Nehirim Inc

“After completion of the form by the Director of Finance (utilizing the CPA Reviewed Financials), the 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and Treasurer for errors. The 990 draft is then sent electronically to all board members, with a window for questions and responses being solicited in same correspondence, for inclusion in or correction of final document.”

“The process for hiring the current executive director began in March 2013, with a start date in October 2013. The board consulted with peer organizations to ascertain the appropriate pay rate. All subsequent hires were reviewed by the executive director, with salaries determined by review of comparable positions in peer organizations.”

“All public documents are made available upon request, by sending an inquiry to the email address provided on the organization's website. Additionally, our documents are available through the New York Charities Bureau and through Guidestar websites. All organizational documents, as well as financial books are maintained at the Oregon office by Director of Finance & Administration, Theresa ("Rivka") Gevurtz.”

“In 2014 Nehirim opened a secondary office, in Portland Oregon, for west coast operations. In April 2015 Nehirim made the decision to close the New York office, as both the senior management officers operate from Portland, with only part-time staff, contractors and some board members in New York.”

“In 2014 Nehirim added two new programs; Clergy and Family. The clergy program joins our family of annual retreats, as well as provides a forum for LGBTQ clergy to participate in advocacy campaigns, to communicate about ritual and liturgical practices and to provide a networking affiliation. The Family program provides monthly opportunities for LGBTQ parents to participate with their children in family activities and building relationships with other queer families.”