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CHABAD'S CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 133722594 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE Q30Z · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · ccoc.net
revenue
$67K
expenses
$49K
net assets
$-696K
employees
—
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

HUMANITARIAN RESCUE AND AID

profile · synthesized from sources

Chabad's Children of Chernobyl rescues children from contaminated areas around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster zone, relocating them permanently to Israel for medical care, education, and a healthy upbringing. The organization also provides humanitarian aid to families who remain in the affected regions of Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. Founded in 1990, it remains the only organization conducting permanent evacuations of children from the region.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Aid in the Chernobyl Region
Supplies medicine, medical equipment, food, clothing, and therapeutic aids to families still living in contaminated areas, including a mammography clinic and physician training
Education Program
Delivers comprehensive education including school supplies, textbooks, and extracurricular activities to all children under CCOC’s care
Home in Israel
Provides housing in dormitories with full-time staff support for evacuated children, ensuring a stable and nurturing environment
Medical Care Program
Provides full-time pediatric and psychological care, along with access to Israel’s advanced medical system, to treat radiation-induced illnesses
Rescue Flight Program
Evacuates children from contaminated areas around Chernobyl to Israel via organized rescue flights; over 99 flights have transported thousands of children to safety
Summer Camp
Organizes therapeutic summer camps with sports, recreation, and outings designed to support physical and emotional healing
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 2 activities
    • Evacuation and permanent relocation of children from Chernobyl-affected regions
      Permanently relocates children from contaminated areas surrounding the Chernobyl disaster zone to Israel through organized rescue flights; thousands of children have been evacuated via 81–99 documented flights, beginning with the first mission in 1990.
    • Training local medical professionals and building clinical capacity
      Trains physicians in the Chernobyl region to treat radiation-induced illnesses and has established a mammography clinic to improve local healthcare infrastructure.
  • Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 1 activity
    • Distribution of medical supplies and essential aid to affected regions
      Airlifts and distributes medicine, advanced medical equipment, therapeutic aids, food, clothing, and other essential supplies to individuals and families living in contaminated areas around Chernobyl.
  • Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
    • Distribution of toys for emotional support
      Provides toys to children affected by the Chernobyl disaster to offer emotional comfort and joy, particularly during distribution missions or camp programs.
  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
    • Long-term residential care, medical treatment, and education for evacuated children
      Provides comprehensive support including housing, on-campus pediatric and psychological care, access to advanced medical treatments in Israel, education, and extracurricular activities for children relocated from the Chernobyl region; supports ongoing recovery from conditions such as thyroid cancer, leukemia, skin cancers, and cardiac abnormalities.
  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
    • Operation of summer camps for healing and recreation
      Runs summer camps for children from the Chernobyl region focused on physical and emotional healing through sports, recreational activities, and educational outings.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Long-term support into adulthood including life milestones
      Supports evacuees throughout their lives, including assistance and celebration of major life events such as marriage, ensuring continuity of care beyond childhood.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$67K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$754K
Net assets$-696K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -23.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • DAVID TESSEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • MOSHE MELAMUD — BOARD MEMBER
  • NANCY SPIELBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHIMON KATZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • 15 Minutes Magazine Partner — Featured CCOC in a magazine article, increasing public awareness of its work.
  • AOL News Partner — Media partner that has covered the arrival and activities of Chernobyl children supported by Chabad's Children of Chernobyl.
  • AOL News Partner — Reported on the arrival of Chernobyl-affected children in Israel through CCOC's efforts.
  • AOL News Partner — Reported on the arrival of Chernobyl-affected children in Israel through CCOC’s efforts.
  • Israel Government — Destination country for evacuated children from the Chernobyl region.
  • Israel Government — Host country that permanently accepts evacuated children and provides access to advanced medical care for radiation-related illnesses.
  • Jerusalem Post Partner — Featured CCOC in news coverage highlighting the ongoing importance of its mission.
  • Jerusalem Post Partner — Featured coverage highlighting the ongoing relevance of CCOC's mission.
  • Jerusalem Post Partner — Media partner that has featured and publicized the work of Chabad's Children of Chernobyl.
  • Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson Partner — Advocated for the establishment of Chabad's Children of Chernobyl in 1990.
  • Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson Partner — Founded CCOC in 1990 in response to the Chernobyl disaster.
  • Yossie Raichik Partner — Founder and driving force behind CCOC's mission to rescue Chernobyl-affected children.
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.

  • Comprehensive Relocation and Integrated Care
    methodology: comprehensive_relocation_and_integration
    By combining evacuation with integrated medical care, housing, and education in Israel, we produce sustainable recovery because holistic support addresses both immediate health impacts and long-term developmental needs of children affected by radiation.
  • Faith-Based, Long-Term Humanitarian Commitment
    methodology: faith-based long-term humanitarian support
    By grounding humanitarian support in sustained faith-based community engagement, we produce enduring outcomes because long-term relational commitment ensures continuity of care and integration beyond what short-term aid can achieve.
  • Permanent Resettlement for Health Recovery
    methodology: permanent_evacuation_for_recovery
    By permanently relocating children from radioactive environments to Israel, we produce long-term health recovery because ongoing exposure to radiation through food, water, and environment undermines medical treatment and immune function, making temporary interventions ineffective.