Moishe House

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm. The draft is reviewed by staff and sent to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals review and, if applicable, discuss any line items in the return with the accountants. When all items are found to be acceptable, the organization authorizes the outside accounting firm to electronically file the return with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy is annually re-visited with the staff and the board of directors. Each individual needs to list conflicts of interest and sign a conflict of interest policy and disclosure when they come onboard. The organization keeps them on file with the development team who oversees the board activities. If a conflict arises, the affected person promptly discloses any direct or indirect financial, or other material of interest, which he/she has knowledge of any proposed or existing arrangement with moishe house prior to the start of any negotiations with respect to such matter. The chairperson of the board refers the issue to the full board, the executive committee, or other board committee having decision-making authority over the substantive matter in question. The insider who discloses a pontential conflict may make a presentation and respond to questions by the board or committee, but after such presentation, he or she leaves the meeting during the discussion of, and vote on, the arrangement.”

“The organization has a personnel committee that is responsible for reviewing and approving executive compensation. The ceo's compensation is set by this committee and reviewed with the board based on available market data. The last compensation review took place in december 2021. The organization has a personnel committee that is responsible for reviewing and approving executive compensation. The ceo makes compensation recommendations for other officers and key employees based on available market data which the personnel committee reviews and approves.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business. The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“Part ix, lines 24a, 24b, and 24c report rent subsidies, direct programming, and retreat center expenses. Those expenses were incurred in providing the following services: moishe houses and pods - moishe houses and pods are made up of 2-5 volunteers who live in houses that are partially subsidized by moishe house. These homes serve as centers of jewish communal life for young jewish adults (specifically in their 20s and 30s). Residents create multiple programs each month based on their own and their community's interests while remaining rooted in jewishness. Individual houses and pods can partner with other organizations to further build local jewish community. A significant cost for running the house and pod programs is rent subsidy. Moishe house does not co-sign on any apartment or house lease. Moishe houses/pods are eligible to receive up to one-third (for pods), three-fourths (for houses) or $2,750 (whichever comes first) in rent subsidy. (some houses in major metropolitan cities are eligible to receive up to $3,000 for rent subsidy). Additional program costs include reimbursements. We've standardized the monthly maximum based on the number of programs each house runs ($300-$525). Reimbursements would be both non perishable and perishable consumables and educator or facilitator honorariums. Houses/pods are also able to apply for optional additional funding for specific holidays, jewish learning, large scale programing (up to an additional $500), or social justice/community service programming. During the 2021 program year, moishe houses and pods did a mix of virtual and small in person outdoor gatherings based on local covid-19 ordinances. Mhwow - mhwow hosts are program volunteers who host meaningful jewish events for their surrounding communities. Costs for this program include travel for retreats, costs of events (food and beverage, educators, art supplies, decor, educational materials), tickets to events (museums, movies, other local activities), and scholarships (primarily for jewish learning experiences). During the 2021 program year, mhwow hosts did a mix of virtual and small in person outdoor gatherings based on local covid-19 ordinances. Retreatology and peer-led retreats - participants partake in a specialized training designed to help them create and execute their own unique peer-led retreat. This program gives grants up to $6,000 to facilitators globally to create retreats around aspects of judaism they are passionate about in their local community. Through this, facilitators are able to build lasting connections that go beyond the retreat weekend and encourage participants to experience jewishness in new ways. Costs for this program include reimbursements for contractors individuals who serve as guest educators, or logistical support), program supplies (including copies, books, nametags, swag, art/office supplies, online platforms, marketing etc.), food (during event), venues, and facilitator honorariums. During the 2021 program year, facilitators did a mix of in person and virtual retreats. Base - bases are led by a rabbinic couple. Base rabbis are paid staff members. Bases provide social, educational, recreational, and spiritual programming each month for participants ages 20-35. Bases also serve as a resource for jewish life cycle events. Moishe house provides a rent subsidy and programming budget for each base's events. Staff-led retreats are weekend-long immersive experiences for participant in their 20s and 30s. These events are held at retreat centers. The program is fully subsidized. Participants pay for travel-related expenses to attend the retreats. Moishe house provides $250 travel stipends for current community builders and alumni. The goal of the staff-led retreats program is to give participants the knowledge and skills that will help them create innovative programming for their local jewish communities. Jlc - the jewish learning collaborative is for staff and board members at jewish organizations”

“On april 25, 2020, moishe house received loan proceeds in the amount of $864,540 under the paycheck protection program (ppp). The promissory note required monthly principal and interest (1%) payments amortized over the term of the promissory note with a deferral of payments for the first sixteen months. Under the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act (cares act), the promissory qualified for forgiveness by the small business administration (sba) in whole or in part. Moishe house used the proceeds for purposes consistent with ppp, and received full forgiveness during 2021, and accordingly has recorded it as "extinguishment of debt" in the statement of activities. On february 2, 2021, moishe house received a second ppp loan totaling $810,619. The term of the loan was five years and bore interest of 1%. During 2021 moishe house used the proceeds for purposes consistent with ppp, and received full forgiveness by the sba on february 4, 2022. Accordingly, moishe house will record the forgiveness as "extinguishment of debt" in its 2022 consolidated statement of activities.”