2025-09-30T11:04:16-07:00 2025-05-31 990 2024-06-01 812724200 The Den Collective Inc DENC 3016525158 8215 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD 20814 Diane Schilit Co-President 9703141194 2025-09-17 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Aderet Drucker 8215 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD 20814 472325 0 X www.thedencollective.org X 2016 MD Our vision at the Den is to create intimate spaces for intentional Jewish experiences of belonging where people feel seen, heard, and cared for; creating a culture where everyone has a rabbi they can talk to, learn with, and lean on. We envision a community that is created by people, for people and with people who are seeking deep Jewish learning, meaningful self-exploration, and a true sense of connection in community. The Den aspires to be a space where people experience a true sense of ownership and confidence over their Jewish lives. The Den empowers people to step into "firsts" as leaders in their homes, neighborhoods, the Jewish community and beyond - creating a world that is better - for everyone. 10 10 5 50 0 0 530295 472083 0 0 66 242 0 -2257 530361 470068 469 664 0 0 387054 457182 0 31750 31750 56224 77416 443747 567012 86614 -96944 323544 245435 1832 20667 321712 224768 Our vision at the Den is to create intimate spaces for intentional Jewish experiences of belonging where people feel seen, heard, and cared for; creating a culture where everyone has a rabbi they can talk to, learn with, and lean on. We envision a community that is created by people, for people and with people who are seeking deep Jewish learning, meaningful self-exploration, and a true sense of connection in community. The Den aspires to be a space where people experience a true sense of ownership and confidence over their Jewish lives. The Den empowers people to step into "firsts" as leaders in their homes, neighborhoods, the Jewish community and beyond - creating a world that is better - for everyone. 0 0 534939 664 0 the Den Collective held Jewish programs, Jewish holiday celebrations, Shabbat gatherings, and Jewish learning sessions. Examples include Awakened Heart: Shabbat Morning Holistic Experience; Just Breathe: Wisdom & Wellness; Selichot: Havdalah and Singing Circle; Knead to Know: Challah Bake; Interfaith Couples Learning Cohorts; Women's Learning Circle; Jewish Couples Learning Cohorts; Parashah (Torah) Study & Discussion Group; and New and Expectant Parents' Learning Circle. The organization updated its website to meet the needs of living during a pandemic. The rabbis performed life-cycle events, including wedding ceremonies, conversions, baby-naming ceremonies, and home dedications. The rabbis engaged with the community in one-one-one interactions for pastoral care, life-cycle support, and Jewish education. With two full-time rabbis, each based in a different area, the Den Collective deepened its reach throughout Montgomery County, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 0 0 0 534939 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 MD X the Den Collective 3016525158 8215 Old Georgetown Rd Bethesda MD 20814 Aderet Drucker Rabbi, Executive Director 40 0 X 75002 0 82236 Diane Schilit Co-President 2 0 X X 0 0 0 William Warwick Co-President 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Dani Schneider Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Gregory Harris Treasurer 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Michael Safra Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Steven I Rein Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Katie Spector Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Adina Dubin Barkinskiy Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jessika Wellisch Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Rum Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 75002 0 82236 1 0 1 0 0 X 139 0 0 0 0 471944 100 472083 0 0 0 0 0 242 0 0 242 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2257 -2257 0 -2257 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 470068 0 0 -2015 X 251 251 413 413 0 0 0 0 211063 211063 0 0 0 0 0 0 204303 204303 0 0 8838 8838 0 0 23844 23844 0 0 9134 9134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31750 31750 0 0 0 0 10156 10156 0 0 0 0 0 0 8060 8060 0 0 14611 14288 323 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8762 8762 0 0 0 0 0 0 34310 34310 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1517 1517 0 0 0 0 0 0 567012 534939 323 31750 51363 0 268724 241286 0 0 3069 1269 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2492 0 0 388 388 0 0 0 0 0 0 323544 245435 1832 20667 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1832 20667 X 206741 215935 114971 8833 321712 224768 323544 245435 -96944 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 0 0 X 222120 324413 404230 530310 472083 1953156 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 222120 324413 404230 530310 472083 1953156 785339 1167817 233 44 42 66 242 627 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1953783 0 0.59772 0.62282 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 472325 0 0 0 2257 2257 470068 0 0 0 470068 569269 0 0 0 2257 2257 567012 0 0 0 567012 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Fundraising event direct expenses Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Fundraising event direct expenses X X X X X X 1 Shary Levitt Consulting LLC 3816 Albemarle St NW Washington DC 20016 Strategic fundraising planning, analysis, and research. 0 0 31750 -31750 0 31750 -31750 MD Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b The consultant guides and advises our organization but does not solicit or raise donations herself. X X 1 0 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Aderet Drucker Rabbi, Executive Director 63034 0 0 0 11968 0 13200 0 69037 0 157239 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Ministerial housing allowance was provided to Rabbi Aderet Drucker as nontaxable compensation in accordance with Section 107(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Ministerial housing allowance is reported on Schedule J, Part II, column D. Rabbi Drucker was provided with a tax allowance equal to half the self-employment tax that would be assessed on her compensation under Section 1402(a)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code. The tax allowance was provided as taxable compensation. The tax allowance is reported on Schedule J, Part II, column B(iii). Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 was provided to all members of the board of directors for review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Periodic reviews are conducted in order to ensure the organization operates in a manner consistent with religious and charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 A compensation study helped determine reasonable compensation. The compensation was approved by the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were not made publicly available during the year. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 8a This was a donor cultivation and stewardship event. The event itself had no revenue because attendance was complimentary and the event's goal was to deepen giving and cultivate new donors in the future rather than to solicit donations immediately or to cover the cost of the event itself. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11c A 501(c)(3) religious entity donates accounting and administrative services to the organization.