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LEV LALEV INC

MONSEY, NY · EIN 205395832 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · levlalev.com
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.7M
net assets
$-255K
employees
5
volunteers
2
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE FOR THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED , ORPHANED JEWISH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Residential care organization supporting orphaned, neglected, and at-risk religious Jewish girls in Israel. Provides comprehensive physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual support from childhood through early adulthood. Operates an orphanage offering trauma-informed care, education, therapy, and life skills development for girls ages 7-21, with continued support into independence.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

4-Tiered Care Program
Comprehensive support addressing physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of girls in care, including housing, therapy, education, and religious programming
Higher Education & Career Support
Prepares girls ages 18-21 for independence through scholarships, stipends, and employment opportunities, with many pursuing careers in education and medicine
Mitzvah Projects
Engages donors in meaningful giving opportunities such as twinning, fundraising, and sponsoring lifecycle events like bat mitzvahs and weddings
Wedding & Family Formation Support
Guides and financially supports graduates through marriage and family formation, including wedding costs and setting up homes
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Alumni support and long-term development
      Tracks and supports over 900 alumni who have transitioned to independent and fulfilling lives, reflecting the long-term success of the organization’s holistic care model.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Comprehensive educational and academic support
      Provides full educational support including one-on-one tutoring, coordination with schools via a full-time educational director, extracurricular programs in music, art, dance, and drama, and on-site facilities such as a library, computer room, and music room to promote academic and creative development.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Enrichment and cultural programming
      Organizes a three-week summer camp, frequent educational and cultural trips throughout Israel, and hands-on learning in Jewish life and traditions. Hosts dignified celebrations for bat mitzvahs, graduations, and weddings to foster identity and belonging.
  • Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
    • Nutritional and basic needs provision
      Supplies three nutritious, hot meals per day, personalized meal accommodations, new clothing for weekdays and holidays, and new toys and books to ensure each girl’s physical and emotional well-being. Sponsors over 100,000 meals annually and provides a month of nutritious meals for $250.
  • Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
    • Residential care for orphaned and traumatized girls
      Provides a safe, family-like environment for girls who have experienced parental loss, abandonment, neglect, or abuse, offering shelter, emotional support, and long-term care from infancy through young adulthood. The program operates seven “family units” with dedicated house mothers and counselor “big sisters” to ensure stable daily care and emotional well-being.
  • School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
    • Therapeutic and emotional support services
      Delivers intensive, individualized therapy and emotional support to help traumatized girls heal, including one-on-one counseling, specialized therapies (pet, music, horseback riding), and access to mental health professionals five days per week. Each girl is assigned both a social worker and a therapist to support emotional healing and life skills development.
  • Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
    • Transition-to-independence program for young adults
      Supports girls ages 18–21 in transitioning to independent living through employment assistance, higher education scholarships and stipends, guidance during dating, and financial support for weddings and setting up homes. The program has funded over 100 weddings and awarded 100 scholarships.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Western Wall prayer program
      Prints submitted prayer requests and carries them to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, where they are placed by children from the Lev LaLev Orphanage during the period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.65M
Contributions & grants$1.65M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.75M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$142K
Grants paid out$1.26M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash$20K
Investments$0
Liabilities$286K
Net assets$-255K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • ELIEZER EIZENBERGER — TRUSTEE
  • MENACHEM KLEINMAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Chavi Partner — Contact person for sponsorship inquiries at Lev LaLev.
  • Chavi Partner — Point of contact for legacy giving inquiries and guidance
  • Rebecca Fischer Partner — Partnered with Lev LaLev to fundraise for sending girls to summer camp.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Faith-Based, Culturally Grounded Care
    methodology: faith_based_care
    By grounding care in Jewish values and sacred practices such as intercessory prayer during the High Holy Days, the organization fosters spiritual connection and divine appeal, strengthening communal identity and emotional resilience among residents.
  • Holistic, Family-Like Care Model
    methodology: holistic_family_care
    By providing holistic, family-like residential care that integrates emotional, educational, and spiritual support, the organization enables orphaned and abandoned girls to heal from trauma and develop into confident adults because belonging and dignity are foundational to long-term personal development.
  • Relational Sponsorship for Sustained Engagement
    methodology: relational_sponsorship_model
    By fostering direct, individual relationships between sponsors and girls, the organization increases donor commitment and long-term support because personal connection affirms the child's worth and transforms aid into meaningful partnership.
  • Trauma-Informed, Multidisciplinary Healing Approach
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By integrating intensive therapy, education, and peer relationships within a safe residential environment, the organization helps girls heal from abuse and neglect because trauma recovery requires coordinated psychological, social, and developmental support.