Program areas at Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Master of arts in Jewish professional studies (majps): the majps program is a model of Learning and training for Jewish professionals, offering core courses in judaica topics that are most relevant to Jewish communal life today, essential professional training, as well as individualized study to advance students' personal and professional interests. The program is run on a cohort basis, offering the opportunity for students from a wide range of institutional and professional backgrounds to network and learn from one another and create a vibrant community of practice.
Judaica degree programs (masters and doctoral): the masters-level programs in Jewish studies and Jewish education are sequenced, content specific, coherent curricula that seek to communicate to students the evolving structure and nature of Jewish civilization, the fundamental religious and intellectual outlook of this civilization, thecontributions of Jewish civilization to human civilization and the inspiration it can provide for students to lead a life that embraces and continues to explore the Jewish heritage. Doctoral-level programs are designed for Jewish professionals seeking increased understanding of the Jewish experience and academic grounding in Jewish thought and practice.
Center for Jewish Leadership: rooted in the belief that great Jewish communities need great leaders, the mission of the center for Jewish Leadership (cjl) is to transform Jewish life by cultivating innovative approaches to Leadership and enhancing the abilities of Jewish professionals and lay leaders. Programs offered through the cjl provide participants with a unique and holistic approach to Jewish Leadership that seamlessly integrates deeper understanding of Jewish life, culture, and history with insights and best practices from the worlds of business and nonprofit Leadership. Center offerings include symposia, professional workshops and masterclasses, a certificate in Jewish Leadership (offered with northwestern university), and the ma in Jewish professional studies.
Who funds Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Dean Bell | President and Chief Executive Officer | $317,207 | 2023-12-18 |
Hal Lewis | Chancellor / President and Chief Executive Officer / Chief Executive Officer and President | $166,471 | 2022-06-30 |
Mark Akgulian | Chief Operating Officer / Director of Operations and Business Development | $195,584 | 2022-06-30 |
Phil Thompson | Director of Operations | | 2023-07-17 |
Betsy Gomberg | Director of Marketing and Communications | $100,910 | 2023-07-17 |
...and 13 more key personnel |
Financials for Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $35,403,078 | $4,105,088 | 762.4% |
Program services | $1,090,571 | $1,148,980 | -5.1% |
Investment income and dividends | $590,566 | $428,809 | 37.7% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $50,667 | $35,143 | 44.2% |
Net rental income | $861,315 | $772,779 | 11.5% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $28,982 | $142,545 | -79.7% |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $250 | -100% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $617,708 | $646,181 | -4.4% |
Total revenues | $38,642,887 | $7,279,775 | 430.8% |
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Data update history
February 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ReligiousJewishLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 610 S Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL 60605
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Website URL
- spertus.edu/Â
- Phone
- (312) 322-1700
- Facebook page
- SpertusÂ
- Twitter profile
- @spertusÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-2662739
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1924
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
- NAICS code, primary
- 611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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