named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Armed Security Deployment
Provides professionally trained armed security personnel to protect nonprofit institutions, including synagogues, schools, and community events.
Security Guard Training Program
Offers state-mandated and advanced tactical training for security guards, including pre-assignment, on-the-job, annual in-service, and firearms training.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 2 activities
- Providing armed and unarmed security services to houses of worship, schools, and communitiesDeploys licensed armed and unarmed security guards to protect 40 schools and synagogues daily, safeguarding over 20,000 people including 10,000 children. Services are provided to nonprofit houses of worship, schools, and surrounding communities.
- Supporting community safety through observer programs with law enforcementAssists local law enforcement agencies by operating as community observers in areas where supported nonprofits are located, enhancing situational awareness and public safety.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Delivering security education and training programsOffers education and training for volunteer security guards, including enrolling students in security guard training classes launched in January 2020.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$521K
Contributions & grants$39K8%
Program service revenue$445K85%
Investment income$36K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$460K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$125K
Grants paid out$175
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$774K
Cash$534K
Investments$0
Liabilities$609K
Net assets$165K
Liquid reserves13.9 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +33.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ELI ROWE — DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA FARKAS — PRESIDENT AND CEO
- YEHUDA SCHIFFER — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Division of Criminal Justice Services Government — Approves training schools and courses for security guards in New York State
- Local law enforcement agencies Partner — Collaborates with local law enforcement by serving as community observers to support public safety efforts.
- New York Department of State Government — Registers security guards and mandates training compliance under Section 89-G of Article 7A
- PayPal Partner — Processes donations made through the Six13 Guard website.
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.
- Community-Based Security Partnershipmethodology: community-based_security_partnershipBy integrating direct security services with community-based surveillance and real-time situational awareness, the organization enhances institutional safety while supporting law enforcement, because distributed, collaborative monitoring strengthens overall threat response and deterrence.
- Mission-Specific Enhanced Training Standardsmethodology: enhanced-training-standardsBy equipping security personnel with training that exceeds state requirements and is tailored to threats against religious and community institutions, the organization improves threat preparedness and response effectiveness, because specialized, context-aware training produces more capable and adaptable security forces.
- Nonprofit Security Model with Cost Efficiencymethodology: nonprofit_security_modelBy operating as a nonprofit and minimizing administrative costs through volunteer leadership and centralized operations, SIX13 GUARD INC makes professional armed security services financially accessible to vulnerable institutions that cannot afford for-profit providers, because cost-effective delivery expands protection to underserved communities.