Hebrew Academy of Cleveland
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland is a private Jewish day school located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, offering comprehensive Judaic and secular education from pre-kindergarten through high school. Founded in 1943 by spiritual and lay leaders, many of whom were Holocaust survivors, the Academy has educated nearly 7,000 students over its 80+ year history. It is the largest day school in Ohio, with an enrollment of approximately 1,475 students and a workforce of 577 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$76.4M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$638K
+54.1% YoY
Grant Count
30
+36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+13.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Academy's mission is to imbue all students with a love of God, Torah, and Eretz Yisroel (the Land of Israel) and to prepare them to achieve excellence in both Torah and general knowledge through successful cooperation among family, Judaic and general studies faculty, and community. The institution emphasizes instilling in students an attachment to Israel and its people, along with a sense of responsibility for their welfare.
The Academy provides comprehensive educational support services including school nursing, interventionist services, social work, language and speech therapy, and remedial instruction. The school maintains a case conference team that meets regularly to discuss individual student progress and develop personalized educational programs.
Grantmaking
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland makes grants with typical award amounts ranging from $5,400 to $72,500. According to the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024), the organization distributed $8,019,874 in total giving. Grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with primary geographic focus in New York, Ohio, and New Jersey.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's grant-making activities primarily focus on New York, Ohio, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $76,438,841
- Total Revenues: $30,632,283
- Total Expenses: $31,004,263
- Total Giving: $8,019,874
- Employees: 577
Previous Data:
- Annual Revenue: $22,779,216 (from company profile data)
The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, with IRS ruling year of 1978 (EIN: 34-0714428).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $76,438,841 | $75,600,275 | $66,835,840 |
| Revenue | $30,632,283 | $33,456,074 | $32,830,849 |
| Expenses | $31,004,263 | $28,418,457 | $27,148,181 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $625,171 | $725,655 | $263,803 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hebrew Academy of Cleveland ($99,608), Toras Chaim ($72,500), Telshe Alumni Gemilus Chesed ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGUDATH ISRAEL SOUTH EUCLID, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,350 |
| AHAVATH ISRAEL CLEVELAND, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BETH TEFILLAH BALTIMORE, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF PTACH ISRAEL BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YESHIVA D'MIR BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,500 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YESHIVAS NESIVOS AHRON CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BAIS EFRAIM MONSEY, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| BAIS YAAKOV CHAFETZ CHAIM POMONA, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| BAIS YAAKOV OF SPRING VALLEY MONSEY, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| BETH MIKROH MONSEY, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dr. Louis Malcmacher - Principal Officer
- Moshe Marcovich - Director of Development
- Michele Weiss - Chief Financial Officer (departed December 2025)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS MALCMACHER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| IVAN A SOCLOF | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| AMIR JAFFA | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| HARRY M BROWN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN HEIFETZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| REUVEN DESSLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| RABBI MENASHE WEISS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| HOWARD GOLDMAN | FINANCIAL SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| AARON EVENCHIK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ADAM POLLACK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALAN SCHABES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALAN SCHLESINGER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AVI YUSPEH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AVROMI MEYSTEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BINYOMIN SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRIAN M WOLOVITZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHAYA WOLF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL FLEKSHER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL GOTTESMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID FARKAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID KELLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID POLLACK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID SEIGER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOV BERMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOV FRANKEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOVI KUTOFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DOVID MALCMACHER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HYMIE KELLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFF ZUCKERMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA KLARFELD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDA BENSOUSSAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK BERKOWITZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HARRIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MOSHE NEUMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NATHAN POLLACK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NATI KLEIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NISSI HEIFETZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RABBI ELCHANAN STERN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RABBI NAPHTALI BURNSTEIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RABBI YITZ FRANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RABBI YOSEF REICHMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RAFI ISRAELI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SAM SALAMON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHAYA LEMPEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHLOMO KOYFMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHLOMO MALCMACHER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SURI GOLDMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| YEHUDA SALAMON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| YONAH JACOBS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| YONATAN SPOLTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| YONI KLEIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RABBI ELI DESSLER | FINANCIAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $210,398 |
| RABBI SIMCHA DESSLER | EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $210,098 |
| DR PHILLIP SCHWARTZ | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $132,464 |
| MICHELE WEISS | CONTROLLER | 40 | $170,500 |
| TZIPOPORAH ZELASKO | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | 40 | $141,500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Academy has conducted major fundraising campaigns in recent years:
The 83rd Scholarship Tribute Dinner was held in 2025, with video documentation available from the event
Hebrew Academy\u2019s 83rd tribute dinner to honor Bermans, Heller, Rosenbergs\The organization completed a scholarship campaign with a goal of over $2.5 million
Hebrew Academy meets scholarship campaign goal of over $2.5M | EducationRecent galas have raised approximately $2.1 to $2.5 million annually
The Academy received a Four-Star rating (96%) from Charity Navigator, reflecting strong performance in accountability and finance metrics.
Hebrew Academy raises $2.1 million at Stronger Than Ever gala | Local NewsFrequently Asked Questions
What does Hebrew Academy of Cleveland fund?
The Academy's mission is to imbue all students with a love of God, Torah, and Eretz Yisroel (the Land of Israel) and to prepare them to achieve excellence in both Torah and general knowledge through successful cooperation among family, Judaic and general studies faculty, and community. The institution emphasizes instilling in students an attachment to Israel and its people, along with a sense of responsibility for their welfare. The Academy provides comprehensive educational support services in…
How do I apply for a grant from Hebrew Academy of Cleveland?
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland makes grants with typical award amounts ranging from $5,400 to $72,500. According to the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024), the organization distributed $8,019,874 in total giving. Grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with primary geographic focus in New York, Ohio, and New Jersey.
Where does Hebrew Academy of Cleveland make grants?
The organization's grant-making activities primarily focus on New York, Ohio, and New Jersey.
What size grants does Hebrew Academy of Cleveland award?
In 2024, Hebrew Academy of Cleveland awarded 30 grants totaling $638K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hebrew Academy of Cleveland's EIN?
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0714428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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