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Hebrew Academy of Cleveland

EIN 34-0714428 · Cleveland Hts, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HEBREW ACADEMY IS TO IMBUE ALL STUDENTS WITH A LOVE OF GOD, TORAH AND ERETZ YISROEL AND TO PREPARE THEM TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN TORAH AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE BASED ON SUCCESSFUL COOPERATION AMONG FAMILY, JUDAIC AND GENERAL STUDIES FACULTY AND COMMUNITY. THE CREATION OF ERETZ YISROEL IS ONE OF THE SEMINAL EVENTS IN JEWISH HISTORY. RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ERETZ YISROEL AND ITS NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, WE SEEK TO INSTILL IN OUR STUDENTS AN ATTACHMENT TO ERETZ YISROEL AND ITS PEOPLE AS WELL AS A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR WELFARE.

Income
$37.8 million
Spending
$33.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
577
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$230,215, financial 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    51 of 51 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 (1)
  1. $30.1 million spent. THE ACADEMY, OFFERING A COMPLETE AWARD-WINNING JUDAIC AND SECULAR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL OPENED ITS DOORS FOR THE 82ND SEASON IN SEPTEMBER OF 2024 WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 1,475 STUDENTS. THE ACADEMY IS THE LARGEST DAY SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF OHIO. WITH EXCELLENCE AS OUR MOTTO WE STRIVE TO ASCERTAIN THE ABILITIES OF EACH CHILD AND TO HELP EACH CHILD ACHIEVE HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL. IN ADDITION TO ITS REGULAR CLASSES, TOGETHER WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, WE PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH THE SERVICES OF A SCHOOL NURSE, SCHOOL INTERVENTIONISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, LANGUAGE AND SPEECH SPECIALISTS AND SEVERAL REMEDIAL TEACHERS. SOME OF THE PROFESSIONALS, TOGETHER WITH MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL'S EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, FORM A CASE CONFERENCE TEAM WHICH MEETS REGULARLY TO DISCUSS THE PROGRESS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION BY TEACHERS, AND OUTLINE AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR EACH CHILD.

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 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 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 February 1978.

    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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