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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CHASDEI LEV
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 203033366 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · chasdeilev.org
revenue
$754K
expenses
$731K
net assets
$60K
employees
0
volunteers
6
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE CLOTHING AND FOOD, DISTRIBUTE FUNDS AND PAY THIRD-PARTY BILLS TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, IN A DIGNIFIED MANNER, THROUGH CHASDEI LEV

profile · synthesized from sources

Chasdei Lev supports yeshiva teachers (Rebbeim) and their families by providing access to food and household necessities at drastically reduced prices for holidays. Through partnerships with yeshivas, manufacturers, and distributors, the organization leverages bulk purchasing and subsidies to alleviate financial strain during Yom Tov. The service operates with 100% volunteers and emphasizes dignity and respect in its assistance.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $285K
    TO PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, WHO ARE INNEED OF SAME, IN A DIGNIFIED MANNER.
named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Yom Tov Assistance Program
Enables yeshiva teachers to order large quantities of food and household necessities at a fraction of standard prices for holidays like Pesach and Succos.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
    • Distribution of holiday food packages for Jewish holidays
      Distributes food packages for Jewish holidays such as Pesach and Yom Tov to families, yeshivas, and religious institutions across multiple locations including Monsey, NY; Baltimore, MD; Lakewood, NJ; Brooklyn, NY; Plantation, FL; and Far Rockaway, NY, with events scheduled through 2026.
    • Subsidized provision of food and household necessities for rabbis
      Provides rabbis with access to food and household necessities at significantly reduced prices through bulk purchasing and partnerships, assisting 35,000 rabbi family members.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Financial support for teachers and their families during holidays
      Provides financial assistance to teachers and their families to help them observe Jewish holidays with reduced financial strain.
  • Text Messaging Communication Services 1 activity
    • Recurring automated SMS/MMS information messaging program
      Operates a recurring automated text message program to send informational messages via SMS and MMS to mobile numbers provided by participants.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$754K
Contributions & grants$754K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$731K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$731K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$61K
Cash$57K
Investments$0
Liabilities$598
Net assets$60K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +88.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • ARON BISTRITZKY — SECRETARY
  • DEVORAH BROCINER — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH BISTRITZKY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MORDECHAI BISTRITZKY — DIRECTOR
  • SHLOMO BISTRITZKY — TREASURER
  • YEHUDIS GOLD — PRESIDENT
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • American Arbitration Association Partner — Utilizes the American Arbitration Association's rules and procedures for dispute resolution related to its text messaging program.
  • Aviator Sports Complex Partner — Hosts food distribution event for Chasdei Lev
  • Clover Stadium Partner — Hosts food distribution event for Chasdei Lev
  • First Energy Park Partner — Hosts food distribution event for Chasdei Lev
  • House of Kosher Partner — Hosts food distribution event for Chasdei Lev
  • North Woodmere Park Partner — Hosts food distribution event for Chasdei Lev
  • Plantation High School Partner — Hosts food distribution event for Chasdei Lev
  • Reisterstown Road Plaza Partner — Hosts food distribution event for Chasdei Lev
  • Rosh Yeshiva HaRav Reuven Feinstein Partner — Endorsed the organization's support for rabbis and teachers, highlighting its impact on their dignity and spiritual service.
  • Rosh Yeshiva HaRav Reuven Feinstein Partner — Endorsement and message of appreciation from a senior religious leader affirming the organization's impact on teachers.
  • Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimiah Partner — Receives expansive Pesach packages from Chasdei Lev.
  • Yeshiva of Staten Island Partner — Hosts food distribution event for Chasdei Lev
  • distributors Partner — Partner with distributors to obtain food and household items at or below wholesale prices.
  • manufacturers Partner — Source food and household items directly from manufacturers at or below wholesale prices.
  • yeshivos Partner — Partner with yeshivas that bear a significant portion of program costs to support rabbis.
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.

  • Opt-In Communication for Voluntary Engagement
    methodology: opt_in_communication
    By using opt-in text messaging as a communication channel separate from service transactions, the organization fosters participation because voluntary and low-pressure engagement respects recipient autonomy and increases trust in outreach.
  • Subsidized Distribution via Bulk Purchasing and Partnerships
    methodology: bulk_purchasing_and_subsidized_distribution
    By leveraging bulk purchasing power and partnerships with yeshivas, manufacturers, and distributors, the organization reduces costs and provides subsidized goods to rabbis, because this model enables dignified support while maintaining financial sustainability.