Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon (EIN 943307253) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Steve Edwards

Phone

4153862604

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 60% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

The Institute is an independent non-profit that is devoted to contemporary American Jewish life. It is dedicated to raising awareness about the ethnic, racial and cultural diversity of global Jewish identity and experience.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $822,810

Program Service Revenue $163,969

Investment Income $360,736

Other Revenue $1,244

TOTAL REVENUE $1,348,759

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $99,750

Salaries & Benefits $609,626

Fundraising Expenses $98,731

Program Expenses $792,642

Other Expenses $459,913

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,169,289

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,348,759	$844,358	+0.6%
Expenses	$1,169,289	$1,069,316	+0.1%
Net Income	$179,470	$-224,958	-1.8%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$270,035

Total Directors

$270,035

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Julian Voloj	Interim ED, COO	40.00	Officer Director	$146,952	$10,656	$157,608
Melina Rosenberg	Interim CFO	30.00	Officer Director	$102,077	$10,350	$112,427
Nancy Sheftel-Gomes	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Edwards	Board Chair	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jill Edwards	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Amy Albertson	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nia Taylor	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diane Tobin	Board Member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Octavia Shulman	Board Member	2.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,348,759	$1,169,289	$4,368,894	$179,470
2022	$844,358	$1,069,316	$4,197,933	$-224,958
2021	$1,244,712	$967,108	$4,833,832	$277,604
2020	$1,034,287	$1,074,139	$4,565,176	$-39,852
2019	$865,707	$1,078,082	$4,609,499	$-212,375
2018	$802,139	$1,156,189	$4,836,189	$-354,050

Institute for Jewish & Community Research DBA Bechol Lashon