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CHABAD OF BOQUETE INC
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 813669816 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P40 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · chabadboquete.com
revenue
$213K
expenses
$211K
net assets
$23K
employees
0
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

Chabad of Boquete strives to support all activities related to Jewish life in the Boquete community.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chabad of Boquete serves the Jewish community in Boquete, Panama, offering religious, cultural, and hospitality services in the Chiriquí Highlands. The organization provides kosher dining, Shabbat observance, mikvah access, and accommodations for travelers and locals. It supports Jewish life through community events, educational opportunities, and spiritual outreach in a mountainous, nature-rich region popular with expats and visitors.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Morton’s Bakehouse & Café
Kosher dairy café offering homemade pastries, bread, coffee, and light meals; supports Chabad through proceeds
Rooms at Chabad Boquete
Accommodations for guests, including individuals, couples, and families, located on-site for easy access to services and events
Shabbat at Chabad Boquete
Weekly Shabbat experience with Friday night and Saturday morning prayers, communal meals, and hospitality for locals and visitors
Shabbos in a Box
Pre-packaged kosher Shabbat meals delivered to guests who cannot attend in person, available by reservation
Women's Mikvah
Religious mikvah service available by reservation with suggested donation, operated in accordance with Jewish tradition
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
    • Host Open Bar and social events with kosher cuisine
      Organizes Open Bar events featuring a variety of kosher drinks, snacks, and accompaniments as part of community-building social programming.
    • Host and facilitate Shabbat and holiday gatherings
      Organizes weekly Shabbat experiences including Friday night dinners, Saturday lunches, prayers, and communal meals for community members and visitors. Also hosts holiday celebrations and Torah study sessions as part of ongoing religious programming.
  • Kosher Meal Services 2 activities
    • Operate a kosher dairy café and artisan bakery
      Runs Morton's Bakehouse & Café, an artisan kosher dairy café established in 2008 that specializes in traditional Jewish baked goods and supports the local Chabad community through its proceeds.
    • Provide kosher catering and meal delivery services
      Offers kosher meal services including weekly takeaway dinners, Shabbat meal packages ("Shabbos in a Box"), and catering for dinner and take-away by reservation. Meals include challah, wine, main courses, sides, and dessert, with orders accepted weekly by Tuesday at 11:00am.
  • Orthodox Jewish Ritual Bath Operations 1 activity
    • Operate a women's mikvah
      Maintains a women's mikvah available by reservation, supporting religious observance within the community through suggested donations.
  • Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
    • Provide guest lodging for visitors and Shabbat guests
      Offers simple, comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms and air conditioning for individuals, couples, or families visiting the Chabad Boquete community, located near religious services and events for Shabbat, holidays, or other visits.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Offer customized travel packages for Jewish travelers
      Provides all-inclusive, tailor-made travel experiences for Jewish travelers, including lodging, activities, kosher meals, and accommodations customized to family preferences, starting at $3,500 per adult.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$213K
Contributions & grants$213K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$211K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$208K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$23K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Aaron Poliwoda — Director
  • Jacob Poliwoda — Director
  • Martin Poliwoda — Director
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Kosher Without Borders Partner — Partner organization that organizes all-inclusive kosher travel packages for Jewish families.
  • Morton's Bakehouse Partner — Artisan kosher bakery and restaurant operated in partnership with Chabad of Boquete.
  • Morton’s Bakehouse & Café Partner — Chabad Boquete operates the kosher dairy café, with all proceeds supporting the local Chabad community.
  • Valle Escondido Resort Partner — Provides accommodations for Chabad guests at a special rate and allows Chabad to assist with bookings
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Centered Tradition Building
    methodology: community-centered tradition-building
    By engaging people in hands-on Jewish cultural and spiritual practices like challah baking and Shabbat observance, we strengthen Jewish identity and continuity, because shared rituals create meaningful, memorable connections to tradition.
  • Direct Delivery for Accessibility
    methodology: direct_delivery_for_accessibility
    By delivering kosher Shabbat meals directly to individuals, we increase access to religious observance, because removing transportation and social barriers enables participation for those who cannot or prefer not to attend in person.
  • Inclusive Community Engagement
    methodology: inclusive_community
    By providing low-barrier access to religious and communal experiences, we foster participation among Jews of all backgrounds and levels of observance, because reducing affiliation requirements increases engagement and belonging.
  • Integrated Lodging Model
    methodology: integrated_lodging
    By co-locating lodging with Chabad activities and services, we deepen engagement, because proximity increases participation and strengthens immersion in community life.
  • Social Enterprise Funding
    methodology: social-enterprise-funding
    By operating a kosher café as a self-sustaining enterprise, we generate reliable funding for community services, because earned income reduces dependency on donations and increases program stability.