Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2540 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY10033
D Employer identification number

13-2673756
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 51,362,517
F Name and address of principal officer:
RABBI YONA REISS
2540 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10033
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.REITS.EDU
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1897
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: RABBI ISAAC ELCHANAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PROVIDES RABBINICAL AND JUDAIC STUDY PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 270 SEMINARY STUDENTS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 38
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 35
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 157
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 35
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a -2,258
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -2,258
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,617,447 3,728,077
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 5,817,012 5,284,567
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 10,728,024 3,332,836
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -79,267 -124,086
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 19,083,216 12,221,394
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 6,259,855 5,474,334
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 5,378,451 5,271,737
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet786,306    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 10,545,587 8,330,562
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 22,183,893 19,076,633
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -3,100,677 -6,855,239
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 129,650,489 122,652,205
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 2,983,156 4,578,696
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 126,667,333 118,073,509
Part II
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Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE RABBINATE AND TO ISSUE THE TRADITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THE SEMINARY IS AUTHORIZED TO CONFER THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF HEBREW LITERATURE (M.H.L.), DOCTOR OF HEBREW LITERATURE (D.H.L.), MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (M.R.ED.), AND DOCTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (D.R.ED.), IN CONFORMITY WITH RULES OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR THE REGISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 15,255,786 including grants of $ 5,474,334 ) (Revenue $ 4,996,347 )
RABBI ISAAC ELCHANAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PROVIDES RABBINICAL AND JUDAIC STUDY PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 270 SEMINARY STUDENTS. SEE SCHEDULE O.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 686,875 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 288,220 )
COMMUNITY LEARNING, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS. SEE SCHEDULE O.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 15,942,661
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule EClick to see attachment
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II......................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
45
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
157
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
38
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
35
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
J MICHAEL GOWER
500 W 185TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10033
(212) 960-5475
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) DR NORMAN LAMM
CHANCELLOR
 1.0 X   X       0    
(2) RICHARD JOEL
PRESIDENT
 1.0 X   X       0    
(3) JOEL M SCHREIBER
CHAIRMAN
 1.0 X           0    
(4) HYMAN ARBESFELD
VICE CHAIRMAN
 1.0 X           0    
(5) HERBERT SMILOWITZ
VICE CHAIRMAN
 1.0 X           0    
(6) DR WILLIAM J SCHWARTZ
SECRETARY
 1.0 X           0    
(7) CHAIM H WIETSCHNER
TREASURER
 1.0 X           0    
(8) BEN I ADLER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(9) RABBI HOWARD S BALTER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(10) MOSHE BESSIN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(11) MARVIN S BIENENFELD
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(12) LUDWIG BRAVMANN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(13) ALEX FOLKMAN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(14) ELLIOT GIBBER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(15) DR FELIX L GLAUBACH
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(16) ALAN E GOLDBERG
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(17) BENJAMIN HELLER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) LANCE L HIRT
VICE CHAIRMAN
 1.0 X           0    
(19) MICHAEL JESSELSON
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(20) MORDECAI D KATZ
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(21) DR HENRY KRESSEL
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(22) MORTON L LANDOWNE
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(23) MOSES MARX
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(24) LEON MEYERS
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(25) IRWIN PEYSER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(26) DANIEL E POSNER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(27) KURT ROTHSCHILD
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(28) RABBI SOLOMON F RYBAK
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(29) HENRY SCHACHAR
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(30) DR ALVIN I SCHIFF
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(31) ERIC ROTHNER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(32) CARMI SCHWARTZ
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(33) DR WILLIAM SCHWARTZ
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(34) MOSHAEL J STRAUSS
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(35) IRWIN SHAPIRO
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(36) RABBI SOLOMON TRAU
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(37) KENNETH A ZITTER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0    
(38) JULIUS BERMAN
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
 1.0 X           0 0  
(39) J MICHAEL GOWER
VP FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS & CFO
 1.0     X       0 0 0
(40) ANDREW J LAUER
VP FOR LEGAL AFFAIRS
 1.0     X       0 0 0
(41) RABBI ZEVULUN CHARLOP
DEAN EMERITUS
 35.0       X     126,291 0 20,286
(42) RABBI YONA REISS
DEAN
 35.0       X     229,423 0 110,222
(43) RABBI CHAIM BRONSTEIN
ADMINISTRATOR
 35.0       X     82,372 0 76,980
(44) RABBI RONALD SCHWARZBERG
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
 35.0         X   125,776 0 91,672
(45) RABBI AARON ROCKOFF
CENTER FOR THE JEWISH FUTURE
 35.0         X   78,341 0 102,912
(46) RABBI EZRA SCHWARTZ
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
 35.0         X   54,766 0 100,428
(47) RABBI MOSHE TESSONE
ADMINISTRATOR
 35.0         X   49,868 0 77,584
(48) RABBI MARC PENNER
ADMINISTRATOR
 35.0         X   129,083 0 50,879
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 875,920 0 630,963
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet8
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
Yes
 
