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Emet Classical Academy

EIN 99-4104065 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMET CLASSICAL ACADEMY IS COMMITTED TO THE PURSUIT OF HUMAN EXCELLENCE IN EVERY ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL FIELD AND THE PERPETUATION OF JEWISH, ZIONIST, AND AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM. SEE SCEDULE O.SCHOOL ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE BEST OF WESTERN CULTURE, THE FOUNDATIONAL IDEAS OF JEWISH CIVILIZATION, AND THE ADVANCED STUDY OF MATH, MODERN SCIENCE, ART, AND MUSIC. EMET WELCOMES FAMILIES OF ANY BACKGROUND AND AIMS TO PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF JEWISH PURPOSE AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
20
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$928,681, ceo and chairman

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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 52% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 10 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 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 (1)
  1. $2.9 million spent. DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED ITS INAUGURAL ACADEMIC PROGRAM, SERVING 30 STUDENTS IN GRADES 5, 6, AND 9. THE SCHOOL RECRUITED, HIRED, AND ONBOARDED SEVEN FACULTY MEMBERS, AN ADMISSIONS PROFESSIONAL, AND THREE SUPPORT STAFF MEMBERS TO SUPPORT ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION. OPERATING FROM TWO COMMUNITY-CENTER FACILITIES, THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFORMED THESE SPACES INTO FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENTS. (SEE SCHEDULE O).FOUNDATIONAL GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS WERE ESTABLISHED, INCLUDING FACULTY, STUDENT, AND FAMILY HANDBOOKS, AS WELL AS COMPREHENSIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THE SCHOOL DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A COLLEGE-PREPARATORY CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDED ADVANCED-LEVEL COURSEWORK AND ESTABLISHED CORE TRADITIONS AND COMMUNITY NORMS, INCLUDING A DAILY ASSEMBLY FOCUSED ON REINFORCING JEWISH VALUES, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THESE EFFORTS LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR THE SCHOOL'S CONTINUED GROWTH AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS.

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 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 November 6, 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 August 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 March 2025.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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