NonprofitsKindness Initiative

Human Services

Kindness Initiative

LA JOLLA, CA

Total revenue

$689K

Total expenses

$615K

Net assets

$803K

Grants received

$1.2M

30 grants

EIN

871083852

Tax year

2023

Mission

To alleviate poverty in the san diego jewish community by meeting basic physical and psychological needs of vulnerable jewish households,utilizing a comprehensive, coordinated, collaboration of service providers and caring volunteers and providing immediate and long term actions towards meeting needs.

Programs

1 program

Kindnessg'mach:kindnessg'mach, the jewish gift closet, serves as a vital resource for families in need, distributing essential household items, clothing, and personal necessities free of charge. As an extension of kindness initiative, it provides immediate relief while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for those facing financial challenges.key highlights:essential item distribution: provides clothing, furniture, bedding, baby gear, and judaica to families at no cost.support for job seekers: special assistance for individuals searching for professional attire for job interviews and new employment opportunities.aid for israeli families in medical crises: kindnessg'mach fully furnishes apartments, provides sterile bedding, and household essentials for israeli patients undergoing life-saving transplants in san diego.dignity-first approach: created a safe and welcoming space where members could select items that fit their needs with respect and care. Accommodating to those with disabilities and seeking a private shopping experience.kindnessg'mach is more than just a warehouse of goods. It is a hub of compassion and connection, ensuring that every member of the community has access to the resources they need to live with dignity and hope.

Expenses: $28K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$668K
Program service revenue
Investment income$21K
Other revenue
Total revenue$689K

Expenses

Grants paid$110K
Salaries & benefits$365K
Fundraising$30K
Other expenses$137K
Total expenses$615K
Total assets$808K
Net assets$803K

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

BEVERLEY PAMENKSY

FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$75K

40 hrs/wk

KIM CHESBROUGH

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SHARON DAVIDSON

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SUZANNE MARCUS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SARAH SHEKHTER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BEN BARTH

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BRAD SLAVIN

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ALEX STOLARSKI

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SELWYN ISAKOW

PRESIDENT/INTERIM TREASURER

Board

12 hrs/wk

JACK SHEVEL

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 30 of 30

FromAmountPurposeYear
$100K
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED
2024
$10K
General Endowment
2024
$6K
SPONSOR OF FAMILIES
2024
$5K
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED
2024
$4K
ALLIEVIATE POVERTY IN SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY
2024
$21K
SERVING THE NEEDY
2023
$18K
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED
2023
$3K
SPONSOR OF FAMILIES
2023
$3K
PASSOVER FOOD SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
2023
$74K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$38K
SERVING THE NEEDY
2022
$15K
General Endowment
2022
$8K
GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED
2022
$2K
ADOPT A KINDNESS FAMILY SPONSORSHIP
2022
$10K
SERVING THE NEEDY
2021
$50
TO SUPPORT SAN DIEGO GIVES CAMPAIGN
2021
$1K
EDUCATIONAL MEDICAL OR HUMANITARIAN
2020

Funded by

$1.2M from 14 funders · 30 grants · 2020–2024

Jewish Community Foundation Of San Diego

$766K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

The Cushman Foundation

$131K · 4 grants · 2022–2024

Jewish Federation Of San Diego County

$69K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

Mightycause Charitable Foundation

$27K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Chortek Weisman Family Foundation

$25K · 1 grant · 2023

Rady Foundation

$25K · 2 grants · 2022–2024

Louis And Arlene Navias Foundation

$22K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Details

EIN871083852
NTEE codeP20
Subsection03
Ruling date2021-08
Formed2021
Employees8
Volunteers30
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