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 580,296
d Related organizations...1d 346,254
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		2,801,527
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 8,860
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 3,728,077
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a STUDENT TUITION & FEES 900,099 4,590,096 4,590,096    
b EDUCATIONAL CONTRACTS 900,099 406,251 406,251    
c EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 900,099 288,220 288,220    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 5,284,567
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 260,971   -2,258 263,229
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 42,054,682  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 38,982,817  
c Gain or (loss) 3,071,865  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 3,071,865     3,071,865
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 580,296
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 34,220
b Less: direct expenses ...b 158,306
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -124,086   -124,086
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 12,221,394 5,284,567 -2,258 3,211,008
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 250,030 250,030
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 5,224,304 5,224,304
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 529,914 529,914    
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 3,637,766 3,637,766    
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 156,570 156,570    
9 Other employee benefits ....... 724,055 724,055    
10 Payroll taxes ........... 223,432 223,432    
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 5,034   5,034  
c Accounting ........... 38,744   38,744  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 42,057   42,057  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 54,751 54,751    
13 Office expenses ....... 577,826 306,248 271,578  
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 89,934 89,934    
17 Travel ............ 165,764 165,764    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 629,587 629,587    
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 55,383   55,383  
23 Insurance .............. 2,882   2,882  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a ALLOCATED EXPENSES 2,560,267 344,931 1,429,030 786,306
b ISRAEL PROGRAMS 1,643,955 1,643,955    
c FELLOWSHIPS&STIPENDS 1,790,376 1,790,376    
d SECURITY 484,696   484,696  
e
f All other expenses 189,306 171,044 18,262  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 19,076,633 15,942,661 2,347,666 786,306
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 26,538 2 26,577
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 2,095,062 3 2,532,498
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 345,404 4 343,697
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 0 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,945,357
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 3,591,983 408,759 10c 353,374
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 37,317,020 11 36,803,246
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 88,540,326 12 81,759,186
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 917,380 15 833,627
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 129,650,489 16 122,652,205
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 973,037 17 930,264
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 2,010,119 25 3,648,432
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 2,983,156 26 4,578,696
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 9,162,859 27 4,182,406
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 35,918,563 28 31,723,573
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 81,585,911 29 82,167,530
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 126,667,333 33 118,073,509
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 129,650,489 34 122,652,205
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
12,221,394
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
19,076,633
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-6,855,239
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
126,667,333
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-1,738,585
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
118,073,509
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number

13-2673756
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
  		Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
  		Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
  		Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....... 1  
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 0  
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ... 242,500  
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....... 415,300  
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 121,451,787 122,309,467 114,791,284 153,001,404
b Contributions ........ 858,720 832,942 2,106,183 1,284,617
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... 2,191,883 14,907,267 12,683,308 -30,476,688
d Grants or scholarships ..... 3,212,738 3,900,589 4,145,260 4,449,836
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		4,629,476 12,697,300 3,126,048 4,568,213
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 116,660,176 121,451,787 122,309,467 114,791,284
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet10.040 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet68.800 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet21.160 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   171,000 171,000
b Buildings ................   3,215,887 3,215,887 0
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   558,470 376,096 182,374
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 353,374
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 		81,759,186 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 81,759,186
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0
DONOR RELATED LIABILITIES 965,829
DUE TO YESHIVA UNIVERSITY 1,674,140
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 1,008,463






