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Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership

Public charity
DBA: % SPER
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-2662739

About

Spertus institute is a center for jewish learning and leadership that invites people of ALL backgrounds to explore the multifaceted jewish experience. Spertus institute inspires learning, serves diverse communities, and fosters understanding for JEWS and people of ALL faith.

In care of SPER

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
75
Volunteers
23

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$7.0M
Expenses
$7.4M
Assets
$61.4M
Liabilities
$5.8M

Financial history

$38.6M$19.3M$0
16171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $7.0M · Peak FY2023: $38.6M · Avg: $13.7M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$22K
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
South America——
SPERTUS INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP
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Address

610 S Michigan AVE
Chicago, IL, 60605-190

Governance

Voting board members23
Independent members23
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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