Nonprofit · EIN 22-2942402
SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $20,756,930 | $18,022,738 | $2,734,192 | $30,944,887 | $3,491,837 | $27,453,050 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $20,488,878 | $18,164,576 | $2,324,302 | $30,566,847 | $5,956,226 | $24,610,621 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $24,439,382 | $20,854,104 | $3,585,278 | $25,246,917 | $2,816,001 | $22,430,916 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,440,013
- Program service revenue
- $17,639,868
- Investment income
- $957,701
- Net rental income
- -$7,795
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $570,310
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$277,689
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,832
- Other revenue
- -$280,652
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,766,329
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $893,017
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,551,750
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,201,783
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,281
- Accounting fees
- $110,973
- Occupancy
- $636,543
- Travel
- $6,893
- Depreciation
- $9,203
- Program services (functional)
- $16,073,977
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,388,491
- Fundraising (functional)
- $560,270
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $30,566,847
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,944,887
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,491,837
- Net assets, end of year
- $27,453,050
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $72,203
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,599,839
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,029,014
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,424,036
- Gross receipts
- $33,732,534
- Employees
- 276
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL FISHMAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 39 | $415,769 | $12,473 |
| RABBI YISRAEL ROTHWACHS | DEAN Officer | 39 | $147,282 | $161,188 |
| ARIELLE SAPOSH | ASST MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 39 | $166,823 | $139,884 |
| SOLANGE CAPTAN | TUITION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,097 | $62,016 |
| DEBRA SIESSER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 39 | $138,486 | $51,199 |
| MARCY GLICKSMAN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,285 | $38,250 |
| GITTLE ROTHSCHILD | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,552 | $4,727 |
| FRADA STONE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,849 | $5,017 |
| TRACY WEISS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,186 | $6,625 |
| RABBI MARK KARASICK | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| TZVI SOLOMON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL FEDERBUSH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTHER LERER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DOV BRANDSTATTER | DIRECTOR THRU 08/31/25 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUVAN COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ED GERSTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ARTHUR GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL GRUNDMAN | DIRECTOR THRU 08/31/25 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOCHMAN | DIRECTOR THRU 08/31/25 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MICAH KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR ELLIS MALOVANY | DIRECTOR THRU 08/31/25 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DARA ORBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| AVI VOGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MOSHE WEINBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL FISHMAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 39 | $427,180 | $12,815 |
| RABBI YISRAEL ROTHWACHS | DEAN Officer | 39 | $151,717 | $155,153 |
| ARIELLE SAPOSH | ASST MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 39 | $222,182 | $80,848 |
| SOLANGE CAPTAN | TUITION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,518 | $57,100 |
| ABIGAIL GROSS | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR THRU 03/2024 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,232 | $34,715 |
| DEBRA SIESSER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 39 | $137,893 | $48,417 |
| JUDI KARP | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,886 | $17,549 |
| GITTLE ROTHSCHILD | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,451 | $19,094 |
| FRADA STONE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,570 | $5,193 |
| RABBI MARK KARASICK | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| AVI VOGEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL FEDERBUSH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTHER LERER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH BIEN | DIRECTOR THRU 06/2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOV BRANDSTATTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUVAN COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED GERSTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL GRUNDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOCHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICAH KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ELLIS MALOVANY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DARA ORBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL RIEDER | DIRECTOR THRU 11/2023 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TZVI SOLOMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOSHE WEINBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL FISHMAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 39 | $416,731 | $12,502 |
| RABBI YISRAEL ROTHWACHS | DEAN Officer | 39 | $148,231 | $144,382 |
| ARIELLE SAPOSH | ASST MANAGING DIR AND COUNSEL Officer | 39 | $208,214 | $78,539 |
| JUDI KARP | ASSOCIATE DEAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,325 | $17,954 |
| SOLANGE CAPTAN | TUITION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,740 | $47,607 |
| DEBRA SIESSER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 39 | $129,600 | $45,455 |
| MARCY GLICKSMAN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,111 | $38,903 |
| PAMELA ENNIS | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,049 | $4,738 |
| FRADA STONE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,336 | $5,077 |
| RABBI MARK KARASICK | CHAIRMAN OF BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| AVI VOGEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL FEDERBUSH | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTHER LERER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERYL SCHAINKER | SECRETARY, THRU 08/31/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH BIEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOV BRANDSTATTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ILANA CHILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUVAN COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED GERSTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL GRUNDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOCHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICAH KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ELLIS MALOVANY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DARA ORBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN ORLINSKY | DIRECTOR, THRU 9/15/22 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL RIEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TZVI SOLOMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WEINBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 240 FRISCH CT STE 100, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5249
- In care of
- % DEBRA SIESSER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RABBI MARK KARASICK, 240 FRISCH COURT 100, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
- Signed the 990
- RABBI MARK KARASICK, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (201) 833-1134
- Website
- WWW.SINAISCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
SINAI OPERATES SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS IN NJ AND IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF SINAI SCHOOLS NEW YORK WHICH OPERATES SPECIAL ED SCHOOLS IN NY AND FILES A SEPARATE 990. SEE SCHEDULE O.
Program accomplishments
- SINAI OPERATED MULTIPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS. EACH OF SINAI'SSCHOOLS IS INTEGRATED WITHIN A REGULAR EDUCATION JEWISH DAY SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL. ACCREDITED BY MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS, SINAI FOCUSES ON MAXIMIZING EACH STUDENT'S ACADEMIC, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL POTENTIAL, WHILE DEVELOPING A STRONG KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF HIS OR HER TRADITIONAL JEWISH HERITAGE. SINAI TEACHES ITS STUDENTS SKILLS THAT PROMOTE SUCCESS IN MAINSTREAM ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL SETTINGS, AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE AND CONFIDENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. SINAI ALSO OPERATED A GROUP RESIDENCE FOR MEN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH MAY 2025.Expenses $16,073,977 · grants $2,766,329 · revenue $17,639,868
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2942402
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,944,887
- Income (IRS master file)
- $33,732,534
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $20,756,930 | $18,022,738 | $30,944,887 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $20,488,878 | $18,164,576 | $30,566,847 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $24,439,382 | $20,854,104 | $25,246,917 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $25,969,446 | $23,318,559 | $20,110,012 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 22-2942402).
Questions about SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE is 22-2942402.
- Is SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE 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 SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names RABBI MARK KARASICK.
- Who are the officers and directors of SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $415,769 (SAMUEL FISHMAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SINAI SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,756,930, expenses of $18,022,738 and total assets of $30,944,887 at year end.
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