Charities United States Community Development Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc
Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc logo

Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc

Avodah develops lifelong jewish social justice leaders to work for a more just and equitable world.

Community Development Brooklyn, NY EIN 133914342 · IRS Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc

Avodah develops social justice leaders who inspire the Jewish community to work toward a more just and equitable world.

Founded
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

Avodah develops lifelong jewish social justice leaders to work for a more just and equitable world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S80

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 133914342. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 94 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.

Based on official tax filings, Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc has $5M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 94 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Avodah develops social justice leaders who inspire the Jewish community to work toward a more just and equitable world. Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133914342, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

CH
Cheryl Cook
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Absera M•••••
VICE CHAIR
AL
Alan E••••••
Director
AN
Anthony S••••
Director
BE
Benetta M••••••••
Director
CH
Cheryl C•••
CEO
DA
Dan P••••
TREASURER
DE
Deborah L•••••
Director
DR
Dr J••• V L•••••••••
Director
EL
Elana B••••••
Director
HA
Harry L••••••••
Director
IL
Ilana Z••••• W•••••
CHAIR
JA
Jacqueline S••
Director
JA
Janna R••••••••
Director
JA
Jay H••••••••
Director
JE
Jeff L••••
Director
JO
John S•••••••
Director
KA
Karyn P••••
Director
LO
Lori C••••
Director
LY
Lynne W••••••••
Director
MA
Margaret O•••••••
TREASURER
MA
Max R••••••••
Director
NA
Naomi A•••••
SECRETARY
NA
Natania G••••
Director
RA
Rabbi L••••• H•••••••••
Director
RA
Raquel S•••••••
Director
Full names, contact details & compensation

Free with an account.

Unlock

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc This page 89 $4.7 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
Downtown Akron Partnership Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Central City Hospitality House 89 $8.7 million 0%
Bellaire-Puritas Development Corp 89 $2.7 million -
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center 89 $3.6 million -
Broward County Community Development Corporation Inc 89 $5.5 million -
Joint Council for Economic Opportunity of Clinton & … 89 $9.4 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 94 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Quick facts about Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc

What is Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc?
Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn, United States. Avodah develops social justice leaders who inspire the Jewish community to work toward a more just and equitable world.
When was Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc founded?
Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc was founded in 1996.
Who leads Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc?
Cheryl Cook serves as CEO.
Where is Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc located?
Headquartered in Brooklyn, United States.
What is Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc trustworthy?
Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 133914342.
What is Avodah the Jewish Service Corps Inc's website?
http://www.avodah.net