2023-05-12T09:55:29-05:00 2022-06-30 273263553 GALLEROS ROBINSON CPAS LLP 115 DAVIS STATION RD CREAM RIDGE NJ 08514 990 2021-07-01 223439175 JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC JEWI 7323242114 1090 KING GEORGES POST ROAD 704 EDISON NJ 08837 GRACE CO-ORTEGA CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER 7323242114 2023-05-12 GRACE CO-ORTEGA 999009999 LEONORA GALLEROSCPA P00181670 7327622020 2023-05-08 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z JAIME RIVELLO 1090 KING GEORGES POST ROAD 704 EDISON NJ 08837 4334787 0 X WWW.JRFNJ.ORG X 1996 NJ THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC., A NON-SECTARIAN AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND HELP STRENGTHEN FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR ECONOMIC STATUS. 9 9 80 12 0 0 4516136 3990558 391107 258914 962 11 41972 46936 4950177 4296419 297173 71105 0 0 2473862 2340423 0 0 0 1911235 1669101 4682270 4080629 267907 215790 1095843 1110785 836293 635445 259550 475340 X THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (JRF) IS NON-PROFIT NON-SECTARIAN ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO FEEL COMPELLED TO ACT UPON THE TEACHINGS OF THE JEWISH FAITH. WE BELIEVE AS CITIZENS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, WE MUST RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS AND SHARE OUR TALENTS AND RESOURCES. THE JRF IS COMMITTED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES BECOME HEALTHIER AND STRONGER. 0 0 1364048 248582 HEALTH CENTERTHE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER OF THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION OPENED ITS DOORS IN 2015 IN EDISON, NJ WITH THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY. THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE ANNUAL PHYSICALS, ADULT AND FAMILY MEDICINE, GYNECOLOGY, DENTISTRY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. 1284234 EDUCATION SERVICESSTUDENTS AT PERTH AMBOY HIGH SCHOOL GET HELP DEALING WITH THE CAUSES OF STRESS THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE THEIR ABILITY TO GRADUATE. THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS, FROM FRESHMAN TO SENIOR. IT ALSO HELPS STUDENTS FIND THEIR WAY TOWARD FURTHER EDUCATION OR POST-HIGH SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT.1. SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM (SBYSP)EVERY YEAR SBYSP SERVES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SBYSP'S COMPREHENSIVE "ONE-STOP" SHOPPING DESIGN HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE OBTAIN SERVICES AND SUPPORT. SBYSP PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF EMPLOYMENT, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, LEARNING SUPPORT, HEALTHY YOUNG DEVELOPMENT, PREGNANCY PREVENTION AND RECREATION. SBYSP ALSO OFFERS SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AID TO STUDENTS IN COMPLETING THEIR FAFSA, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COLLEGE PREP, COUNSELING AND LIFE SKILLS.2. AMERICORPSAMERICORPS OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEERS AND SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. JRF HOSTS AMERICORPS MEMBERS AT ALL LOCATIONS. MEMBERS ASSIST IN DAY TO DAY WORK AND FILL IN SERVICE GAPS THAT MAY BE MISSING. AMERICORPS MEMBERS AT JRF BECOME ENGRAINED IN THE CULTURE OF THE NON-PROFIT WORK AND DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TO CARRY ALONG INTO THE FUTURE. MEMBERS WORK ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE LEVEL AS WELL AS DIRECT CLIENT CONTACT. IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, AMERICORPS MEMBERS HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BUILD AND START-UP THE WORK IN A NEW BRANCH OR LOCATION. THE OPPORTUNITIES AT THE JRF ARE ENDLESS.3. LEAPTHE LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (LEAP) PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH TWO TYPES OF EXPERIENCES THROUGH WHICH THEY WILL DEVELOP BOTH LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PRACTICAL, EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURIAL PRACTICE UNDER AN UMBRELLA PROGRAM. LEAP HAS GROWN FROM TWO HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL JRF PROGRAMS: EMERGING CIVIC LEADERS FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY AND THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM. AT THE HEART OF BOTH PROGRAMS IS MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE AND IMPROVING THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE; AND, POSITIONING THEM TO DISCOVER AND USE THEIR CREATIVITY TO ACHIEVE CAREER SUCCESS. 