2025-05-14T15:54:09-07:00 2024-06-30 330783983 West Rhode & Roberts 2741 4th Ave San Diego CA 92103 990 2023-07-01 953287745 SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY SAND 8587043700 11860 CARMEL CREEK ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92130 CHARLES CARPOWICH CFO/COO 2025-05-14 true true Cheryl Rhode P00234939 6196155380 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 11860 CARMEL CREEK ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92130 30468597 false X WWW.SDJA.COM X CA At the San Diego Jewish Academy, we blend modern education and curriculum design with deeper purpose and traditional Jewish values to cultivate successful learners and exceptional human beings. 20 20 167 50 0 4902001 7843516 21501159 22029553 304205 183944 431680 411584 27139045 30468597 7015293 6974885 0 13959724 13924498 0 1152374 7097483 6543571 28072500 27442954 -933455 3025643 63557550 66970702 18659382 18563555 44898168 48407147 San Diego Jewish Academy empowers each student to learn for life, guided by Jewish values and rooted in strength of community. false false 24603874 6974885 22039675 SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY (SDJA) SHAPES FUTURE THINKERS, CREATORS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS BY BLENDING MODERN EDUCATION WITH MEANING AND PURPOSE.For over four decades, SDJA has been a premier independent Jewish day school, educating students to reach their fullest potential. With a focus on the whole child, SDJA provides a rigorous academic environment tailored to each students learning profile. Here, students find joy in learning while thriving in a supportive social and emotional environment that prepares them for college and beyond.SDJAs deeply engaging curriculum lays a strong foundation in both core academics and Jewish literacy. The journey begins in the Early Childhood Center, where children aged 18 months to five years develop cognitively, socially, and emotionally through active learning. In the Golda Meir Lower School, students cultivate critical thinking and exploration in an environment that fosters growth and lifelong learning. As students transition into the Maimonides Upper School in sixth grade, they experience a transformational education that integrates academic excellence, character development, and Jewish teachings. This well-rounded approach ensures SDJA graduates are prepared to flourish in life, whether pursuing higher education or meaningful gap year programs, many in Israel.SDJA believes that to truly engage and educate a child, you must first understand them. Through personalized attention, students build strong relationships with their teachers, fostering a deep sense of community that enhances their education.Our graduates embody the SDJA missionempowered to learn for life, guided by Jewish values, and rooted in the strength of community.San Diego Jewish Academys vision is to develop leaders in academics, Jewish life, and the communityexcelling in technology, athletics, and the arts. We inspire students to find joy and meaning in their lifelong pursuit of learning and personal growth. 24603874 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false true true false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 58 0 true 167 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true true true CA X X CHARLES CARPOWICH 8587043700 11860 CARMEL CREEK ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92130 ZVI WEISS HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00 0.00 X 529311 0 71050 CHARLES CARPOWICH CFO/COO 40.00 0.00 X 318934 0 56874 MICHAEL QUIGLEY ADMINISTRATOR 40.00 0.00 188030 0 8118 KWAKU ANING ADMINISTRATOR 40.00 0.00 168731 0 22100 RACHELLE JAGOLINZER ADMINISTRATOR 40.00 0.00 156217 0 21541 ADAM BENMOISE ADMINISTRATOR 40.00 0.00 170149 0 5775 LEONARD FISHER STAFF 40.00 0.00 151923 0 13780 MAX DOSHAY Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EDUARDO PODOLSKY Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TREVOR KLEIN Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TANAZ BITON Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BARBI DORFAN Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AARON HURVITZ Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARSHA BERKSON Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA FINK Vice Pres 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 HEIDI GANTWERK Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID MICHAN Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BEN HANDLER Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DANIELA JINICH Vice Pres 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JAIME FEDER Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RABBI RON SHULMAN Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ELLIOT SCOTT President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CAROL SCHWARZBLAT Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANN JAFFE Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PARKER BUSH Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALISON ADELMAN Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAN ZAGURSKY Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID-ALEXANDRE GROS Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN HANLON Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE GESHER Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BIANCA GORODZINSKY Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MEREDITH SMIEDT Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ILANA MAUSER Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 1683295 199238 21 false true false GENIES CTR OF ED EXCELLENCE 4455 MORENA BLVD 212 SAN DIEGO CA 92117 MATH PROGRAM & TUTORING 243750 PERSONALIZED BUILDING SERV 1180 TOURMALINE ST SAN DIEGO CA 92109 JANITORIAL SERVICES 191299 