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Path With Heart Community Inc

EIN 99-1257263 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Path With Heart Community is an accessible, warm and welcoming Jewish mindfulness program. Its focus is the spiritual and mindful elements of Jewish tradition and their practical application in peoples everyday lives. It is an innovative alternative to traditional synagogue.

Income
$81,464
Spending
$63,977
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$17,000, exec dir

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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.

  • 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 (10)
  1. $18,805 spent. Bi-Monthly Teaching: An ongoing community meets for online teaching led by the Rabbi. These sessions teach mindfulness from a Jewish perspective and Judaism with a mindfulness lens. Members learn techniques & practices that make a difference in their daily lives. Attendance fluctuates from 90-125 members. Our community is funded by membership dues. We meet 4 times/month & accommodate diverse schedules.
  2. $13,790 spent. Holiday Celebrations: We conduct annual High Holy Day experiences that are an alternative to traditional synagogue settings. The Path With Heart clergy team consists of Rabbi Jill, along with cantors, guest rabbis, & musicians. We create a beautiful, art & poetry-filled High Holiday Prayerbook each year, packed with non-traditional mindful readings, & prayers. These gatherings are funded by donations & event fees. For other holidays, we post reflections & suggested Jewish mindfulness practices. We engage the larger community by encouraging participation on our social media pages & blog. Rabbi Jill writes these. This online activity expands our reach to people who may not have engaged with this holiday in such a meaningful way.
  3. $8,149 spent. Shabbat Meditations: The Hineni community meets every Friday night online for an hour of teaching, meditation, music, and prayer. This weekly experience includes Kaddish (Jewish mourning prayer) and healing prayers. Our gatherings provide spiritual solace, and community, as we celebrate Shabbat together. Our funding comes from Hineni members dues and donations. These sessions are led by Rabbi Jill Zimmerman, supported by our rabbinic intern, & with occasional guest rabbis.
  4. $3,134 spent. Courses: Several times a year, Rabbi Jill teaches 4-session courses on the spiritual aspects of major Jewish Holidays such as Passover & High Holy Days. These classes are open to all. They are funded by class fees, with some people making an extra donation so others who cannot afford the class fee may participate.
  5. $3,134 spent. Contemporary Jewish Spiritual Practices: Ebooks & Workbooks: These colorful downloadable resources provide Jewish spiritual education as well as practical ideas to improve peoples daily lives. Most are available free of charge or for donation. Sometimes these donations go to help a needy cause, & some of the donations help support our organizations functioning. Rabbi Jill & our graphic artist create these books.
  6. $3,134 spent. Introduction to Judaism: Based on popular request, we teach an 8-session virtual Introduction to Judaism course, which is the first step to conversion to Judaism. People who are interested in learning more about Judaism are welcome. An experienced guest rabbi teaches. The class is funded by class fees, & donations are welcome.
  7. $3,134 spent. Conversion to Judaism: Some people within our community desire to convert to Judaism. To this end, we have created a new Conversion Program. Rabbi Jill & guest rabbis meet with each participant multiple times & provide a map toward conversion. We ask for donations to our community as part of this process. 5 percent of our time is allocated to this.
  8. $3,134 spent. Path With Heart newsletter & Blog: We regularly send out emails with Jewish spiritual teachings to our entire mailing list of 7500. Rabbi Jill writes an occasional blog on our website on many topics relevant to Jewish mindfulness & spiritual practice.
  9. $3,134 spent. Jewish Mindfulness Month: The general public is invited to sign up for a free month of Jewish mindfulness teachings. People receive an email every day with suggestions for meditation practice, as well as Jewish teachings. We also have several online gatherings during this month focused on Jewish mindfulness techniques. Everyone is welcome. We ask for donations at the end of the month to support our work.
  10. Weekly Torah Study: Our weekly Torah study group is led by volunteer members of the Hineni community, some of whom have been meeting together for three years. Rabbi Jill Zimmerman teaches 5 times a year in this group & assists when needed. This group is offered free of charge to members of the Hineni community.

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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 August 2024.

    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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