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THE CHEVRA GEMACH INC
CEDARHURST, NY · EIN 203976800 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P75 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · thechevragemach.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

THE CHEVRA GEMACH PROVIDES DISCREET AND DIGNIFIED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FREE LOANS TO VOLUNTEERS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND TO EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Chevra G'mach provides discreet financial assistance and interest-free loans to volunteers of community organizations and employees of public service organizations. It was created by and for members of Hatzolah, an emergency response network, to support those who dedicate their lives to helping others. The organization operates primarily in the United States with a focus on serving the Hatzolah community.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Financial Assistance Program
Provides discreet and dignified financial assistance and interest-free loans to Hatzolah volunteers and public service workers in need
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
    • Funding and lending support for public service volunteers and employees
      Provides financial assistance and interest-free loans to volunteers of community organizations and employees of public service organizations, as reported in IRS filings.
  • Emergency Medical Response Support 1 activity
    • Providing financial and material assistance to Hatzolah members
      Offers dignified and discreet financial or material aid to Hatzolah members who provide emergency medical services, supporting them as volunteers in public service. This program operates as a national resource for Hatzolah members in need.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$1.55M144%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$-478K
expenses
Total expenses$1.37M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.25M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.55M
Cash$343K
Investments$258K
Liabilities$220K
Net assets$1.33M
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -14.4%
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Hatzolah Network — Endorses and supports The Chevra G'mach as a vital resource for its members.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Dignity-Centered Financial Assistance
    methodology: dignity-centered financial assistance
    By providing financial assistance and free loans through a model that emphasizes discretion and dignity, the organization supports engagement and access among individuals in community and public service roles, because preserving personal dignity reduces stigma and increases willingness to seek help.
  • Peer-Supported Mutual Aid Model
    methodology: peer-supported mutual aid
    By creating a support system built by Hatzolah members for Hatzolah members, the organization ensures culturally competent, trusted, and discreet assistance, because shared identity and lived experience strengthen trust and alignment with community values, increasing utilization and relevance.