American Jewish University
American Jewish University reported $21.6 million in revenue and $28.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $65.97 went to program services, $28.03 to management and general costs and $6.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 49.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $549,443 (PRESIDENT - 05/05/25). 25 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 5% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $28MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $22MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 66.0% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 28.0% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 6.0% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.23 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 34.4% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 49.9% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $549,443 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.95% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 25 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 51.6 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 26 of 26 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseAcademic and community programs:academic programs include: ba of early childhood education, master's in early childhood education, master's in business administration, mars - ziegler graduate program for the training of conservative rabbis. Other certificate programs include: jewish learning experience for high school students to earn college credit partnering with local communities to offer meaningful learning. Jewish education excellence project which is a mentor teacher certificate program. Early childhood extension program for working adults and lifelong learners to meet other passionate…
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Camp alonim: camp alonim strives to spark a love for jewish culture, tradition, and community in our campers by exposing them to a multitude of ways to be jewish. We see every activity we offer as a "gateway"- a means by which they might engage with being jewish. Jewish camping has been found to be one of the most effective methods of jewish education, ensuring a jewish identity in adulthood.gan alonim- designed for children entering kindergarten through 6th grade. It is a nurturing and loving environment where children feel free to explore their world and be adventurous in a safe setting
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT - 05/05/25 Director/trustee, officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $511,744 | $0 | $37,699 | $549,443 |
| VP FOR FINANCE & ADMIN/CFO Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $389,189 | $0 | $13,885 | $403,074 |
| VP OF ADVANCEMENT Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $241,856 | $0 | $25,885 | $267,741 |
| ABNER & ROSLYN GOLDSTINE DEANS CHAIR Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $163,539 | $0 | $96,847 | $260,386 |
| VP FOR JEWISH ENGAGEMENT Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $133,155 | $0 | $101,525 | $234,680 |
| VP COMMUNICATIONS Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $204,026 | $0 | $22,047 | $226,073 |
| VP AND DIRECTOR OF CAMP ALONIM Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $190,999 | $0 | $18,504 | $209,503 |
| SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $180,851 | $0 | $20,854 | $201,705 |
25 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from American Jewish University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $3.4M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b26 · 26 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 531
- Volunteers Part I, line 626
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| AEGIS SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS INC Security | $507,162 |
| BASE8 INC Information technology | $329,143 |
| GEOVANY CLEANING SERVICES Cleaning, maintenance and repair | $270,848 |
| TWENTY3VENTURES LLC Consulting | $180,000 |
| COZEN O'CONNOR Legal | $164,137 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 11 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
31 private foundations reported grants to American Jewish University totaling $852K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of American Jewish University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, American Jewish University reported that 66.0% of its $28.2 million in expenses went to program services, 28.0% to management and general and 6.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does American Jewish University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation American Jewish University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $549,443, for the role of PRESIDENT - 05/05/25 (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does American Jewish University get its money?
Of $21.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 34.4% came from contributions and grants (including 0.7% from government grants) and 49.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is American Jewish University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 95-1684064 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202611269349303706 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202532059349301143 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421359349312752 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202311289349301321 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221329349305137 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111349349307806 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 95-1684064: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.