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IMISHPACHA INC

Brooklyn, NY · EIN 822463353 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · imishpacha.org
revenue
$200K
expenses
$200K
net assets
$184K
employees
mission · from form 990

To strengthen Jewish identity, create a sense of community, and nurture future leaders

profile · synthesized from sources

iMishpacha is a grassroots nonprofit organization serving Russian-speaking Jewish families in Brooklyn, NY, with a focus on strengthening Jewish identity and community engagement. The organization empowers future leaders through service-based learning and supports individuals facing mental, physical, and financial challenges. Programs include youth initiatives, cultural events, and community-building activities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Amazing Minds
STEM enrichment program for young children, created by Ayzik and Rimma Shikh to teach science topics interactively
Brooklyn Lions Basketball Club
Youth basketball program founded by Ayzik Shikh, serving over 100 boys in southern Brooklyn since 2012
Jewish Heritage Family Trips
Multi-day educational and cultural trips organized by Dmitry Nadelson to strengthen Jewish identity
Jewish Youth Film Series
Hosted film screenings for teenagers to explore Jewish identity and values, organized by multiple board members
Shabbat Project
Community-wide Shabbat observance and celebration events organized by multiple board members
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Amazing Minds STEM Program
      Runs “Amazing Minds,” an interactive STEM program designed for young children to promote early science and technology education.
  • General Community Direct Support Services 1 activity
    • Community Support for Individuals with Hardships
      Provides support to individuals facing mental, physical, and financial hardships through community-based initiatives.
  • Autism Awareness and Acceptance Initiatives 1 activity
    • Jewish Heritage and Autism Awareness Events
      Organizes multi-day Jewish Heritage Family trips and leads an ‘Autism Walk’ to raise awareness and funds for autism programs within the RSJ community.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Jewish Youth Film Series and Community Events
      Co-hosts the Jewish Youth Film Series and organizes community events including Annual Family Picnics and the Shabbat Project to foster communal engagement.
  • Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 1 activity
    • Performances at Jewish Nursing Homes
      Conducts concerts at a Jewish community nursing home with family members to support residents and strengthen intergenerational connections.
  • Jewish Community Media Production 1 activity
    • Technology and Audiovisual Support for Jewish Organizations
      Provides technology and audiovisual services to multiple Jewish community organizations and hosts cultural programs such as the Jewish Youth Film Series.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • The Brooklyn Beats Musical Program
      Founded and leads “The Brooklyn Beats,” a musical rock group for children from the local RSJ community, which performs at various events and venues.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Youth Identity and Outreach Events
      Co-founded iMishpacha and hosts events for teenagers aimed at strengthening Jewish identity as part of broader community outreach efforts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$200K
Contributions & grants$50K25%
Program service revenue$144K72%
Investment income$5K3%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$200K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$9K
balance sheet
Total assets$184K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$184K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • Alla Gavrilov — Director
  • Dmitriy Malamud — Director
  • Igor Gorelik — Director
  • Inna Paller — Director
  • Inna Yavorsky — Director
  • Leonard Gekhman — Director
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Brooklyn School of Inquiry Partner — Receives technology and audiovisual services from iMishpacha leadership.
  • COJECO Project Dacha Partner — Receives technology and audiovisual services from iMishpacha leadership.
  • Kings Bay YM-YWHA Partner — Collaborates on community programs and leadership initiatives.
  • Limmud FSU Partner — Collaborates on programming and receives technical support from iMishpacha leadership.
  • Shorefront Jewish Center Partner — Receives technology and audiovisual support from iMishpacha leadership.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Service-Based Leadership Development
    methodology: service-based_learning
    By integrating leadership development with community service, we cultivate emerging leaders because experiential service builds practical leadership skills and community accountability.