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Bamidbar

EIN 87-2444477 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BAMIDBAR'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT JEWISH YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS HAVE THE CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES AND THRIVE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY.

Income
$437,593
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
14
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$164,709, cao

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 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 136% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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

    11 of 11 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 August 31, 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 (2)
  1. $117,998 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION:EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY, BOOST PERSONAL RESILIENCE, AND SUPPORT SKILL-BUILDING BY INTEGRATING MENTAL HEALTH FRAMEWORKS INTO EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AND JEWISH LEARNING. EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVE TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS, PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS, AND JEWISH COMMUNAL PROFESSIONALS.
  2. $568,634 spent. CLINICAL:BAMIDBAR OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED AND IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR JEWISH TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 13-28) STRUGGLING WITH MILD TO MODERATE EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES. THE PROGRAM USES WILDERNESS AND ADVENTURE-BASED EXPERIENCES AS A VEHICLE TO PROMOTE SELF-REFLECTION AND THERAPEUTIC GROWTH, WHILE HELPING PARTICIPANTS BUILD A TOOLKIT TO FACE LIFE'S CHALLENGES. LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, AND DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS FOR EACH STUDENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 January 2022.

    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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