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,648,432
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 12,221,394
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 19,076,633
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -6,855,239
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -1,632,435
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -106,150
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -1,738,585
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -8,593,824
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 6,051,019
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -1,632,435
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d -106,150
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -1,738,585
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 7,789,604
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b 4,431,790
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 4,431,790
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 12,221,394
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 14,644,843
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 158,306
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 158,306
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 14,486,537
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b 4,590,096
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 4,590,096
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 19,076,633
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4 THE SEMINARY'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE PRIMARILY INTENDED FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS AND FOR INSTRUCTION, TRAINING AND PUBLIC SERVICE.
RECONCILIATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 8 AND PART XII, LINE 2D: CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT $106,150 FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B: RECLASS OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS: $4,590,096 RECLASS OF SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE: (158,306) ------------- TOTAL $4,431,790 FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 4B: RECLASS OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS: $4,590,096 FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 2D: RECLASS OF SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE: $ 158,306
INVESTMENTS SCHEDULE D, PART VII THE SEMINARY'S PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES AND ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS PRIMARILY REPRESENT OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN YESHIVA UNIVERSITY'S CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENT POOL.
FIN 48   EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, THE SEMINARY ADOPTED THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) INTERPRETATION NO. 48, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, AN INTERPRETATION OF FASB STATEMENT NO. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 CLARIFIED THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. FIN 48 ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, DISCLOSURE, AND TRANSITION. THERE WAS NO MATERIAL IMPACT TO THE SEMINARY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF THE ADOPTION OF FIN 48 IN THE YEAR OF ADOPTION OR IN THIS REPORTING YEAR. THEREFORE, NO FIN 48 FOOTNOTE WAS INCLUDED IN THE SEMINARY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012.
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Schools
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? ......................
1
Yes
 
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? ......................................
2
Yes
 
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II. .............................
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? ..........
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? ...............................................
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? ...........................
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? ..............
4d
Yes
 
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? .....................................
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? .........................................
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? ..............................
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? ................................
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? .........................................
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? ...........................................
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? ..........................................
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? .....................................
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? ...........
6a
 
No
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? ...................
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
 
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE E, LINE 3   ALL RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENTS INCLUDE THE SEMINARY'S NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Middle East and North Africa 1 15 Program Services EDUCATION 1,682,591
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 1 15 1,682,591
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 15 1,682,591
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

DINNER
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 614,516     614,516
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		580,296     580,296
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		34,220     34,220
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 0     0
5 Non-cash prizes . . 1,500     1,500
6 Rent/facility costs . . 0     0
7 Food and beverages . . 94,372     94,372
8 Entertainment . . . 1,800     1,800
9 Other direct expenses . 60,634     60,634
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 158,306
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -124,086
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number
13-2673756
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) YESHIVA UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOLS2540 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10033 		20-0247649 501(C)(3) 45,000       EDUCATION
(2) TEXAS FRIENDS OF CHABAD LUBAVITCH10900 FONDREN ROAD
HOUSTON,TX77069 		23-7278350 501(c)(3) 18,750       EDUCATION
(3) YAVNEH ACADEMY OF DALLAS12324 MERRIT DRIVE
DALLAS,TX75251 		75-2470261 501(c)(3) 20,000       EDUCATION
(4) MACHNE ISRAEL770 EASTERN PARKWAY
BROOKLYN,NY11213 		11-6042675 501(c)(3) 18,750       EDUCATION
(5) YESHIVA ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL3130 RAYMOND DRIVE
ATLANTA,GA30340 		58-1088687 501(c)(3) 20,000       EDUCATION
(6) ROBERT M BEREN ACADEMY11333 CLIFFWOOD DR
HOUSTON,TX77035 		74-1652136 501(c)(3) 20,000       EDUCATION
(7) RASG HEBREW ACADEMY2400 PINE TREE DR
MIAMI BEACH,FL33140 		59-0651086 501(c)(3) 20,000       EDUCATION
(8) MELVEN J BERMAN HA13300 ARCTIC AVE
ROCKVILLE,MD20853 		53-0208371 501(c)(3) 20,000       EDUCATION
(9) KOHELET YESHIVA HS223 N HIGHLAND AVE
MERION STATION,PA19066 		23-2915026 501(c)(3) 20,000       EDUCATION
(10) HILLEL ACADEMY OF PITTSBURGH5685 BEACON ST
PITTSBURGH,PA15217 		25-1067130 501(c)(3) 20,000       EDUCATION
(11) DENVER ACADEMY OF TORAH6825 EAST ALAMEDA AVENUE
DENVER,CO80224 		84-1187080 501(c)(3) 20,000       EDUCATION


