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Rav Byron Sherwin Learning Center

EIN 85-2892664 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The rav byron sherwin learning center foundation is dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of professor byron l sherwin through sharing his writings and promopting new work in jewish ideas and intellectual history. Founded by rabbi sherwin's son jason and headed by historian and writer yitzchak schwartz, the sherwin center aims to create a leading forum for jewish intellectual history and thought.

6702 N Sheridan RoadChicago, IL 60626

sherwincenter.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

6th percentile

-231%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-96%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$9,837

Down $1,395 (-12%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$92

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$9,745

Down $1,395 (-13%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$603

Down $13,254 (-96%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$1,998

Down $4,591 (-70%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$1,395

Down $8,663 (-119%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2021: $15,521Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $15,5212021Assets 2022: $1,517Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,5172022Assets 2023: $3,872Net Assets 2023: $3,8722023Assets 2024: $11,232Liabilities 2024: $92Net Assets 2024: $11,1402024Assets 2025: $9,837Liabilities 2025: $92Net Assets 2025: $9,7452025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$9,837
Liabilities$92
Net Assets$9,745

Operations Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2021: $16,916Expenses 2021: $1,395Net Income 2021: $15,5212021Revenue 2022: $26,130Expenses 2022: $40,134Net Income 2022: -$14,0042022Revenue 2023: $7,693Expenses 2023: $5,690Net Income 2023: $2,0032023Revenue 2024: $13,857Expenses 2024: $6,589Net Income 2024: $7,2682024Revenue 2025: $603Expenses 2025: $1,998Net Income 2025: -$1,3952025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$603
Expenses$1,998
Net Income-$1,395

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 22, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$603
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The rav byron sherwin learning center foundation is dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of professor byron l sherwin through sharing his writings and promopting new work in jewish ideas and intellectual history. Founded by rabbi sherwin's son jason and headed by historian and writer yitzchak schwartz, the sherwin center aims to create a leading forum for jewish intellectual history and thought.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$11,232$9,837▼ $1,395
Total Assets$11,232$9,837▼ $1,395
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$92$92→ $0
Total Liabilities$92$92→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$11,140$9,745▼ $1,395
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,140$9,745▼ $1,395
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$11,232$9,837▼ $1,395
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jason SherwinPresident
Irvin UngerDirector
Judith SherwinSecretary Di
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$603
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$603
Change in Net Assets
$-1,395
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,998
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other-$1,248-$1,248
Fees for Services Accounting-$750-$750
Total Functional Expenses$0$1,998$0$1,998
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rav Byron Sherwin Learning Center
EIN
85-2892664
Phone
3128599699
Address
6702 N SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60626

Signing Officer

Name
Judith Sherwin
Title
Secretary Director
Phone
3128599699
Signed
2026-03-22

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jason Sherwin
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Debra Stark Ltd
Address
5947 W EASTWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630
Preparer
Debra Stark
Phone
7735993375
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

The rav byron sherwin learning center foundation is dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of professor byron l sherwin through sharing his writings and promopting new work in jewish ideas and intellectual history. Founded by rabbi sherwin's son jason and headed by historian and writer yitzchak schwartz, the sherwin center aims to create a leading forum for jewish intellectual history and thought.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Bank fees 0 39 0 contract services 0 1,017 0 office expenses 0 192 0 total 0 1,248 0

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