named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Mitzvah Tank Parade
Large-scale public event featuring dozens of Mitzvah Tanks parading through Brooklyn to promote Jewish pride and observance
Chabad on Campus
Program providing Jewish students with religious services, holiday celebrations, and educational programming at universities across the U.S.
Mitzvah Tank
Mobile outreach units that travel to public spaces to engage Jews in religious activities such as donning tefillin, lighting Shabbat candles, and educational conversations
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 2 activities
- Hosts bilingual weekly Shabbat prayer servicesConducts weekly Shabbat morning prayer services in a bilingual format with English readings, song, and commentary to encourage participation, especially among those who cannot read Hebrew.
- Hosts weekly Kiddush luncheons after Shabbat servicesOrganizes weekly Kiddush luncheons following Shabbat morning services to foster community and celebrate personal milestones.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Distributes Dvar Torah content for ShabbatOffers Dvar Torah materials designed for use at Shabbat tables to enhance spiritual engagement.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Operates a physical community center in Brooklyn, NYOperates a permanent location at 1444 President Street in Brooklyn, NY, serving as a hub for religious and communal activities.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Operates mobile Mitzvah Tank outreach unitsRuns Mitzvah Tank vehicles with a public schedule for community outreach, including an annual Mitzvah Tank parade.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Provides Shabbat and Torah calendar informationProvides accurate weekly Shabbat candle-lighting times and corresponding Torah reading information for specific locations, including Water Mill, NY.
- Provides visitor accommodation informationOffers information about nearby lodging at the White Fences Guest House for visitors.
- Supports global network of Chabad institutionsDirects and supports over 3,500 Chabad institutions worldwide through a network of more than 6,000 full-time emissary families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$622K
Contributions & grants$591K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6690%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$415K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$3.47M
Cash$1.73M
Investments$0
Liabilities$65K
Net assets$3.40M
Liquid reserves50.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- HOWARD MESSING — TREASURER
- JAMES FELLUS — TRUSTEE
- LEAH BAUMGARTEN — DIRECTOR
- RABBI LEVI BAUMGARTEN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Chabad.org Network — Content on the page is provided by Chabad.org, indicating a formal content partnership or organizational affiliation.
- Chabad.org Network — Member of the Chabad.org network, distributing Shabbat times under its auspices
- Chabad.org Network — Member of the Chabad.org network, which powers its website.
- Chabad.org Network — Member organization using Chabad.org platform and resources.
- Chabad.org Network — Powered by Chabad.org, indicating affiliation with the Chabad-Lubavitch global network
- Chabad.org Network — Powered by Chabad.org, indicating affiliation with the broader Chabad network.
- Chabad.org Network — Powered by Chabad.org, indicating affiliation with the larger Chabad-Lubavitch network.
- White Fences Guest House Partner — Provides nearby accommodations for visitors associated with Chabad of Watermill.
strategies · 4
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.
- Mobile Outreach for Public Engagement 30 orgsmethodology: mobile_outreachBy deploying mobile outreach units (Mitzvah Tanks) to public spaces, we increase access to Jewish education and activities, because physical presence in community spaces lowers barriers to participation and fosters spontaneous engagement.shared approach: Digital Access as Engagement →
- Universal Jewish Welfare as a Foundation for Outreach 30 orgsmethodology: universal-Jewish-welfareBy operating from a philosophy of universal love and responsibility for all Jews, we foster broad participation and spiritual connection, because a non-judgmental, inclusive ethos removes social and religious barriers to engagement.shared approach: Digital Access as Engagement →
- Inclusive Participation Through Culturally Adaptive Practicesmethodology: inclusive_participationBy adapting traditional services with bilingual materials and English commentary, we make Jewish rituals accessible to diverse participants, because linguistic and cultural scaffolding enables spiritual inclusion regardless of prior knowledge or fluency in Hebrew.
- Intellectual-Spiritual Refinement for Personal Growthmethodology: intellectual-spiritual-refinementBy guiding individuals through a framework of wisdom, comprehension, and knowledge, we support spiritual growth, because structured intellectual engagement enables emotional and behavioral refinement aligned with Jewish values.