Civic Intelligence

Illinois Center for Jewish Studies

EIN 47-4816007 • 501(c)3 • Skokie, IL

Profile

The mission of the illinois center for jewish studies is to provide every jew, regardless of background, affiliation, or religious observance, the opportunity to be inspired by and connect to torah and judaism. We believe that people learn and develop differently and that torah study should be unique to every person's individual journey. Icjs seeks to provide a personalized learning experience to nurture mind and soul in both individual and group settings.

3830 White Cloud DriveSkokie, IL 60076

www.icjstorah.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

73rd percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$103,176

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 63.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

90th percentile

80%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

42%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$67,981

Up $30,134 (+80%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$445

Down $762 (-63%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$67,536

Up $30,896 (+84%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$162,506

Up $47,786 (+42%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$131,610

Up $6,261 (+5.0%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$30,896

Up $41,525 (+391%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2016: $112,903Liabilities 2016: $2,450Net Assets 2016: $110,4532016Assets 2017: $58,223Liabilities 2017: $6022017Assets 2018: $35,720Liabilities 2018: $5252018Assets 2019: $39,118Liabilities 2019: $5252019Assets 2020: $40,386Liabilities 2020: $1,448Net Assets 2020: $38,9382020Assets 2021: $44,525Liabilities 2021: $1,729Net Assets 2021: $42,7962021Assets 2022: $47,269Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $47,2692022Assets 2023: $37,847Liabilities 2023: $1,207Net Assets 2023: $36,6402023Assets 2024: $67,981Liabilities 2024: $445Net Assets 2024: $67,5362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$67,981
Liabilities$445
Net Assets$67,536

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2016: $207,822Expenses 2016: $93,235Net Income 2016: $114,5872016Revenue 2017: $98,441Expenses 2017: $151,273Net Income 2017: -$52,8322017Revenue 2018: $134,494Expenses 2018: $156,920Net Income 2018: -$22,4262018Revenue 2019: $119,384Expenses 2019: $115,986Net Income 2019: $3,3982019Revenue 2020: $100,120Expenses 2020: $99,775Net Income 2020: $3452020Revenue 2021: $109,793Expenses 2021: $105,935Net Income 2021: $3,8582021Revenue 2022: $126,293Expenses 2022: $121,820Net Income 2022: $4,4732022Revenue 2023: $114,720Expenses 2023: $125,349Net Income 2023: -$10,6292023Revenue 2024: $162,506Expenses 2024: $131,610Net Income 2024: $30,8962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$162,506
Expenses$131,610
Net Income$30,896

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$162,506
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the illinois center for jewish studies is to provide every jew, regardless of background, affiliation, or religious observance, the opportunity to be inspired by and connect to torah and judaism. We believe that people learn and develop differently and that torah study should be unique to every person's individual journey. Icjs seeks to provide a personalized learning experience to nurture mind and soul in both individual and group settings.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
JEWISH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING LECTURES, ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS AND HOLIDAY EVENTS.$0$131,610
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RABBI KALMAN WORCHExecutive DirectorFT$87,276$15,900$103,176
RICK GLICKMANChairmanPT$0--
CANDIDA ABRAHAMSONTreasurerPT$0--
DENI ROSENDirectorPT$0--
DANIEL SOLEYMANIDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Illinois Center for Jewish Studies
EIN
47-4816007
Phone
7734145899
Address
3830 WHITE CLOUD DRIVE, SKOKIE, IL 60076

Signing Officer

Name
Rick Glickman
Title
Chairman
Phone
7734145899
Signed
2025-11-13

Preparer

Firm
Cheryl Rohlfs & Associates Ltd
Address
401 HUEHL ROAD SUITE 1E, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Preparer
Cheryl K Rohlfs CPA
Phone
8477539200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: program expenses. Amount: 9,357. Description: rabbi discretionary fund. Amount: 1,000. Description: business expenses. Amount: 619. Description: computer/software/licenses. Amount: 1,743. Description: travel and meetings. Amount: 58. Description: hospitality fund. Amount: 1,200. Description: miscellaneous expenses. Amount: 82. Description: auto allowance. Amount: 4,550. Description: telephone. Amount: 1,550. Description: vehicle expenses. Amount: 2,660. Description: web design and maintenance. Amount: 376. Description: other program expenses. Amount: 2,266. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 25,461.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: loan receivable. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 5,700.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: payroll tax liabilities. Beg. Of year amount: 1,207. End of year amount: 445.

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