2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
11
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
0
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

Schedule I (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS 385 7,014,680      













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS ADMITTED TO RIETS RECEIVE A FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP. STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE KOLLEL LEARNING PROGRAMS MAY ALSO RECEIVE A STIPEND AND/OR HOUSING BENEFIT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) RABBI YONA REISS (i)
(ii)		 214,963
0 		0
0 		14,460
0 		16,500
0 		93,722
0 		339,645
0 		0
0
(2) RABBI CHAIM BRONSTEIN (i)
(ii)		 78,161
0 		0
0 		4,211
0 		7,437
0 		69,543
0 		159,352
0 		0
0
(3) RABBI RONALD SCHWARZBERG (i)
(ii)		 125,500
0 		0
0 		276
0 		12,763
0 		78,909
0 		217,448
0 		0
0
(4) RABBI AARON ROCKOFF (i)
(ii)		 78,235
0 		0
0 		106
0 		10,320
0 		92,592
0 		181,253
0 		0
0
(5) RABBI EZRA SCHWARTZ (i)
(ii)		 54,754
0 		0
0 		12
0 		8,677
0 		91,751
0 		155,194
0 		0
0
(6) RABBI MARC PENNER (i)
(ii)		 128,984
0 		0
0 		99
0 		0
0 		50,879
0 		179,962
0 		0
0










Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
COMPENSATION DISCLOSURES   SCHEDULE J - PART 1 THE HOUSING ALLOWANCE REFERS TO THE PARSONAGE SALARY DESIGNATION PROVIDED TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES REPORTED IN PART VII. DETAILS OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II RABBI YONA REISS - COLUMN B(III) INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TAXABLE BENEFITS; SEMINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO A SUPPLEMENTAL PENSION PLAN AND LIFE INSURANCE. COLUMN C INCLUDES THE SEMINARY'S CONTRIBUTION TO A SECTION 403(B) RETIREMENT PLAN. COLUMN D INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING NON-TAXABLE BENEFITS; MEDICAL BENEFITS AND THE USE OF AN EMPLOYER PROVIDED CELLULAR PHONE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, A PORTION OF RABBI REISS' SALARY IS DESIGNATED AS NON-TAXABLE PARSONAGE AND IS INCLUDED IN COLUMN (D). RABBI RONALD SCHWARZBERG - COLUMN B(III) INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TAXABLE BENEFIT; LIFE INSURANCE. COLUMN C INCLUDES THE SEMINARY'S CONTRIBUTION TO A SECTION 403(B) RETIREMENT PLAN. COLUMN D INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING NON-TAXABLE BENEFITS; MEDICAL BENEFITS AND THE USE OF AN EMPLOYER PROVIDED CELLULAR PHONE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, A PORTION OF RABBI SCHWARZBERG'S SALARY IS DESIGNATED AS NON-TAXABLE PARSONAGE AND IS INCLUDED IN COLUMN (D). A PORTION OF RABBI SCHWARZBERG'S TOTAL COMPENSATION IS EARNED FROM SERVICES PERFORMED FOR YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, AN AFFILIATED, BUT UNRELATED ORGANIZATION FOR FORM 990 REPORTING PURPOSES, OF THE SEMINARY. RABBI AARON ROCKOFF - COLUMN B(III) INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TAXABLE BENEFIT; LIFE INSURANCE. COLUMN C INCLUDES THE SEMINARY'S CONTRIBUTION TO A SECTION 403(B) RETIREMENT PLAN. COLUMN D INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING NON-TAXABLE BENEFITS; MEDICAL BENEFITS AND THE USE OF AN EMPLOYER PROVIDED CELLULAR PHONE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES IN ADDITION, A PORTION OF RABBI ROCKOFF'S SALARY IS DESIGNATED AS NON-TAXABLE PARSONAGE AND IS INCLUDED IN COLUMN (D). RABBI CHAIM BRONSTEIN - COLUMN B(III) INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TAXABLE BENEFITS; LIFE INSURANCE AND TUITION. COLUMN C INCLUDES THE SEMINARY'S CONTRIBUTION TO A SECTION 403(B) RETIREMENT PLAN. COLUMN D INCLUDES NON-TAXABLE MEDICAL AND TUITION BENEFITS. IN ADDITION, A PORTION OF RABBI BRONSTEIN'S SALARY IS DESIGNATED AS NON-TAXABLE PARSONAGE AND IS INCLUDED IN COLUMN (D). FOR THE REMAINING HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES, COLUMN C INCLUDES EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO A SECTION 403(B) RETIREMENT PLAN AND COLUMN D INCLUDES NON-TAXABLE MEDICAL AND TUITION BENEFITS, THE PROVISION OF A CELLULAR PHONE FOR SEMINARY BUSINESS AND NON-TAXABLE PARSONAGE. A PORTION OF RABBI EZRA SCHWARTZ'S TOTAL COMPENSATION IS EARNED FROM SERVICES PERFORMED FOR YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, AN AFFILIATED, BUT UNRELATED ORGANIZATION FOR FORM 990 REPORTING PURPOSES, OF THE SEMINARY.
COMPENSATION FROM UNRELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 5 AND SCHEDULE J, PART III THE SEMINARY'S CHANCELLOR, PRESIDENT, VP FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS, AND THE VP FOR LEGAL AFFAIRS ARE ALSO OFFICERS OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, AN AFFILIATED BUT UNRELATED ORGANIZATION FOR FORM 990 REPORTING PURPOSES. PURSUANT TO AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT, YESHIVA UNIVERSITY PROVIDES FINANCIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, LEGAL, FACILITIES, AND HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES TO THE SEMINARY. THESE OFFICERS ARE PAID SOLELY BY YESHIVA UNIVERSITY THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY'S PAYROLL SYSTEM AND THEIR FULL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARE REPORTED ON YESHIVA UNIVERSITY'S FORM 990.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) EZRA SCHWARTZ FAMILY OF BOARD MEMBER 155,193 COMPENSATION   No
(2) RABBI Y NEUBURGER FAMILY OF KEY EMPLOYEE 97,610 COMPENSATION   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number

