2026-05-04T16:06:57-04:00 2025-06-30 273263553 GALLEROS ROBINSON 115 DAVIS STATION RD CREAM RIDGE NJ 08514 990 2024-07-01 223439175 JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC JEWI 7323242114 1090 KING GEORGES POST ROAD STE 704 EDISON NJ 08837 VITO VENERUSO CURRENT CEO 7323242114 2026-05-05 true LEONORA GALLEROS P00181670 6469210400 2026-05-04 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z VITO VENERUSO 4974786 false X WWW.JRFNJ.ORG X 1996 NJ THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC., A NON-SECTARIAN AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND HELP STRENGTHEN FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR ECONOMIC STATUS. 12 12 88 13 0 4557237 4390367 441110 481661 1315 31283 66957 5029630 4940300 38652 41346 0 2864962 3056119 0 0 1826762 2003077 4730376 5100542 299254 -160242 1947350 2201885 679636 1094413 1267714 1107472 X THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (JRF) IS NON-PROFIT NON-SECTARIAN ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO FEEL COMPELLED TO ACT UPON THE TEACHINGS OF THE JEWISH FAITH. WE BELIEVE AS CITIZENS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, WE MUST RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS AND SHARE OUR TALENTS AND RESOURCES. THE JRF IS COMMITTED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES BECOME HEALTHIER AND STRONGER. false false 1567660 481661 HEALTH CENTER: JRF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNATED AS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) WITH A HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS (SECTION 330(H)) DESIGNATION IN 2015. IN 2020, THE CENTER TRANSITIONED TO A COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (SECTION 330(E)) DESIGNATION TO BROADEN ITS SERVICE POPULATION AND BETTER MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE ANNUAL PHYSICALS, ADULT AND FAMILY MEDICINE, GYNECOLOGY, DENTISTRY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. 1014255 YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM (SBYSP)OFFERS PERTH AMBOY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS YEAR-ROUND INTERVENTION, ACTIVITIES, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING. 2. STUDENT TRAINING & ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR URBAN PROGRESS (STEP- UP)PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO ALL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (AUL). 3. LEADERSHIP ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (LEAP)PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH TWO TYPES OF EXPERIENCES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES (SBYS) PROGRAM AND THE STEPUP PROGRAM. EMERGING LEADERS FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY (EL): PROVIDES YOUTH WITH HANDSON EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE LASTING CHANGE. AFTER DEVELOPING THEIR STRATEGY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE ELS SPEND THE SUMMER PUTTING THEIR PLANS INTO ACTION WHILE EARNING SUMMER STIPEND PAY. YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP (YEP): FOCUSES ON PREPARING STUDENTS TO START THEIR OWN MICRO-ENTERPRISES. WE PARTNER WITH THE NETWORK FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NFTE) TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE FOR OUR TEENS. 4. AMERICORPS THE RECENTLY AWARDED GRANT FOCUSES ON EXPANDING OUR CURRENT HEALTH EDUCATION, PROMOTION SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRAMS IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MIDDLESEX COUNTY. AMERICORPS MEMBERS WILL SUPPORT SITES THROUGH WELLNESS- FOCUSED MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES, PLANNING AND PROMOTING SELF-CARE DAYS, HOSTING EMOTIONAL HEALTH-THEMED WORKSHOPS, AND IMPLEMENTING SOCIALLY DISTANCED AND VIRTUAL SOCIAL EVENTS. MEMBERS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN UP TO AN EDUCATIONAL STIPEND AND A MODEST LIVING ALLOWANCE IN RETURN FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND SERVICE. 1753389 41346 COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES 1. BAYSIDE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER (FSC)IS A COMMUNITY STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY CENTERED NEIGHBORHOOD-GATHERING PLACE WHERE FAMILIES CAN GO FOR SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES. 2. FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (FAC)DISTRIBUTES DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE TO HELP WITH EMERGENCY SITUATIONS LEADING TO LOSS OF JOB OR HOUSING. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER MY CHOICE STORE TO TACKLE FOOD INSECURITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING, HEALTHY LIVING BY CHOICE. 3. PERTH AMBOY ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY (PAAC)AIMS TO REVITALIZE THE NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTIFIED AS PAAC BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND EMPOWERING THE NEIGHBORS. 4. TRAINING AND TESTING CENTER THE JRF TRAINING & TESTING CENTER OFFERS IN DEMAND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING,SUPPORT AND TESTING. OUR PRIORITY IS TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH THERESOURCES NEEDED TO BE LICENSED AND CERTIFIED IN THE FIELD OF THEIRCHOICE. WE VALUE THE IDEA OF OBTAINING A CERTIFICATION AS IT GENERATESBETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A LIVING WAGE." 5. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION INSTITUTE (AEI)THE AEI PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DELIVERED IN ANON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH BETWEEN THEAGES OF 16-24 AND ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 25 EARN THEIR NEW JERSEY STATEHIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA. UPON COMPLETION, THE AEI PROGRAM WILLCONTINUE TO ASSIST ITS STUDENTS WITH ENTRANCE INTO POST-SECONDARYEDUCATION, TRADE SCHOOL AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. THERE ARE TWO MAJORCOMPONENTS IN THE AEI PROGRAM; ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS. THE ACADEMICCOMPONENT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING STUDENTS THE SKILLS NEEDED IN THEFOLLOWING FOUR SUBJECT AREAS: LANGUAGE ARTS (READING/WRITING), MATH,SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE LIFE SKILLS COMPONENT FOCUSES ONEXPOSING AND TEACHING OUR STUDENTS THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO OVERCOME THECHALLENGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITEDTO GOAL SETTING, LEADERSHIP AND CIVICS, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH ANDNUTRITION, COMPUTER LITERACY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORK READINESS ANDCOLLEGE READINESS." 4335304 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 26 0 true 88 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false NJ X X GRACE CO-ORTEGA 7323242114 1090 KING GEORGES POST ROAD BUILDING 7 SUITE 704 EDISON NJ 08837 DR IRINA ZELIKSON CHIEF MEDICA 40.00 X 148421 0 216 JAIME RIVELLO CEO 40.00 X 134015 0 10300 ALAN GOLDSMITH PRESIDENT 40.00 X 165000 0 0 GRACE CO-ORTEGA CFO 40.00 X 123041 0 14181 WILDA DIAZ CHAIRMAN 0.50 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD HUTCHINSON VICE CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 HERSCHEL CHOMSKY TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 KARINA CHAVIERI SECRETARY 0.50 X 0 0 0 ANTONIA RICIGLIANO MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 REV NEVA LAWSON MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH HURLEY MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 RAJ JUTTUKONDA MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 TYESHA PICHARDO MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 IRVING LOZADA MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 DR KEMI ALLI MEMBER FROM 0.50 X 0 0 0 ASAF SHMUEL MEMBER FROM 0.50 X 0 0 0 GREGORY PABON MEMBER UNTIL 0.50 X 0 0 0 570477 24697 4 false true false 4064585 325782 4390367 PATIENT SERVICES REVENUE 624110 481661 481661 481661 1315 1315 56051 34486 21565 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 45392 45392 45392 4940300 527053 1315 X 41346 41346 570182 175375 394807 1942082 1727575 214507 298815 298815 245040 225460 19580 2430 2430 18284 18000 284 895609 895249 360 9409 9409 86462 85062 1400 80359 79048 1311 222005 222005 6950 6950 19613 8239 11374 54746 54746 65385 61930 3455 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 263911 247668 16243 LIVING ALLOWANCES 153517 153517 EQUIPMENT 34671 22862 11809 BAD DEBTS 24459 24459 65267 54364 10903 5100542 4335304 765238 0 35466 632190 754199 697753 504986 215503 190886 213999 15976 14765 417393 238464 210972 178929 234865 248746 1947350 2201885 106216 116612 197914 560753 153080 132931 222426 284117 679636 1094413 X 1240514 1107472 27200 1267714 1107472 1947350 2201885 X -160242 X false true X true true true X 4506121 3935234 4507612 4557237 4390367 21896571 4506121 3935234 4507612 4557237 4390367 21896571 21896571 962 11 1315 2288 41305 47348 65910 29107 183670 22082529 2236457 0.99160 0.98830 X PART II, LINE 10 MISCELLANEOUS 183,670 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 129271 85786 43485 288122 152678 135444 178929 OPERATING RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 232824 SECURITY DEPOSITS 15922 248746 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 284117 284117 5020786 46000 34486 80486 4940300 4940300 5181028 46000 34486 80486 5100542 5100542 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS 34,486 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS 34,486 GOLF EVENT 31921 31921 8953 6300 1521 GALA EVENT 24130 24130 2116 15596 56051 56051 11069 6300 17117 34486 21565 true CLIENT SPECIFIC ASSISTANC 29 23714 STIPEND 42 17632 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 JRF HAS ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING ASSISTANCE. TO ASCERTAIN THAT ASSISTANCE ARE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE, JRF MAIL THE FUNDS DIRECTLY TO SPECIFIC PERSONS OR INSTITUTIONS (SUCH AS TO LANDLORDS FOR RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE, ETC). X X false false false false false false false false false ALAN GOLDSMITH PRESIDENT 165000 165000 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (JRF) IS NON-PROFIT NON-SECTARIAN ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO FEEL COMPELLED TO ACT UPON THE TEACHINGS OF THE JEWISH FAITH. WE BELIEVE AS CITIZENS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, WE MUST RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS AND SHARE OUR TALENTS AND RESOURCES. THE JRF IS COMMITTED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES BECOME HEALTHIER AND STRONGER. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 1. SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM (SBYSP)OFFERS PERTH AMBOY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS YEAR-ROUND INTERVENTION, ACTIVITIES, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING. 2. STUDENT TRAINING & ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR URBAN PROGRESS (STEP- UP)PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO ALL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (AUL). 