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Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life

EIN 33-1396655 · New York, NY

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO GIVE STUDENTS EXPERIENCES IN AND EXPOSURE TO A COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS AND MENTORS IN A JEWISH CULTURE THAT EXPLORES LIFE, LOCATES MEANING, AND DEVELOPS A SENSE OF PURPOSE.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$368,519
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
23.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
9
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$164,347, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 66% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (4)
  1. $51,004 spent. SHABBATON: OUR FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE BRINGS THE ENTIRE STUDENT COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR AN IMMERSIVE OVERNIGHT SHABBAT EXPERIENCE, HELD EITHER IN NEW YORK CITY OR AT AN OFF-CAMPUS RETREAT CENTER. FOR STUDENTS WHO LARGELY LIVE AT HOME, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A RARE AND TRANSFORMATIVE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCONNECT, BOND WITH PEERS, AND EXPERIENCE. SHABBAT IN A SUSTAINED AND MEANINGFUL WAY.
  2. $32,284 spent. NOT-SHABBAT / HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING: THIS SERIES OF EXPERIENCES ROUNDS OUT THE JEWISH CALENDAR YEAR, OFFERING STUDENTS RICH COMMUNAL CELEBRATIONS AROUND HOLIDAYS INCLUDING THE HIGH HOLY DAYS, CHANUKAH, PURIM, AND PASSOVER. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, STUDENTS BUILD JEWISH LITERACY, DEEPEN THEIR CONNECTION TO TRADITION, AND DEVELOP A LASTING SENSE OF BELONGING WITHIN THE HILLEL COMMUNITY.
  3. $82,972 spent. INTERFAITH ISRAEL TRIP: THIS IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY BRINGS JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH HUNTER STUDENTS TOGETHER TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH THE COMPLEXITY OF THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE, CRITICAL THINKING, AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS - EXTENDING THE IMPACT OF JEWISH LIFE AT HUNTER WELL BEYOND THE CAMPUS ITSELF.
  4. $79,074 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - ON CAMPUS ISRAEL EVENTS, ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, CAREER PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, SUPPORTING STUDENT GROUPS, AND COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY.

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

  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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(3) charitable organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 June 2025.

    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 December 1993.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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