NonprofitsShefa Jewish Psychedelic Support

Religion-Related

Shefa Jewish Psychedelic Support

BERKELEY, CA

Total revenue

$611K

Total expenses

$504K

Net assets

$154K

Grants received

$1.1M

8 grants

EIN

873002998

Tax year

2024

Mission

We bring together jewish people in the community to deepen their connection to their traditions and religious practices.

Programs

3 programs

Online learning classes torah classes are monthly teaching/learning sessions facilitated by guest teachers online on topics related to consciousness and healing within the jewish mystical traditions. Longer series are planned for every quarter. This offering gives insight and support through learning our sacred texts. Our resources are printed and digital holiday companions bridging and exploring jewish themes about consciousness. Music, articles, essays, books, and journals to be compiled, written, published on our website, and available for purchase. We are creating religious texts for jewish people who wish to know more about their mystical traditions.

Expenses: $43K

Common era is a program supported by a one-year grant from the jim joseph foundation to beloved builders inc. The initiative funds shefa's communal study on the use of psychoactive substances among north american jewry. The study aims to provide valuable insights into how unaffiliated jews are exploring new pathways to connection and community, and to inform the next stage of shefa's development.

Expenses: $127KGrants: $90K

General programs reflect the organization's commitment to fostering spiritual growth, personal healing, and communal connection through jewishly-rooted initiatives. These offerings are designed to support individuals on their journeys toward deeper self-awareness, meaningful engagement with jewish tradition, and a renewed sense of belonging. Grounded in values of trauma-informed care, spiritual authenticity, and cultural relevance, the programs provide educational and experiential opportunities that integrate sacred wisdom with contemporary approaches to healing. Through these efforts, shefa aims to inspire transformation, cultivate resilience, and create inclusive spaces for exploration and return.

Expenses: $138K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$574K
Program service revenue$35K
Investment income$51
Other revenue$959
Total revenue$611K

Expenses

Grants paid$90K
Salaries & benefits$217K
Fundraising$35K
Other expenses$197K
Total expenses$504K
Total assets$157K
Net assets$154K

People

6 listed

NameRoleCompensation

ZACHARY KAMENETZ

FOUNDER & CEO

Board

$123K

40 hrs/wk

ERICA SIEGAL

SECRETARY

Board

$6K

1 hrs/wk

KEVIN WALDMAN

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

DAVID KIFERBAUM

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

BARBARA GOTTESMAN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MORDECHAI WALDER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 8 of 8

FromAmountPurposeYear
$10K
Portia Sofia
2024
$350K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2023
$10K
UpSpring Grant
2023
$332K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$285K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021

Funded by

$1.1M from 5 funders · 8 grants · 2021–2024

Beloved Builders Inc

$967K · 3 grants · 2021–2023

The Joe & Sandy Samberg Foundation Inc

$100K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Upstart Bay Area

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

Riverstyx Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2024

The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable

$5K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN873002998
NTEE codeX30
Subsection03
Ruling date2024-01
Formed2021
Employees2
Volunteers5
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