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MIKVAH USA INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 202850305 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · mikvahusa.org
revenue
$7.2M
expenses
$8.1M
net assets
$1.0M
employees
15
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF TRADITIONAL JEWISH RITUAL BATHS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF RITUAL BATH FACILITIES AND PUBLIC AWARENESS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Mikvah USA develops and supports ritual Jewish bath facilities (mikvaot) across North America and Israel to serve growing Orthodox Jewish communities. The organization funds construction, provides halachic and technical guidance, and offers financial aid for mikvah development. It promotes traditional Jewish family purity practices through infrastructure and education initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $431K
    ARRANGED CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS AND ISSUED PUBLICATIONS TO RAISE AWARENESS REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF RITUAL BATHS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Education Division
Promotes awareness and understanding of the significance of mikvah in Jewish tradition
Financial Aid
Provides grants and funding assistance to communities developing mikvah facilities
Halachic & Technical Guidance
Offers expert consultation on religious and engineering requirements for mikvah construction
Inspections
Conducts evaluations of mikvah facilities to ensure compliance with religious and safety standards
Mikvah Construction
Builds new mikvah facilities in underserved Jewish communities across North America and Israel
Renovations
Provides funding and technical support for upgrading existing mikvah structures to meet halachic standards
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Orthodox Jewish Ritual Bath Operations 2 activities
    • Construction and opening of new mikvah facilities
      Builds modern and inviting mikvahs in communities across North America and in Eretz Yisroel, designed to meet high halachic standards and enhance community observance. Projects include facilities in Spokane, WA; Buffalo Grove, IL; Richmond, VA; Mill Basin, NY; Honesdale, PA; Beis Elazari and Nes Ziona (Eretz Yisroel); Center City, PA; Stamford, CT; West Cherry Hill, NJ; and Issaquah, WA.
    • Renovation and upgrade of existing mikvah facilities
      Undertakes comprehensive renovations and upgrades of existing mikvahs to improve aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. Projects include Brooklyn Heights, NY; Utica, NY; and Fair Lawn, NJ.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.19M
Contributions & grants$6.93M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$257K
expenses
Total expenses$8.06M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$739K
Grants paid out$5.74M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.18M
Cash$1.14M
Investments$0
Liabilities$145K
Net assets$1.03M
Liquid reserves1.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BARUCH CYWIAK ADMINISTRATOR 40 $514K
board members · 3
  • ARON LEZER — TREASURER
  • ISAAC BISTRITZKY — PRESIDENT
  • YISRAEL AACKERMAN — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Chabad Spokane Partner — Partner organization operating the mikvah facility in Spokane, WA
  • Chabad of the Central Cascades Partner — Operates the mikvah in affiliation with the local Chabad congregation.
  • Chabad-Mikvah Partner — Collaborates with Chabad-Mikvah on mikvah projects
  • Chofetz Chaim Zt”L Partner — Quoted for religious authority emphasizing the precedence of building a mikvah over other mitzvahs.
  • Congregation B'nai Avraham Partner — Affiliated congregation hosting the mikvah in Brooklyn Heights, NY
  • Congregation Sons of Israel Partner — Collaborated on the development and establishment of the Mikvah Ohel Leah in West Cherry Hill, NJ.
  • Congregation Zvi Jacob Partner — Local congregation affiliated with the Utica mikvah renovated by Mikvah USA.
  • Eleven local Orthodox congregations Partner — Local congregations affiliated with Jewish households served in Mill Basin.
  • Keneseth Beth Israel Partner — Partner congregation affiliated with the Richmond, VA mikvah project.
  • Minnie Manger Marcia Lieberman Partner — Namesake partner for the Stamford, CT mikvah project
  • Several Partner — Affiliated congregation supporting the mikvah in Center City, PA
  • Shomrei Torah Partner — Affiliated congregation collaborating with Mikvah USA on the Fair Lawn, NJ mikvah project.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Full-Cycle Mikvah Development
    methodology: full-cycle_mikvah_development
    By providing end-to-end support for mikvah construction and renovation—from planning through completion—we increase access to and observance of family purity laws, because comprehensive service reduces barriers to project completion in growing or underserved communities.
  • Modernization to Enhance Religious Engagement
    methodology: facility_modernization
    By replacing outdated mikvah facilities with modern, welcoming infrastructure, we strengthen observance and communal participation because improved user experience increases accessibility and appeal—especially among younger and less traditional populations.
  • Persistent Project Completion
    methodology: persistent project completion
    By committing sustained resources and persistent effort to overcome obstacles in mikvah construction, we ensure project completion where others may abandon efforts, because long-term dedication turns stalled initiatives into functional community assets.