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MAYRIM INC
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY · EIN 832123539 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · mayrim.org
revenue
$170K
expenses
$187K
net assets
$27K
employees
0
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AID AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND PERSONS STRUGGLING WITH LOSS OR BEREAVEMENT INVOLVING THE LOSS OF A FAMILY MEMBER. THE ORGANIZATION HAS COMMUNAL GATHERINGS AND OTHER EVENTS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE BEREAVED FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Mayrim supports families grieving the death of a child by providing year-round events, peer support groups, therapy, and a podcast. Founded in memory of Miriam Holman, the organization fosters healing through community connection and compassion. It serves bereaved families across multiple U.S. regions and Israel, with a focus on shared experiences and honoring lost children.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Bereavement Retreat
Multi-day retreat in Glen Spey, NY for bereaved families, featuring therapeutic activities and peer support.
Brothers Shabbaton
Annual weekend event for brothers aged 15+ who lost a sibling, held in Lakewood, NJ.
Israel Bereavement Shabbaton
Annual English-speaking program in Jerusalem for parents who lost a child.
Shared Journeys
Monthly virtual support groups for parents who experienced accidental child loss.
Sisters Shabbaton
Annual weekend event for sisters aged 15+ who lost a sibling, held in Far Rockaway, NY.
The Grief Journey Podcast
Shares stories from families who have experienced child loss, offering comfort, understanding, and connection.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Grief Support Groups and Counseling 3 activities
    • Digital and Educational Support Resources
      Produces and curates accessible digital content including "The Grief Journey" podcast, video presentations, books, and therapeutic tools to support individuals grieving the loss of a child, sibling, or grandchild.
    • Grief Support Programs and Peer Communities
      Provides year-round grief support programs including peer support groups, virtual monthly meetings, and regional gatherings for families and siblings grieving the loss of a child. Services are tailored to bereaved parents and siblings, with special focus on connection and healing.
    • Regional Support Network and Outreach
      Operates regional branches managed by ambassadors who facilitate access to events, services, and support networks for bereaved families across locations.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Annual Bereavement Retreats and Shabbaton Events
      Organizes annual in-person retreats and Shabbaton events, including Sisters Shabbaton for women, Brothers Shabbaton for boys aged 15+, and an English-speaking bereavement Shabbaton in Jerusalem, providing structured grief support and community connection.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$170K
Contributions & grants$170K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$187K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash$42K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ARYEH FREUND — TRUSTEE
  • ELY PASTERNACK — TRUSTEE
  • GLEN HOLMAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Camp Simcha Partner — Provides the location for the annual bereavement retreat.
  • Five Towns Partner — Location where Mayrim hosts events for families who have lost a child.
  • Glen Holman Partner — Contact person for event information and registration.
  • Glen Holman Partner — Point of contact for the Brothers Shabbaton event, listed with direct phone and email for inquiries.
  • Lakewood Partner — Location where Mayrim hosts events for families who have lost a child.
  • Mayrim Team Partner — Regional and local events are organized by the Mayrim Team.
  • Monsey Partner — Location where Mayrim hosts events for families who have lost a child.
  • Ramada Hotel Jerusalem Partner — Host venue for the Israel Bereavement Shabbaton.
  • Stanford University Partner — Referenced in media articles featured on Mayrim's website, specifically in connection with research on algorithms related to transplant policy.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Culturally Grounded Grief Support
    By integrating Jewish spiritual traditions and cultural practices into structured retreats and community events, we support emotional and spiritual healing after child loss, because culturally meaningful rituals enhance belonging and provide a familiar framework for processing grief.
  • Peer-Based Healing Communities
    methodology: peer_support_communities
    By connecting bereaved families through peer-led gatherings and shared lived experiences, we foster deeper emotional healing and reduce isolation, because mutual understanding from similar loss creates a unique foundation for trust, connection, and resilience.
  • Storytelling as Emotional Connection
    methodology: storytelling_for_emotional_support
    By sharing personal narratives of grief and loss through podcast storytelling, we create emotional resonance and reduce isolation, because hearing authentic stories from others with similar experiences fosters connection and validation even outside direct peer interaction.