The Mussar Institute
Growth through the learning and practice of the teachings of the mussar traditionin judiasm.
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Find Strength, Purpose and Connection Through Mussar Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Today's World Start Here Why Mussar? Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that provides a structured path to developing your inner character and living with greater holiness in everyday life. Through the study and practice of Mussar, you'll develop awareness of your soul traits
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Mission
Growth through the learning and practice of the teachings of the mussar traditionin judiasm.
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· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Mussar Institute with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Mussar Institute is a registered religion nonprofit based in Boynton Beach, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 202095736. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $793K in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Mussar Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202095736. 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.
The Mussar Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
The Mussar Institute is located in Boynton Beach, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Mussar Institute has $793K in annual revenue. It allocates 35% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Mussar Institute is classified as a Religion 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 $793K in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Mussar Institute. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Mussar Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 35% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Find Strength, Purpose and Connection Through Mussar Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Today's World Start Here Why Mussar? Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that provides a structured path to developing your inner character and living with greater holiness in everyday life. Through the study and practice of Mussar, you'll develop awareness of your soul traits The Mussar Institute is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 35% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $793K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Mussar Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Mussar Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202095736, 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
5 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.
THE MUSSAR INSTITUTE 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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6 articles found
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Talking about the Mussar Institute - New Jersey Jewish News
Temple Emanuel hosts Mussar Shabbaton with Alan Morinis - jewishaz.com
Can Mussar help us repair the world? - eJewishPhilanthropy
Connecting Mussar and Mental Health - JewishBoston
In the Jewish Self-Help Known as ‘Mussar’ Students Find Election-Year Succor - The Forward
Mussar leader to enlighten Tucsonans as Bilgray scholar - Arizona Jewish Post
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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 - 65 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 65 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 · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Mussar Institute
- What is The Mussar Institute?
- The Mussar Institute is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boynton Beach, United States. Find Strength, Purpose and Connection Through Mussar Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Today's World Start Here Why Mussar? Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that provides a structured path to developing your inner character and living with greater holiness in everyday life. Through the study and practice of Mussar, you'll develop awareness of your soul traits
- When was The Mussar Institute founded?
- The Mussar Institute was founded in 2005.
- Who leads The Mussar Institute?
- Sandy Greenstein serves as Past co-president.
- Where is The Mussar Institute located?
- Headquartered in Boynton Beach, FL, United States.
- What is The Mussar Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 35% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Mussar Institute trustworthy?
- The Mussar Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 The Mussar Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 202095736.
- What is The Mussar Institute's website?
- http://www.mussarinstitute.org