Santa Cruz Hillel
Santa Cruz Hillel is a Jewish home away from home for all students at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College and CSU Monterey Bay. We seek …
Santa Cruz Hillel Foundation
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Santa Cruz Hillel is a nonprofit organization based in SANTA CRUZ, United States. Annual revenue: $311K. EIN: 770427628.
Mission
Santa Cruz Hillel is a Jewish home away from home for all students at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Cabrillo College and CSU Monterey Bay. We seek to provide a vibrant and welcoming community, regardless of knowledge or background.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Santa Cruz Hillel has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySanta Cruz Hillel is a registered education nonprofit based in Santa Cruz, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 770427628. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $342K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Santa Cruz Hillel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770427628. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Santa Cruz Hillel has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Santa Cruz Hillel is located in Santa Cruz, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Santa Cruz Hillel has $342K in annual revenue. It allocates 41% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Santa Cruz Hillel is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $342K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Santa Cruz Hillel. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Santa Cruz Hillel is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 41% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Santa Cruz Hillel is a nonprofit organization based in SANTA CRUZ, United States. Annual revenue: $311K. EIN: 770427628. Santa Cruz Hillel is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 41% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $342K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Santa Cruz Hillel are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Santa Cruz Hillel is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770427628, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SANTA CRUZ HILLEL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
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15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 38 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Santa Cruz Hillel
- What is Santa Cruz Hillel?
- Santa Cruz Hillel is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Cruz, United States. Santa Cruz Hillel is a nonprofit organization based in SANTA CRUZ, United States. Annual revenue: $311K. EIN: 770427628.
- When was Santa Cruz Hillel founded?
- Santa Cruz Hillel was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Santa Cruz Hillel?
- Elizabeth Abrams serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Santa Cruz Hillel located?
- Headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA, United States.
- What is Santa Cruz Hillel's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 41% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Santa Cruz Hillel trustworthy?
- Santa Cruz Hillel has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Santa Cruz Hillel's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 770427628.
- What is Santa Cruz Hillel's website?
- https://www.santacruzhillel.org