Nonprofit · EIN 22-3439175
THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · EDISON, NJ 08837
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,940,300 | $5,100,542 | -$160,242 | $2,201,885 | $1,094,413 | $1,107,472 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,029,630 | $4,730,376 | $299,254 | $1,947,350 | $679,636 | $1,267,714 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,910,373 | $4,398,361 | $512,012 | $1,707,877 | $739,417 | $968,460 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,390,367
- of which government grants
- $4,064,585
- Program service revenue
- $481,661
- Investment income
- $1,315
- Net income from fundraising events
- $21,565
- Other revenue
- $66,957
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $41,346
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $570,182
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,942,082
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,056,119
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,430
- Accounting fees
- $18,284
- Occupancy
- $222,005
- Travel
- $6,950
- Depreciation
- $54,746
- Program services (functional)
- $4,335,304
- Management and general (functional)
- $765,238
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,947,350
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,201,885
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,094,413
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,107,472
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $178,929
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,107,472
- Gross receipts
- $4,974,786
- Employees
- 88
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN GOLDSMITH | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $165,000 | $0 |
| DR IRINA ZELIKSON | CHIEF MEDICA Officer | 40 | $148,421 | $216 |
| JAIME RIVELLO | CEO Officer | 40 | $134,015 | $10,300 |
| GRACE CO-ORTEGA | CFO Officer | 40 | $123,041 | $14,181 |
| WILDA DIAZ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HUTCHINSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HERSCHEL CHOMSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA CHAVIERI | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTONIA RICIGLIANO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV NEVA LAWSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HURLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJ JUTTUKONDA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TYESHA PICHARDO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| IRVING LOZADA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KEMI ALLI | MEMBER FROM Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASAF SHMUEL | MEMBER FROM Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GREGORY PABON | MEMBER UNTIL Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR IRINA ZELIKSON | CHIEF MEDICA Officer | 40 | $147,174 | $216 |
| JAIME RIVELLO | CEO Officer | 40 | $132,631 | $10,300 |
| ALAN GOLDSMITH | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $142,692 | $0 |
| GRACE CO-ORTEGA | CFO Officer | 40 | $121,909 | $14,181 |
| WILDA DIAZ | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HUTCHINSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HERSCHEL CHOMSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY PABON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINALD GAINES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HURLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTONIA RICIGLIANO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV NEVA LAWSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJ JUTTUKONDA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IRVING LOZADA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TYESHA PICHARDO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA CHAVIERI | MEMBER BEG 9 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR IRINA ZELIKSON | CHIEF MEDICA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,226 | $286 |
| BASEEMAH MARSHALL | DENTAL DIR U Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,939 | $0 |
| GRACE CO-ORTEGA | CFO Officer | 40 | $117,607 | $11,603 |
| DEBORAH ROBINSON | CEO UNTIL 12 Officer | 40 | $104,284 | $5,462 |
| JAIME RIVELLO CO UNTIL 1222 | CEO BEG. 1/2 Officer | 40 | $83,846 | $8,507 |
| ALAN GOLDSMITH | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $85,200 | $4,847 |
| ANTONIA RICIGLIANO | CHAIRMAN UNT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD HUTCHINSON | VICE CHAIR B Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILDA DIAZ | CHAIRMAN BEG Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE CRUZ | TREASURER UN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HERSCHEL CHOMSKY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV NEVA LAWSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJ JUTTUKONDA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINALD GAINES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH HURLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IRVING LOZADA | MEMBER BEG. Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TYESHA PICHARDO | MEMBER BEG. Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY PABON | MEMBER BEG. Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1090KINGGEORGESPT RD 704, EDISON, NJ 08837-0000
- In care of
- % GRACE CO-ORTEGA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VITO VENERUSO
- Signed the 990
- VITO VENERUSO, CURRENT CEO
- Phone
- (732) 324-2114
- Website
- WWW.JRFNJ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GALLEROS ROBINSON
Mission
THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (JRF) IS NON-PROFIT NON-SECTARIAN ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO FEEL COMPELLED TO ACT UPON THE TEACHINGS OF THE JEWISH FAITH. WE BELIEVE AS CITIZENS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, WE MUST RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS AND SHARE OUR TALENTS AND RESOURCES. THE JRF IS COMMITTED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES BECOME HEALTHIER AND STRONGER.