953037 71105 YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICESIN EVERY COUNTY IN NEW JERSEY, THE STATE DESIGNATES OFFICIAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES (CAA). IN 2009, THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION") WAS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE AS THE OFFICIAL CAA FOR MIDDLESEX COUNTY EAST. ALTHOUGH MOST ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ITS STATE-FUNDED CAA PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED SPECIFICALLY FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTS IN EIGHT DESIGNATED COMMUNITIES: CARTERET, EDISON, HIGHLAND PARK, METUCHEN, PERTH AMBOY, SAYREVILLE, SOUTH AMBOY AND WOODBRIDGE.AS A CAA, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS QUALIFIED PEOPLE ATTAIN ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS, WHILE FOSTERING INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND TRANSITION TO HOUSEHOLD STABILITY.1. FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER (FSC)SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGAN IN JULY OF 2012, THE FSC HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY WELL-BEING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. IT IS A PLACE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY TO RECEIVE SUPPORT INFORMATION AND SERVICES THAT ARE ALL FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL. FAMILY SUCCESS CENTERS (FSC) ARE COMMUNITY-BASED, FAMILY CENTERED NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERING PLACES WHERE ANY RESIDENT OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY CAN GO FOR SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICESWITH PARENT LEADERSHIP AT ITS CENTER. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL. THE PURPOSE OF THE FSC IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY MAKING FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS STRONGER. THE GOALS OF THE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER ARE TO PROMOTE FAMILY WELL-BEING, LINK FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY SERVICES, EMPOWER AND SUPPORT FAMILIES, PROVIDE CULTURALLY SENSITIVE PROGRAMS AND HELP FAMILIES IDENTIFY AND BUILD ON THEIR STRENGTHS.2. STEP UPSTEP UP'S TARGET POPULATION IS HIGH SCOOL YOUTH AT THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL IN PERTH AMBOY, NJ. CORE PROGRAMS COMPONENTS INCLUDE CONFLICT PEER MEDIATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS. ADDITIONALLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION, STEP UP CONDUCTS A COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH. 4. TRAINING AND TESTING CENTERTHE JRF TRAINING & TESTING CENTER OFFERS IN DEMAND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, SUPPORT AND TESTING. OUR PRIORITY IS TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO BE LICENSED AND CERTIFIED IN THE FIELD OF THEIR CHOICE. WE VALUE THE IDEA OF OBTAINING A CERTIFICATION AS IT GENERATES BETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A LIVING WAGE.4. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION INSTITUTE (AEI)THE AEI PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DELIVERED IN A NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-24 AND ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 25 EARN THEIR NEW JERSEY STATE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA. UPON COMPLETION, THE AEI PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO ASSIST ITS STUDENTS WITH ENTRANCE INTO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRADE SCHOOL AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. THERE ARE TWO MAJOR COMPONENTS IN THE AEI PROGRAM; ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS. THE ACADEMIC COMPONENT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING STUDENTS THE SKILLS NEEDED IN THE FOLLOWING FOUR SUBJECT AREAS: LANGUAGE ARTS (READING/WRITING), MATH, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE LIFE SKILLS COMPONENT FOCUSES ON EXPOSING AND TEACHING OUR STUDENTS THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO GOAL SETTING, LEADERSHIP AND CIVICS, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND NUTRITION, COMPUTER LITERACY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORK READINESS AND COLLEGE READINESS. 107279 10333 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT1. PERTH AMBOY ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY (PAAC)PAAC IS A GROWING GROUP OF NEIGHBORS, AGENCIES, EDUCATORS, AND SMALL BUSINESSES WHO HAVE WORKED TOGETHER FOR THE LAST 13 YEARS TO HELP MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES. OUR ORIGINAL PLAN FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS COMPLETED IN 2008 AND HAS SERVED AS A BLUEPRINT TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTS OF THE PAAC NEIGHBORHOOD. SINCE THEN, PAAC HAS MADE A LASTING IMPACT. MUCH HAS BEEN ACHIEVED INLUDING THE CREATION OF THE PAAC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY GARDENS, HOUSING REHABILITATION, SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT, DOZENS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND THE TOTALLY TRANSFORMED FRANCIS STREET PARK. 107279 10333 3708598 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 1 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NJ X X GRACE CO-ORTEGA 7323242114 1090 KING GEORGES POST RD BUILDING EDISON NJ 08837 ANTONIA RICIGLIANO CHAIRMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JORGE CRUZ TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 HERSCHEL CHOMSKY SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 REV NEVA LAWSON MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 RAJ JUTTUKONDA MEMBER (BEGINNNING 1/26/2022) 2.00 X 0 0 0 REGINAD GAINES MEMBER (BEGINNING 1/26/2022) 2.