FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC

Financials

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

253 W 35TH ST FL 4, NEW YORK, NY 10001-1907

In care of

% RACHEL MEIR

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

JAMIE SIMON, 253 W 35TH STREET FL 4, NEW YORK, NY 10001

Signed the 990

RACHEL MEIR, CONTROLLER

Phone

(646) 278-4500

Website

WWW.JEWISHCAMP.ORG

Return prepared by

BDO USA

Mission

JEWISH SUMMER CAMP IS THE ENDURING AND IRREPLACEABLE CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY THAT STRENGTHENS JEWISH IDENTITY, DEVELOPS JEWISH LEADERSHIP, AND ENSURES A JEWISH FUTURE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Program accomplishments

• CAPITAL EXPANSION - FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP (FJC) LAUNCHED THE GOTTESMAN CAPITAL EXPANSION GRANTS INITIATIVE THROUGH A TRANSFORMATIVE $15 MILLION COMMITMENT FROM THE GOTTESMAN FUND. OVER THREE YEARS, THE INITIATIVE WILL PROVIDE CAPITAL GRANTS TO NONPROFIT JEWISH DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT EXPAND CAPACITY, IMPROVE FACILITIES, AND ENHANCE THE CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR CAMPERS AND STAFF. THE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON THREE KEY AREAS OF CAPITAL NEED: STAFF HOUSING AND STAFF SPACES, PROGRAM SPACES AND INFRASTRUCTURE, AND CAMPER BUNKS/HOME BASES. ELIGIBLE CAMPS MAY RECEIVE GRANTS RANGING FROM $100,000 TO $750,000, WITH FJC FUNDING UP TO 50% OF PROJECT COSTS. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO PROJECTS THAT INCREASE A CAMP'S ABILITY TO SERVE MORE CAMPERS AND STAFF. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  Expenses $7,620,852 · grants $6,435,000
• ISRAEL RESPONSE - FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP'S ISRAEL RESPONSE EFFORTS CONTINUED IN 2025 TO HELP JEWISH CAMPS NAVIGATE THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF ISRAEL EDUCATION, ISRAEL ENGAGEMENT, AND THE ONGOING OPERATIONAL REALITIES FOLLOWING OCTOBER 7. THROUGH THE TEACHING ISRAEL AT CAMP INITIATIVE AND RELATED SUPPORT EFFORTS, FJC PROVIDED CAMPS WITH RESOURCES, TRAINING, AND EXPERTISE TO STRENGTHEN MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL FOR CAMPERS AND STAFF WHILE ADDRESSING EMERGING NEEDS ACROSS THE FIELD. IN 2025, FJC'S TEACHING ISRAEL AT CAMP INITIATIVE ENGAGED 52 JEWISH OVERNIGHT CAMPS AND 18 JEWISH DAY CAMPS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, DIRECTLY BENEFITING MORE THAN 34,300 CAMPERS AND 6,000 STAFF. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  Expenses $4,674,300 · grants $3,270,200
• YOUNG ADULT ENGAGEMENT - FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP'S YOUNG ADULT ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF JEWISH CAMP AND COMMUNAL LEADERS BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL JEWISH LEARNING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS SERVING CAMPS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. THROUGH PROGRAMS INCLUDING CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP - ONE OF FJC'S SIGNATURE TALENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - CAMP MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP, THE FJC FELLOWSHIP, AND A RABBINIC-FOCUSED FELLOWSHIP TRACK, FJC EQUIPS RETURNING COUNSELORS, SPECIALISTS, EMERGING SUPERVISORS, ASPIRING RABBIS, AND EARLY-CAREER PROFESSIONALS WITH THE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JEWISH EDUCATIONAL GROUNDING NEEDED TO STRENGTHEN CAMPS AND THE BROADER JEWISH COMMUNITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
  Expenses $1,833,182
• ONE HAPPY CAMPER & AFFORDABILITY
  Expenses $1,716,371 · grants $365,514
• SMALL COMMUNITIES INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  Expenses $1,490,230 · grants $39,000
• RSJ ENGAGEMENT
  Expenses $1,149,303 · grants $733,826
• SCHOLARSHIPS & PASS-THROUGHS
  Expenses $968,489 · grants $718,225
• YITRO
  Expenses $921,532 · revenue $36,000
• REGIONAL OFFICES
  Expenses $834,283 · grants $123,500
• YEDID NEFESH - MENTAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
  Expenses $621,174 · grants $456,543
• YASHAR (INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY)
  Expenses $431,676 · grants $206,000
• ISRAEL-AMERICAN CAMPERS RESEARCH
  Expenses $379,033
• DAY CAMP SECURITY
  Expenses $321,224 · grants $279,670
• STUDY OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AT JEWISH CAMPS
  Expenses $302,069 · grants $70,000
• TALENT CENTER CONSULTING
  Expenses $248,449 · grants $160,000
• ISRAEL TRIP INCUBATOR
  Expenses $185,363 · grants $23,250
• CAMPER & STAFF SATISFACTION INSIGHT SURVEY
  Expenses $177,445 · revenue $155,150
• FAMILY CAMP
  Expenses $156,006 · grants $66,321
• TALENT COMPASS
  Expenses $147,560
• CHABAD INITIATIVE
  Expenses $132,970 · grants $96,500
• DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
  Expenses $88,443 · grants $2,000
• OTHER PROGRAMMING
  Expenses $85,894

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

22-3551013

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

1998

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Youth development (O43)

Assets (IRS master file)

$68,682,474

Income (IRS master file)

$40,444,985

Filing history

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 22-3551013).

Questions about FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC is 22-3551013.

Is FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.

Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP 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 FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAMIE SIMON.

Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 35 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $602,081 (JEREMY J FINGERMAN, CEO THRU 02/2025; SENIOR ADVISOR EFF. 02/2025).

How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $36,829,791, expenses of $27,555,275 and total assets of $68,682,474 at year end.

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