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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1744245

HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE

Also known as HELLEL OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

Tax-exempt · SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93407

Financials

$166K$169K2022$225K$221K2023$248K$252K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$247,749$251,908-$4,159$122,737$838$121,899
June 30, 2024990$224,631$220,782$3,849$126,577$517$126,060
June 30, 2023990-EZ$165,576$169,497-$3,921$129,083$6,873$122,210
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$244,071
of which government grants
$14,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,678
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$84,294
Other salaries and wages
$1,173
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$91,860
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,150
Occupancy
$3,516
Travel
$10,545
Depreciation
$2,503
Program services (functional)
$146,985
Management and general (functional)
$40,561
Fundraising (functional)
$64,362

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$126,577
Total assets, end of year
$122,737
Total liabilities, end of year
$838
Net assets, end of year
$121,899
Land, buildings and equipment
$52,370
Net assets without donor restrictions
$117,317
Net assets with donor restrictions
$4,582
Gross receipts
$247,749
Employees
3
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Lauren BandariExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$80,108$2,499
Benjamin AlexanderFaculty Advisor
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Yoav Ben-HaimBoard Mamber
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Larry BramanParent Liaison
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Carson BritzBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ira FeinswogBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Todd KirschenBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Saeed NikuBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Katherine TickParent Liaison
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Micah DekofskyBoard Chair
Officer
3$0$0
Ryan EvansTreasurer
Officer
3$0$0
Jake KaufmanSecretary
Officer
3$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lauren BandariExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$83,000
Benjamin AlexanderFaculty Advisor
Trustee or director
1$0
Susie BransBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Carson BritzBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Ira FeinswogBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jacob KaufmanBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Todd KirschenBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Saeed NikuBoard member
Officer
1$0
Micah DekofskyPresident
Officer
3$0
Ryan EvansTreasurer
Officer
3$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lauren BandariExecutive Dir.40$71,692
Benjamin AlexanderFaculty Advisor1$0
Susie BransBoard member1$0
Carson BritzBoard member1$0
Ira FeinswogBoard member1$0
Jacob KaufmanBoard member1$0
Todd KirschenBoard member1$0
Saeed NikuBoard member1$0
Micah DekofskyPresident3$0
Ryan EvansTreasurer3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
SLAC BOX 88 1 GRAND AVE CAL POLY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93407-0000
In care of
% LAUREN BANDARI
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
SLAC Box 88 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo CA 93407
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Lauren Bandari, 1 Grand Avenue Box 88, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Micah Dekofsky, 3188 S Bentley Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90034
Signed the 990
Micah Dekofsky, Board Chair
Phone
(310) 902-4069
Return prepared by
Camilla Johnson CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-1744245 or by the name HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Enriching the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • San Luis Obispo Hillel offers a wide variety of programs to students and the general community. These activities are planned by student leaders and our staff to create an inspiring array of Jewish cultural and religious activities. We do not discriminate among the many types of Judaism or those who are interested in Jewish traditions and culture. Jewish Life - We celebrate Shabbat, Havdalah and Holidays together. We bring in speakers on Jewish topics and engage in Jewish cultural experiences. We provide safe space for students to share their personal issues. We convene interfaith dialogue with the campus community partners and provide support to those who experience anti-Semitism. Israel - San Luis Obispo Hillel fosters a connection to Israel. Students travel to Israel, participate in Israel related activities on campus and engage in discussions with key individuals on topics related to Israel.General Programming - We host Kosher BBQs, socials, beach days, craft nights, game and trivia nights, just to name a few. We go on hikes, host yoga and meditation classes, organize retreats, support students and provide study and discussion sessions. This is all done to provide a safe space for students to mingle and establish a sense of community and family while away from home.
    Expenses $146,985 · revenue $1,050

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1744245
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Exempt since
1993
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$122,737
Income (IRS master file)
$247,749

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$247,749$251,908$122,737IRS
990June 2024$224,631$220,782$126,577XML
990-EZJune 2023$165,576$169,497$129,083XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Micah Dekofsky
June 30, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1744245).

Questions about HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE

What is the EIN of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE is 20-1744245.
Is HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Which annual return does HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Lauren Bandari.
Who are the officers and directors of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,108 (Lauren Bandari, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $247,749, expenses of $251,908 and total assets of $122,737 at year end.

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