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Simchat Torah Beit Midrash

EIN 84-1358029 · Parker, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Simchat Torah Beit Midrash is a non-profit organization and community that has created specialized curriculum and learning centers through out the world. In these centers we provide classes from ICTS - the International Center for Torah Studies - which teach people authentic business principles, as well as fundamental moral principles for living a successful life. Our goal is to build a foundation for men and women to reach their potential and successfully grow in a global economy, culture, and support the local community.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-13 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
53
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$177,600, president

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

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (4)
  1. $4.9 million spent. Education, Weekly Meetings, and Benevolent Services: International Center for Torah Studies program (ICTS) - We have created this life changing program to help you reach your potential, improve your life and in turn, improve the world. We provide it online, at our STBM/ICTS centers and in the United States federal and state prisons. The ICTS program is a multi-level, multi-media curriculum facilitating college-style courses in classrooms locally, and available exclusively online. This ICTS program uses the STBM Companion Workbook and award-winning Companion Textbook whose stunning full-color design appeals to every type of student, including those who learn best by seeing and listening - called audio/visual learners. The courses are specifically designed in graduated learning tracks. Students are required to complete the courses in order. Benevolent Services provided to our local community include tuition assitance, food and rent assitance. STBM (Simchat Torah Beit Midrash), as an organization has developed digital platforms that specialize in learning and business experience. Public speaking, internet, television, radio, digital media, DVDs, CDs, and literature all play a part in STBM's outreach effort.
  2. $29,500 spent. Israel Trips: STBM is committed to raising awareness about the importance of Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and the Israeli-Jewish culture and lifestyle - as they are all an integral part of a country which is now becoming the next Silicon Valley and MIT of the world in global technology related to education. By using the ethics, principles, and educational models offered in the Torah, our passion is to inspire others - regardless of religious affiliation or background - to connect with, invest in, and support the Land of Israel. Because of this STBM provides Israel Tours that bring between 80-200 entrepreneurs and students to Israel annually.
  3. $243,795 spent. Conferences & Special Events: STBM will hold events around the Biblical holidays as well as semi-annual leadership summits. These events will have up to 3000 in attendance locally and are broadcast over various media platforms.
  4. $323,535 spent. Bible College

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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 November 1996.

    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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