EIN 95-1684064

American Jewish University (AJU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
478
Year formed
1941
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
American Jewish University (AJU) is a thriving center of Jewish resources and talent built upon core values of Jewish Learning, Culture, Ethics, Leadership and Peoplehood.
Total revenues
$27,115,809
2023
Total expenses
$27,802,819
2023
Total assets
$127,737,381
2023
Num. employees
478
2023

Program areas at AJU

Academic and community programs: academic programs include: ba of early childhood education, master's in early childhood education, master's in business administration, mars - ziegler graduate program for the training of conservative rabbis. Other certificate programs include: Jewish learning experience for high school students to earn college credit partnering with local communities to offer meaningful learning. Jewish education excellence project which is a mentor teacher certificate program. Early childhood extension program for working adults and lifelong learners to meet other passionate educators from around the country.see schedule ocommunity programs through the maas center include: introduction to judaism is a program reaching a global audience through online courses and fostering Jewish connections and education for individuals from all walks of life. Our mikvah is a Jewish ritual pool used to add a sacred dimension to life events, including celebrating times of joy, marking significant transitions, or healing. Bci is a transformative experience for participants ages 20-29 who come together for a multi-day retreat to connect and reconnect with themselves. Marriage for life is a program empowering couples at any stage to build foundations of an enduring relationship.
Camp alonim: camp alonim strives to spark a love for Jewish culture, tradition, and community in our campers by exposing them to a multitude of ways to be Jewish. We see every activity we offer as a "gateway"- a means by which they might engage with being Jewish. Jewish camping has been found to be one of the most effective methods of Jewish education, ensuring a Jewish identity in adulthood.gan alonim- designed for children entering kindergarten through 6th grade. It is a nurturing and loving environment where children feel free to explore their world and be adventurous in a safe setting.
Conference center:the American Jewish University conference program consists of two conference centers; one at the familian campus and at the brandeis-bardin campus. The conference center at the familian campus can accommodate and facilitate, conventions, seminars and other educational and cultural meetings. The conference center at the brandeis-bardin campus is nationally recognized as a center devoted to Jewish learning and culture. This location is equipped for celebrating Jewish lifecycle events and an ideal environment for creative thinking and productive collaboration.
Whizin center/office for open learning creates an offers programs to help jews and others on a journey of Jewish learning, connecting them to knowledge, and to teach each other through classes, lectures, tours, guest speakers and multi-media content. Classes and lectures are a mix of in-person, web, and hybrid, and feature both faculty from American Jewish University and guest speakers. Students are a cross-section of local, national, and international. Also offered are immersive hebrew-language experiences and remote events in cities such as boston and new york.

Who funds American Jewish University (AJU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ruth and Herman Wilstein Family FoundationGeneral Support$747,650
Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater LaGeneral Support$382,860
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LACamperships/scholarships/stipends/grant Expense$258,755
...and 52 more grants received totalling $3,344,491

Personnel at AJU

NameTitleCompensation
Adrian Breitfeld BederVice President of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer / Vice President - Finance , Administration and Technology$364,564
Catherine S SchneiderVice President of Advancement and Chief Financial Officer / Vice President for Advancement / Vice President - Advancement$282,155
Sherre HirschChief Innovation Officer$92,911
Suzy BookbinderVice President for Advancement; Chief Development Officer
Adrian BreitfeldVice President of Finance and Administration; Chief Financial Officer$0
...and 28 more key personnel

Financials for AJU

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,308,359
Program services$12,424,559
Investment income and dividends$1,632,066
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,923,298
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,796,481
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$31,046
Total revenues$27,115,809

Form 990s for AJU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-08990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Sunair Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $156,000 from Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
July 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutionsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Education
Characteristics
JewishReligiousPolitical advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
15600 Mulholland Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90077
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
aju.edu/ 
Phone
(310) 476-9777
Facebook page
AmericanJewishUniversity 
Twitter profile
@americanjewishu 
IRS details
EIN
95-1684064
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1941
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
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
0250428
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-04
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