HEBREW SEMINARY OF THE DEAF

EIN: 363821488 501(c)(3)

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$2,449,456
Total Expenses
$829,000
Total Assets
$2,242,543
Net Assets
$2,243,013
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JONAH RANK
Phone
8476794113
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

HEBREW SEMINARY OF THE DEAF, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 791% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 66% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE ADVANCED JUDAIC EDUCATION TO SERVE THE JEWISH DEAF AND HEARING IMPAIRED COMMUNITY AND TO PREPARE CANDIDATES FOR RABBINICAL ORDINATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,348,540
Program Service Revenue $34,582
Investment Income $66,334
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,449,456

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $484,929
Salaries & Benefits $200,526
Fundraising Expenses $66,160
Program Expenses $697,253
Other Expenses $143,545
TOTAL EXPENSES $829,000

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,449,456 $274,821 +7.9%
Expenses $829,000 $267,774 +2.1%
Net Income $1,620,456 $7,047 +228.9%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
10
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$52,369
Total Directors
13
$52,369
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JONAH RANK PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$52,369 $0 $52,369
TOM GILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIOT EISENBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY BAGLEY TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA CLARK SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MENACHEM COHEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN GOLDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLAN MEYER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM SCHURGIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA NESSELSON CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATAN MEITAL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA MARKOWITZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECCA SHRIER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$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 $2,449,456 $829,000 $2,242,543 $1,620,456
2024 $274,821 $267,774 $1,830,442 $7,047
2023 $286,142 $310,189 $1,823,395 $-24,047
2022 $269,716 $280,935 $1,838,442 $-11,219
2021 $287,549 $285,361 $1,880,291 $2,188
2020 $224,676 $219,859 $1,883,095 $4,817
2019 $241,629 $270,231 $1,878,173 $-28,602
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