3. LEADERSHIP ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (LEAP)PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH TWO TYPES OF EXPERIENCES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES (SBYS) PROGRAM AND THE STEPUP PROGRAM. EMERGING LEADERS FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY (EL): PROVIDES YOUTH WITH HANDSON EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE LASTING CHANGE. AFTER DEVELOPING THEIR STRATEGY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE ELS SPEND THE SUMMER PUTTING THEIR PLANS INTO ACTION WHILE EARNING SUMMER STIPEND PAY. YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP (YEP): FOCUSES ON PREPARING STUDENTS TO START THEIR OWN MICRO-ENTERPRISES. WE PARTNER WITH THE NETWORK FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NFTE) TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE FOR OUR TEENS. 4. AMERICORPS THE RECENTLY AWARDED GRANT FOCUSES ON EXPANDING OUR CURRENT HEALTH EDUCATION, PROMOTION SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRAMS IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MIDDLESEX COUNTY. AMERICORPS MEMBERS WILL SUPPORT SITES THROUGH WELLNESS- FOCUSED MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES, PLANNING AND PROMOTING SELF-CARE DAYS, HOSTING EMOTIONAL HEALTH-THEMED WORKSHOPS, AND IMPLEMENTING SOCIALLY DISTANCED AND VIRTUAL SOCIAL EVENTS. MEMBERS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN UP TO AN EDUCATIONAL STIPEND AND A MODEST LIVING ALLOWANCE IN RETURN FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND SERVICE. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES 1. BAYSIDE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER (FSC)IS A COMMUNITY STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY CENTERED NEIGHBORHOOD-GATHERING PLACE WHERE FAMILIES CAN GO FOR SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES. 2. FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (FAC)DISTRIBUTES DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE TO HELP WITH EMERGENCY SITUATIONS LEADING TO LOSS OF JOB OR HOUSING. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER MY CHOICE STORE TO TACKLE FOOD INSECURITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING, HEALTHY LIVING BY CHOICE. 3. PERTH AMBOY ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY (PAAC)AIMS TO REVITALIZE THE NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTIFIED AS PAAC BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND EMPOWERING THE NEIGHBORS. 4. TRAINING AND TESTING CENTER THE JRF TRAINING & TESTING CENTER OFFERS IN DEMAND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING,SUPPORT AND TESTING. OUR PRIORITY IS TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH THERESOURCES NEEDED TO BE LICENSED AND CERTIFIED IN THE FIELD OF THEIRCHOICE. WE VALUE THE IDEA OF OBTAINING A CERTIFICATION AS IT GENERATESBETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A LIVING WAGE." 5. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION INSTITUTE (AEI)THE AEI PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DELIVERED IN ANON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH BETWEEN THEAGES OF 16-24 AND ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 25 EARN THEIR NEW JERSEY STATEHIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA. UPON COMPLETION, THE AEI PROGRAM WILLCONTINUE TO ASSIST ITS STUDENTS WITH ENTRANCE INTO POST-SECONDARYEDUCATION, TRADE SCHOOL AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. THERE ARE TWO MAJORCOMPONENTS IN THE AEI PROGRAM; ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS. THE ACADEMICCOMPONENT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING STUDENTS THE SKILLS NEEDED IN THEFOLLOWING FOUR SUBJECT AREAS: LANGUAGE ARTS (READING/WRITING), MATH,SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE LIFE SKILLS COMPONENT FOCUSES ONEXPOSING AND TEACHING OUR STUDENTS THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO OVERCOME THECHALLENGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITEDTO GOAL SETTING, LEADERSHIP AND CIVICS, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH ANDNUTRITION, COMPUTER LITERACY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORK READINESS ANDCOLLEGE READINESS." FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS VIA E-MAIL FOR A DETAIL REVIEW. COMMENTS AND CHANGES FROM THE MEMBERS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990. THE REVISED DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS VIA E-MAIL FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM, WHERE ANY CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED. FORMS SUBMITTED ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. ANY BOARD MEMBER WITH CONFLICT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES REQUIRES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION OF NEW HIRES OR INCREASES IN PAY FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS BASED ON COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES REQUIRES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION OF NEW HIRES OR INCREASES IN PAY FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS BASED ON COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT 1090 KING GEORGES POST RD BUILDING 7, SUITE 704, EDISON, NJ 08837 OR BY CALLING JRF AT (732) 324-2114. ITS FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACTED SERVICES - MEDICAL 670,825 0 0 CONTRACTED SERVICES - OTHERS 224,424 360 0 TOTAL 895,249 360 0 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS 34,486 DIRECT BENEFITS TO DONORS -34,486