2 7843516 7843516 DINING FEES 611710 797401 797401 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 611710 1543236 1543236 TUITION 611600 19688916 19688916 22029553 183944 183944 0 0 401462 401462 401462 401462 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 10122 10122 10122 30468597 22039675 585406 0 6974885 6974885 0 0 995998 161418 431032 403548 0 10621391 10173080 66440 381871 402661 384831 17830 1033267 991375 41892 871181 796303 66936 7942 0 0 0 0 0 0 805196 625851 96309 83036 238739 100646 12670 125423 102139 63405 6625 32109 140582 109525 27763 3294 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1471605 1147852 294321 29432 107785 82736 22392 2657 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1975174 1516723 409769 48682 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 1461321 1270164 170883 20274 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 107145 101844 4739 562 MARKETING 85457 56596 15317 13544 48428 46640 1788 27442954 24603874 1686706 1152374 4414602 5120923 0 258371 86526 10467995 8897949 0 0 0 0 1258965 1220104 76474338 33385295 43798558 43089043 0 0 0 0 3359059 8556157 63557550 66970702 2543233 1681813 16042486 14458822 73663 2422920 18659382 18563555 X 36515330 36766353 8382838 11640794 44898168 48407147 63557550 66970702 3025643 483336 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3499235 5135000 564617 9198852 2171526 1020359 307350 3499235 2412154 50360 -290988 2171526 2014485 360 397309 2412154 1826199 154155 68255 25000 9124 2014485 0.80000 0.20000 true false false 16107735 16107735 52449586 25950781 26498805 5556432 5198734 357698 1190920 1103927 86993 1169665 1131853 37812 43089043 RIGHT OF USE OF ASSETS 8556157 DEFERRED LEASE INCOME 1350123 DEFERRED RENT 1072797 2422920 X Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. TUITION ASSISTANCE; EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Academy is a nonprofit California corporation and is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, except to the extent of unrelated business taxable income as defined under the Internal Revenue Code Sections 511 through 515. For the year ended June 30, 2024, no provision for unrelated business income taxes is required. The Academy has reviewed its position for all open tax years and has determined that it has no uncertain tax positions requiring accrual or disclosure. true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized THE STATEMENT IS INCLUDED ON ALL STUDENT APPLICATION MATERIALS AND PUBLISHES ANNUALLY IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race true 0 0 NEED BASED TUITION ASSISTANCE 183 2140922 STUDENT NON-NEED BASED DISCOUNTS 485 4833963 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used ALL GRANTS ARE APPLIED TOWARD SCHOOL TUITION AND FEES ARE MANAGED THROUGH STUDENT ACCOUNTS. X X X true true X X X X false true false false false false false false false ADAM BENMOISE ADMINISTRATOR 170149 5624 151 175924 CHARLES CARPOWICH CFO/COO 312344 6590 14125 42749 375808 KWAKU ANING ADMINISTRATOR 168731 7490 14610 190831 LEONARD FISHER STAFF 151923 6783 6997 165703 MICHAEL QUIGLEY ADMINISTRATOR 188030 8118 196148 RACHELLE JAGOLINZER ADMINISTRATOR 156217 6931 14610 177758 ZVI WEISS HEAD OF SCHOOL 462500 66811 18230 52820 600361 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. SDJA AND ZVI WEISS, HEAD OF SCHOOL, ENTERED INTO A NEW EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT INCLUDES AN ANNUAL $48,000 HOUSING ALLOWANCE PAID IN EQUAL INSTALLMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH REGULAR SALARY PAYMENTS, LESS REQUIRED AND VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS. THE AGREEMENT ALSO INCLUDES PAID MEMBERSHIP TO THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER.THE ABOVE REFERENCED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT INCLUDES A PROVISION THAT SDJA WILL RELIEVE EMPLOYEE (HEAD OF SCHOOL) OF TAX CONSEQUENCES FOR CERTAIN TAXABLE FRINGE BENEFITS AND REIMBURSEMENTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE DURING SPRING MEETING AND PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. ONCE FINALIZED, THE FINAL VERSION IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT BOARD MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AT THE BOARD RETREAT ANNUALLY WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY THE POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICTS DURING BOARD MEETINGS. IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICT ON ANY PARTICULAR VOTING BOARD MATTER, INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBER(S) IS EXCLUDED FROM THAT VOTE. OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES SIGN AND ARE COVERED BY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON HIRE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS NOTED IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a PER EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICY, A SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMPLETES A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND REVIEW OF THE HEAD OF SCHOOL BY USING COMPARABILITY BENCHMARK DATA COMPILED BY THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (CAIS). THE DATA PROVIDES SALARY & TOTAL COMPENSATION COMPARISONS BASED ON ENROLLMENT AND LOCATION FOR OTHER PRESCHOOL-12TH GRADE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS THE REVIEW MEETING AND COMPENSATION APPROVAL PROCESS AND THE INFORMATION IS INCLUDED IS THE HOS EMPLOYEE FILE. PEFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND ASSOCIATED COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COMPLETED BY THE HEAD OF SCHOOL AND DOCUMENTED IN EMPLOYEE FILES WITH COMPENSATION BEING SIMILARLY COMPARED TO PEERS WITHIN THE CAIS BENCHMARK DATA. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.