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Friends of Hillel at Stony Brook Inc

EIN 38-4046819 · Stony Brook, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STONY BROOK HILLEL IS A HOME FOR JEWISH STUDENTS TO EXPLORE THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH JUDAISM, ISRAEL AND EACH OTHER. WE STRIVE TO CREATE A DYNAMIC SPACE WHERE STUDENTS FEEL A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, THE DESIRE TO EXPLORE, THE FREEDOM TO BE AUTHENTIC AND ARE EMPOWERED TO LEAD.

Income
$538,579
Spending
$636,580
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
5
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$133,722, 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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 97% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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

    12 of 15

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

  • 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. $57,054 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS - STONY BROOK HILLEL PROVIDED A NUMBER OF GENERAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO OVER 1000 STUDENTS INCLUDING WEEKLY BAGEL BRUNCHES, SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOR RUSSIAN-SPEAKING JEWISH STUDENTS, OUR ANNUAL JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION, AND MORE.
  2. $79,450 spent. ISRAEL - HILLEL PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE MEANINGFULLY WITH ISRAEL IN A NUANCED AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN ASK QUESTIONS. HILLEL OFFERED A NUMBER OF CLASSES, CULTURAL EVENTS, AND HOLIDAY PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE WITH ISRAEL ALONGSIDE HILLEL'S JEWISH AGENCY ISRAEL FELLOW.
  3. $53,360 spent. SHABBAT - HILLEL PROVIDES BI-WEEKLY DINNERS FOR STUDENTS TO CELEBRATE SHABBAT.
  4. $154,821 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE STAFF ENGAGEMENTS, PEER ENGAGEMENT, JEWISH UNIVERSITY, HANUKKAH, HIGH HOLY DAY, JSA, FRESH FEST, PASSOVER, OTHER HOLIDAYS, SUKKOT, TZEDEK & WELLNESS, INTERFAITH CENTER, JEWISH LEARNING, JLF, RELIGIOUS LIFE AND GRAD STUDENT ENGAGEMENT.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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