Tikkun

To heal, repair, and transform the world.

aka Tikkun Magazine | BERKELEY, CA | https://www.tikkun.org

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Tikkun

EIN: 94-2527904

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 18, 2023

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Mission

Tikkun uplifts Jewish, interfaith, and secular prophetic voices of hope that contribute to universal liberation. A catalyst for long-term social change, we empower people and communities to heal the world by embracing revolutionary love, compassion, and empathy. We promote a caring society that protects the life support system of the planet and celebrates the Earth and universe with awe and radical amazement.

Ruling year info

1979

Editor and Founder

Rabbi Michael Lerner

Main address

2342 SHATTUCK AVE Ste 1200

BERKELEY, CA 94704 USA

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Institute for Labor and Mental Health

EIN

94-2527904

Subject area info

Mental health care

Labor studies

Communication media

Human services

Population served info

Adults

NTEE code info

Media, Communications Organizations (A30)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Affiliations

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Selfphiness, materialism, and the resulting power structure of Western societies. Homeless, hunger, and powerlessness of 50% of our American population are rooted in the radical inequality class structure.

Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Tikkun Daily

Our daily blog, Tikkun Daily gathers insightful, radical, and interesting content from our contributors. While we may or may not agree with the content, we believe that fostering discussion and representing a diverse array of viewpoints is imperative to creating change.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Spiritual Activism Training

In this six-session training by the Network of Spiritual Progressives and Tikkun magazine led by Cat Zavis, you will be in an environment in which your desire for a loving, caring, just, and sustainable world will be embraced and encouraged. You will be given the tools you need to bring that vision into the world through concrete proposals and programs that can create lasting systemic change.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Where we work

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Financials

Tikkun

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

452.66

Average of 164.27 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

21.8

Average of 11.9 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2022

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

6%

Average of 23% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$537,232
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$313,475
Investments	$6,187
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$7,875
Total Revenue	$864,769

Expenses
Program Services	$757,549
Administration	$360,107
Fundraising	$9,993
Total Expenses	$1,127,649
Net Gain/Loss	($262,880)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$25,627
Advertising & Promotion	$24,807
Information Technology Expenses	$45,233
Insurance Expenses	$17,313
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$618,727
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$162,050
Investments	$4,198
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$10,096
Total Revenue	$795,071

Expenses
Program Services	$665,948
Administration	$334,222
Fundraising	$11,106
Total Expenses	$1,011,276
Net Gain/Loss	($216,205)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$27,412
Advertising & Promotion	$3,657
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$13,208
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$539,512
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$165,067
Investments	$1,457
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$706,036

Expenses
Program Services	$791,089
Administration	$113,239
Fundraising	$19,473
Total Expenses	$923,801
Net Gain/Loss	($217,765)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$12,997
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$13,548
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$417,257
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$49,536
Investments	$187
Special Events	($79)
Sales	$0
Other	$19,862
Total Revenue	$486,763

Expenses
Program Services	$411,950
Administration	$47,044
Fundraising	$5,963
Total Expenses	$464,957
Net Gain/Loss	$21,806

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$4,369
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$9,632
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$315,068
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$50,084
Investments	$498
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$9,000
Total Revenue	$374,650

Expenses
Program Services	$360,284
Administration	$33,006
Fundraising	$28,026
Total Expenses	$421,316
Net Gain/Loss	($46,666)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,952
Advertising & Promotion	$2,658
Information Technology Expenses	$1,898
Insurance Expenses	$10,169
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$225,664
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$37,445
Investments	$305
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$17,025
Total Revenue	$280,439

Expenses
Program Services	$294,243
Administration	$42,051
Fundraising	$17,026
Total Expenses	$353,320
Net Gain/Loss	($72,881)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,988
Advertising & Promotion	$1,495
Information Technology Expenses	$1,311
Insurance Expenses	$6,955
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$302,560
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$23,955
Investments	$11,689
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$3,726
Total Revenue	$341,930

Expenses
Program Services	$276,829
Administration	$61,501
Fundraising	$20,595
Total Expenses	$358,925
Net Gain/Loss	($16,995)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$6,646
Advertising & Promotion	$1,032
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$11,257
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$347,763
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$41,113
Investments	$16,238
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$5,588
Total Revenue	$410,702

Expenses
Program Services	$344,334
Administration	$47,527
Fundraising	$16,732
Total Expenses	$408,593
Net Gain/Loss	$2,109

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,510
Advertising & Promotion	$7,134
Information Technology Expenses	$14,531
Insurance Expenses	$3,842
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$284,092
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$45,838
Investments	$13,826
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$3,912
Total Revenue	$347,668

Expenses
Program Services	$307,815
Administration	$36,548
Fundraising	$14,495
Total Expenses	$358,858
Net Gain/Loss	($11,190)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,125
Advertising & Promotion	$4,830
Information Technology Expenses	$26,558
Insurance Expenses	$6,802
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$288,373
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$44,767
Investments	$12,408
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$1,292
Total Revenue	$346,840

Expenses
Program Services	$299,516
Administration	$45,977
Fundraising	$19,946
Total Expenses	$365,439
Net Gain/Loss	($18,599)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,155
Advertising & Promotion	$7,243
Information Technology Expenses	$15,783
Insurance Expenses	$5,811
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$211,108
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$29,400
Investments	$17,578
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$893
Total Revenue	$258,979

Expenses
Program Services	$240,559
Administration	$56,854
Fundraising	$10,585
Total Expenses	$307,998
Net Gain/Loss	($49,019)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$930
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$207
Insurance Expenses	$4,060
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$201,131
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$7,744
Investments	$18,124
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$854
Total Revenue	$227,853

