2022-05-03T11:35:19-05:00 2021-06-30 273263553 GALLEROS ROBINSON CPAS LLP 115 DAVIS STATION RD CREAM RIDGE NJ 08514 990 2020-07-01 223439175 JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC JEWI 7323242114 1090 KING GEORGES POST ROAD NO 70 EDISON NJ 08837 GRACE CO-ORTEGA CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER 7323242114 2022-05-03 GRACE CO-ORTEGA 999009999 LEONORA GALLEROSCPA P00181670 7327622020 2022-05-03 3 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X DEBORAH A ROBINSON 1090 KING GEORGES POST ROAD NO 704 EDISON NJ 08837 4955765 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 95 9 0 0 3220228 4516136 349871 391107 447 962 113186 41972 3683732 4950177 0 297173 0 0 2331585 2473862 0 0 0 1493674 1911235 3825259 4682270 -141527 267907 1049249 1095843 1003519 836293 45730 259550 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 1454262 262107 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. 1197135 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. 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. 967561 112573 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. 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. 3. SILVER LININGSTHE SILVER LININGS RESOURCE CENTER ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS THAT SERVE AND CONNECT ADULTS FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILY CAREGIVERS, AND RESIDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES WHO RESIDE IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY EAST, NEW JERSEY. THE SENIOR-FAMILY BASED CENTER IS OPEN TO ANYONE IN NEED OF SENIOR SERVICE SUPPORT, INFORMATION, HELP OLDER ADULTS LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE COMMUNITY, PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND ASSIST FAMILY MEMBERS IN THEIR VITAL CARE GIVING ROLES. SILVER LININGS' FIVE CORE SERVICES ARE (1) TRANSPORTATION - RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO KEY PLACES, (2) LIFE SKILLS - WORKSHOPS TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF LIFE, (3) LEGAL SERVICES - WORKSHOPS FOR LEGAL ISSUES THAT SENIORS ENCOUNTER, (4) HEALTHY LIVING - WORKSHOPS FOR FITNESS, MENTAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION, AND (5) HOUSING - PROVIDE SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR SENIORS THAT MEET INCOME REQUIREMENT. 452627 184600 171005 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. 2. COMFORT PARTNERSTHE NJ COMFORT PARTNERS PROGRAM BEGAN ITS WORK IN AUGUST OF 2016. THE FIRST REVITALIZATION PROJECT WAS CONDUCTED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016. COMFORT PARTNERS REVIEWS THE FAMILIES' ENERGY USAGE INCLUDING HOME HEATING AND COOLING, WATER HEATING, LIGHTING AND MAJOR APPLIANCES WHILE ALSO TEACHING FAMILIES NEW WAYS TO CONSERVE ENERGY AND CREATE AN ACTION PLAN TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS.PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVES OFTEN INSTALL ENERGY-SAVING HOME IMPROVEMENTS TO LOWER ENERGY COSTS AND IMPROVE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND COMFORT. THIS INCLUDES ADDED INSULATION, CAULKING, WEATHER-STRIPPING, ENERGY-SAVING SHOWER HEADS AND LIGHT BULBS, ALL AT NO COST TO THE HOMEOWNER. 452627 184600 171005 4071585 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 20 0 1 95 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 CARMEN INOA MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 VIVIAN TORO MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD HUTCHINSON MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 SAM JOSHI MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH HURLEY MEMBER (BEGINNING 10/23/2020) 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALAN GOLDSMITH PRESIDENT 40.00 X 151290 0 3455 GRACE CO-ORTEGA CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER 40.00 X 118750 0 10137 IRINA ZELIKSON HEALTH CENTER CMO 40.00 X 109200 0 143 NIDHI KHURANA HEALTH CENTER DENTAL DIREC 40.00 X 63293 0 4125 442533 0 17860 3 0 1 0 0 10015 4471821 34300 4516136 PATIENT SERVICES REVEN 900099 262107 262107 MANAGEMENT FEE 900099 129000 129000 391107 962 962 5555 10015 5588 -33 -33 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 42005 42005 42005 4950177 433112 0 929 X 297173 297173 679929 441878 238051 1368496 1210543 157953 231640 186072 45568 193797 155339 38458 6475 605 5870 15000 15000 1043968 1043809 159 7861 3716 4145 81241 80627 614 93625 76909 16716 81 81 22553 80 22473 16514 9914 6600 58024 52709 5315 PARTICIPANTS' ALLOWANCE 175266 175266 SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE 132904 128049 4855 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 71391 71391 0 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 64309 7424 56885 122023 115000 7023 4682270 4071585 610685 0 94625 113885 477791 433421 268980 375817 94953 91312 7996 16040 186315 120947 76504 65368 28400 0 1049249 1095843 167044 288380 111475 200675 725000 347238 0 1003519 836293 X -62248 180252 107978 79298 45730 259550 1049249 1095843 X 267907 -54087 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 3694983 3291735 3219998 3220228 4506121 17933065 3694983 3291735 3219998 3220228 4506121 17933065 17933065 18 107 200 447 962 1734 123559 32367 51646 61129 41305 310006 18244805 1886036 0.98290 0.99160 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 106568 42300 64268 79747 78647 1100 65368 X 5055385 99620 5588 105208 4950177 0 4950177 4791565 99620 9675 109295 4682270 0 4682270 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. 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 2018. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT EXPENSES FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS 5,588. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT EXPENSES FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS 5,588. NON CASH INTEREST FORGIVEN 4,087. GOLF EVENT 15570 10015 5555 971 4617 NONE 0 0 0 15570 10015 5555 971 4617 5588 -33 1 RENTAL/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE 47 275453 UTILITIES ASSISTANCE 19 21720 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 3455 0 154745 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 MEDICAL CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 624,100. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 624,100. OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 303,304. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 111. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 303,415. COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 116,405. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 48. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 116,453. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: LOSS ON GUARANTEE -50,000. NON CASH INTEREST FORGIVEN -4,087. 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.