EIN 58-2051970

Hillels of Georgia

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
25
State
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Hillels of Georgia engages and empowers Jewish undergraduate and graduate students in Atlanta, GA to build a vibrant Jewish life on college campuses. The organization cultivates a passion for Israel among students, providing opportunities to learn about its central role in defining the Jewish experience. Hillel also promotes community building through meaningful public service projects that explore Jewish values and social justice issues. Ultimately, Hillels of Georgia aims to inspire students to enrich the Jewish people and the world.
Total revenues
$5,150,777
2022
Total expenses
$2,958,132
2022
Total assets
$13,086,835
2022
Num. employees
25
2022

Program areas at Hillels of Georgia

Community building - Hillel engages and empowers students in meaningful public service and inspires students to address social justice issues creatively. Through a variety of volunteer projects, students are able to explore Jewish values and social justice. Engaging and empowering students in meaningful public service provides opportunities to enrich the lives of the students and expose them to ways of becoming involved in the communities in which they live and beyond. Participation in social action activities encourages students to act out the Jewish value of Tikkun olam (repairing the world). Programming in this area includes but is not limited to: leading Shabbat services at the William Breman Jewish Home, "Challah for hunger," tree planting for Tu b'Shvat, and alternative break trips.
Israel - Hillel cultivates among Jewish students a passion about Israel and a sense of personal attachment with the country and its people. Hillel provides all students opportunities to learn about Israel and its central role in defining the Jewish experience today and provides a safe space for students to express a wide spectrum of views regarding their relationships with Israel. By fostering a positive relationship with Israel and helping students navigate the contours of the political tensions surrounding Israel, Hillel can help students grow in their relationship with the Jewish community with greater maturity and deeper sense of attachment to the Jewish homeland. See continuation on Sch O.With that comes a greater confidence in their sense of self as Jews and in their ability to convey their commitment to Israel and Jewish life to others with passion. Programming in this area includes but is not limited to: outdoor cultural festivals, advocacy sessions, speakers, film screenings, and travel abroad.
Jewish living and learning - Hillel fosters Jewish student growth by developing a variety of Jewish religious and spiritual communities, celebrating Jewish holidays and Shabbat in a pluralistic and open environment, and exploring our rich traditions and culture through creative activities and memorable experiences; we want our students to grow Jewishly. By offering a variety of religious and spiritual opportunities, students will be able to develop an understanding of Judaism's many forms (ex. Religious observance and practice). Students will also have the ability to link the meaning and relevance of Jewish history and traditions to Jewish life today. Programming in this area includes but is not limited to: text study, lunch and learn, and Shabbat and holiday observance.

Who funds Hillels of Georgia

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family FoundationUga Capital Campaign$1,500,000
Jewish Federation of Greater AtlantaDonations$510,821
Marcus FoundationTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$480,000
...and 35 more grants received totalling $3,153,061

Personnel at Hillels of Georgia

NameTitleCompensation
Wayne KeilInterim Chief Executive Officer$120,242
Bennie CohenDirector of Development
Elliot KarpPast Chief Executive Officer$199,657
Jonathan GanzVice Chair , Human Resources / Vice Chair Human Resources / Member at Large$0
Linda SeligVice Chair , Development / Presidential Appointee / Vice Chair Development / Presidential Appointee / Presidential Appointee / Presidential Appointee / Presidential Appointee and Finance Committee$0
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Hillels of Georgia

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,130,548
Program services$19,472
Investment income and dividends$76
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$630
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$51
Total revenues$5,150,777

Form 990s for Hillels of Georgia

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-27990View PDF
2018-062019-09-14990View PDF
2017-062018-11-15990View PDF
2016-062017-07-26990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Engel Foundation
July 26, 2022
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation
December 6, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
September 28, 2021
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousJewishState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
735 Gatewood Rd
Atlanta, GA 30322
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
County
DeKalb County, GA
Website URL
hillelsofgeorgia.org/ 
Phone
(404) 963-2548
IRS details
EIN
58-2051970
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X30: Jewish
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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