irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $800FEBRUARY PERFORMANCE AT MIDWAY JEWISH CENTER FOR TORAH DEDICATION IN MEMORY OF OMER NEUTRA WHO DIED WHILE IN CAPTIVITY IN GAZA
- #2 $240OCTOBER 7TH COMMEMORATION
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Concert
Yearly concert featuring choral performances in multiple languages, dedicated to commemorating victims of the October 7, 2023 massacre and celebrating Jewish heritage
National Anthem Performances
Choir sings the national anthem at public events such as New York Mets games at CitiField
October 7th Commemoration
Performances and events honoring victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks, including the June 22, 2025 concert dedicated to Gili Adar and others
Torah Dedication Performances
Choir performances at Torah dedication ceremonies, such as the February 2025 event at Midway Jewish Center in memory of Captain Omer Neutra
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 1 activity
- Conducts weekly choir rehearsalsOrganizes and holds weekly rehearsals for the Shireinu Choir every Thursday at 7:30 PM in Great Neck, NY, as part of its ongoing musical programming.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Creates and shares musical recordingsProduces virtual musical recordings, such as "Heal Us Now" during the pandemic, and shares performance highlights on platforms like YouTube to maintain community engagement and public visibility.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funds external nonprofit organizationsRaises and allocates funds to support external nonprofits including the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County, Hatzilu Rescue Organization, St. John's Bread & Life, Magen David Adom, and Beit Halochem.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Performs at commemorative and religious ceremoniesPerforms music at events honoring victims of the October 7 attacks, including Torah dedications and memorial concerts, such as performances at Midway Jewish Center and an annual concert dedicated to victims of the October 7, 2023 massacre.
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Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 1 activity
- Provides musical performances for elderly residentsDelivers musical programs to elderly residents at assisted care facilities as part of its community outreach and performance activities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Performs at public and cultural eventsPerforms Jewish music in multiple languages at public venues and festivals, including the North American Jewish Choral Festival, CitiField, and the U.S.S. Intrepid, as well as at national observances like Yom Ha'atzmaut and Yom HaShoah.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$19K27%
Program service revenue$50K72%
Investment income$3090%
Other revenue$124
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses20%
Admin / overhead79%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$109K
Cash$101K
Investments$0
Liabilities$65K
Net assets$44K
Liquid reserves18.9 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ALISE KREDITOR — PROGRAM/DIREC
- AMY DAVID — TREAS/DIRECTOR
- ANDY AARON — DEVELOPMENT/DIR
- ANNIE HIRSH — COPRES/DIRECTOR
- CHERYL EISBERG MOIN — MEMBERSHIP/DIR
- ELLEN WIDAWSKY — Secretary
- JEMI GOLDSTEIN — SECR/DIRECTOR
- LORI FREUDMAN — MUSIC LIBR/DIR
- SHERRY HUSNEY — COPRES/DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Beit Halochem Partner — Beneficiary organization for fundraising efforts.
- Great Neck Choral Society Partner — Shares an accompanist with the Great Neck Choral Society.
- HarmonySite Government — Powered by HarmonySite platform for website functionality
- HarmonySite Network — Member of the HarmonySite network for website and data services.
- HarmonySite Partner — Platform used to build and host the organization's website.
- HarmonySite Partner — Powered by HarmonySite platform for website and event management
- HarmonySite Partner — Powered by HarmonySite web platform
- HarmonySite Partner — Powered by HarmonySite website platform.
- HarmonySite Partner — Uses HarmonySite for website hosting and management
- Hatzilu Rescue Organization Partner — Beneficiary organization for fundraising efforts.
- Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County Partner — Beneficiary organization for fundraising efforts.
- Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County Partner — Collaborated on the production "Voices Illuminated" featuring an interview with the choir director.
- Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County Partner — Produced the "Voices Illuminated" interview event featuring the Shireinu Choir of Long Island.
- Magen David Adom Partner — Beneficiary organization for fundraising efforts.
- Midway Jewish Center Partner — Collaborated on a Torah dedication event on February 9, 2025.
- Midway Jewish Center Partner — Collaborated on the dedication of a Sefer Torah.
- Midway Jewish Center Partner — Collaborated with the choir for the Torah dedication ceremony honoring Captain Omer Maxim Neutra.
- Midway Jewish Center Partner — Hosted the choir's February 2024 performance for a Torah dedication.
- Midway Jewish Center Partner — Performed at a Torah dedication ceremony at Midway Jewish Center in Syosset.
- St. John's Bread & Life Partner — Beneficiary organization for fundraising efforts.
- Zamir Chorale Network — Deborah Tartell, Founding Conductor and Musical Director of Shireinu Choir of Long Island, is a member of the Zamir Chorale.
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.
- Arts-Based Remembrance and Storytellingmethodology: arts-based storytellingBy using choral expression in public interviews, media, and performances, we honor victims of violence and amplify marginalized voices, because artistic storytelling deepens public memory and empathy in ways that factual reporting alone cannot.
- Cultural Education Through Musicmethodology: cultural-education-through-musicBy performing and teaching Jewish choral music, we increase public understanding of Jewish culture and foster unity across diverse communities, because shared artistic experiences create bridges between groups.
- Music as Spiritual and Communal Healingmethodology: music-for-healingBy engaging in choral music, we support spiritual expression and emotional healing within the Jewish community, particularly during times of trauma and isolation, because collective musical practice fosters resilience and connection.