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CROWN HEIGHTS JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 237390996 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P200 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · chjcc.org
revenue
$4.7M
expenses
$4.8M
net assets
$1.6M
employees
23
volunteers
7
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER JOINT AND COOPERATIVE ACTION FOR CHARITABLE, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN ITS CATCHMENT AREA; TO PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN THE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF ALL CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY; TO ANALYZE, ASSESS, AND PROVIDE FOR COMMUNAL AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS AND ADVOCATE FOR NEW SERVICES; TO PROMOTE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND FULL CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES FOR ALL RELIGIOUS, RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS; AND TO AID AND ASSIST ALL PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE IN NEED, REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, OR CREED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Brooklyn, NY, that provides social services, advocacy, and support to individuals and families in need. Rooted in the local Jewish community, it offers food assistance, financial aid, legal services, and support for seniors, crime victims, and Holocaust survivors. The organization emphasizes dignity, accessibility, and communal responsibility in its outreach.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $802K
    SOCIAL SERVICE: EDUCATION FORUMS, CRIME PREVENTION, VICTIM ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION RE: SOCIAL SERVICES (NUTRITION, SOCIAL SERVICES, ETC).
  2. #2 $561K
    PRESERVATION PROGRAM: HOME REPAIR FOR SENIOR HOMEOWNERS IN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS, TENANT ASSISTANCE, HOUSING PRESERVATION AND REHABILITATION.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

CHJCC Employment Connect
Offers career guidance, job readiness support, and direct-hire job referrals for unemployed and underemployed residents, including first-time job seekers transitioning from yeshiva or seminary.
CHJCC Food Pantry
Provides nutritious food, including fresh produce and proteins, to individuals and families facing food insecurity; offers emergency food packages, home delivery for eligible seniors, and special holiday distributions.
Holocaust Survivor Services
Delivers trauma-informed, personalized support including case management, home care assistance, home-delivered meals, and Medicaid and government benefits advocacy for Holocaust survivors.
Legal & Financial Clinic
Provides assistance with immigration matters, tax filing, and financial counseling through community clinics.
Senior Support Services
Provides case management, benefits advocacy, and referrals for in-home care, legal assistance, and public benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and SSI for seniors aged 60 and older.
Victim Support Services
Offers financial assistance, counseling referrals, help with crime victim compensation applications, and emergency support such as lock replacement and shelter referrals for victims of crime and domestic violence.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
    • Free tax filing assistance
      Offers free tax preparation and filing support to community members.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Job referral and career services
      Provides job referral services, career guidance, and professional presentation support to job seekers in Crown Heights, facilitating access to legitimate employment opportunities.
  • Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
    • Local business directory
      Maintains and provides a public directory of local businesses in Crown Heights organized by category to help residents identify neighborhood services.
  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Public benefits enrollment assistance
      Offers ongoing support with applications for SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid, prescription coverage, rent and property tax relief, SSI, and other public benefits programs for seniors and community members.
  • Holocaust Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Senior services and case management
      Provides case management, resource coordination, and referrals for in-home care, legal assistance, and social services to seniors. Includes specialized support for Holocaust survivors, including access to home care, home-delivered meals, and government benefits through individualized advocacy.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Support services for crime victims
      Provides comprehensive support to victims of crime and their families, including assistance with crime victim compensation applications, recovery of lost wages and medical expenses, replacement of essential documents, emergency lock replacement and shelter referrals, court-related transportation and documentation support, and referrals for counseling and emotional support services.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Weekly food pantry distribution
      Operates a weekly food pantry that serves hundreds of households annually, providing food to community members in need. Includes special holiday distributions and home delivery of food packages to eligible seniors and individuals with limited mobility.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.70M
Contributions & grants$4.44M94%
Program service revenue$187K4%
Investment income$78K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.79M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.68M
Grants paid out$243K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.71M
Cash$1.17M
Investments$197K
Liabilities$137K
Net assets$1.58M
Liquid reserves3.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +29.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ELIYAHU M COHEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35 $172K
LEWIS A KAMMAN WEATHERIZATION DIRECTOR 35 $147K
CHAYA UMINER CONTROLLER 35 $144K
EDWARD M GOSSETT AUDITOR AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 35 $135K
board members · 7
  • DOV HILDESHAIM — CHAIRMAN
  • DOVID L HALON — DIRECTOR
  • ISAAC KAMMAN — SECRETARY
  • MEIR NEW — TREASURER
  • SHMUEL MALAMUD — DIRECTOR
  • SHMUEL ROSENSTEIN — VICE-CHAIRMAN
  • SHNEUR ZALMAN FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Crown Heights Jewish Community Council Partner — Implied self-reference as the organizing entity coordinating services and partnerships.
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.

  • Dignity-Centered Distribution
    methodology: dignity-centered_distribution
    By preparing food packages with an emphasis on dignity, we improve health and stability because individuals are more likely to engage with services that affirm their self-worth and treat them with respect.
  • Integrated Community Support
    methodology: integrated_community_support
    By combining care services, advocacy, and economic opportunity programs, we strengthen community well-being because interconnected challenges require coordinated, multi-domain responses that address root causes.
  • Relationship-Centered Support
    methodology: relationship-centered_support
    By building personalized, ongoing relationships with seniors and their families, we improve quality of life because sustained connections foster trust, reduce isolation, and enable tailored support.
  • Trauma-Informed Support
    methodology: trauma-informed_support
    By providing confidential and respectful engagement, we ensure individuals do not face the aftermath of crime alone because trauma-informed approaches build trust and safety, enabling healing and sustained engagement.