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THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 923965759 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE T99 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$2.6M
net assets
$122K
employees
0
volunteers
3
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

TO ASSIST NEEDY ORTHODOX JEWISH FAMILIES TO BEAR THE UNUSUALLY HIGH COST OF THE TRADITIONAL ORTHODOX WEDDING BY SUBSIDIZING WEDDING EXPENSES AND PROVIDING LOW-COST WEDDING-RELATED SERVICES, WITH THE GOAL OF RELIEVING POOR FAMILIES OF THEIR FINANCIAL BURDEN AND ALLOWING THEM TO MAKE DIGNIFIED AND AFFORDABLE CELEBRATIONS, INFUSED WITH JOY AND FREE FROM WORRY OR SHAME. ONE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED IS LOW COST KOSHER CATERING SERVICES FOR TRADITIONAL ORTHODOX WEDDINGS AT REDUCED OR SUBSIDIZED RATES, FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, NY, that supports low-income Orthodox Jewish families by subsidizing the high costs of traditional weddings. Provides financial assistance and low-cost kosher catering services to reduce economic burdens and enable dignified celebrations. Focuses on making Orthodox Jewish wedding traditions accessible to families facing financial hardship.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Low-Cost Kosher Catering Service
Offers subsidized kosher catering for Orthodox Jewish weddings, specifically for individuals and families facing financial hardships.
Wedding Expense Subsidy Program
Provides financial assistance to needy Orthodox Jewish families to help cover the costs of traditional Orthodox weddings, reducing economic stress and enabling dignified celebrations.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Wedding Financial Assistance for Needy Couples 1 activity
    • Subsidized kosher catering and wedding expense support for Orthodox Jewish families
      Provides low-cost kosher catering services and subsidizes wedding expenses for Orthodox Jewish families experiencing financial hardship, enabling them to hold dignified and affordable traditional weddings.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.60M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.60M100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.59M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$169K
Cash$77K
Investments$0
Liabilities$47K
Net assets$122K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue +113.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • JEFFREY PATOW — DIRECTOR
  • MOSES KLEIN — DIRECTOR
  • NAFTALI MILLER — DIRECTOR
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Financial Subsidy for Cultural-Religious Events
    methodology: financial_subsidy_for_cultural_religious_events
    By providing financial subsidies and low-cost services for Orthodox Jewish weddings, we reduce economic barriers, because this enables low-income families to uphold religious and cultural traditions without sacrificing dignity, joy, or social standing.