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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1870256

LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10023

Financials

$758K$976K2023$547K$474K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$547,053$474,217$72,836$123,074$226,747-$103,673
December 31, 2023990$758,159$975,746-$217,587$145,219$321,728-$176,509
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$547,053
of which government grants
$13,463
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$185,093
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$94,800
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$104,985
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,844
Accounting fees
$7,850
Travel
$7,099
Program services (functional)
$231,771
Management and general (functional)
$242,446

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$145,219
Total assets, end of year
$123,074
Total liabilities, end of year
$226,747
Net assets, end of year
-$103,673
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$103,673
Gross receipts
$547,053
Employees
1
Volunteers
550
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
NY

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NATALIA CHECHIKExecutive Director40$94,800
Chaim CheslerChairman
Trustee or director
35$0
Chaim Aviad HaCohenDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
William HessTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Matthew BronfmanDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Diane WohlSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Malcolm HoenleinDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Aaron FrenkelDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Yury ZelvenskiyDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Sandra CahnPresident
Trustee or director
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chaim CheslerChairman
Trustee or director
35$0
Chaim Aviad HaCohenDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
William HessTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Matthew BronfmanDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Diane WohlSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Malcolm HoenleinDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Aaron FrenkelDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Yury ZelvenskiyDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Sandra CahnPresident
Trustee or director
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
80 CENTRAL PARK W APT 2D, NEW YORK, NY 10023-5247
In care of
% SANDRA CAHN
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
80 Central Park West, NEW YORK NY 10023
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Sandra Cahn, 80 CENTRAL PARK WEST 2D, NEW YORK, NY 10023
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Sandra Cahn, 80 Central Park West, NEW YORK NY 10023
Signed the 990
Natasha Chechik, Executive Director
Phone
(918) 998-4809
Return prepared by
Michael Yastrab PC

Mission

Limmud provides educational and other programming services to Jews with heritage from former Soviet Union countries.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ONTARIO CANADA, NOVEMBER 2024LIMMUD PLANNED TO HOLD A CONFERENCE IN CANADA IN LATE 2023, BUT THE PLANS WEREDISRUPTED BY THE OCTOBER 7TH EVENTS IN ISRAEL. THEREFORE, IT WAS PARTICULARLYMEANINGFUL THAT AN EVENT TOOK PLACE AS PLANNED, BRINGING TOGETHER 300 JEWS. AMONGOVER 30 SESSIONS, WERE LECTURES ON ANTISEMITISM AND EFFORTS TO COMBAT IT IN CANADA,AND THE WARS IN UKRAINE AND ISRAEL.
    Expenses $96,419
  • UZHHOROD UKRAINE, MAY & NOVEMBER 2024In 2024, two Limmud FSU conferences were held in Ukraine. The first conference was attended by 200 participants and the event featured diverse sessions, ranging from Jewish history to contemporary topics. Limmud FSU held a ceremony to honor the Jews of Uzhhorod who were murdered by the Nazis 80 years ago. The second conference was attended by 100 young Ukrainian Jews for a weekend of Jewish learning and cultural enrichment.
    Expenses $67,907
  • TEL AVIV ISRAEL, DECEMBER 2024500 participants with FSU roots gathered in Tel Aviv for a Limmud FSU festival and Jewish learning amid ongoing attacks from Yemen and Gaza. The program focused on Israel's security, political future, and rising antisemitism after October 7th. Participants also attended other workshops and events.
    Expenses $18,714
  • BAKU AZERBAIJAN, SEPTEMBER 2024The conference in Baku was dedicated to culture, science, and creativity. It immersed participants in an atmosphere of knowledge, where everyone could find something useful through lectures, workshops, and discussions. The program attracted many enthusiasts of history and Jewish culture. Art workshops focused on creating collages, painting on glass, bead weaving techniques, and exploring Azerbaijani wines. The eventful day ended with a festive dinner and a gala concert, leaving everyone with vivid and unforgettable memories.
    Expenses $18,549
  • PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COSTS INCURRED NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO CONFERENCES
    Expenses $15,464
  • TBILISI GEORGIA, JUNE 2024150 young Jews attended Limmud's fist ever event in Tbilisi with sessions in Russian, Georgian, and English. The unique cultural history of the Jewish community of the Caucasus was discussed, alongside the specificity of the fate of the Jews living in Georgia during the Holocaust. Other sessions focused on models of Jewish leadership and the current situation in Israel.
    Expenses $14,718

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.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1870256
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
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$123,074
Income (IRS master file)
$547,053

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$547,053$474,217$123,074XML
990December 2023$758,159$975,746$145,219XML
990December 2022$1,401,549$1,271,684$492,243IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Sandra Cahn
December 31, 2013≤ $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 26-1870256).

Questions about LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION is 26-1870256.
Is LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION 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 LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sandra Cahn.
Who are the officers and directors of LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,800 (NATALIA CHECHIK, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LIMMUD FSU INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $547,053, expenses of $474,217 and total assets of $123,074 at year end.

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