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD HUTCHINSON MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 WILDA DIAZ MEMBER (BEGINNING 1/26/2022) 2.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH HURLEY MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 CARMEN INOA MEMBER (UNTIL 12/31/2021) 2.00 X 0 0 0 VIVIAN TORO MEMBER (UNTIL 1/6/2022) 2.00 X 0 0 0 SAM JOSHI MEMBER (UNTIL 12/31/2021) 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALAN GOLDSMITH PRESIDENT 40.00 X 151290 0 4847 GRACE CO-ORTEGA INTERIM CEO/CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER 40.00 X 116161 0 11603 IRINA ZELIKSON HEALTH CENTER CMO 40.00 X 108722 0 286 JAIME RIVELLO CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER 40.00 X 75886 0 8507 BASEEMAH MARSHALL HEALTH CENTER DENTAL DIR. 40.00 X 41613 0 0 DEBORAH ROBINSON CEO (BEGINNING 4/4/2022) 40.00 X 0 0 0 493672 0 25243 3 0 1 0 0 55324 3897992 37242 3990558 PATIENT SERVICES REVEN 624110 248581 248581 MANAGEMENT FEE 561000 10333 10333 258914 11 11 37956 55324 38368 -412 -412 MISCELLANEOUS 561499 47348 47348 47348 4296419 306262 0 -401 X 71105 71105 638180 497750 140430 1288455 1211947 76508 222017 202683 19334 191771 163108 28663 2970 2730 240 15500 15500 947974 905835 42139 5173 5133 40 234337 222615 11722 80145 80145 125313 121292 4021 471 459 12 29584 29584 11238 11238 42890 39435 3455 LIVING ALLOWANCES/STIPE 138170 138170 DUES AND MEMBERSHIP FEE 16645 16050 595 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMEN 9859 9368 491 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 5508 5273 235 3324 3324 4080629 3708598 372031 0 113885 134229 433421 447882 375817 375372 91312 87154 16040 12018 186315 132185 65368 54130 1095843 1110785 288380 249763 200675 202835 347238 182847 836293 635445 X 180252 396042 79298 79298 259550 475340 1095843 1110785 215790 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 3291735 3219998 3220228 4506121 3935234 18173316 3291735 3219998 3220228 4506121 3935234 18173316 18173316 107 200 447 962 11 1727 32367 51646 61129 41305 47348 233795 18408838 1828426 0.98720 0.98290 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 106568 52438 54130 79747 79747 0 54130 X 4421407 86620 38368 124988 4296419 0 4296419 4205617 86620 38368 124988 4080629 0 4080629 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION OF TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION. THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO AUDITS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR TAX PERIODS PRIOR TO 2019. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE NO AUDITS IN PROGRESS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT EXPENSES FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS 38,368. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT EXPENSES FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS 38,368. GOLF EVENT 56130 36075 20055 13423 1483 GALA 37150 19249 17901 15011 6200 2252 93280 55324 37956 13423 15011 6200 3735 38369 -413 1 RENTAL/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE 5 14642 UTILITIES ASSISTANCE 5 9585 CLIENT-SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE 11 28863 STIPEND 22 18015 PART I, LINE 2: JRF HAS ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING ASSISTANCE. TO ASCERTAIN THAT ASSISTANCE ARE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE, JRF MAIL THE FUNDS DIRECTLY TO SPECIFIC PERSONS OR INSTITUTIONS (SUCH AS TO LANDLORDS FOR RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE, ETC). X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ALAN GOLDSMITH PRESIDENT 151290 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 151290 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3 THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS OBTAINED THROUGH WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS VIA E-MAIL FOR A DETAIL REVIEW. COMMENTS AND CHANGES FROM THE MEMBERS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990. THE REVISED DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS VIA E-MAIL FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM, WHERE ANY CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED. FORMS SUBMITTED ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. ANY BOARD MEMBER WITH CONFLICT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES REQUIRES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION OF NEW HIRES OR INCREASES IN PAY FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS BASED ON COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT 1090 KING GEORGES POST RD BUILDING 7, SUITE 704, EDISON, NJ 08837 OR BY CALLING JRF AT (732) 324-2114. ITS FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACED MEDICAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 905,835. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 42,139. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 947,974. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS OF OVERSIGHT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIOR YEARS. THE BOARD APPROVES THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS TASKED TO REVIEW THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESENT TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.