Jewish Learningworks

“The Organizations Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the timely preparation of the Form 990. He or she may confer with accountants and legal counsel of the Organization with respect to drafts of the Form 990. Copies of the completed Form 990 (including required schedules) will also be reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer (or person performing the functions of this role). The Form 990 will then be presented to the Finance Committee, and the Finance Committee shall review and approve the form prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Any questions or concerns will be noted and addressed, and the Chief Operating Officer shall ensure that any appropriate changes are incorporated into the Form 990, which then shall be signed by the Chief Executive Officer or other authorized officer of the Organization.”

“All board members, directors, officers and employees are asked to sign the policy as part of their onboarding process and they are updated annually. Potential issues are brought to the attention of the board by the executive director and resolved by the board.”

“The board of directors reviews the 990 forms of comparable non-profit agencies (of the same size based on revenue as well as within our same field), along with reviewing salary studies for non-profit executives. Based on this data, the board determines what is considered fair and reasonable compensation for the Executive Director annually.”

“The financial statements are available on the organization's website. governing documents and the conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“The Refusenik Project, a Fiscal Grantee, provides Jewish educators with educational materials and resources related to the history of the Soviet Jewry movement. The project aims to educate educators about this important chapter of Jewish history and equip them with the resources necessary to teach their students.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Jewish Literacy: Our Jewish Literacy programs build Jewish Literacy by expanding Jewish literacy and learning through the Jewish Community Library and through diverse new channels to Jewish learning. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Marketing/Community Outreach: Our marketing and outreach work makes connections between those seeking places to engage with Jewish life and learning to existing opportunities in the community, both at Jewish LearningWorks and in partner institutions all over the Bay Area. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Our special education programming creates an inclusive Jewish community by creating safe space for all families to feel welcomed and included in Jewish communal experience, regardless of background or ability. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: The Refusenik Project, a Fiscal Grantee, provides Jewish educators with educational materials and resources related to the history of the Soviet Jewry movement. The project aims to educate educators about this important chapter of Jewish history and equip them with the resources necessary to teach their students.”