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CHABAD OF BARBADOS INC
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 821435005 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · chabadbarbados.com
revenue
$401K
expenses
$248K
net assets
$192K
employees
0
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

CHABAD OF BARBADOS INC is an organization dedicated to furthering the religious, educational, and charitable needs of the Jewish Community and /or tourists of Barbados.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chabad of Barbados serves the religious and cultural needs of the local Jewish community and Jewish visitors to Barbados. It provides educational programs, Shabbat and holiday meals, minyan services, and kosher takeout. The organization operates as part of the global Chabad-Lubavitch movement, offering spiritual and communal support in a Caribbean setting.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Hebrew School
Provides Jewish education for children, teaching Hebrew, Torah, and traditions as part of its religious programming.
Kosher Takeout
Offers kosher meal delivery or pickup, including main courses, sides, and Shabbat items such as challah and babka, available for advance order.
Minyan
Conducts regular prayer services for the Jewish community, including Shabbat morning services.
Shabbat Meals
Hosts Friday night and Saturday lunch meals for the Jewish community and visitors, featuring kosher cuisine, prayer, and communal celebration.
Torah & Tea for Women
Weekly gathering combining Torah study and tea, designed for women in the community.
Weekly BBQ Under The Stars
Hosts a weekly outdoor barbecue event fostering community and social connection among locals and visitors.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 3 activities
    • Conducts regular minyan services for communal prayer
      Organizes daily and weekly minyan services, including daily Shacharit at 8:00 AM during Yeshiva Week and regular minyan services throughout the year, providing opportunities for communal worship and prayer.
    • Hosts Shabbat meals and related religious services
      Provides Shabbat meals in a warm and inviting atmosphere featuring Kiddush, gourmet food, meaningful discussion, and song. Meals are open to all individuals, subject to availability, and are offered exclusively on Fridays. Includes special programming during Yeshiva Week, such as Shabbat morning minyan at 10:00 AM with a deluxe Kiddush.
    • Organizes holiday and seasonal community events
      Plans and hosts holiday celebrations and seasonal programs such as Yeshiva Week 2026, offering structured activities and services for families, including meals, minyanim, and educational programming tailored to visitors and residents.
  • Kosher Certification and Supervision Services 1 activity
    • Offers kosher food services and support
      Provides kosher takeout meals for midweek and Shabbat, including large orders, delivered double-wrapped for oven reheating. Also offers kosher meat, wine, grape juice, and guidance on sourcing kosher-certified products and fresh fish locally. Assists with kosher meat import permits for personal use for a $75 fee.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Operates Jewish educational programs
      Runs a Hebrew school and Sunday School program for children, along with recurring educational events such as Torah & Tea for Women, which combine learning with communal meals and gatherings.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizes weekly kosher BBQ events
      Hosts weekly outdoor BBQ events on Monday nights at 6:30 PM, featuring sausages, burgers, fries, salad, drinks, and optional ribeye steak. These events are held under the stars and are part of regular community programming, including during Yeshiva Week.
  • Orthodox Jewish Ritual Bath Operations 1 activity
    • Provides access to mikvah facility
      Maintains and operates a mikvah facility in Barbados for ritual use by the local Jewish community and visitors.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$401K
Contributions & grants$354K88%
Program service revenue$47K12%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$248K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out$314
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$242K
Cash$25K
Investments$0
Liabilities$50K
Net assets$192K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -44.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ELI CHAIKIN — Director, President
  • EZRIEL GOLDSTEIN — Director,Treasurer,Secretary
  • SCHNEUR ZALMAN CEITLIN — Director, Chairman
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Chabad.org Network — Chabad of Barbados is part of the Chabad.org network, which provides technological and organizational support.
  • Chabad.org Network — Member of the Chabad.org global network
  • Chabad.org Network — Member of the Chabad.org global network.
  • Chabad.org Network — Member of the Chabad.org network, indicating affiliation with the global Chabad-Lubavitch movement.
  • Chabad.org Network — Member of the Chabad.org network, part of a global Chabad-Lubavitch affiliate system.
  • Chabad.org Network — Member of the global Chabad-Lubavitch movement network, powered by Chabad.org.
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.

  • Inclusive Community Engagement
    methodology: inclusive_community_engagement
    By offering accessible and culturally relevant religious, educational, and social programs to Jewish residents and visitors of all backgrounds and levels of affiliation, Chabad of Barbados fosters broader community engagement and continuity because inclusivity strengthens participation and belonging.
  • Integrated Spiritual and Social Programming
    methodology: community-engagement-through-education
    By combining religious education with social activities—such as Torah study and tea gatherings or Shabbat meals in communal settings—the organization strengthens spiritual connection and community bonds because shared experiences in warm, inviting environments promote sustained engagement.
  • Personalized Religious Education
    methodology: personalized_religious_education
    By offering tailored Torah study sessions based on individual interests and schedules, the organization increases participation and spiritual growth because personalization enhances relevance and accessibility for diverse learners.