13-2673756
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 IN ADDITION TO THE BOARD MEMBERS WHO SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION, THE seminary UTILIZES MANY VOLUNTEERS IN THE CONDUCT OF ITS ACTIVITIES, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT TRACK THE NUMBER OF THESE VOLUNTEERS.
PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINES 4A AND 4B The RABBI ISAAC ELCHANAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (RIETS OR THE SEMINARY) IS THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE'S LEADING CENTER FOR TORAH LEARNING AND TRAINING FOR THE RABBINATE. FOR OVER A CENTURY, THE SEMINARY HAS PROVIDED AN UNSURPASSED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE CLASSIC MOLD OF THE GREAT YESHIVOT. EMBODYING THE HISTORIC CONCEPT OF TORAH LISHMAH (LEARNING FOR ITS OWN SAKE) AND A RESPONSIVENESS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS, THE SEMINARY IS A DEEP FONT OF JEWISH KNOWLEDGE AND A PREEMINENT SOURCE OF RABBINIC LEADERSHIP FOR THE NEXT GENERATION AND BEYOND. THE SEMINARY HAS TRAINED SOME 2,900 OF THE WORLD'S ORTHODOX RABBIS, SCHOLARS AND TEACHERS. WITH THEIR RICH GROUNDING IN THE FULL SPECTRUM OF OUR HALLOWED TRADITION, GRADUATES ASSUME A BROAD RANGE OF LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE ENSURING THE PERPETUATION OF JEWISH SCHOLARSHIP. FIRMLY SET IN THE EMPHASIS OF THE TALMUD, CODES AND HALAKHAH (JEWISH LAW), THE SEMINARY HAS DEVELOPED PROGRAMS TO MEET THE COMMUNAL AND PERSONAL NEEDS OF OUR TIME AND PLACE, FOR EXAMPLE, BUSINESS ETHICS, BIOETHICS AND TECHNOLOGY, WITH THE UNIQUE AMBIENCE OF INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION THAT HAS ALWAYS CHARACTERIZED THE GREAT ACADEMIES OF JEWISH LEARNING IN THE PAST. THE RABBI JOSEPH B. SOLOVEITCHIK SEMIKHAH PROGRAM PROVIDES FOUR POSTCOLLEGE YEARS OF INTENSIVE STUDY OF TALMUD, CLASSICAL COMMENTARIES, CODES AND RESPONSA LITERATURE, SUPPLEMENTED BY PREPARATION FOR DAY TO DAY ASPECTS OF THE RABBINATE. THE RABBINIC EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDES RIETS STUDENTS WITH THE FINEST PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO ASSURE THEM WITH SUCCESS IN THEIR RABBINIC CAREERS. THE IRVING I. STONE RABBINIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES PULPIT AND EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS IN SCHOOLS, SYNAGOGUES AND OTHER AGENCIES. THE RIETS PROGRAM LEADS TO A SEMIKHAH YOREH YOREH. UPON COMPLETING ALL THE REQUIREMENTS, STUDENTS ARE ISSUED A SEMIKHAH KLAF, THE TRADITIONAL ORDINATION CERTIFICATE HANDWRITTEN BY A SOFER. SEMIKHAH YADIN YADIN, AN ADVANCED ORDINATION THAT QUALIFIES RABBIS AS POSKIM IS OFFERED THROUGH AN INTENSIVE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM FOLLOWING TRADITIONAL ORDINATION. FULL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL FULL-TIME RIETS STUDENTS. RIETS' KOLLEL (INSTITUTES FOR ADVANCED STUDY) PROGRAMS SERVE SCHOLARS OF EXCEPTIONAL PROMISE WHO WISH TO DEVOTE ALL OF THEIR ACADEMIC ENERGIES TO AREAS OF TALMUD AND HALAKHAH. EACH OF RIETS' KOLLEL PROGRAMS IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WITH DISTINCT GOALS, WHETHER IN JEWISH EDUCATION, THE RABBINATE, JEWISH SCHOLARSHIP OR OTHER PURSUITS. RIETS' KOLLEL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE MARCUS AND ADINA KATZ KOLLEL FOR INTENSE STUDY FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS AND RABBINIC SCHOLARS; THE RABBI NORMAN LAMM KOLLEL L'HORA'AH (YADIN YADIN) THAT TRAINS OUTSTANDING SCHOLARS TO FILL THE ROLE OF POSKIM (DECISORS OF JEWISH LAW); THE LUDWIG JESSELSON CHAVER KOLLEL FOR THOSE WITH A BACKGROUND IN TALMUD BUT PLANNING TO ENTER PROFESSIONS OTHER THAN THE RABBINATE; THE BELLA AND HARRY WEXNER KOLLEL ELYON AND SEMIKHAH HONORS PROGRAM, A KOLLEL FOR POST-SEMIKHAH (ORDINATION) SCHOLARS COMBINING INTENSIVE TORAH LEARNING WITH COURSES IN REAL-WORLD SKILLS SUCH AS PASTORAL PSYCHOLOGY, BUSINESS ETHICS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION; THE ISRAEL HENRY BEREN INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER TALMUDIC STUDIES, A KOLLEL THAT PROVIDES POST-RABBINIC TRAINING FOR SCHOLARS WHO WILL BECOME FUTURE ROSHEI YESHIVA (TEACHERS OF TALMUD AND TORAH) AND SPIRITUAL INTELLECTUAL ROLE MODELS FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY; AND THE YU RIETS KOLLEL IN ISRAEL AT YESHIVA UNIVERSITY'S CAROLINE AND JOSEPH GRUSS INSTITUTE IN JERUSALEM WHICH OFFERS YEAR-LONG PROGRAMS OF STUDY FOR SEMIKHA AND POST-SEMIKHAH STUDENTS. RIETS' JACOB E. SAFRA INSTITUTE