Nonprofit · EIN 06-6071635
HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE
Also known as BNAI BRITH UNIV OF CONNECTICUT
Tax-exempt · STORRS, CT 06268
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $643,528 | $704,816 | -$61,288 | $1,658,146 | $171,170 | $1,486,976 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $810,734 | $764,282 | $46,452 | $1,606,122 | $139,196 | $1,466,926 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $688,148 | $750,363 | -$62,215 | $1,397,672 | $29,871 | $1,367,801 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $592,015
- Program service revenue
- $27,724
- Investment income
- $8,706
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,368
- Other revenue
- $15,083
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,137
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $141,844
- Other salaries and wages
- $168,083
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $355,726
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,628
- Occupancy
- $74,663
- Travel
- $9,251
- Depreciation
- $37,712
- Program services (functional)
- $341,672
- Management and general (functional)
- $257,585
- Fundraising (functional)
- $105,559
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,606,122
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,658,146
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $171,170
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,486,976
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $488,717
- Gross unrelated business income
- $15,083
- Gross receipts
- $643,528
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina Oestreicher | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $141,844 |
| Michael Bloom | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Josh Hershman | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Susan Herbst | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Joni Ballas | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Claude Bernstein | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Eric Weinstein President | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Etan Markus | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Henry Zachs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Munoz | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Abby Goldblatt | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Molly Meyerson | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Benzi Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lauren Moskowitz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Yonatan Morse | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Pearl | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Micah Grossman | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lawrence Handler | Exec Bd Advisor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Prager | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jordan Zarabet | Stdnt Represtv Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina Oestreicher | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $138,706 |
| Michael Bloom | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lori Baden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Susan Herbst | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Joni Ballas | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Claude Bernstein | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Eric Weinstein | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Etan Markus | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Henry Zachs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Munoz | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Abby Goldblatt | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Robert Lesser | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Benzi Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lauren Moskowitz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Eri Weinstein | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Scott Pearl | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Micah Grossman | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Lawrence Handler | Exec Bd Advisor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jasmine Metcalf | Stdnt Represtv Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jordan Zarabet | Stdnt Represtv Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina Oestreicher | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $127,200 |
| Jess Baden | Stdt Brd Pres Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lori Baden | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Susan Herbst | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joni Ballas | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Claude Bernstein | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Eric Weinstein | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Etan Markus | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Henry Zachs | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Munoz | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Abby Goldblatt | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Robert Lesser | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Benzi Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lauren Moskowitz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Avinoam Patt | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Pearl Scott | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Micah Grossman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lawrence Handler | Exec Bd Advisor Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Jared Mantis | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jordan Zarabet | Stdnt Represtv Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 54 N EAGLEVILLE RD, STORRS, CT 06268-1710
- In care of
- % EDINA OESTREICHER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Eric Weinstein President, 54 North Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT 062681710
- Signed the 990
- Edina Oestreicher, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (860) 429-9007
- Website
- www.UConnHillel.org
- Return prepared by
- Adam P Cohen CPA LLC
Mission
UCONN Hillel is the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life in Storrs.UConn Hillel's mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. UConn Hillel's mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.UConn Hillel aims to provide both unique and meaningful opportunities for the more than 1800 Jewish students on campus as well as in the greater community.
Program accomplishments
- UConn Hillel enriches the lives of students through inclusive and meaningful experiential opportunities to explore Judaism and Jewish values on their own terms. We provide numerous programs at its facility on the UConn campus as well as outreach to the regional campuses. Program accomplishments include: Weekly Shabbat experience to approximately 55 students each week. Holiday services and celebrations including High Holy Days, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Purim and Passover.Educational opportunities through our Jewish Learning and Israel Learning cohortsIsrael education and advocacy. Our Israel fellow and multiple Israel groups educate UConn students on current issues, including the social, political and cultural nuances of Israel. Our signature events include our IsraelFest and Israeli Shabbats. We also coordinate free travel to Israel for students through our partnerships with Birthright.Interfaith initiatives in collaboration with UConn FaithStudent leadership development for board members, interns, building ambassadors and other student leaders.Our facility is a safe, welcoming place for students to relax, study, and socialize We served over 850 students last year through our religious, social and educational initiatives. Expenses = $341,672; Grants = $7,137; Revenues = $18,746Expenses $341,672 · grants $7,137 · revenue $18,746
- Interfaith initiative via our signature interfaith trip for 20 students to Israel through our partnership with the Maccabee Task Force. Costs incurred associated with planning the trip and placing deposits with the travel agency. This trip continues to be planned, however, was postponed to FY2026.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-6071635
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 3736: HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,658,146
- Income (IRS master file)
- $643,528
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $643,528 | $704,816 | $1,658,146 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $810,734 | $764,282 | $1,606,122 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $688,148 | $750,363 | $1,397,672 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-6071635).
Questions about HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE
- What is the EIN of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE is 06-6071635.
- Is HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Which annual return does HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Eric Weinstein President.
- Who are the officers and directors of HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,844 (Edina Oestreicher, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $643,528, expenses of $704,816 and total assets of $1,658,146 at year end.
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