2025-11-11T12:28:03-08:00 2024-12-31 112505506 Michael Yastrab PC 247 West 35th Street New York NY 10001 990 2024-01-01 261870256 LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION LIMM 9189984809 80 CENTRAL PARK WEST 2D NEW YORK NY 10023 Natasha Chechik Executive Director 2025-11-11 true true David Yastrab CPA P00444333 2126298268 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sandra Cahn 80 CENTRAL PARK WEST 2D NEW YORK NY 10023 547053 false X N/A X 2009 NY Limmud conducts seminars, lectures, workshops, and discussions covering a vast range of topics, including religious, social, and cultural trends within Jewish communities worldwide with roots in the former Soviet Union countries. 9 9 1 550 0 758159 547053 0 0 0 758159 547053 183305 185093 0 102052 104985 0 0 690389 184139 975746 474217 -217587 72836 145219 123074 321728 226747 -176509 -103673 X Limmud provides educational and other programming services to Jews with heritage from former Soviet Union countries. false false 96419 ONTARIO CANADA, NOVEMBER 2024LIMMUD PLANNED TO HOLD A CONFERENCE IN CANADA IN LATE 2023, BUT THE PLANS WEREDISRUPTED BY THE OCTOBER 7TH EVENTS IN ISRAEL. THEREFORE, IT WAS PARTICULARLYMEANINGFUL THAT AN EVENT TOOK PLACE AS PLANNED, BRINGING TOGETHER 300 JEWS. AMONGOVER 30 SESSIONS, WERE LECTURES ON ANTISEMITISM AND EFFORTS TO COMBAT IT IN CANADA,AND THE WARS IN UKRAINE AND ISRAEL. 67907 UZHHOROD UKRAINE, MAY & NOVEMBER 2024In 2024, two Limmud FSU conferences were held in Ukraine. The first conference was attended by 200 participants and the event featured diverse sessions, ranging from Jewish history to contemporary topics. Limmud FSU held a ceremony to honor the Jews of Uzhhorod who were murdered by the Nazis 80 years ago. The second conference was attended by 100 young Ukrainian Jews for a weekend of Jewish learning and cultural enrichment. 18714 TEL AVIV ISRAEL, DECEMBER 2024500 participants with FSU roots gathered in Tel Aviv for a Limmud FSU festival and Jewish learning amid ongoing attacks from Yemen and Gaza. The program focused on Israel's security, political future, and rising antisemitism after October 7th. Participants also attended other workshops and events. 18549 BAKU AZERBAIJAN, SEPTEMBER 2024The conference in Baku was dedicated to culture, science, and creativity. It immersed participants in an atmosphere of knowledge, where everyone could find something useful through lectures, workshops, and discussions. The program attracted many enthusiasts of history and Jewish culture. Art workshops focused on creating collages, painting on glass, bead weaving techniques, and exploring Azerbaijani wines. The eventful day ended with a festive dinner and a gala concert, leaving everyone with vivid and unforgettable memories. 15464 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COSTS INCURRED NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO CONFERENCES 14718 TBILISI GEORGIA, JUNE 2024150 young Jews attended Limmud's fist ever event in Tbilisi with sessions in Russian, Georgian, and English. The unique cultural history of the Jewish community of the Caucasus was discussed, alongside the specificity of the fate of the Jews living in Georgia during the Holocaust. 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ITS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF VERIFIES THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS A REGISTERED ELIGIBLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND THEN MAKES PERIODIC SITE VISITS TO CHECK ON THE STATUS OF ITS CONFERENCES. LIMMUD'S ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT IS PREPARED BY BARZILY AND CO.THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VERIFIES GRANT PAYMENTS. The Chairman and Executive Director are responsible for the preparation of all budgetary materials and the operation of financial control mechanisms. They are responsible for the compilation of financial reports as well as Limmud FSUs general accounts for presentation. Part I, Line 3f - Method of Accounting LIMMUD OPERATES USING ACCRUAL BASIS ACCOUNTING. ALL FUNDS ARE DISBURSED BASED ON INVOICES SUBMITTED OR REPORTS FROM LOCAL AGENTS. Part I, Line 3f - Investments and Expenditures Events and programming were held in three different regions, attended by thousands of Jews with roots in former Soviet Union countries. These events primarily consisted of open conferences, organized by volunteers and local charities to promote Limmuds goals. Matthew Bronfman Director cash flow X 150000 150000 false true true 150000 Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Director loaned funds to Limmud due to a cash flow issue. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 MANAGEMENT FEES WERE PAID TO LIMMUD RUSSIAN SPEAKERS OF ISRAEL, WHICH PROVIDES A DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD WAS ASKED TO REVIEW AND COMMENT. AFTER THE COMMENTS WERE ACTED UPON, THE FINAL FORM 990 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF LIMMUD ARE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. GENERAL DISCLOSURES ARE AVAILABLE ON LIMMUDS WEBSITE. 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