OF SEPHARDIC STUDIES EDUCATES SEPHARDIC YOUTH AND SERVES SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH COURSES, LECTURES, AND SCHOLARLY CONFERENCES. THE DR. JOSEPH AND RACHEL ADES SEPHARDIC OUTREACH PROGRAM ADMINISTERS YOUTH RETREATS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THE SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE SPIRITUAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF SEPHARDIC COMMUNAL LIFE. THE MAYBAUM SEPHARDIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SEPHARDIC STUDENTS IN THE SEMINARY, THE FUTURE RABBINIC LEADERS WHO WILL SERVE SEPHARDIC COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE. IN CONJUCTION WITH YESHIVA UNIVERSITY'S CENTER FOR THE JEWISH FUTURE (CJF), THE COMMUNITY SERVICE ARM OF RIETS, THE SEMINARY OFFERS CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION TO RABBIS, REBBETZINS, EDUCATORS AND LAY LEADERS THROUGH A NUMBER OF ANNUAL PROGRAMS. YARCHEI KALLAH (SPRIRITUAL RETREATS) GIVE RABBIS AND THEIR WIVES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENRICH THEIR TORAH KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORK WITH ONE ANOTHER. EXECUTIVE RABBINIC SEMINARS BRING RABBIS AND LAY LEADERS TOGETHER FOR TRAINING IN STRATEGIC PLANNING, LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT DYNAMICS AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT. CJF ALSO PROVIDES THE UNIVERSITY SPEAKERS BUREAU, COMMUNITY GROWTH INITIATIVE, AND PERSONAL COACHING FOR RABBIS AND LAY LEADERS. RIETS AND CJF HAVE ALSO ESTABLISHED KOLLELS WHERE MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY LEARN WITH RIETS GRADUATES. RIETS ALSO OFFERS RABBIS CAREER GUIDANCE AND A DYNAMIC PLACEMENT SERVICE. RIETS AND CJF HAVE DEVELOPED A WEBSITE DEVOTED TO TORAH LEARNING, YUTORAH.ORG AND A HOLIDAY-TO-GO SERIES, WHICH MAKES THE SHIURIM (LECTURES) OF ROSHEI YESHIVA (PROFESSORS OF TALMUD) AND OTHER TORAH PERSONALITIES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING AS WELL AS A SUNDAY MORNING TORAH LEARNING PROGRAM FOR THE PUBLIC. RIETS ALSO HOUSES THE PHILIP AND SARAH BELZ SCHOOL OF JEWISH MUSIC WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE STUDY IN JEWISH MUSIC. COURSES INCLUDE NUSAH HATEFILAH (PRAYER CHANT), CANTILLATION (BIBLICAL CHANT), VOICE, PIANO, MUSIC THEORY, HISTORY OF JEWISH MUSIC AND LITURGY, SAFRUT (HEBREW CALLIGRAPHY) AND SEPHARDIC HAZZANUT (CANTORIAL). IT AWARDS AN ASSOCIATE CANTORIAL CERTIFICATE AND CANTORIAL DIPLOMA.
REVIEW OF FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 11B THE SEMINARY'S FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON A DRAFT RETURN PREPARED BY THE SEMINARY'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND DIRECTOR OF TAX. THE DRAFT RETURN WAS REVIEWED BY THE SEMINARY'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND IN-HOUSE GENERAL COUNSEL. THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VIA A SECURE WEB SITE PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE FORM 990, AS FILED, IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 12 THE SEMINARY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE SEMINARY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND BOARD COMMITTEES, ITS OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, AND TO SELECT EMPLOYEES OF THE SEMINARY AS DESIGNATED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL (COLLECTIVELY, THE "COVERED PERSONS"). THE POLICY PROVIDES THAT COVERED PERSONS ARE TO ACT AT ALL TIMES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE SEMINARY AND AVOID CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THEIR FINANCIAL OR OTHER TIES TO OUTSIDE ENTITIES COULD PRESENT AN ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR IMPAIR THE SEMINARY'S REPUTATION. FURTHER, ALL COVERED PERSONS ARE NOT TO ENGAGE IN BUSINESS WITH THE SEMINARY. IN THE CASE OF A RARE EXCEPTION, A CONFLICT WAIVER COMMITTEE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO REVIEW THE FACTS AND, IF IT IS IN THE SEMINARY'S BEST INTERESTS, APPROVE SUCH EXCEPTIONS. CONFLICT WAIVER REQUESTS CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE, WHETHER OR NOT APPROVED, ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER A TRANSACTION CONSTITUTES AN INTERESTED TRANSACTION WITH RESPECT TO COVERED PERSONS ARE RESOLVED BY THE CONFLICTS WAIVER COMMITTEE AND THE PRESIDENT IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL. COVERED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT; TO PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE