Abraham Joshua Heschel School
90% goes to programs $24 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Abraham Joshua Heschel School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1981, with $66,681,264 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
20 W End Ave, New York, NY, 10023 EIN 13-3091539 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2023)
$66.7M
▲ 6.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$67.9M
Net assets
$154.9M
Employees
351
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $24 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Abraham Joshua Heschel School: 90% to programs · $24 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Abraham Joshua Heschel School: 27 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Abraham Joshua Heschel School: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Abraham Joshua Heschel School: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The abraham joshua heschel school is an independent jewish day school (continued on schedule o)which includes students from a wide range of jewish backgrounds, practices and beliefs.
Contact & location
- Address
- 20 W End Ave, New York, NY, 10023
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38.7M (FY2013) to $66.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $21.1MNet assets $154.9M
Operating margin
-1.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$176.0M
Total liabilities
$21.1M
Net assets
$154.9M
Salaries & benefits
$39.4M
58% of expenses
Board members
23
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,681,264▲6.4% | $67,944,935▲6.5% | $154,882,094▲1.3% | $176,011,189▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $62,689,131▼2.2% | $63,825,858▲0.9% | $152,870,166▲2.5% | $175,406,610▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $64,094,067▲9.0% | $63,257,132▲3.4% | $149,138,908▼6.4% | $171,447,854▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $58,787,210▲8.9% | $61,183,878▲13.5% | $159,314,483▼1.4% | $186,276,654▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $53,990,428▲4.5% | $53,899,798▲3.4% | $161,599,049▼0.1% | $185,916,664▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $51,686,193▲7.5% | $52,128,804▲3.0% | $161,729,110▼0.9% | $189,408,464▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $48,084,636▲1.1% | $50,631,065▲6.2% | $163,146,287 | $194,421,269▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $47,539,256▲5.4% | $47,684,324▲1.6% | $163,156,122▲1.8% | $198,951,932 | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,093,394▲13.5% | $46,955,315▲5.2% | $160,230,873▼3.0% | $198,911,650▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $39,715,676▲2.7% | $44,651,009▲6.2% | $165,212,108▼3.2% | $216,934,010▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $38,656,291 | $42,034,510▼0.7% | $170,730,409▼1.0% | $223,929,538▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $42,348,164▲19.3% | $172,413,781▼2.4% | $236,435,018▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $35,496,456▲1.6% | $176,591,249▲0.1% | $242,522,807▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $34,926,010▲13.3% | $176,359,371▲20.7% | $273,069,068▲63.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $30,825,439 | $146,169,628 | $167,263,323 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Ariela Dubler — $631,495 (0.93% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariela Dubler | Head of School | 40 | $631,495 |
| Linda Holof-saposh | Assistant Head of School | 40 | $415,577 |
| Alan Schefen | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $403,894 |
| Lori Skopp | Middle School Head | 40 | $345,579 |
| Susan Kardos | Dir. of Institutional Advancement | 40 | $327,025 |
| Sharon Shorofsky Mack | Lower School Head | 40 | $311,733 |
| Dorothy Denburg | Director of College Counseling | 40 | $293,066 |
| Richard Wisniewski | Director of Facilities | 40 | $268,745 |
| Adam Gitlin | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Adina Lewittes | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Amy Kalmanofsky | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ben Archibald | President | 4 | — |
| Cory Wishengrad | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dana Fine | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Daniella Steinberg | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Dan Senor | Vice President | 4 | — |
| David Mayman | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Emily Caslow Gindi | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Esther Safra Szajman | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ethan Orlinsky | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cater To You | Catering | $1,246,525 |
| Huntleigh USA Corp | Security | $519,224 |
| Elior Cty LLC | Catering | $406,645 |
| Mill Creek Capital Advisors | Investment Advisory | $203,606 |
| Brownin Transportation Inc | Busing | $194,935 |
Grants received · $13.6M total
77 grants to Abraham Joshua Heschel School totaling $13.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $463,850 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $70,657 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | Jewish life/responding to crises | 2023 | $782,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $484,033 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $278,594 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $136,010 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2023 | $71,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $36,678 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Community outreach & enrichment programs | 2023 | $17,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $13,500 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Educational programs & other student svc | 2023 | $7,400 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest Nj | General | 2023 | $6,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | Caring / jewish life | 2022 | $756,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $599,940 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Abraham Joshua Heschel School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Abraham Joshua Heschel School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3091539, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Abraham Joshua Heschel School's EIN?
- Abraham Joshua Heschel School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3091539.
- How much revenue does Abraham Joshua Heschel School report?
- Abraham Joshua Heschel School reported $66,681,264 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Abraham Joshua Heschel School's spending goes to programs?
- Abraham Joshua Heschel School spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Abraham Joshua Heschel School have?
- CharityIndex grades Abraham Joshua Heschel School A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Abraham Joshua Heschel School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Abraham Joshua Heschel School's latest Form 990 is $631,495, paid to Ariela Dubler (Head of School).
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Data for Abraham Joshua Heschel School (EIN 13-3091539) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.