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Gershman Y

Gershman Y

Philadelphia, PA
Tax ID23-1352242

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About this organization

Revenue

$862,526

Expenses

$1,072,766

Website

gershmany.org

Mission

THE GERSHMAN Y IS AN URBAN COMMUNITY CENTER WHOSE MISSION IS TO PRESENT DIVERSE ARTS, CULTURE, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES INFORMED BY JEWISH VALUES. COMMITTED TO SHARING THE UNIVERALITY AND BREADTH OF THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE WITH THE LARGER COMMUNITY, THE GERSHMAN Y WELCOMES PERSONS OF ALL ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS AND RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS TO EXPLORE, PARTICIPATE, AND CONTRIBUTE TO ITS COMMUNITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES.

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THE GERSHMAN Y IS AN URBAN COMMUNITY CENTER WHOSE MISSION IS TO PRESENT DIVERSE ARTS, CULTURE, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES INFORMED BY JEWISH VALUES. COMMITTED TO SHARING THE UNIVERSALITY AND BREADTH OF THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE WITH THE LARGER COMMUNITY, THE GERSHMAN Y WELCOMES PERSONS OF ALL ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS AND RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS TO EXPLORE, PARTICIPATE, AND CONTRIBUTE TO ITS COMMUNITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES. THE GERSHMAN Y CAN TRACE ITS ORIGINS BACK TO THE YOUNG MEN'S HEBREW ASSOCIATION (YMHA) THAT WAS ORIGINALLY FORMED IN 1875 TO SERVE AS A CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL MEETING PLACE FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. TODAY THE GERSHMAN Y HAS TRANSFORMED TO MEET THE CULTURAL ARTS INTERESTS OF THE BROADER COMMUNITY. ARTS AND CULTURE PLAY A UNIQUE ROLE IN CONVEYING JEWISH VALUES AND TRADITIONS FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION THROUGH FILM, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, LECTURES, AUTHOR EVENTS, COMMUNITY-WIDE CELEBRATIONS, THEATER AND PERFORMING ARTS. THE GERSHMAN Y BRINGS FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT SPEAKERS AND ARTISTS OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, WHILE MAKING OUR PROGRAMS AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE RANGE OF PEOPLE. THE SEASON'S PROGRAMS ARE TOPPED OFF WITH SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDING LATKEPALOOZA AND EXCITING LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM RENOWN TROUPES. THE GERSHMAN Y CONTINUES A LONG TRADITION OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE. STARTING IN THE 1950'S IT BROUGHT EXCITING ART FROM INNOVATORS SUCH AS CHRISTO AND WARHOL AND PERFORMERS LIKE MERCE CUNNINGHAM AND ALVIN AILEY TO PHILADELPHIA AUDIENCES FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE GERSHMANS Y'S PHILADELPHIA JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL (PJFF) SEEKS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL COMMUNITY, JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH ALIKE, BY FOCUSING ON FILMS AND PROGRAMS THAT EXPLORE JEWISH ISSUES, HISTORY AND VALUES. THE PJFF IS THE SECOND LONGEST RUNNING, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES. THE FESTIVAL PROUDLY SERVES THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION BY HIGHLIGHTING AND EXPLORING THE DIVERSITY OF THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE AS PORTRAYED IN INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILMS AND DOCUMENTARIES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. PROGRAMS ARE ENHANCED BY DIALOGUES AND DISCOURSES LED BY NOTABLE GUEST SPEAKERS AND DISTINGUISHED FILMMAKERS.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The gershman y is an urban community center whose mission is to present diverse arts, culture, and educational programs for audiences of all ages informed by jewish values. committed to sharing the univerality and breadth of the jewish experience with the larger community, the gershman y welcomes persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religious affiliations to explore, participate, and contribute to its community-building initiatives.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The gershman y is an urban community center whose mission is to present diverse arts, culture, and educational programs for audiences of all ages informed by jewish values. committed to sharing the univerality and breadth of the jewish experience with the larger community, the gershman y welcomes persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religious affiliations to explore, participate, and contribute to its community-building initiatives.”.

  • The non-profit is operating legally in the state of PA.
  • The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 101 S INDEPENDENCE MALL EAST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19106 in the filing.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 10 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$210,240.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval from a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1986.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $540,711 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $80,173 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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