GENERAL COUNSEL OF ANY CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ON SUCH PERSON'S DISCLOSURE STATEMENT; AND TO FURNISH SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AND/OR CONFIRM THE CONTINUED ACCURACY OF THE CURRENT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, IF REQUESTED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL. THE BOARD, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ADDRESS NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; AND MAY RECOMMEND THE REMOVAL OF SUCH NON-COMPLYING COVERED PERSON OR OTHER APPROPRIATE SANCTION. IN ADDITION, A COVERED PERSON WHO BELIEVES A CURRENT, PENDING OR PROPOSED TRANSACTION WOULD CONSTITUTE AN "INTERESTED TRANSACTION" OR OTHERWISE CONSTITUTE AN ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IS REQUIRED TO PROMPTLY DISCLOSE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND TO THE CHAIR OF EACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE OF WHICH THE COVERED PERSON IS A MEMBER, THE EXISTENCE OF THE CONFLICT (OR APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT) AND OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION THAT THE COVERED PERSON MAY HAVE REGARDING THE TRANSACTION. NEW COVERED PERSONS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE DETAILS OF THE POLICY AND ITS REQUIREMENTS ARE REVIEWED WITH THEM. THE GENERAL COUNSEL MAINTAINS A DATABASE OF INTERESTS OF COVERED PERSONS AND A SYSTEM FOR MONITORING CURRENT, PENDING AND PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS FOR POTENTIAL INTERESTED TRANSACTIONS BASED ON THE DISCLOSURES MADE IN EACH COVERED PERSON'S ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ANY PERIODIC UPDATES SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE POLICY. IN ADDITION TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ABOVE FOR COVERED PERSONS, SEMINARY EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK.
COMPENSATION REVIEW FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A AND 15B THE COMPENSATION OF ALL EMPLOYEES EARNING IN EXCESS OF A SPECIFIED THRESHHOLD SALARY LEVEL, AS WELL AS THE SEMINARY'S DEAN, IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY YESHIVA UNIVERSITY'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE CONDUCT A DETAILED REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SUCH COMPENSATION UTILIZING COMPARABILITY DATA FROM THIRD PARTY SALARY SURVEYS, FORM 990 SALARY DISCLOSURES FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND/OR COMPENSATION STUDIES PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY CONSULTING FIRM. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE COMMITTEE'S DELIBERATION AND DECISIONS ARE MADE A PART OF THE COMMITTEE'S WRITTEN MINUTES.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE SEMINARY DOES NOT CURRENTLY MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE SEMINARY DOES MAKE ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS PART XI - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: CHANGE IN UNREALIZED VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST (106,150) UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS (1,632,435) ------------- $(1,738,585)
AVERAGE HOURS PART VII THE AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK LISTED FOR THE OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES REPRESENTS THE SEMINARY'S OFFICIAL WORK WEEK. HOWEVER, IN PRACTICE, SUCH INDIVIDUALS WORK SIGNIFICANTLY MORE HOURS PER WEEK AND ARE EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE FOR UNIVERSITY BUSINESS AT ALL TIMES OTHER THAN THE SABBATH AND THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS.
BOARD MEMBER RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 NAME OF OFFICER, DIRECTOR, ETC: ALAN E. GOLDBERG NAME OF RELATED PERSON: LANCE L. HIRT RELATIONSHIP: BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
 
Employer identification number

13-2673756
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) YESHIVA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION INC

500 WEST 185TH STREET

NEW YORK,NY10033
13-1790758 		FOUNDATION NY 501(C)(3) 11A NA
 
 
No












For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS - 2
 
 
FUNDRAISING NY NA
  		T 0 0 0 %












Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) YESHIVA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION

 1C 346,254 FMV
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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