CAN FULLY PARTICIPATE IN AND FEEL CONNECTED TO ALL ASPECTS OF JEWISH LIFE, FROM CULTURE, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY TO RELIGIOUS PRACTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,201,898 Revenue: $12,494

LIBRARIES: THE JBI LIBRARY INCLUDES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF JEWISH-INTEREST BOOKS IN AUDIO, LARGE PRINT AND BRAILLE, ALL PRODUCED IN-HOUSE AND DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE DIRECTLY TO OUR PATRONS...

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LIBRARIES: THE JBI LIBRARY INCLUDES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF JEWISH-INTEREST BOOKS IN AUDIO, LARGE PRINT AND BRAILLE, ALL PRODUCED IN-HOUSE AND DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE DIRECTLY TO OUR PATRONS DOORSTEPS; AFTER ENJOYING THE MATERIALS, PATRONS RETURN THEM, POSTAGE FREE. WE OFFER MORE THAN 13,000 CIRCULATING AUDIOBOOKS AND SEVERAL THOUSAND BRAILLE TITLES AND LARGE PRINT MATERIALS ENCOMPASSING FICTION, HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY, SHORT STORIES, PERIDICALS, HUMOR, LITURGICAL TEXTS, POETRY, JEWISH STUDIES, MEMOIRS, COOKBOOKS AND MORE, WITH NEW TITLES ADDED REGULARLY. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO PROVIDE LIBRARY RELATED PROGRAMS AS WELL AS CONVENING THE JEWISH DISABILITY WORLD.

Program 2
Expenses: $912,290

OUTREACH: JBI ACTIVELY REACHES OUT TO THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE WIDEST USE OF ITS FREE AUDIO, LARGE PRINT AND BRAILLE LIBRARY. THIS IS TRUE PARTICULARLY FOR THE GROWING NUMBER OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED...

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OUTREACH: JBI ACTIVELY REACHES OUT TO THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE THE WIDEST USE OF ITS FREE AUDIO, LARGE PRINT AND BRAILLE LIBRARY. THIS IS TRUE PARTICULARLY FOR THE GROWING NUMBER OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED SENIORS, INCLUDING IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS, MANY OF WHICH LIVE A "SHUT IN" EXISTENCE. TO REACH THIS SENIOR POPULATION, AS WELL AS THEIR CAREGIVERS, ADULT CHILDREN AND FRIENDS, JBI MAKES PRESENTATIONS, ADVERTISES IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS, ENCOURAGES LOCAL PRESS COVERAGE AND FORGES COMMUNICATION WITH RELEVANT INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES. PROGRAMMING ALSO SERVES THIS GOAL.

Program 3
Expenses: $324,052

ISRAELI ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: JBI PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR THE CENTRAL LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND IN ISRAEL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THEIR NEW RECORDING STUDIO.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,076,856
Program Service Revenue $12,494
Investment Income $1,029,299
Other Revenue $208,619
TOTAL REVENUE $3,327,268

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $353,570
Salaries & Benefits $2,408,593
Fundraising Expenses $338,425
Program Expenses $3,726,725
Other Expenses $1,913,510
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,675,673

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,327,268 $2,989,204 +0.1%
Expenses $4,675,673 $3,860,770 +0.2%
Net Income $-1,348,405 $-871,566 +0.5%
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
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
29
Volunteers
100

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
12
$642,358
Total Directors
26
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALIZA SPERLING TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLAN LOWY TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA BROWN SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA B FRIEDMAN HON. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA G SAIDEL CO-CHAIR OF THE BOARD 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAREN KELLER TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ELLIE HENKIND KATZ TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN DAVID ASSISTANT TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FLORENCE MILCH TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCES BRANDT HONORARY TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIELLE COHN TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY FIALKOFF TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL ROTHSTEIN TRUSTEE (OUTGOING) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK J ALTSCHULER TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRON KAPLAN VICE CHAIRMAN 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY I KLEIN TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI MORDECHAI RACKOVER TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT KESSLER TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE FADEM TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE GOMER TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN P POLIVY CO-CHAIR OF THE BOARD 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN SKLAR TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN GOLD TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN L SCHLECHTER HON. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS G KAHN VICE CHAIRMAN 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM K GROSS TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW GOODMAN CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$114,096 $24,025 $138,121
LIVIA THOMPSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer
$252,505 $29,270 $281,775
MICKEY ABOFF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$157,266 $65,196 $222,462
BETH RUDICH DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 35.00
Highest
$122,758 $61,410 $184,168
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
2024 $3,327,268 $4,675,673 $24,159,428 $-1,348,405
2023 $2,989,204 $3,860,770 $24,409,444 $-871,566
2022 $4,247,437 $3,641,405 $23,410,814 $606,032
2021 $2,977,688 $3,734,217 $26,324,221 $-756,529
2020 $3,230,233 $3,330,722 $25,677,529 $-100,489
2019 $2,668,055 $3,529,408 $25,021,654 $-861,353
2018 $3,797,766 $3,306,372 $23,356,275 $491,394
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