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New York State Chaplain Group Inc
New York, NY · EIN 923834921 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE I43 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · nyscg.org
revenue
$426K
expenses
$419K
net assets
$10K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

"NYSCG Goal to fill the deficit of chaplains in the United States by encouraging compassionate individuals to take the NYSCG Crisis Chaplaincy Course. Mr Homnick has also developed a supportive membership group for NYSCG Chaplains so they can receive constant mentorship, create meaningful connections with peer Chaplains, and find opportunities for spiritual and lucrative growth"

profile · synthesized from sources

Training and certifying chaplains to provide emotional and spiritual support in crisis settings such as hospitals, prisons, law enforcement, and schools. Offers a self-paced online course, one-on-one mentorship, and ongoing community support. Serves aspiring and active chaplains across the United States, with a focus on professional development and placement in voluntary or paid roles.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    Chaplains in the law enforcement field play an important role in providing emotional and spiritual support to both officers and victims of crime.
  2. #2 $0
    Prisoners often feel isolated due to their circumstances, making it increasingly important for them to have access to spiritual guidance.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Chaplain Placement Support
Assistance connecting graduates with voluntary and paid chaplaincy positions in hospitals, prisons, law enforcement, schools, and crisis response settings
Crisis Chaplaincy Course
Self-paced online training program covering crisis response, emotional and spiritual care, and real-world chaplaincy skills; leads to official certification and credentials
One-on-One Mentorship
Personalized guidance from experienced chaplains throughout training, certification, and early career development
Private Member Community
Ongoing support network via private WhatsApp and Telegram groups, monthly updates, and professional development opportunities for certified chaplains
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 3 activities
    • Deliver emotional and spiritual care to patients' families in ICU settings
      Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support to families of ICU patients during times of medical crisis and uncertainty.
    • Provide crisis response chaplaincy services to communities
      Deploys chaplains to deliver emotional first aid, spiritual support, prayer, and group counseling to communities affected by natural disasters, sudden loss, or other traumatic events, including in schools and public institutions.
    • Train and certify professional chaplains
      Offers comprehensive chaplaincy training programs, including coursework, one-to-one mentorship, certification exams, and job placement support, leading to nationally recognized credentials for service in hospitals, prisons, schools, and emergency settings.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Facilitate board certification for chaplains through partnership
      Supports chaplains in achieving board certification (CPE) via a partnership with the Institute of Pastoral Care of Florida.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • Operate a crisis hotline for spiritual and emotional support
      Maintains a hotline offering immediate emotional and spiritual care, prayer, and guidance to individuals in distress or despair.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Provide emotional and spiritual support to law enforcement officers and victims of crime
      Offers on-the-ground emotional and spiritual care to law enforcement personnel and crime victims during and after traumatic incidents, including crisis response and ongoing support.
  • Religious Support for Incarcerated Individuals 1 activity
    • Provide spiritual and emotional support to incarcerated individuals
      Delivers chaplaincy services to prisoners, including spiritual guidance, mentoring, and emotional care aimed at reducing isolation and supporting personal transformation in correctional facilities.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Support professional and spiritual growth of chaplains through member community
      Provides a supportive network for certified and training chaplains to connect with peers, receive mentorship, and grow spiritually and professionally, including through volunteer opportunities that count toward certification.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$426K
Contributions & grants$426K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$419K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$208K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash$5K
Investments$0
Liabilities$475
Net assets$10K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +167.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Akiva Homnick — President
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Institute of Pastoral Care of Florida Partner — Collaborates to enable members to earn board certification (CPE).
  • New York State Government — Partnered with Rabbi Homnick in founding The United States Chaplain Group Inc.
  • New York State Government — Trains and certifies chaplains for service in state institutions including hospitals, prisons, and law enforcement agencies across New York State.
  • Rabbi Akiva Homnick Partner — Founder and Director of New York State Chaplain Group Inc., providing leadership and instruction in the certification program.
  • The Chaplain Group of America Partner — Co-founded The United States Chaplain Group Inc. with Rabbi Homnick and other partners.
  • The Institute Of Clinical Pastoral Education Partner — Partnered with Rabbi Homnick in founding The United States Chaplain Group Inc.
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.

  • Compassionate Presence as Spiritual Care in Clinical and Community Crises
    methodology: compassionate_presence
    By offering compassionate presence in medical and communal crisis settings, we produce spiritual healing and restore hope where clinical or structural interventions fall short, because attentive, non-intrusive spiritual support addresses existential distress and fosters resilience.
  • Comprehensive Crisis Chaplaincy Training with Mentorship
    methodology: mentorship-supported_training
    By combining structured, end-to-end training with one-to-one mentorship and peer support, we produce chaplains who are emotionally prepared and professionally equipped for real-world crisis response because sustained personal guidance and practical readiness increase effectiveness and retention in high-stress settings.
  • Personalized Professional Development for Chaplain Growth
    methodology: personalized-professional-development
    By tailoring chaplaincy training and support to individual needs and stages of development, we produce greater personal transformation and professional success because personalized mentorship fosters deeper engagement and sustained commitment in spiritual care roles.