Nonprofit · EIN 59-0624373
CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC
Tax-exempt · MIAMI, FL 33137
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,158,219 | $3,735,084 | $423,135 | $6,312,672 | $395,960 | $5,916,712 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,836,996 | $3,322,925 | $514,071 | $6,004,265 | $510,688 | $5,493,577 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,155,154 | $3,540,488 | $614,666 | $5,414,566 | $435,060 | $4,979,506 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,890,263
- Program service revenue
- $1,163,040
- Investment income
- $104,847
- Other revenue
- $69
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $208,194
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,761,511
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,518,583
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,620
- Accounting fees
- $42,923
- Occupancy
- $95,321
- Travel
- $62,098
- Program services (functional)
- $3,005,008
- Management and general (functional)
- $730,076
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,004,265
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,312,672
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $395,960
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,916,712
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,761
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,470,470
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,446,242
- Gross receipts
- $4,158,219
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1944
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKSANA CARDINI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 3 | $0 | $253,056 | $27,033 |
| IGOR SHTEYRENBERG | E.D. MIAMI JEWISH FILM FEST. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $211,887 | $0 | $21,071 |
| RABBI EFRAT ZARREN-ZOHAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $188,206 | $0 | $24,738 |
| ADRIAN MULLER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BUSSEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK KRAVITZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA BEJAR | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA KURZER-GIVNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNETTE RAIJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY WEINER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY HERRUP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAVA MANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELA ZANZURI-BEINER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BAROCAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLIE GANZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVELYN KATZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HELEN CHASET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOEY GIVNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LILY SERVIANSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARIAN KRUSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MELISSA BUCKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MOJ KHAGHAN DANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MORRIE SIEGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SCOTT BERNSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SHANA RUSSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STEVEN ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SUSAN JAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TAMMY WOLDENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oksana Cardini | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 3 | $0 | $244,054 | $27,485 |
| Igor Shteyrenberg | E.D. Miami Jewish Film Fest. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $210,000 | $0 | $21,462 |
| Rabbi Efrat Zarren-Zohar | Exective Director Officer | 40 | $178,398 | $0 | $25,045 |
| Sara Bejar | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lily Serviansky | IMMEDIATE Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bussel | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Adrian Muller | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Barocas | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Bernstein | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Buckner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Chaset | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Ganz | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joey Givner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Herrup | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Jay | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Evelyn Katz | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Moj Khaghan Danial | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Kravitz | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Kurzer-Givner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chava Mann | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Annette Raij | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shana Russo | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Morrie Siegel | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Audrey Weiner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tammy Woldenberg | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniela Zanzuri-Beiner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oksana Cardini | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 3 | $0 | $223,840 | $26,008 |
| Rabbi Efrat Zarren-Zohar | Exective Director Officer | 40 | $169,950 | $0 | $24,133 |
| Igor Shteyrenberg | E.D.- Miami Jewish Film Fest. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,000 | $0 | $22,010 |
| Sara Bejar | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lily Serviansky | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bussel | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Adrian Muller | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Ackerman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Barocas | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Beck | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Bernstein | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Black Goldfard | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Buckner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Chaset | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Ganz | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joey Givner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Herrup | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Jay | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Evelyn Katz | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Moj Khaghan Danial | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Kravitz | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Kurzer-Givner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chava Mann | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shana Russo | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Morrie Siegel | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniela Zanzuri-Beiner | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4200 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI, FL 33137-3246
- In care of
- % MARICELA LOZANO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RABBI EFRAT ZARREN-ZOHAR, 4200 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI, FL 33137
- Signed the 990
- RABBI EFRAT ZARREN-ZOHAR, EXECTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (305) 576-4030
- Website
- WWW.CAJE-MIAMI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BDO USA
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION IS TO PROMOTE QUALITY JEWISH LEARNING AND IDENTITY-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT MIAMI, STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER ENGAGING AND ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR CONNECTING JEWS OF ALL AGES TO THEIR RICH HERITAGE.
Program accomplishments
- MIAMI JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL - THE MIAMI JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL IS A CULTURAL ARTS EVENT THAT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 35,000 PEOPLE AND PRESENTS MORE THAN 100 FILM PREMIERES DURING ITS 13-DAY FESTIVAL IN JANUARY, AS WELL AS DURING ITS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM THAT ADDITIONALLY HOSTS APPROXIMATELY 60 FILM EVENTS ACROSS GREATER MIAMI AT A VARIETY OF VENUES.Expenses $956,251 · revenue $682,374
- MARCH OF THE LIVING - THE MIAMI MARCH OF THE LIVING EDUCATES THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR JEWISH IDENTITY, REMEMBER THE HOLOCAUST, ACT AS WITNESSES, AND RESPOND TO INTOLERANCE AND ANTISEMITISM, ENSURING A STRONG JEWISH FUTURE IN AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND AROUND THE WORLD.Expenses $504,955 · revenue $284,695
- The Russell Department of Early Childhood mission statement at CAJE is to elevate the Miami Jewish Childhood Education landscape by fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners. We aim to cultivate a strong foundation for future generations, ensuring the vibrancy and continuity of the Jewish people and our beautiful traditions.Expenses $309,949 · revenue $8,402
- DADE MELTON MUSSAR INSTITUTE - ADULT EDUCATIONExpenses $302,707 · revenue $89,732
- TEACHER FRINGE BENEFITS AND LICENSINGExpenses $285,464 · revenue $4,472
- JEWISH NEW TEACHER PROJECTExpenses $273,655 · revenue $14,698
- TEENS AND DILLER TEENExpenses $258,525 · revenue $78,667
- JSASIP CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATIONExpenses $113,502
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
- 59-0624373
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,312,672
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,158,219
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,158,219 | $3,735,084 | $6,312,672 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,836,996 | $3,322,925 | $6,004,265 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,155,154 | $3,540,488 | $5,414,566 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,913,917 | $2,535,953 | $4,816,723 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 59-0624373).
Questions about CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC is 59-0624373.
- Is CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1949.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC 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 CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC 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 CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC 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 CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RABBI EFRAT ZARREN-ZOHAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 2 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF JEWISH EDUCATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,158,219, expenses of $3,735,084 and total assets of $6,312,672 at year end.
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