Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 1951, with $1,352,395 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1521 University Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 EIN 41-6038613 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 6.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$9.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating71 mo reserves · -12% 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 Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life: 71 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1521 University Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN, 55414
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $693K (FY2016) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $187KNet assets $9.0M
Operating margin
-12.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.2M
Total liabilities
$187K
Net assets
$9.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,352,395▼6.4% | $1,517,021▼1.7% | $8,981,954▲0.1% | $9,168,554▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,445,027▼10.5% | $1,543,239▲7.6% | $8,976,842▲1.4% | $9,413,234▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,614,333▼12.8% | $1,434,177▲9.6% | $8,856,011▲3.4% | $10,191,833▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,850,757▲1.5% | $1,308,550▲45.5% | $8,568,652▲4.2% | $10,687,953▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,823,337▼62.8% | $899,517▼28.6% | $8,220,467▲18.7% | $11,980,033▲28.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,898,880▲208% | $1,259,453▲28.0% | $6,926,555▲107% | $9,315,747▲171% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,588,352▲101% | $984,314▲10.5% | $3,339,525▲22.1% | $3,434,991▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $790,877▲14.2% | $891,149▲24.0% | $2,735,487▼1.8% | $2,828,863▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $692,752 | $718,674 | $2,784,832 | $2,894,869 | 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.
Grants received · $2.3M total
43 grants to Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life totaling $2.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, human services | 2024 | $143,750 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $62,200 |
| Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life | Program grant | 2023 | $30,800 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, human services | 2023 | $23,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $19,740 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | Jcf grants from dafs and endowments | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2023 | $9,498 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $64,100 |
| Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life | — | 2022 | $48,700 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | Jcf grants from dafs and endowments | 2022 | $21,053 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $9,370 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2022 | $7,110 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-recommended, education | 2022 | $6,650 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,217 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-recommended, education | 2021 | $135,250 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-6038613, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life's EIN?
- Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-6038613.
- How much revenue does Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life report?
- Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life reported $1,352,395 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life have?
- CharityIndex grades Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hillel the Foundation For Jewish Campus Life (EIN 41-6038613) 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.