EIN 13-4198529

Sharsheret

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
51
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain,” is an American not-for-profit organization intended to support young Jewish women with breast cancer, or a genetic predisposition to it, and their families.
Total revenues
$7,494,675
2022
Total expenses
$5,016,117
2022
Total assets
$14,640,760
2022
Num. employees
51
2022

Program areas at Sharsheret

Education and outreach programs: health care symposia presented through teleconferences, webinars, and live events addressing issues unique to younger women and women facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Sharsheret on campus, outreach and education event and programs for students on college campuses. Sharsheret educational resource booklet series, featuring eight culturally relevant publications for jewish women, their families, and health care professionals.
Support programs and services: national peer support network - connecting women newly diagnosed or at high risk of developing breast cancer or ovarian cancer one-on-one with others who share similar diagnoses and experiences. Embrace - supporting women living with advanced breast cancer or recurrent ovarian cancer, featuring monthly telephone support groups and a monthly teleconference series featuring medical experts and professionals. Genetics for life - addressing hereditary breast cancer and ovarian cancer, featuring a confidential hotline for individuals and family teleconference calls with Sharsheret's staff counselors. Busy box for parents facing breast cancer or ovarian cancer, featuring vital information and resources to help parents guide their children through the cancer journey and a starter kit of games and activities to keep children occupied while their moms are at the doctor or resting after treatment. Best face forward 2.0 provides services and subsidies for eligible individuals for non-medical services that are critical to a woman's quality of life and body image. Family focus - providing resources and support for caregivers and family members. Ovarian cancer program -providing tailored resources and support for women and families facing ovarian cancer. Sharsheret supports - developing local support groups and cancer education programs. Thriving again - providing individualized support, education, and survivorship care plans for breast cancer survivors.

Who funds Sharsheret

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$171,981
Jewish Communal FundGeneral Support$133,077
Marcus FoundationTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$75,000
...and 127 more grants received totalling $1,176,060

Personnel at Sharsheret

NameTitleCompensation
Elana SilberChief Executive Officer$352,500
Devorah SilvermanChief Operating Officer$168,415
Adina FleischmannChief Services Officer$103,150
Jenna Fields, Ma, MSWChief Regional Officer
Jordana AltmanDirector of Marketing and Communications
...and 22 more key personnel

Financials for Sharsheret

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,610,278
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$237,223
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-32,381
Net income from fundraising events$-320,445
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,494,675

Form 990s for Sharsheret

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-03990View PDF
2019-122021-04-06990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 25 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Marcus Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Concern Foundation
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,800 from J Weinstein Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationDiseases and disordersCancer
Characteristics
JewishReligiousConducts researchFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1086 Teaneck Rd Suite 2G
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Bergen County, NJ
Website URL
sharsheret.org/ 
Phone
(201) 833-2341
IRS details
EIN
13-4198529
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
G30: Cancer
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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