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Chabad of the Airport Inc
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 475132851 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · chabadair.org
revenue
$177K
expenses
$126K
net assets
$120K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Religious activities

profile · synthesized from sources

Chabad of the Airport provides religious services and support to Jewish travelers and airport staff at major New York City airports, particularly JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia. Founded over 40 years ago, it offers holiday programming, kosher food guidance, and opportunities for religious observance such as sukkah access and menorah lightings. The organization operates under the Chabad-Lubavitch movement and focuses on connecting Jews with traditions during travel.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Chanukah Programming
Hosts Chanukah events at airports featuring menorah lightings, donuts, games, and traditional items like sufganiyot to engage travelers during the holiday.
Kosher Guidance
Offers information about kosher food options at Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK airports, listing specific vendors and locations where kosher meals are available.
Mivtzoim Campaigns
Organizes outreach efforts at airports to encourage Jewish religious practices, such as donning tefillin and connecting travelers with local Chabad centers.
Sukkah at JFK
Provides access to a sukkah for Jewish travelers during the holiday of Sukkot at JFK Airport Terminal 4, including availability of a lulav and etrog for blessings.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
    • Extends religious programming beyond airports to public institutions
      Conducts public menorah lighting and dedication ceremonies at civic locations, such as the NYPD 71st precinct house, fostering community engagement and public religious expression.
    • Hosts large-scale holiday celebrations at airports
      Organizes public Chanukah, Purim, Sukkos, and pre-Pesach events at airports, including menorah lightings, festive displays, traditional food, and family-friendly activities, reaching thousands of travelers annually.
    • Provides airport-based religious and cultural services for Jewish travelers
      Offers daily and holiday-specific programming at major New York airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, serving passengers through religious observance support, farewell gatherings for El-Al flights, and Mivtzoim activities such as helping travelers don Tefillin.
  • Kosher Meal Services 1 activity
    • Ensures access to kosher meals at major airport terminals
      Provides kosher meal access through retail locations at Newark Liberty International Airport (10 locations), LaGuardia Airport (8 locations), and John F. Kennedy International Airport (15 locations).
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$177K
Contributions & grants$177K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$126K
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Salaries & benefits$38K
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balance sheet
Total assets$126K
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Net assets$120K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +87.8%
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • CIBO Express Partner — Partner vendor providing kosher meals at multiple airport locations under the Fresko Green Label and Star K symbol
  • Chabad Air Partner — Chabad of the Airport operates under the Chabad Air network, indicating a partnership with the broader Chabad movement's airport outreach initiative.
  • El AL Partner — Hosted a menorah lighting event at their corporate offices in collaboration with Chabad of the Airport.
  • El-AL Partner — Collaborates with El-AL to engage passengers and staff through Chabad activities at the airport.
  • Kāmin Health – Crown Heights Urgent Care Partner — Sponsored donuts, coffee, and other Chanukah treats for the menorah lighting event.
  • NYPD 71st Precinct Partner — Collaborated with Chabad Air to host a public menorah lighting and dedication ceremony.
  • Star K Government — Kosher certification authority whose symbol is used by partner vendors to identify compliant products
  • Terminal 4 at JFK Airport Partner — Hosted the official sukkah and participated in the event with senior leadership attendance.
  • US Customs Government — Attended the sukkah inauguration event as part of a delegation.
  • Yummy Sandwich Partner — Partner vendor providing kosher-labeled meals at Terminal 4 of JFK Airport under the Star-K symbol
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Mivtzoim Outreach as Personalized Connection
    methodology: mivtzoim_outreach
    By using Mivtzoim outreach—direct, personal engagement—to connect Jewish travelers with religious practices, Chabad fosters individual observance because brief, meaningful interactions in transitional spaces can inspire immediate and lasting spiritual connection.
  • Traveler-Centered Religious Support
    methodology: traveler-centered religious support
    By providing religious and spiritual services tailored to airport travelers, Chabad of the Airport meets the observance needs of transient Jewish individuals, because accessible and context-specific support increases the likelihood of maintaining religious practice during travel disruptions.