Nonprofit · EIN 95-3287745
SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $25,765,048 | $27,635,487 | -$1,870,439 | $65,014,695 | $17,880,987 | $47,133,708 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $30,468,597 | $27,442,954 | $3,025,643 | $66,970,702 | $18,563,555 | $48,407,147 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $27,139,045 | $28,072,500 | -$933,455 | $63,557,550 | $18,659,382 | $44,898,168 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,815,774
- of which government grants
- $698,897
- Program service revenue
- $22,377,422
- Investment income
- $197,234
- Net rental income
- $354,232
- Other revenue
- $374,618
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,772,971
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,035,089
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,183,091
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,499,353
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $1,505,937
- Program services (functional)
- $24,530,943
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,928,889
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,175,655
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $66,970,702
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,014,695
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,880,987
- Net assets, end of year
- $47,133,708
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $42,128,793
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $35,027,621
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,106,087
- Gross receipts
- $25,765,048
- Employees
- 239
- Volunteers
- 50
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZVI WEISS | Head of School Officer | 40 | $545,105 | $72,617 |
| CHARLES CARPOWICH | CFO/COO Officer | 40 | $323,573 | $56,418 |
| MICHAEL QUIGLEY | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $192,844 | $8,278 |
| RACHELLE JAGOLINZER | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $171,621 | $23,500 |
| ADAM BENMOISE | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $180,160 | $6,205 |
| LEONARD FISHER | STAFF | 40 | $156,131 | $14,574 |
| SHANI ABED | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $138,601 | $22,033 |
| MAX DOSHAY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA FINK | GOV COM CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANAZ BITON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON HURVITZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA BERKSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MICHAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELA JINICH | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME FEDER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RABBI RON SHULMAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLIOT SCOTT | IMM Past Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL SCHWARZBLAT | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANN JAFFE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PARKER BUSH | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON ADELMAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN ZAGURSKY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID-ALEXANDRE GROS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE GESHER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BIANCA GORODZINSKY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEREDITH SMIEDT | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ILLANA MAUSER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZVI WEISS | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $529,311 | $71,050 |
| CHARLES CARPOWICH | CFO/COO Officer | 40 | $318,934 | $56,874 |
| MICHAEL QUIGLEY | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $188,030 | $8,118 |
| KWAKU ANING | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $168,731 | $22,100 |
| RACHELLE JAGOLINZER | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $156,217 | $21,541 |
| ADAM BENMOISE | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $170,149 | $5,775 |
| LEONARD FISHER | STAFF | 40 | $151,923 | $13,780 |
| MAX DOSHAY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARDO PODOLSKY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TREVOR KLEIN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANAZ BITON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBI DORFAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON HURVITZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA BERKSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA FINK | Vice Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI GANTWERK | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MICHAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HANDLER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELA JINICH | Vice Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME FEDER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI RON SHULMAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLIOT SCOTT | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL SCHWARZBLAT | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN JAFFE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PARKER BUSH | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON ADELMAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ZAGURSKY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID-ALEXANDRE GROS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HANLON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE GESHER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BIANCA GORODZINSKY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH SMIEDT | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILANA MAUSER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZVI WEISS | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $458,622 | $52,420 |
| CHARLES CARPOWICH | CFO/COO Officer | 40 | $303,368 | $52,927 |
| MICHAEL QUIGLEY | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $180,454 | $6,906 |
| KWAKU ANING | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $163,220 | $22,093 |
| LEONARD FISHER | STAFF | 40 | $151,613 | $13,680 |
| RACHELLE JAGOLINZER | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $141,582 | $17,857 |
| DAVID FRANK | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $144,561 | $6,320 |
| MAX DOSHAY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARDO PODOLSKY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TREVOR KLEIN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANAZ BITON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBI DORFAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON HURVITZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI SILBERSTEIN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA FINK | Vice Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI GANTWERK | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MICHAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HANDLER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELA JINICH | Vice Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIA MANDELBAUM | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI RON SHULMAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLIOT SCOTT | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL SCHWARZBLAT | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN JAFFE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL VARON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON ADELMAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ZAGURSKY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID-ALEXANDRE GROS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HANLON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11860 CARMEL CREEK RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92130-2474
- In care of
- % SAND
- Signed the 990
- KIMBERLY CARNOT, CFO/COO/CSO
- Phone
- (858) 704-3700
- Website
- WWW.SDJA.COM
- Return prepared by
- West Rhode & Roberts
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3287745 or by the name SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
San Diego Jewish Academy empowers each student to learn for life, guided by Jewish values and rooted in strength of community.
Program accomplishments
- SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY (SDJA) SHAPES FUTURE THINKERS, CREATORS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS BY BLENDING MODERN EDUCATION WITH MEANING AND PURPOSE.For over four decades, SDJA has been a premier independent Jewish day school, educating students to reach their fullest potential. With a focus on the whole child, SDJA provides a rigorous academic environment tailored to each students learning profile. Here, students find joy in learning while thriving in a supportive social and emotional environment that prepares them for college and beyond.SDJAs deeply engaging curriculum lays a strong foundation in both core academics and Jewish literacy. The journey begins in the Early Childhood Center, where children aged 18 months to five years develop cognitively, socially, and emotionally through active learning. In the Golda Meir Lower School, students cultivate critical thinking and exploration in an environment that fosters growth and lifelong learning. As students transition into the Maimonides Upper School in sixth grade, they experience a transformational education that integrates academic excellence, character development, and Jewish teachings. This well-rounded approach ensures SDJA graduates are prepared to flourish in life, whether pursuing higher education or meaningful gap year programs, many in Israel.SDJA believes that to truly engage and educate a child, you must first understand them. Through personalized attention, students build strong relationships with their teachers, fostering a deep sense of community that enhances their education.Our graduates embody the SDJA missionempowered to learn for life, guided by Jewish values, and rooted in the strength of community.San Diego Jewish Academys vision is to develop leaders in academics, Jewish life, and the communityexcelling in technology, athletics, and the arts. We inspire students to find joy and meaning in their lifelong pursuit of learning and personal growth.Expenses $24,530,943 · grants $6,772,971 · revenue $22,397,808
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
- 95-3287745
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $65,014,695
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,765,048
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $25,765,048 | $27,635,487 | $65,014,695 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $30,468,597 | $27,442,954 | $66,970,702 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $27,139,045 | $28,072,500 | $63,557,550 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $21,887,154 | $24,176,022 | $64,996,040 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 95-3287745).
Questions about SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY is 95-3287745.
- Is SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY 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 SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY 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 SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $545,105 (ZVI WEISS, Head of School).
- How much revenue does SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,765,048, expenses of $27,635,487 and total assets of $65,014,695 at year end.
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