Robert M Beren Academy

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Rabbi Jordan Silvestri

Phone

7137237170

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

Robert M Beren Academy, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit that reported $9.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $10.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

Robert M. Beren Academy (the Academy) was founded to provide an integrated Orthodox Jewish and college preparatory education in an atmosphere of excellence. The Academy serves the greater Houston metropolitan area.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,277,513 Revenue: $7,146,376

The Academy's mission is to provide: 1) an integrated Orthodox Jewish and college preparatory education in an atmosphere of excellence, 2) a commitment to Torah and its ethical and moral precepts and to the Jewish People, 3) the development of a spiritual bond with the land and State of Israel and 4) dedication to our American heritage and achievement in contemporary society.The Academy has an enrollment of approximately 315 students in infant care through 12th grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,824,736

Program Service Revenue $7,146,376

Investment Income $114,810

Other Revenue $-56,193

TOTAL REVENUE $9,029,729

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,310,064

Salaries & Benefits $5,528,060

Fundraising Expenses $362,759

Program Expenses $9,277,513

Other Expenses $2,600,210

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,495,534

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$9,029,729	$9,628,496	-0.1%
Expenses	$10,495,534	$9,359,659	+0.1%
Net Income	$-1,465,805	$268,837	-6.5%

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

Independent Members

Employees

117

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

$370,730

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Dr Rhoda Seplowitz	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Irving Rotter	VP Fundraising	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nachum Yanowitz	VP Facilities	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Steven Mitzner	VP Public Relations	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Yocheved Schlachter	Secretary	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Israel Tarshish	Treasurer	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Robert Behar	Presidential Appointee	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Ethan Ludmir	Immediate Past President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Nava Miller	HOSS & Eval Committee Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Julia Aronov	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Nicole Berman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jacob Bliberg	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tirza Block	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Debbie Bootin	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Barry Diner	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Hon Sara Goldberg	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Levi Gottlieb	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elliott Greenspan	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rick Guttman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Alan Hoffman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Huvard	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Larry Jefferson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Naomi Katlowitz	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Yosef Levenstein	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ilan Melnik	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zach Morrow	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dafi Setovi	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ben Shamooelian	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Neil Sheckter	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tali Tessler	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rabbi Jordan Silvestri	Head of School	40.00	Officer	$3,323	$272,841	$276,164
Roxanne Maikoetter	Business Manager	40.00	Officer	$87,361	$7,205	$94,566
Raquel Cedano	Upper School Principal	40.00	Highest	$127,926	$2,581	$130,507

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	$9,029,729	$10,495,534	$9,741,495	$-1,465,805
2024	$9,628,496	$9,359,659	$11,085,466	$268,837
2023	$9,174,937	$8,273,197	$10,476,752	$901,740
2022	$7,467,163	$7,223,441	$9,355,095	$243,722
2021	$7,244,510	$6,560,387	$9,260,887	$684,123
2020	$5,833,295	$6,517,176	$9,036,732	$-683,881
2019	$9,911,979	$6,364,778	$9,228,886	$3,547,201
2018	$6,626,555	$6,945,966	$5,622,635	$-319,411