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BORO PARK JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 113475993 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · bpjcc.org
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$526K
employees
29
volunteers
9
program ratio
63%
mission · from form 990

THE BORO PARK JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL (BPJCC), A LEADING NONPROFIT SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION, IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE BORO PARK COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY WITH COMPASSION, INTEGRITY, AND CULTURAL SENSITIVITY. AS A VITAL SAFETY NET, BPJCC OFFERS ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS - INCLUDING FOOD ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, JOB PLACEMENT, BUSINESS SUPPORT, SAFETY INITIATIVES, SENIOR CARE, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES AND REFERRALS - SERVING THOUSANDS ANNUALLY. THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION, COUNSELING, TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, THE BPJCC EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO THRIVE, FOSTERING A STRONGER, MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Boro Park Jewish Community Council (BPJCC) is a nonprofit social service organization dedicated to improving the well-being of the Boro Park community in Brooklyn, NY. It provides free, confidential assistance to individuals and families in need, offering services in areas such as healthcare, housing, food assistance, legal support, and financial security. The organization serves as a vital safety net with compassion, integrity, and cultural sensitivity.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $321K
    BPJCC PROVIDED SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES TAILORED TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND SENIOR CITIZENS, ADDRESSING THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS WITH COMPASSION AND CULTURAL SENSITIVITY. USING FUNDS FROM THE NYC DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING (DFTA) AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING (NYSOFA), BPJCC DELIVERED KOSHER HOME-DELIVERED MEALS TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, ENSURING NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY. BPJCC ALSO OFFERED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED SENIORS WITH BENEFIT APPLICATIONS (SCRIE/DRIE, MEDICAID SPEND-DOWNS) AND PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION, ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THESE SERVICES HAVE SUPPORTED THOUSANDS OF ELDERLY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, BY PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY, REINFORCING BPJCC'S ROLE AS A VITAL COMMUNITY LIFELINE.
  2. #2 $133K
    BPJCC HELPED AND SUPPORTED LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES BY CONDUCTING AN IN-DEPTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, HOSTED NETWORKING EVENTS AND LAUNCHED THE BUSINESS ALLIANCE OF BORO PARK ENSURING THAT THERE IS SOMEWHERE TO TURN TO IN NEED OF HELP AND ADVOCACY FOR OUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES. THIS INITIATIVE WAS FUNDED BY THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS). ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION CREATED AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WORKED WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS, THIS PROJECT WAS FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (NYCEM).
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Financial Security
Assists individuals with applications for SSI/SSDI, HEAP, HeartShare, and health insurance programs.
Food Assistance
Helps individuals apply for SNAP (food stamps) and Medicare Savings Programs.
Healthcare
Provides guidance and support accessing Medicaid and other health insurance programs.
Holocaust Services
Provides specialized support for Holocaust survivors and their families.
Housing Assistance
Supports clients with home care, half-fare programs, and pooled income trusts.
Immigration Services
Assists with U.S. immigration process and citizenship applications.
Legal Services
Provides assistance with legal issues including immigration, citizenship, and civil matters.
Social Services
Offers crisis intervention, therapy, counseling, senior job placement, and Holocaust services.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
    • Assistance with government benefits enrollment
      Provides application support for SSI/SSDI, SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, HEAP, and health insurance through state and local programs. Services include guidance on Medicaid enrollment and healthcare advice.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Community education and workforce development programs
      Hosts workshops, seminars, expos, classes, and workforce development events such as sales masterclasses and job market preparation. Includes specialized courses like photography for women.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Community events and outreach
      Organizes and hosts free community events including holiday celebrations (e.g., Chol Hamoed Extravaganza, pre-Chanukah events), museum visits, business breakfasts, legislative barbecues, and reunions for parents and other groups.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Comprehensive social services for poverty alleviation
      Provides free and confidential social services aimed at addressing poverty and improving quality of life in the Boro Park community, including benefits enrollment, counseling, and job placement.
  • Community Broadband Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Connectivity and digital access assistance
      Connects Boro Park residents to enrollment assistance for the NYS Affordable Broadband Act program through a partnership with 211 NY.
  • Child Safety Seat and Safe Sleep Support 1 activity
    • Distribution of essential goods and services
      Distributes carseats to community members and offers meal programs with multiple catering options to support community needs.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Immigration and citizenship assistance
      Provides direct support with U.S. immigration processes and citizenship applications for community members.
  • Anti-Hate Incident Response & Support 1 activity
    • Legal and civil rights support
      Offers legal assistance to community members and provides support to victims of hate crimes, including help reporting incidents to law enforcement or civil rights organizations and identifying trends in hate activity.
  • Holocaust Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Support services for seniors and Holocaust survivors
      Offers specialized services including social support, crisis intervention, therapy, counseling, job placement, and social events for Holocaust survivors and their families. Includes home care assistance, Half Fare transportation benefits, and trust/pooled income programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.59M
Contributions & grants$1.40M88%
Program service revenue$192K12%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.78M
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.13M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.34M
Cash$142K
Investments$0
Liabilities$817K
Net assets$526K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RABBI AVRAHAM GREENSTEIN CEO 35 $287K
SCHNEUR Z ABRAMS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 35 $95K
board members · 14
  • CHAIM FLEISCHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ISAAC STERN — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24/25)
  • JULES YITZCHOK FLEISCHER — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • MENACHEM GARFINKEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • MOSHE STEINMETZ — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24/25)
  • NAFTALI REINER — BOARD MEMBER
  • PESACH GREENBERG — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24/25)
  • SIMCHA BERNATH — BOARD MEMBER
  • YIDEL PERLSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • YITZCHOK M MOSKOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • YOEL FUCHS — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24/25)
  • YOEL GREENFIELD — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24/25)
  • YOEL VIZEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • YOSSI NADLER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • 211 NY Partner — Partner organization assisting Boro Park residents with checking eligibility and enrolling in the NYS Affordable Broadband Act program.
  • Anti-Defamation League Partner — Collaborates with the Anti-Defamation League as a civil rights organization to support victims of hate crimes and incidents.
  • Boro Park Y Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
  • Catapult Learning Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
  • Claims Conference Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
  • Delishaus Partner — Contracted vendor providing catering services for the meal program
  • Elite Home Health Care Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
  • Ezra Medical Center Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
  • Fidelis Care Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
  • HeartShare Partner — Collaborates with HeartShare to provide social and financial services.
  • JCRC-NY Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
  • Mealcraft Partner — Contracted vendor providing catering services for the meal program
  • Metropolitan Commercial Bank Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
  • Metropolitan Commercial Bank Partner — Provided transformative financial support for the opening of the BPJCC community center.
  • NYC DYCD Government — Partner organization supporting BPJCC
  • NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes Government — Partner organization supporting BPJCC
  • NYC Office of Emergency Management Government — Partner organization supporting BPJCC
  • Rep. Dan Goldman Government — Hosted a Jewish and AAPI Heritage event at BPJCC to honor community leaders.
  • SCN Meals Partner — Contracted vendor providing catering and grocery box services for the meal program
  • Satmar Meats 51 Partner — Contracted vendor providing catering services for the meal program
  • Satmar Meats 53 Partner — Contracted vendor providing catering services for the meal program
  • UJA Federation NY Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
  • United Task Force Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
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.

  • Client-Choice Model in Meal Services
    methodology: client_choice
    By offering multiple catering options within its meal program, the organization meets diverse client needs and preferences, thereby increasing dignity, engagement, and utilization of services because choice enhances personal agency and cultural appropriateness.