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American Friends of Puah Inc
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 113403453 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · puahonline.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$674K
employees
6
volunteers
50
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

Educate, counsel and give expert advice about fertility and Jewish Law

profile · synthesized from sources

American Friends of Puah Inc supports individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges within the framework of Jewish law. The organization provides halachic guidance, counseling, and educational resources on topics including family purity, infertility treatments, and genetic issues. It serves a global Jewish population through a hotline and online services.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $419K
    Provide educational programs that include conferences, seminars and workshops. With the purpose of raising awareness and disseminated knowledge in the Jewish Community about issues related to fertility, genetics, and Jewish Law, via (1) webinars, lectures, and workshops attended by over 1300 people (The Educate, counsel, and give expert advice about fertility and Jewish Law. We gave virtual support to the people already under stress due to infertility and now infertility. (1300 clients). Spreading awareness through Rabbinic newsletter reaching approximately 1300 Rabbis and community leaders, Yeshiva World News. (approximately 50000 people educated) 367,510 published in The Jewish Press (circulation approximately 50000), among others.
  2. #2 $177K
    PUAH offers grants and other forms of financial assistance to help couples pay for fertility treatments.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Ask The Rabbi
Online halachic counseling service providing guidance on fertility, family purity, and Jewish law
PUAH Hotline
Telephone support and referral service for individuals navigating fertility and halachic issues
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Infertility Support and Assisted Reproductive Services 10 activities
    • Community awareness and inspirational outreach
      Distributes free e-cards and produces inspirational video content featuring religious and medical figures to raise awareness about infertility and provide emotional support to affected individuals and families.
    • Fertility education programs
      Offers courses, seminars, lectures, and webinars on reproductive health, fertility medicine, and Jewish law for diverse audiences including couples, medical professionals, rabbis, students, and the general public. Programs are delivered in person and via video content.
    • Fertility guidance and counseling services
      Provides personalized emotional, medical, and halachic support to individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges through a multidisciplinary team of mental health specialists, rabbinical advisors, and medical experts. Includes ongoing follow-up and relationship dynamics counseling.
    • Financial and logistical support for fertility preservation
      Facilitates financial assistance and practical support for individuals requiring fertility preservation due to medical necessity, including egg harvesting and related treatments.
    • Free initial fertility consultations
      Offers free initial consultations to individuals seeking guidance and support for fertility and family-building challenges, providing access to medical, emotional, and halachic resources.
    • Genetic testing and prevention advocacy
      Promotes premarital genetic testing and the use of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in conjunction with IVF to prevent the transmission of genetic disorders in accordance with halachic guidelines.
    • Halachic supervision and consultation
      Offers expert halachic guidance on fertility treatments, family purity, and related Jewish law questions through personal consultations, a dedicated hotline, and written responses. Ensures treatments comply with Jewish law.
    • Laboratory quality supervision
      Provides halachic and medical supervision of fertility laboratory procedures, preventing nearly 50 errors and ensuring compliance with religious and clinical standards.
    • Subsidized medical services for fertility treatment
      Provides fully subsidized home blood collection on Shabbos, injection guidance, and home visits by licensed medical professionals to support patients undergoing fertility treatments.
    • Targeted support during public health crises
      Provides guidance and coping strategies for individuals facing infertility during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, including educational content on vaccination, pregnancy concerns, and mental health.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.81M
Contributions & grants$1.79M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$17K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.94M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$502K
Grants paid out$328K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$734K
Cash$378K
Investments$317K
Liabilities$61K
Net assets$674K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • Chaya Glikman — Board Member
  • Ilana Lichte — Board Member
  • Irving Feigenblum — President
  • Rabbi Assaf Bednarsh — Treasurer
  • Rabbi Menachem Burstin — Board Member
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Dr. Michael Glassner Partner — Medical professional collaborating on educational video content about infertility.
  • Dr. Philip Werthman Partner — Medical specialist collaborating on educational content about male infertility.
  • Dr. Scott Chudnoff Partner — Medical professional collaborating on discussions about intimacy and infertility.
  • Gedolim Partner — Collaborates with halachic authorities to provide guidance on fertility and family purity issues.
  • Haifa Partner — Supervisors from Haifa provided halachic and personal support to clients.
  • PUAH Partner — American Friends of Puah Inc supports PUAH, an organization providing halachically compliant fertility counseling and services.
  • Rabbi Elan Segelman Partner — Religious leader contributing to discussions on male infertility.
  • Rabbi Gideon Weitzman Partner — Religious leader collaborating on educational programming addressing intimacy and infertility.
  • Rabbi Moshe Kesselman Partner — Religious leader contributing to discussions on male infertility.
  • Rabbi Paysach Krohn Partner — Collaborates with the organization to deliver inspirational messages through video content.
  • Rachi Hain Partner — Contributor providing counseling and guidance on coping with infertility and relationship dynamics.
  • Young Israel of Hancock Park Partner — Rabbi Elan Segelman serves as Rabbi, indicating an institutional affiliation between PUAH and the synagogue.
  • reputable phlebotomy collection agencies Partner — Partnered to provide Shabbos blood collection services for patients.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Integration of Halachic, Medical, and Emotional Support
    methodology: integrated_halachic_medical_emotional_support
    By integrating halachic, medical, and emotional expertise, the organization provides holistic fertility guidance that aligns with Jewish law and values, because this interdisciplinary approach increases adherence, reduces distress, and improves decision-making for observant Jewish patients.