Program accomplishments
- HEALTH CENTER: JRF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNATED AS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) WITH A HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS (SECTION 330(H)) DESIGNATION IN 2015. IN 2020, THE CENTER TRANSITIONED TO A COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (SECTION 330(E)) DESIGNATION TO BROADEN ITS SERVICE POPULATION AND BETTER MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE ANNUAL PHYSICALS, ADULT AND FAMILY MEDICINE, GYNECOLOGY, DENTISTRY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.Expenses $1,567,660 · revenue $481,661
- YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM (SBYSP)OFFERS PERTH AMBOY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS YEAR-ROUND INTERVENTION, ACTIVITIES, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING. 2. STUDENT TRAINING & ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR URBAN PROGRESS (STEP- UP)PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO ALL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (AUL). 3. LEADERSHIP ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (LEAP)PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH TWO TYPES OF EXPERIENCES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES (SBYS) PROGRAM AND THE STEPUP PROGRAM. EMERGING LEADERS FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY (EL): PROVIDES YOUTH WITH HANDSON EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE LASTING CHANGE. AFTER DEVELOPING THEIR STRATEGY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE ELS SPEND THE SUMMER PUTTING THEIR PLANS INTO ACTION WHILE EARNING SUMMER STIPEND PAY. YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP (YEP): FOCUSES ON PREPARING STUDENTS TO START THEIR OWN MICRO-ENTERPRISES. WE PARTNER WITH THE NETWORK FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NFTE) TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE FOR OUR TEENS. 4. AMERICORPS THE RECENTLY AWARDED GRANT FOCUSES ON EXPANDING OUR CURRENT HEALTH EDUCATION, PROMOTION SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRAMS IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MIDDLESEX COUNTY. AMERICORPS MEMBERS WILL SUPPORT SITES THROUGH WELLNESS- FOCUSED MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES, PLANNING AND PROMOTING SELF-CARE DAYS, HOSTING EMOTIONAL HEALTH-THEMED WORKSHOPS, AND IMPLEMENTING SOCIALLY DISTANCED AND VIRTUAL SOCIAL EVENTS. MEMBERS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN UP TO AN EDUCATIONAL STIPEND AND A MODEST LIVING ALLOWANCE IN RETURN FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND SERVICE.Expenses $1,014,255
- COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES 1. BAYSIDE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER (FSC)IS A COMMUNITY STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY CENTERED NEIGHBORHOOD-GATHERING PLACE WHERE FAMILIES CAN GO FOR SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES. 2. FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (FAC)DISTRIBUTES DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE TO HELP WITH EMERGENCY SITUATIONS LEADING TO LOSS OF JOB OR HOUSING. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER MY CHOICE STORE TO TACKLE FOOD INSECURITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING, HEALTHY LIVING BY CHOICE. 3. PERTH AMBOY ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY (PAAC)AIMS TO REVITALIZE THE NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTIFIED AS PAAC BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND EMPOWERING THE NEIGHBORS. 4. TRAINING AND TESTING CENTER THE JRF TRAINING & TESTING CENTER OFFERS IN DEMAND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING,SUPPORT AND TESTING. OUR PRIORITY IS TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH THERESOURCES NEEDED TO BE LICENSED AND CERTIFIED IN THE FIELD OF THEIRCHOICE. WE VALUE THE IDEA OF OBTAINING A CERTIFICATION AS IT GENERATESBETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A LIVING WAGE." 5. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION INSTITUTE (AEI)THE AEI PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DELIVERED IN ANON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH BETWEEN THEAGES OF 16-24 AND ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 25 EARN THEIR NEW JERSEY STATEHIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA. UPON COMPLETION, THE AEI PROGRAM WILLCONTINUE TO ASSIST ITS STUDENTS WITH ENTRANCE INTO POST-SECONDARYEDUCATION, TRADE SCHOOL AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. THERE ARE TWO MAJORCOMPONENTS IN THE AEI PROGRAM; ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS. THE ACADEMICCOMPONENT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING STUDENTS THE SKILLS NEEDED IN THEFOLLOWING FOUR SUBJECT AREAS: LANGUAGE ARTS (READING/WRITING), MATH,SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE LIFE SKILLS COMPONENT FOCUSES ONEXPOSING AND TEACHING OUR STUDENTS THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO OVERCOME THECHALLENGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITEDTO GOAL SETTING, LEADERSHIP AND CIVICS, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH ANDNUTRITION, COMPUTER LITERACY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORK READINESS ANDCOLLEGE READINESS."Expenses $1,753,389 · grants $41,346
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-3439175
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,201,885
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,974,786
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,940,300 | $5,100,542 | $2,201,885 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,029,630 | $4,730,376 | $1,947,350 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,910,373 | $4,398,361 | $1,707,877 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,296,419 | $4,080,629 | $1,110,785 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 22-3439175).
Questions about THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC is 22-3439175.
- Is THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC 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 THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC 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 THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC 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 THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names VITO VENERUSO.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,000 (ALAN GOLDSMITH, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,940,300, expenses of $5,100,542 and total assets of $2,201,885 at year end.
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