National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 26-4077251

To lead a national movement of exceptional, diverse public charter schools that teach modern hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens.

National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc at a glance

In short: National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc gave $1.6M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $407K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$1,626,136
+67.8% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
4
+33.3% vs 2024
Average grant
$406,534
+25.8% vs 2024
Median grant
$200,119
Total assets
$3,149,735
-35.2% vs 2024
Primary geography
New York (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School: $1.2MStaten Island Hebrew PublicCharter School$1.2MHebrew Language Academy Charter School: $246KHebrew Language AcademyCharter School$246KHebrew Language Academy Charter School 2: $154KHebrew Language AcademyCharter School 2$154KPhiladelphia Hebrew Public Charter School: $32KPhiladelphia Hebrew PublicCharter School$32K

The largest 2025 recipient was Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School ($1.2M). Together the top 4 received $1.6M.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K7$50–100K7$100–250K1$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 25 (32%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

Staten IslandBrooklynPhiladelphiaNew YorkWashington

How National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc gives

  • Giving grew 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M6 grants2020 7 grants2021 10 grants2022 1 grant2023 3 grants2024 4 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.6M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School Staten Island, NYGrants Received at Network for School Use$1,193,655
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School Brooklyn, NYGrants Received at Network for School Use$246,075
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 Brooklyn, NYGrants Received at Network for School Use$154,162
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School Philadelphia, PAGrants Received at Network for School Use$32,244
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$3,149,735$7,847,321$7,358,761$1,626,1364$40,110
2024$4,856,996$6,832,215$7,421,221$969,2303$4,478
2023$4,773,896$4,045,292$3,615,684$18,0001$-4,660
2022$4,535,029$7,861,983$7,961,203$845,63810—
2021$4,301,333$7,260,290$7,221,879$572,9617—
2020$4,519,185$9,009,852$7,746,178$1,583,3836—

About National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc

Based on IRS filings

National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $40K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc is led by Jonathan Rosenberg, President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Jonathan Rosenberg

    President & CEO

    President & Secretary → President, Secretary & CEO, 2023

    President, Secretary & CEO → President & CEO, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $305K (2020) → $399K (2025)

  • Sara Bloom

    Chair

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Galeotti

    Managing Director of School Operations

    Senior Director of Operations → Senior Director of Operati, 2022

    Senior Director of Operati → Managing Director of School Operations, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $116K (2020) → $155K (2025)

  • Nichel Bryant

    Managing Director of School Programs

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $147K (2025)

  • Karim Camara

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    $17K (2022) → $0 (2025)

  • Natalie Quesada

    Senior Director of Student Support

    Director of Special Executive Director Services → Director of Special Executive Director Ser, 2022

    Director of Special Executive Director Ser → Senior Director of Student Support, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $110K (2020) → $145K (2025)

  • Dorca Casseus

    Director of Curriculum & Instruction

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $136K (2025)

  • Madison Gould

    Senior Regional Director of Operations

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $129K (2025)

  • Sabrina Banwait

    Director of Curriculum & Instruction

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $149K (2025)

  • Allyson Galishoff

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Feinblatt

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hillary Leibowitz

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lynette Tulkoff

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Meridith Verona

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Noemi Zibuts

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thom Waye

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sam Mark

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Bukzin

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elyse Castellano

    Chief Financial & Operating Officer

    Chief of Staff → Chief Financial Officer, 2024

    Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial & Operating Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $119K (2020) → $247K (2025)

  • Emily Fernandez

    Chief Schools Officer

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $189K (2020) → $234K (2025)

  • Jennice D. Hyde

    Chief Talent Officer

    Managing Director of Talent → Chief Talent Officer, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $111K (2020) → $156K (2025)

  • Valerie Khaytina

    Chief External Officer

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $165K (2020) → $205K (2025)

  • Adam Semler

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (13)
  • Former: Basil Smikle (2020–2024) — Director -
  • Former: Beryl Chernov (2020–2024) — Director -
  • Former: Judy Winitzer (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Eli Weiss (2020–2022) — Director -
  • Former: Elly Rosenthal (2020–2022) — CFO
  • Former: Jonathan Werle (2020–2022) — Chief Operations Officer
  • Former: Denise Diaz (2022) — Director of Finance
  • Former: Catherine Cushing (2020–2021) — Director of Curriculum & I
  • Former: Diana Delgado (2020–2021) — Director -
  • Former: Debra Feinberg (2021) — Director of Partnerships & External Relationships
  • Former: Brian Murphy (2020) — Director of Programmatic Operations
  • Former: Caroline Greenwald (2020) — Director
  • Former: Kim Kassnove (2020) — Director of Talent

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Jonathan Rosenberg — President & CEO: $399KJonathan RosenbergPresident & CEO$399KElyse Castellano — Chief Financial and Operating Officer: $247KElyse CastellanoChief Financial and Operating…$247KEmily Fernandez — Chief Schools Officer: $234KEmily FernandezChief Schools Officer$234KValerie Khaytina — Chief External Officer: $205KValerie KhaytinaChief External Officer$205KJennice D Hyde — Chief Talent Officer: $156KJennice D HydeChief Talent Officer$156KMichelle Galeotti — Managing Director of School Operations: $155KMichelle GaleottiManaging Director of School…$155KSabrina Banwait — Director of Curriculum and Instruction: $149KSabrina BanwaitDirector of Curriculum and…$149KNichel Bryant — Managing Director of School Programs: $147KNichel BryantManaging Director of School…$147KNatalie Quesada — Senior Director of Student Support: $145KNatalie QuesadaSenior Director of Student…$145KDorca Casseus — Director of Curriculum and Instruction: $136KDorca CasseusDirector of Curriculum and…$136KMadison Gould — Senior Regional Director of Operations: $129KMadison GouldSenior Regional Director of…$129K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $399K, to Jonathan Rosenberg (President & CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc

How much does National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc give each year?

National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc gave $1.6M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $969K across 3 grants.

What is National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc's typical grant size?

National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc's median grant in 2025 was $200,119, and its average grant was $406,534, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc give grants?

National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).

Does National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grants Received at Network for School Use" (4 grants).

How large is National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc?

National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.

What is National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc?

National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.

What is National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc's EIN?

National Center for Hebrew Language Char School Excellence & Development Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4077251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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