EIN 95-3287745

San Diego Jewish Academy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
237
Year formed
1979
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
San Diego Jewish Academy is shaping the foundation of future thinkers, creators, and community leaders by blending modern education with greater purpose and meaning.
Total revenues
$27,139,045
2023
Total expenses
$28,072,500
2023
Total assets
$63,557,550
2023
Num. employees
237
2023

Program areas at San Diego Jewish Academy

Sdja is shaping the foundation of future thinkers, creators, and community leaders by blending modern education with deeper meaning and purpose. For more than four decades, San Diego Jewish Academy (sdja) has been a premier independent Jewish day school educating students to reach their fullest potential. Through close attention to each student's learning profile, children develop and grow in a rigorous academic environment that focuses on the whole child. Students benefit from experiencing joy in their learning and in being part of a supportive social and emotional environment that prepares them well for college and beyond.sdja has a deeply engaging curriculum, giving students a strong foundation in both core academics and Jewish literacy.the sdja experience begins with the early childhood center, offering children from nine months to five years an active environment that helps them develop cognitively, socially, and emotionally.as children transition into kindergarten and beyond in the golda meir lower school, students are immersed in an environment that encourages critical thinking and exploration, placing the child on a path of growth and lifelong learning.with a pluralistic approach to judaism, an integral part of the lower school experience includes both hebrew language acquisition and an understanding of the richness of Jewish culture.a strong foundation in both academics and Jewish studies enables students to integrate into the maimonides upper school easily. Starting with the sixth grade, upper school students encounter more than an academically rigorous environment but a transformational one. In the upper school, students enjoy a robust educational experience that intertwines academic excellence and character trait development with Jewish teachings and practice. Through this integrated experience, sdja graduates are well-prepared to flourish in life. Sdja understands that to engage and educate a child truly, you first need to understand them. By offering students personalized attention, they develop relationships with their teachers. This fosters an innate sense of community at the school, which truly enhances the childs education.sdjas approach results in graduates well-prepared for the continuation of their life journey. This includes a multitude of opportunities for study in higher education and meaningful gap year programs, predominantly in israel. Graduates fulfill the schools mission of empowering students to learn for life guided by Jewish values and rooted in strength of community. The vision of San Diego Jewish Academy is to be recognized for the development of leaders in academic, Jewish, and community endeavors in technology, athletics, and the arts. The school program encourages each student to find joy and meaning throughout their lifelong pursuit of learning and growth. Sdjas graduates will be builders of vibrant and inclusive communities based on Jewish texts and teachings.with a curriculum that inspires purpose, the fifth graders engage in an annual project, which asks them to look within and to their roots. The shorashim project is also known as the "my family story international competition." My family story is a comprehensive curriculum that provides Jewish students and teachers with the tools to join Jewish communities around the world in telling their stories and creating family history projects. In short, the curriculum offers a creative and hands-on methodology for teaching Jewish heritage, promoting the historical memory of the Jewish people, and creating a sense of Jewish peoplehood.creating an environment in which the joy of Jewish traditions, teachings, and values, and the love of israel, will foster a strong sense of Jewish commitment, literacy, and ethical practice isn't limited to just the lower school. It inspires purpose throughout the entire campus.faculty, administrators, and staff meet regularly to discuss ideas, concepts, thoughts, and direction; to determine best practices and to find the right fit for sdja. Parents were invited to join in the discussion and provide vital input. The idea is that the vision is to be a shared vision.sdja is translating that vision into the school's curriculum, classrooms, schoolwide culture, and several new initiatives, including several institutes such as the advanced institute for judaic studies (aijs). In addition to a growth in programs, sdja is growing our campus with the construction of our 800kw solar project. Sdja's vision of an ambitious, forward-looking sustainability initiative (si) is part of our strategic efforts to become both environmentally sustainable and to become even stronger financially. Our si vision encompasses many areas and programs - from levana's garden to tikkun olam, student wellness and nutritions, sustainable entrepreneurialism, and community collaborations. There will be many opportunities for student, staff, and parent engagement on our journey as part of our larger mission.

Who funds San Diego Jewish Academy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Tikkun Fund A Florida Charitable TrustDirect Support$1,030,000
Jewish Community Foundation of San DiegoGeneral$859,425
Chortek Weisman Family FoundationGeneral$73,899
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at San Diego Jewish Academy

NameTitleCompensation
Skip CarpowichChief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer
David FrankChief Jewish Officer and Director of the Advanced Institute for Judaic Studies$141,610
Zvi WeissHead of School$395,182
Rachelle JagolinzerDirector of Advancement$136,697
Keri CopansDirector of Admissions
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for San Diego Jewish Academy

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,902,001
Program services$21,501,159
Investment income and dividends$304,205
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$374,024
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$57,656
Total revenues$27,139,045

Form 990s for San Diego Jewish Academy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-09990View PDF
2022-062023-05-10990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-05990View PDF
2019-062020-09-17990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $859,425 from Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
JewishReligiousState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
11860 Carmel Creek Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
sdja.com/ 
Phone
(858) 704-3700
Facebook page
SanDiegoJewishAcademy 
Twitter profile
@sdjalions 
IRS details
EIN
95-3287745
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1979
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B20: Elementary, Secondary Education
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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