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Hineni Inc

EIN 11-2427999 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HINENI REACHES OUT TO JEWS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD OFFERING PROGRAMS TO FOSTER, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN INTERESTS IN JUDAISM'S CULTURE AND TRADITIONS, BY RECONNECTING THEM TO ITS TIMELESS VALUES. HINENI'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE TORAH SEMINARS, YOUNG MARRIED GROUPS, SINGLES PROGRAMS, AND SABBATH AND HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Income
$932,426
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
38.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
8
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$233,043, teacher/rabb

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 38.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $755,536 spent. HINENIS EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS BRING TORAH, TALMUD, PROPHETS, HISTORY, AND JEWISH RITUALS INTO PARTICIPANTS' LIVES. HINENI'S LIVE AND ON-LINE CLASSES AND PROGRAMS ENSURE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS FEEL WELCOME REGARDLESS OF THEIR RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND.
  2. SABBATH, HOLIDAY AND RITUAL PROGRAMS: TO INFUSE PARTICIPANTS WITH THE JOY OF OBSERVANCE OF MAJOR JEWISH TRADITIONS AND HOLIDAYS., INCLUDING PURIM, PASSOVER, SHAVUOT, TISHA B'AV, HIGH HOLIDAYS, SUCCOT AND CHANUKAH
  3. $278,823 spent. HINENI OFFERS RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS, RANGING FROM FORMAL CLASSES, TORAH VIA E-MAIL, TELECONFERENCING, ETC.. HINENI'S PROGRAMS COVER A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS AND AREAS OF STUDY. CLASSES IN ETHICS INFUSE MEANING AND PURPOSE IN PARTICIPANTS' LIVES. TORAH AND LUNCH STUDY GROUPS AT HOMES AND OFFICES PROVIDE THOSE LEADING HECTIC SCHEDULES TO INCORPORATE JEWISH LEARNING AND TORAH STUDY INTO THEIR DAILY ROUTINES. OUR YOUNG LEADERSHIP, MATCHMAKING, COUNSELING AND OTHER SOCIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO NETWORK WITH PEERS AND ACHIEVE A VARIETY OF LIFE-ALTERING EXPERIENCES WITHIN A CONTEXT OF JEWISH HERITAGE AND LEARNING. OPPORTUNITIES FOR "GIVING BACK" TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDE HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITATIONS TO THE ILL AND INFIRM, BRINGING A PERSONAL TOUCH, HOPE AND GOOD CHEER TO THE LESS FORTUNATE IN OUR COMMUNITY HINENI OFFERS RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS, RANGING FROM FORMAL CLASSES, TORAH VIA E-MAIL, TELECONFERENCING, ETC.. HINENI'S PROGRAMS COVER A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS AND AREAS OF STUDY. CLASSES IN ETHICS INFUSE MEANING AND PURPOSE IN PARTICIPANTS' LIVES. TORAH AND LUNCH STUDY GROUPS AT HOMES AND OFFICES PROVIDE THOSE LEADING HECTIC SCHEDULES TO INCORPORATE JEWISH LEARNING AND TORAH STUDY INTO THEIR DAILY ROUTINES. OUR YOUNG LEADERSHIP, MATCHMAKING, COUNSELING AND OTHER SOCIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEN AND WOMEN OF FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO NETWORK WITH PEERS AND ACHIEVE A VARIETY OF LIFE-ALTERING EXPERIENCES WITHIN A CONTEXT OF JEWISH HERITAGE AND LEARNING. OPPORTUNITIES FOR "GIVING BACK" TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDE HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITATIONS TO THE ILL AND INFIRM, BRINGING A PERSONAL TOUCH, HOPE AND GOOD CHEER TO THE LESS FORTUNATE IN OUR COMMUNITY
  4. $22,254 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENDITURES NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE. 21,894
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENDITURES NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE. 21,894

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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