Nonprofit · EIN 43-2080719
ADAMAH INC
Tax-exempt · REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $15,931,072 | $15,017,223 | $913,849 | $27,333,647 | $7,970,639 | $19,363,008 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $16,461,906 | $13,987,787 | $2,474,119 | $24,439,090 | $5,862,065 | $18,577,025 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $3,429,776 | $3,509,745 | -$79,969 | $20,151,104 | $7,935,120 | $12,215,984 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,910,523
- of which government grants
- $25,785
- Program service revenue
- $5,710,311
- Investment income
- $96,772
- Net rental income
- $77,036
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,442
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$35,459
- Other revenue
- $213,466
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $233,188
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $774,929
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,180,954
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,341,708
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $41,109
- Occupancy
- $765,620
- Travel
- $202,337
- Depreciation
- $763,722
- Program services (functional)
- $12,962,927
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,342,142
- Fundraising (functional)
- $712,154
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,439,090
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,333,647
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,970,639
- Net assets, end of year
- $19,363,008
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,367,363
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,334,779
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,028,229
- Gross receipts
- $15,992,548
- Employees
- 247
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAKIR MANELA | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXEC OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $246,713 | $0 |
| SHAHAR SADEH | ADAMAH NY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $195,452 | $5,000 |
| EVE WACHHAUS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $165,547 | $0 |
| JONATHAN STADLIN | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $99,230 | $22,706 |
| RACHEL SIEGAL | CHIEF DEVLEOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $111,310 | $9,266 |
| DAVID RENDSBURG | CHIEF FINANCE & ADMIN OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $113,557 | $6,600 |
| ASHLEY PRESSMAN | PEARLSTONE EDUCATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $114,436 | $0 |
| AMIT WEITZER | DETROIT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $104,940 | $3,107 |
| RACHAEL WALKINS | DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $106,318 | $1,000 |
| SHAMU SADEH | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $102,634 | $2,384 |
| AARON MAX | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT COHEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLA HIRSCHFELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARREN FINDLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PLATT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MINKIN-FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILE BENDIT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRIETTE WIMMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA HALLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JONAH GOLDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH FIDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK RUSSO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HIDARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PEGGY WOLF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA BRENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD SLUTZSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SONIA CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VAL YASNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY BRONFEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAKIR MANELA | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXEC OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $246,713 | $10,693 |
| EVE WACHHAUS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $165,546 | $7,477 |
| DAVID RENDSBURG | CHIEF FINANCE & ADMIN OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 37.5 | $102,673 | $2,779 |
| JESSICA HALLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON MAX | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT COHEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PLATT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILE BENDIT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRIETTE WIMMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONAH GOLDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH FIDLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HIDARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIA CUMMINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VAL YASNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY BRONFEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY JAKIR K MANELA | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $246,713 | $10,693 |
| EVE WACHHAUS | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Key employee | 37.5 | $162,206 | $7,301 |
| CLAUDIA FATH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 37.5 | $79,290 | $11,922 |
| EMILE BENDIT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY BRENNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN SCHWARTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON MAX | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELI SCHLOSSBERG | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ MINKIN-FRIEDMAN | GOVERANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARALYN ELKIN | PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSON FRIEDMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA KRIEGER KLEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BATSHEVA MESSING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRETT COHEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PLATT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA STEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRIETTE WIMMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HILLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRIETTE TAYLOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON RUBENSTEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEETE GARTEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI ELISSA SACHS-KOHEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB FRIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BARON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD TILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY BRONFEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SIEGAL | VICE CHAIR - THRU 1/2022 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5425 MOUNT GILEAD RD, REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136-4110
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID RENDSBURG, 5425 MT GILEAD ROAD, RESISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
- Signed the 990
- DAVID RENDSBURG, CHIEF FINANCE & ADMIN OFFICER
- Phone
- (212) 644-2332
- Website
- WWW.ADAMAH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
ADAMAH BELIEVES IN THE DEEP CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE & PLANET. WE CULTIVATE VIBRANT LIFE IN DEEP CONNECTION WITH THE EARTH, CATALYZING CULTURE CHANGE & SYSTEMIC CHANGE THROUGH IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, JEWISH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, & CLIMATE ACTION.
Program accomplishments
- PEARLSTONE RETREAT CENTER OFFERS RETREATS FOR THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS, A SUMMER CAMP, AND OTHER RETREATS AND PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE MEALS, LODGING AND MEETING SPACE TO RETREAT GUESTS, WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL RETREAT PARTICIPANTS, HELPING BUILD COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE EDUCATION. MANY PROGRAMS FEATURE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOCUSING ON SUSTAINABILITY, TAKING GUESTS INTO THE OUTDOORS, VISITING OUR ORGANIC FARM, OR EXPLORING THE FOREST TRAILS ON THE PROPERTY.Expenses $5,681,968 · revenue $3,472,821
- ISABELLA FREEDMAN RETREAT CENTER SERVES AS THE JEWISH RETREAT CENTER FOR THE NORTHEAST, ATTRACTING OVER 5000 GUESTS A YEAR AT OVERNIGHT RETREATS FOR THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS, DURING SPIRITUALITY-BASED EDUCATION RETREATS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, OR AS A SETTING FOR OTHER JEWISH NON-PROFITS TO UTILIZE FOR THEIR OWN RETREATS. THE RETREAT CENTER FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH THE ADJACENT ORGANIC FARM AND OTHER OUTDOOR PROGRAMS ON OUR TRAILS.Expenses $4,068,298 · revenue $2,238,849
- ADAMAH NATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE JEWISH YOUTH CLIMATE MOVEMENT, ADAMAH ON CAMPUS, AND THE JEWISH CLIMATE LEADERSHIP COALITION. THESE ARE AIMED AT CATALYZING HIGH SCHOOLERS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND OTHER JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO FOCUS ON CRITICAL SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE. THIS WORK TAKES PLACE NATIONALLY, BUT IS FOCUSED IN OUR LOCAL HUBS IN DETROIT, BALTIMORE, NEW YORK, ATLANTA, AND LOS ANGELES.Expenses $3,212,661 · grants $233,188 · revenue $170,530
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-2080719
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X302)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,333,647
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,992,548
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $15,931,072 | $15,017,223 | $27,333,647 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $16,461,906 | $13,987,787 | $24,439,090 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,429,776 | $3,509,745 | $20,151,104 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,194,055 | $5,551,643 | $17,923,169 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 43-2080719).
Questions about ADAMAH INC
- What is the EIN of ADAMAH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ADAMAH INC is 43-2080719.
- Is ADAMAH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to ADAMAH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ADAMAH 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 ADAMAH INC 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 ADAMAH INC 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 ADAMAH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAVID RENDSBURG.
- Who are the officers and directors of ADAMAH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 30 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $246,713 (JAKIR MANELA, PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXEC OFFICER).
- How much revenue does ADAMAH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $15,931,072, expenses of $15,017,223 and total assets of $27,333,647 at year end.
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