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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2590634

DEREKH CORP

Tax-exempt · NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

Financials

$18K$18K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEREKH CORP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$18,476$18,228$248$12,468–$12,468
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,376
Program service revenue
$16,100

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,350
Other expenses
$16,878
Program services (functional)
$16,635

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,220
Total assets, end of year
$12,468
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$12,468
Cash, savings and investments
$12,468
Gross receipts
$18,476

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Merle FeldPresident2$0
Edward FeldTreasurer1$0
Lisa FeldClerk1$0
Patricia Karlin-NewmanDirector0.2$0
Jamie KotlerDirector0.2$0
Jan UhrbachDirector0.5$0
Merle FeldDirector15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
97 CRESCENT ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060-2112
In care of
% PRESIDENT MERLE FELD
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
97 Crescent St, Northampton MA 01060
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Rabbi Edward Feld, 97 Crescent St, Northampton MA 01060
Signed the 990-EZ
Edward Feld, Treasurer
Phone
(413) 584-9080
Website
derekh.org
Return prepared by
SUSAN A WEISS CPA

Mission

Derekh offers support and guidance for Jewish spiritual leaders to reflect, question, search, learn, and flourish in their sacred calling. Derekh is a wellspring for seekers at every stage of their journey. Fostering text study integrating heart and mind. Deepening spiritual awareness through personal writing practice. Exploring the life of prayer and the rhythms of Jewish holidays. Helping leaders build thoughtful and caring religious communities. Supporting and inspiring ethical lives.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • A 4 week online self-directed writing workshop for lay seekers, clergy and educators,to help them prepare for the High Holidays and to offer materials for use in High Holiday services and/or sermons; no fee, no registration. Available on the Derekh website.Mentoring of rabbis, cantors and rabbinic students, six sessions through the year, 25 participants.Approaching the High Holiday Liturgy Five podcasts available through the Derekh website prepared by Rabbis Edward Feld and Jan Uhrbach.Reaching for Meaning at the Seder Table themes for the Passover seder based on three poems and a prose piece by Bryan Stevenson and accompanying questions allowed participants to reflect on subjects that might spark conversation at the Seder Table. Available on the Derekh website.Writing in the Paradigm of Prayer A daily writing practice to facilitate exploring spiritual issues in our daily lives. Available on the Derekh website.Promotion of The Gates Are Closing, a play that presents High Holiday themes;for use in congregations and havurot.Promotion of "The Gates Are Closing", a play that presents High Holiday themes; for use in congregations and havurot.
    Expenses $16,635

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2590634
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X30)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Rabbi Edward Feld
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Rabbi Edward Feld
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$18,476$18,228$12,468XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Rabbi Edward Feld
December 31, 2017≤ $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 82-2590634).

Questions about DEREKH CORP

What is the EIN of DEREKH CORP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEREKH CORP is 82-2590634.
Is DEREKH CORP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to DEREKH CORP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DEREKH CORP file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of DEREKH CORP 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 DEREKH CORP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DEREKH CORP?
The 990-N for 2025 names Rabbi Edward Feld.
Who are the officers and directors of DEREKH CORP?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DEREKH CORP have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $18,476, expenses of $18,228 and total assets of $12,468 at year end.

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