named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Daily Prayers
Regular prayer services held daily at the Chabad House
Friday night meals
Hosts Shabbat meals for visitors and locals, available upon prior registration
Shabbat Meals
Communal meals held on Shabbat, open to the public with advance registration
Shabbat Prayers
Weekly Shabbat prayer services for the community and visitors
Visitor Center
Provides information and support for Jewish travelers visiting San Pedro La Laguna
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
- Host Shabbat and holiday eventsOrganizes and facilitates registration for Shabbat and holiday meals and observances, including provision of meal services for visitors with prior registration.
- Operate Chabad House community centerProvides a welcoming presence and ongoing religious, communal, and visitor services in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, including daily prayers, Shabbat meals, holiday events, and a visitor center for tourists and community members.
- Provide Shabbat and prayer servicesHosts daily and Shabbat prayer services and provides information about Shabbat times and observance in Pedro, Guatemala, for travelers and community members.
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Kosher Meal Services 1 activity
- Provide kosher food and dining servicesOperates a kosher restaurant and a dairy café (espresso bar) at Chabad House in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, providing access to kosher food for visitors and community members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitate visitor accommodationsProvides or recommends nearby lodging options, including Luxury Atitlan Suites 5 through 8 and other accommodations within walking distance of Chabad House, for visitors to San Pedro La Laguna.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$86K
Contributions & grants$86K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$89K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -62.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- AVRAHAM MEIRI — PRESIDENT
- Hanoch cohen — SECRETARY
- Yosef Groner — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Chabad Pedro Partner — Operates under the name Chabad of Pedro Guatemala, providing services in San Pedro La Laguna.
- Chabad Pedro La Laguna Partner — Local affiliate or location of Chabad of Pedro Guatemala providing community services.
- Chabad of Pedro La Laguna Partner — Local Chabad affiliate providing religious and communal services.
- Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement Network — Member of the global Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement network.
- Luxury Atitlan Suites Partner — Partner providing nearby accommodations for visitors to Chabad of Pedro Guatemala.
strategies · 4
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 Building Through Shared Ritualmethodology: community_building_through_ritualBy hosting shared Shabbat meals and other religious rituals, the organization fosters community engagement and strengthens Jewish identity among travelers and local participants, because collective ritual practice creates belonging and continuity in a remote setting.
- Community Hub for Religious and Cultural Continuitymethodology: community_hubBy operating a multifunctional community center that integrates religious, educational, and social services, the organization sustains Jewish life in a remote location, because centralized access to integrated services strengthens identity and supports both residents and travelers.
- Hospitality-Based Engagement Modelmethodology: hospitality_based_community_engagementBy offering welcoming, registration-based services tailored to travelers, the organization increases participation and religious engagement, because structured hospitality ensures preparedness, personalization, and a sense of safety for transient community members.
- Localized Religious Support for Observant Travelersmethodology: halachic_guidanceBy providing halachic guidance and kosher-compliant infrastructure in a remote location, the organization enables Jewish travelers to maintain religious observance during travel, because access to localized, context-specific religious support reduces barriers to participation and strengthens continuity of practice.