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Agudas Taharas Hamishpacha of Crown Heights - Crown Heights Mikva Inc

Brooklyn, NY · EIN 112586154 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.chmikvah.org
revenue
$104K
expenses
$144K
net assets
$165K
employees
mission · from form 990

Religous Ritual Bathhouse

profile · synthesized from sources

Religious ritual bathhouse serving the Jewish community of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Provides a mikvah facility for observance of family purity laws, offering preparation rooms and immersion services. Operates with an automated reservation system and accommodates both walk-in and scheduled visits, including special arrangements for brides and after-hours use.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Automated Reservation System
Phone and online system allowing users to schedule mikvah appointments up to four days in advance, with confirmation numbers and multilingual support
Kallah Program
Special appointments and renovated rooms for brides preparing for first immersion, bookable through the reservation system or by contacting staff directly
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Orthodox Jewish Ritual Bath Operations 6 activities
    • Enable online payments for mikvah visits
      Offers secure online payment options for mikvah visits, improving convenience and accessibility.
    • Facilitate special mikvah appointments for brides
      Offers dedicated reservation processes and special appointment slots for brides (kallahs), including a direct contact option for daytime scheduling and access to a newly renovated kallah room.
    • Maintain reservation systems for mikvah appointments
      Operates both automated phone and online reservation systems that allow users to reserve mikvah preparation rooms up to four days in advance or by 3pm on the day of use. The system supports online access for checking appointment details and includes multilingual support such as Hebrew voice prompts and French language options.
    • Operate mikvah with flexible access and accommodations
      Keeps the mikvah open as long as necessary to accommodate all patrons, provides after-hours appointments upon request, and ensures no one feels rushed during their visit by allowing use of preparation rooms at their own pace. Designated entrances are provided based on day of the week.
    • Provide financial accessibility for mikvah services
      Offers access to mikvah services regardless of ability to pay, ensuring equitable participation for all individuals.
    • Support mikvah patrons with transportation and reception services
      Provides transportation support for mikvah attendants and offers receptionist services during Friday night and holiday evenings to assist users.
  • Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
    • Ensure cleanliness and safety of mikvah facilities
      Conducts regular daytime cleanliness inspections, deeply disinfects preparation rooms between uses, and implements enhanced safety measures during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
    • Provide religious observance support materials
      Distributes preparation lists for the second day of Yom Tov in both general and Hebrew-language versions to assist observant individuals in fulfilling religious requirements.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Collect user feedback to improve services
      Accepts feedback and suggestions from users and conducts mikvah experience surveys to inform service improvements.
    • Enhance mikvah infrastructure and user experience
      Undertakes improvement projects such as installing audiovisual systems and religious study materials in the waiting room, renovating preparation rooms—including a dedicated kallah room—and upgrading operational systems like the boiler.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$104K
Contributions & grants$104K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$144K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$165K
Cash
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Liabilities
Net assets$165K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -12.7%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • CDC Government — References CDC guidelines for determining safe mikvah use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Leah Partner — Point of contact for scheduling daytime kallah appointments at the mikvah.
  • mikvah.org Partner — Partner website providing resources for mikvahs
  • myzmanim Partner — Partner website providing zmanim (Jewish time calculations) resources
strategies · 2

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-Centered Scheduling
    methodology: client-centered_scheduling
    By offering flexible hours and accommodating late arrivals through advance arrangements, we ensure accessibility and uphold patron dignity, because rigid scheduling creates barriers for individuals with unpredictable routines.
  • Privacy-Protected Access System
    methodology: privacy_protected_scheduling
    By anonymizing contact information in the reservation system and enabling confidential feedback, we increase user privacy and trust, because protecting identity reduces stigma and encourages consistent use of religious services.