named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Assistance to Orphans and Widows
Offers ongoing support to orphans and widows through programs like "Adopt a Yosom" and holiday-specific aid including school supplies and gifts
Care for the Deceased
Provides dignified handling and preparation of the deceased in accordance with Jewish law, including emergency response and coordination with funeral homes
Emergency Disaster/Recovery
Responds to mass casualty events and disasters with recovery, identification, and family notification support
Mourners' Needs
Supports shiva homes with supplies such as chairs, tables, Sifrei Torah, and other essentials to ease the burden on grieving families
Parnas Hayom
Enables individuals and corporations to sponsor daily operations in memory of a loved one, supporting funeral services and shiva needs
Yedid
Provides long-term assistance to families who have lost a parent, including holiday meals, school supplies, and seasonal packages
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish and Hindu Funeral Rites Support 2 activities
- Emergency and logistical support for shiva homesProvides rapid logistical and spiritual support to shiva homes, including delivery of Sifrei Torah, furniture (such as shiva chairs), and coordination of specialized care, ensuring the dignity of the deceased and support for the bereaved during times of crisis.
- Shiva listing and directory servicesOperates an online system allowing families and mourners to submit, edit, and maintain aveilim (shiva) listings, with a publicly accessible archive of listings from the past 35 days; also provides downloadable spreadsheets of listings for external use.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- 24-hour emergency community hotlineOperates a 24-hour emergency hotline to provide immediate support and assistance to community members during times of tragedy or crisis.
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 1 activity
- Cemetery information and navigation supportProvides detailed information and directions for key cemeteries including Baron Hirsch Cemetery in Staten Island, NY, and Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY, and maintains a comprehensive listing of cemeteries used for burial arrangements and mourner support.
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Jewish Community Media Production 1 activity
- Publication of Misaskim Cares MagazineProduces and distributes the Misaskim Cares Magazine, with multiple issues published over time, including Spring and Summer editions from 2013 to 2019, to support and inform the community.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Support programs for parentally bereaved childrenOrganizes annual holiday trips and day-long experiences for children who have lost a parent, providing emotional relief and joy; also provides ongoing material support including school supplies, holiday meals, gifts, and seasonal packages throughout the year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.41M
Contributions & grants$3.41M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.40M
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising26%
Salaries & benefits$940K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.13M
Cash$174K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.49M
Net assets$-361K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +125.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avrohom Schwab | Director | 40 | $175K |
| STEVEN SCHMALZ | Vice President | 40 | $125K |
| Matisyahu Soffer | CEO | 40 | $124K |
board members · 1
- MEYER WEILL — President
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Duvys Media Partner — Designed and developed the Misaskim website.
- Duvys Media Partner — Website development partner
- Duvys Media Partner — Website development partner for Misaskim
- Duvys Media Partner — Website development partner for Misaskim's online resources.
- Duvys Media Partner — Website development partner responsible for building and maintaining the Misaskim website.
- Intrepid Partner — Hosted an event for grieving children during Chol Hamoed as part of a partnership with Misaskim.
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-Managed Self-Service for Dignity Preservationmethodology: crisis-support-and-dignity-preservationBy enabling families to self-manage shiva and aveilim listings through online portals, the organization maintains dignity during mourning because direct control over personal information fosters autonomy, accuracy, and timely communication within the community.
- Compassionate Crisis Coordination with Sustained Accompanimentmethodology: crisis_coordination_with_compassionBy providing expert, compassionate coordination during crisis and loss, and maintaining long-term engagement through holidays and milestones, the organization supports deeper healing—especially for families with young children—because ongoing relational presence reduces isolation and meets evolving emotional needs across the mourning journey.
- Joy-Centered Experiential Healing for Grieving Childrenmethodology: joy-centered experiential supportBy creating immersive, joy-centered experiences such as magic shows and landmark visits, the organization helps grieving children reconnect with childhood and reduce isolation because positive emotional engagement restores a sense of normalcy and belonging during trauma.