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CHABAD GIRLS ACADEMY INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 472027537 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B28 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · chabadgirlsacademy.com
revenue
$292K
expenses
$298K
net assets
$-458K
employees
22
volunteers
4
program ratio
44%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATE YOUR CHILD ACCORDING TO HIS WAY. EVERY CHILD LEARNS DIFFERENTLY AND HAS DIFFERENT TALENTS, INTERESTS AND NEEDS. WE BELIEVE THAT LEARNING TAKES PLACE BEST WHEN CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, DOING WHAT THEY LOVE. THIS INSPIRES THEM TO CONTINUE TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM, AND THEY GET EXCITED ABOUT COMING TO SCHOOL EACH DAY. AT CHABAD GIRLS ACADEMY WE EMPLOY MULTIPLE METHODS OF TEACHING TO ENGAGE ALL OF OUR STUDENTS IN THE LESSONS. IN ADDITION WE HAVE INTRODUCED A SKILLED BASED LEARNING SYSTEM THAT BREAKS DOWN THE LEARNING INTO BITS AND ALLOWS THEM TO RETAIN THE INFORMATION MUCH BETTER. WE ALSO CREATE A WARM LOVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS FEEL EMPOWERED TO ASK QUESTIONS AND GET THEM ANSWERED. OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE A SOLID FOUNDATION ACADEMICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY, ALLOWING THEM TO BLOSSOM IN THEIR JUDAISM AND TO FEEL A SENSE OF PRIDE AND JOY IN BEING JEWISH GIRLS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chabad Girls Academy is a private Jewish elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, serving girls with a dual curriculum of religious (Kodesh) and secular (Chol) studies. The school emphasizes experiential learning, character development, and Chassidic values, offering a structured environment with uniform requirements, behavioral coaching, and enrichment programs. It operates on a traditional academic calendar with daily prayer and weekly assessments.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Shabbatons
Overnight retreats fostering community, spiritual growth, and lifelong memories through prayer, discussion, and celebration
CGA Curriculum
Dual-curriculum program integrating Kodesh (religious) and Chol (secular) studies with hands-on learning, science experiments, and project-based activities
Electives Program
Rotating enrichment courses including sewing, embroidery, self-defense, art, sports, music, baking, and science experiments
Ohel Trips
Annual educational trip on Erev Yom Kippur to the Ohel (Rebbe's gravesite) for prayer and reflection
Title 1 English Classes
Supplementary English instruction for students qualifying under federal Title 1 funding
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
    • Conduct Holocaust education programming
      Hosts a Holocaust Expo to educate students about historical resilience and moral lessons during the Holocaust, as part of its educational curriculum.
  • Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 1 activity
    • Deliver middle school education integrating Chassidic ideology and NY State curriculum
      Provides a middle school education for grades 5–8 grounded in Chassidic ideology while implementing the NY State Next Generation curriculum for secular studies using a Constructivist model. The program has grown from one student in 2014 to 175 students over nine years.
  • Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
    • Host student recognition and family engagement events
      Hosts annual ceremonies, award events, and graduation celebrations for students, including 8th grade graduation and combined award/graduation ceremonies. Also organizes family events such as father-daughter lunches, mother-daughter prayer gatherings, and family fun carnivals to strengthen community ties.
  • Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
    • Operate student admissions and enrollment process
      Manages a structured admissions process including free tours, interviews, skill assessments, 3-hour classroom trials, and application review with decisions issued within 2–4 weeks of submission.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Organize experiential and spiritual learning activities
      Conducts educational trips and spiritual experiences including visits to the Rebbe’s home and Ohel, learning sessions with a Torah scribe, Shabbaton trips to Sherman, Connecticut, and other events that integrate religious and cultural education.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide individualized academic and emotional support
      Offers small class sizes, weekly assessments, and individualized teacher attention to support student engagement, learning retention, and emotional development. Includes supplementary Title 1 English instruction and one-on-one speech therapy with monthly progress updates to parents.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Provide professional development for educators
      Conducts staff development training days to build teaching capacity and improve educational delivery within the school.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$292K
Contributions & grants$162K55%
Program service revenue$130K45%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$298K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead51%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$198K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash$8K
Investments$0
Liabilities$466K
Net assets$-458K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +69.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEVORAH LEAH ANGYALFI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 31 $68K
board members · 4
  • BENJAMIN SHLYAPOBERSKY — BOARD MEMBER
  • LIMOR HERMANN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MIRIAM MARTINEZ — TREASURER
  • SARI KORN — BOARD ADVISOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • LEAD Partner — Partners with LEAD, an agency run by Mrs. Nechama Lichtenstein, to support parents in accessing DOE special services and managing student IEPs.
  • Mrs. Chana Landa Partner — CGA teacher who implemented a new assessment system and supported student well-being.
  • Mrs. Sara Korn Partner — Board member and parent who has been involved with CGA since its founding in 2012.
  • NCFJE Partner — Provided expanded space for offices and classrooms in the NCFJE building.
  • NY State Government — Follows NY State Next Generation curriculum standards for secular studies
  • Sparks Schools Partner — Jointly celebrated Yud Shevat with Chabad Girls Academy.
  • TADS Partner — Admissions processing partner used for application submission and document collection.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Constructivist and Collaborative Learning
    methodology: constructivist_learning
    By engaging students in active, collaborative knowledge construction through guided experiences and structured group work, we deepen understanding, because learning is strengthened when students build meaning socially and through reflection.
  • Holistic Education Model
    methodology: holistic_education
    By integrating academic, artistic, and character development within a nurturing environment, we foster well-rounded growth and engagement, because students thrive when intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions are addressed together.
  • Metacognitive and Process-Oriented Instruction
    methodology: metacognitive_instruction
    By emphasizing metacognition and assessing the learning process—not just outcomes—we improve comprehension and self-directed learning, because students become more effective learners when they understand and reflect on how they think.
  • Student-Centered Empowerment Model
    methodology: student-centered_learning
    By personalizing learning and empowering students to lead their educational journey, we cultivate independence and excellence, because ownership of learning increases motivation and achievement within a supportive framework.
  • Values-Based Character and Leadership Development
    methodology: values-based leadership development
    By embedding spiritual values, ethical behavior, and interpersonal growth into education, we develop character and leadership, because sustained personal development arises from a values-centered, relational framework.