named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Program
Weekly gatherings where mentor pairs do homework, eat supper, and enjoy recreational activities like arcades and ping-pong.
Big Brother/Sister Program
Pairs teens in difficult situations with mentors for emotional support and regular outings such as bowling or pizza nights.
Camp Scholarship Fund
Partners with sleepaway camps to provide camp experiences for children without financial burden to their families.
Chavrusa Program
Provides homework help and study partners for boys who lack father figures, focusing on Mishnayos and Gemara studies.
Gifts for Yom Tov
Sends games and presents to children during Jewish holidays to enhance their celebration and joy.
Lev Shlomo
Provides baby necessities like onesies, diapers, and blankets to new mothers facing financial or logistical challenges.
Sports Tickets
Organizes major trips to prime sports games using donated tickets from sharingseats.org.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes holiday games and gifts to childrenProvides games and gifts to children during Jewish holidays to enhance their holiday experience.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Funds biweekly recreational outings for mentor-mentee pairsSupports regular outings for mentor-mentee pairs at recreational venues such as bowling alleys and pizza shops on a biweekly basis.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operates weekly after-school mentorship programRuns a weekly after-school program where mentor-mentee pairs complete homework, share a meal, and participate in recreational activities.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual trips to sporting events for childrenPlans and hosts annual trips to major sporting events for children served by the foundation.
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Jewish Advanced Torah Education 1 activity
- Provides academic support for religious studies through Chavrusa ProgramRuns the Chavrusa Program, which pairs boys with homework helpers for religious studies including Mishnayos and Gemara.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Provides baby essentials to families in need through Lev Shlomo programOperates the Lev Shlomo program, distributing clothing, diapers, and blankets to families in need.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Provides camp scholarships for children from low-income familiesOffers financial support to children from financially struggling families to attend sleepaway camp.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Provides mentorship and support services for childrenOffers structured mentorship and support services to children, fostering personal and academic development.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$157K
Contributions & grants$157K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$167K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$88K
balance sheet
Total assets$62K
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Net assets$55K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +21.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- REUVEN EPSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- SAM SHIEL — DIRECTOR
- YISRAEL EPSTEIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- sharingseats.org Partner — Donated thousands of sports tickets to YANA for events attended by children in the program.
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.
- Discreet Support to Reduce Stigmamethodology: discreet_supportBy delivering aid discreetly, we help children feel like "normal" kids and maintain dignity, because minimizing visibility of assistance reduces social stigma and supports psychological well-being.
- Mentorship-Based Emotional Supportmethodology: mentorship_based_supportBy providing one-on-one mentorship to children and teens in difficult circumstances, we promote their well-being and development because consistent, trusted relationships foster emotional resilience and positive behavioral outcomes.