Expenses
Program Services	$181,542
Administration	$48,528
Fundraising	$6,728
Total Expenses	$236,798
Net Gain/Loss	($8,945)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$990
Advertising & Promotion	$795
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$2,452
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$152,561
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$18,784
Investments	$4,121
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$733
Total Revenue	$176,199

Expenses
Program Services	$126,846
Administration	$38,488
Fundraising	$3,242
Total Expenses	$168,576
Net Gain/Loss	$7,623

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,099
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$165
Insurance Expenses	$4,084
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$196,710
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$4,284
Investments	$309
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$429
Total Revenue	$201,732

Expenses
Program Services	$112,482
Administration	$34,675
Fundraising	$6,320
Total Expenses	$153,477
Net Gain/Loss	$48,255

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,020
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$4,176
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$92,400
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$23
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$658
Total Revenue	$93,081

Expenses
Program Services	$101,250
Administration	$17,741
Fundraising	$5,985
Total Expenses	$124,976
Net Gain/Loss	($31,895)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$325
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$510
Insurance Expenses	$2,671
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

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Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$537,232
Cash & Equivalents	$216,966	$376,706	$159,740
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$917,117	$496,751	($420,366)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$3,075	$11,125	$8,050
Other	$20,693	$13,176	($7,517)
Total Assets	$1,157,851	$897,758	($260,093)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$57,605	$60,389	$2,784
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$57,605	$60,389	$2,784

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$867,117	$445,766	-$421,351
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$867,117	$445,766	($421,351)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$233,129	$391,603	$158,474
Net Assets	$1,100,246	$837,369	($262,877)

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$618,727
Cash & Equivalents	$376,706	$242,243	($134,463)
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$496,751	$384,911	($111,840)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$983	$983
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$11,125	$16,695	$5,570
Other	$13,176	($2,815)	($15,991)
Total Assets	$897,758	$658,117	($239,641)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$60,389	$36,953	($23,436)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$60,389	$36,953	($23,436)

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Profitability	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	-$34,619	-$8,539	$10,600	$57,243	-$31,797
As % of expenses	-11.3%	-3.6%	6.3%	37.3%	-25.5%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$35,087	-$8,945	$10,423	$57,145	-$31,895
As % of expenses	-11.4%	-3.8%	6.2%	37.2%	-25.5%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$258,979	$227,853	$176,199	$201,732	$93,081
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-25.3%	-12.0%	-22.7%	14.5%	-53.9%
Program services revenue	11.4%	3.4%	10.7%	2.1%	0.0%
Membership dues	18.7%	18.9%	7.1%	3.3%	3.9%
Investment income	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	62.8%	69.4%	79.4%	94.2%	95.3%
Other revenue	7.1%	8.3%	2.7%	0.4%	0.7%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$307,530	$236,392	$168,399	$153,379	$124,878
Total expenses, % change over prior year	-15.6%	-23.1%	-28.8%	-8.9%	-18.6%
Personnel	52.9%	48.4%	49.0%	55.7%	75.2%
Professional fees	0.3%	0.4%	5.2%	6.8%	0.3%
Occupancy	14.2%	17.8%	14.5%	8.7%	0.0%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	32.6%	33.4%	31.3%	28.9%	24.6%

Full cost components (estimated)	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$307,998	$236,798	$168,576	$153,477	$124,976
One month of savings	$25,628	$19,699	$14,033	$12,782	$10,407
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$491	$0	$789
Total full costs (estimated)	$333,626	$256,497	$183,100	$166,259	$136,172

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Months of cash	7.8	9.8	13.9	20.3	21.8
Months of cash and investments	7.8	9.8	13.9	20.3	21.8
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	7.8	9.7	14.4	20.3	21.8

Balance sheet composition	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Cash	$199,258	$192,288	$195,518	$259,801	$227,235
Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Receivables	$0	$0	$1,485	$55	$0
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$171,151	$171,151	$171,642	$6,850	$7,639
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	99.7%	99.9%	99.7%	95.1%	86.6%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	1.8%	2.7%	0.9%	0.2%	0.2%
Unrestricted net assets	$201,032	$192,087	$202,510	$259,655	$227,760
Temporarily restricted net assets	$10,940	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$10,940	$10,940	$8,140	$0	$0
Total net assets	$211,972	$203,027	$210,650	$259,655	$227,760

Key data checks

Key data checks	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Editor and Founder

Rabbi Michael Lerner

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Rabbi Michael Lerner is editor of Tikkun, co-chair with Indian environmental activist Vandana Shiva of the Network of Spiritual Progressives, and rabbi of Beyt Tikkun Synagogue-Without-Walls in San Francisco and Berkeley, California. He is the author of eleven books, including two national bestsellers—The Left Hand of God and Jewish Renewal: A Path to Healing and Transformation. His most recent book, Embracing Israel/Palestine, is available on Kindle from Amazon.com and in hard copy from tikkun.org/eip. He welcomes your responses and invites you to join with him by joining the Network of Spiritual Progressives (membership comes with a subscription to Tikkun magazine). You can contact him at [email protected].

Number of employees

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

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Board of directors
as of 06/07/2023

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Board chair

Peter Gabel

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To heal, repair, and transform the world.

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Spiritual Activism Training

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Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2022 info

452.66

Months of cash in 2022 info

21.8

Fringe rate in 2022 info

6%

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Rabbi Michael Lerner

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