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GROVE STREET MIKVAH INC
CEDARHURST, NY · EIN 463370541 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.grovestreetmikvah.org
revenue
$424K
expenses
$841K
net assets
$4.8M
employees
25
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A RITUAL BATH HOUSE ("MIKVAH") ACCORDING TO ORTHODOX JEWISH LAW CONCERNING RITUAL FAMILY PURITY PARCTICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Grove Street Mikvah Inc. operates a ritual bathhouse in Cedarhurst, NY, serving the Five Towns Jewish community in accordance with Orthodox Jewish law. The facility supports observance of family purity practices, offering mikvah pools and preparation rooms in a state-of-the-art, accessible environment. It is central to religious life for local Jewish families.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Mikvah Access and Appointments
Provides scheduled access to four mikvah pools and 18 preparation rooms for women in the Five Towns community, including a kallah suite and handicap-accessible facilities
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
    • Maintain facility hygiene and water safety standards
      Ensures sanitary and safe conditions through daily cleaning of preparation rooms between patrons, routine hand sanitizer availability, and daily filtration and bromine treatment of all mikvah pools.
  • Orthodox Jewish Ritual Bath Operations 1 activity
    • Operate state-of-the-art mikvah facility with scheduled access and accommodations
      Operates a fully accessible mikvah facility featuring four mikvah pools, 18 preparation rooms, and a kallah suite, serving the Five Towns and neighboring communities. The facility is open by appointment only, with designated hours including Monday evenings, and provides individualized accommodations for patrons with health concerns.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$424K
Contributions & grants$39K9%
Program service revenue$384K91%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$841K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$261K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.84M
Cash$57K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.04M
Net assets$4.79M
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • JOEL STEINBERG — SECRETARY
  • MOSHE RATNER — EXECUTIVE DI
  • STEVEN SCHECTER — PRESIDENT
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Government — Cites CDC guidance on the safety of properly treated water in informing health protocols.
  • Five Towns community Partner — Primary community served and supported by the Grove Street Mikvah.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Environmental Reverence Model
    methodology: environmental-reverence
    By creating a welcoming, peaceful, and beautiful mikvah environment, we increase the spiritual value of the experience, encourage community engagement, and foster reverence for the mitzvah, because the physical setting enhances ritual intentionality and emotional connection.
  • Faith-Based Operational Alignment
    methodology: faith-based_operations
    By aligning operating hours with religious observances such as Shabbat and holidays, we increase accessibility and participation, because scheduling in accordance with Jewish tradition respects sacred time and removes logistical barriers for observant users.