Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Hillel at Binghamton seeks to empower Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world through cultural, educational, social, and religious programs and activities on campus. Hillel envisions a world where every student is empowered to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.
- Income
- $700,589
- Spending
- $482,143
- Spent on programs
- 64%
- Reserves
- 9.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 77%
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 400
- Highest pay
- $58,614, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1564% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $184,978 spent. General Programming - We provide a holistic Jewish experience on Binghamton University's campus through daily social, cultural, educational, or religious programming. Students plan and implement these programs to reflect their current interests in life. All programs are open to any undergraduate Binghamton University student.
- $81,723 spent. Israel Programming - We host two Israel advocacy events, Aroma Cafe and a Day of Independence Party, which are some of the largest events on campus each year. We send students on a Birthright-Israel experience each winter and summer break for ten days. Throughout the year, numerous speaker events and learning opportunities are made available regarding Israel. All programs are open to any undergraduate Binghamton University student.
- $43,620 spent. Shabbat and Holiday experiences - We provide a weekly Shabbat experience every Friday night through Saturday evening during the academic year. Hillel provides numerous religious services, three festive meals, and programming for students to elevate their Shabbat observance. Additionally, these opportunities are offered for every Jewish holiday while students are on campus. All programs are open to any undergraduate Binghamton University student.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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