irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.86MCAMP - SUMMER DAY CAMPS PROVIDE A VARIED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FOR GROUP FRIENDSHIP CLUBS AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.
- #2 $2.20MAFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - A VARIED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FOR GROUP FRIENDSHIP CLUBS AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Program
Serves children ages 4–14 with homework support, academic enrichment, test prep, dinner, and enrichment activities including dance, martial arts, and STEM. Includes R.A.P. Room for children with disabilities.
Beyond the Silence – A Stand Against Gun Violence
Community-led documentary and advocacy initiative addressing youth gun violence in Canarsie; used to spark dialogue and promote community-based interventions.
Early Childhood Program
Provides DOE-aligned 3-K and Pre-K education with meals, extended care, and enrichment. Includes summer and holiday camps and access to family-wide community center services.
Food Pantry
Provides monthly food boxes to registered individuals and families in need; operates in partnership with Met Council and offers Kosher-certified food. Includes SNAP application assistance through NOEP.
Music School
Offers private music lessons for all ages in piano, guitar, voice, strings, and percussion. Includes a string ensemble and two annual recitals.
Parent Support Groups
Hosts weekly virtual groups for parents focusing on grief, disability support, and community connection.
Youth Sports Programs
Offers youth sports including basketball, soccer, karate, and swimming for children ages 3–17. Includes developmental clinics, competitive teams (Hurricanes), and private training.
activities · 16 groups
What they do
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Advocacy and Community Dialogue on Gun ViolenceProduced and distributed the documentary "Beyond the Silence – A Stand Against Gun Violence," which was accepted into six film festivals and used to initiate community dialogue on sustainable solutions to gun violence in Canarsie and beyond.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-School and Academic Support ProgramsOperates after-school programs for children ages 4 to 14 and older youth with disabilities, offering homework support, academic enrichment, test preparation, values-based learning, and daily nutritious meals.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Community Center Programming for All AgesProvides social, recreational, educational, cultural, fitness, sports, and social-service programs for individuals of all ages in Brooklyn, serving over 8,500 participants annually and over 1,200 people daily through a broad range of activities.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early Childhood and Youth Development ProgramsOperates early childhood programs that include nutritious meals, outdoor and indoor play facilities, physical education, year-round camps, and enrichment activities, serving over 800 children and teenagers annually.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Family Support and Parenting ProgramsLeads four weekly virtual parent support groups and conducts educational workshops for adults and families on financial literacy, job skills, safety, and child development.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food Assistance and Nutrition ServicesOperates a Kosher-certified food pantry in Canarsie, distributing pre-ordered food boxes monthly to community members and providing SNAP application assistance as part of broader benefits access services.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Israeli Cultural and Educational ProgramsOrganizes Israeli cultural events, lectures, holiday celebrations, teen programs, and classes to promote cultural engagement within the community.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership Development for TeensOffers a leadership development program for middle and high school teens as part of youth programming.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Music Education and InstructionOffers private and group music instruction for all ages and skill levels, including 15-lesson series, student recitals, and a String Ensemble program by audition, taught by licensed instructors.
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Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
- Senior Services through Agency PartnershipsProvides senior services in collaboration with other agencies to support older adults in the community.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Senior and Age-Inclusive Fitness ProgramsProvides fitness and sports programming for older adults and across age groups, including swimming, pickleball, martial arts, and fitness workouts tailored to youth, adults, and seniors.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesOperates specialized programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serving over 1,000 individuals annually through tailored educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
- Substance Abuse Prevention ProgramReaches over 2,000 Brooklyn residents annually through an OASAS-funded drug and alcohol prevention program using evidence-based practices.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer and Holiday Camp ProgramsOffers year-round camp programs including Summer Camp, Vacation Camp, and Holiday Camps for children ages 4 to 16, emphasizing safety, fun, social connection, and enrichment.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Swim Instruction and Aquatics ProgramsProvides swim instruction for participants from 6 months old through adulthood, including parent-child classes, private lessons, and year-round swim teams, supported by certified instructors and daily aquatics programming.
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Youth Sports and Recreation Programs at Private Clubs 1 activity
- Youth Sports and Competitive TeamsOffers year-round youth sports programs in basketball, soccer, martial arts, and aquatics, including developmental clinics and competitive teams that participate in local, state, and tri-state tournaments and leagues.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.97M
Contributions & grants$6.15M56%
Program service revenue$4.64M42%
Investment income$37K0%
Other revenue$147K
expenses
Total expenses$10.96M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.69M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.60M
Cash$1.78M
Investments$722K
Liabilities$853K
Net assets$8.75M
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MOSHIT RIVKIN | EXEC DIRECTO | 40 | $246K |
| DANNY KLEINMAN | CFO | 40 | $151K |
| MICHAEL GORDON | ASST EXEC DI | 40 | $124K |
board members · 18
- ADAM BURK — DIRECTOR
- ALANA GROSS — SECRETARY
- ALLAN FRIED — DIRECTOR
- AMY STEINER — DIRECTOR
- CARLY CHASE — VICE PRESIDE
- DR ALYSHA JACOBS — DIRECTOR
- DR MARTIN JACOBS — DIRECTOR
- HEIDI LURENSKY — PRESIDENT
- HOWARD ALTSCHUL — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY KELLER — DIRECTOR
- LARRY PORTNOY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BIEBER — TREASURER
- MICHAEL SEIMAN — PRESIDENT
- NEAL DUNCAN — DIRECTOR
- OLEG KRAYETS — VICE PRESIDE
- RICHARD MACK — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT GREEBEL — DIRECTOR
- ZACHARY GOLDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- 1199 SEIU Partner — Accepts vouchers from 1199 SEIU for early childhood program enrollment.
- 69th Precinct Community Council Partner — Partnered in community efforts to address gun violence through the documentary initiative.
- ACS Partner — Partner in providing disability services including respite, social/recreational opportunities, workforce development, and benefits access.
- Butler Foundation Partner — Partner in providing disability services including respite, social/recreational opportunities, workforce development, and benefits access.
- Coach Tone Partner — Basketball coach who leads training camps, skills clinics, and private sessions.
- DOHMH Partner — Partner in providing disability services including respite, social/recreational opportunities, workforce development, and benefits access.
- HRA Government — Accepts vouchers from New York City Human Resources Administration for early childhood program enrollment.
- Man Up! Partner — Partnered with H.E.S. on the documentary to promote youth resilience and alternatives to violence.
- Met Council Partner — Partnership to provide Kosher-certified meals through the food pantry.
- NYC ACS Government — Accepts vouchers from NYC Administration for Children's Services for early childhood program enrollment.
- NYC Public Health Equity Initiatives Partner — Collaborates to improve health outcomes and vaccination rates
- Natalie Partner — Music Director responsible for student consultations and program coordination.
- Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Partner — Collaborates to determine eligibility and assist with SNAP applications.
- OASAS Government — Funds the drug and alcohol prevention program
- OPWDD Partner — Partner in providing disability services including respite, social/recreational opportunities, workforce development, and benefits access.
- Outreach House Partner — Collaborated on the production and outreach of the documentary "Beyond the Silence."
- Red Cross Partner — Recognized certification body for lifeguards at the H.E.S. aquatics program
- Shoot for the Stars Foundation Partner — Collaborated on the documentary "Beyond the Silence" to support youth affected by gun violence.
- Special needs counselors Partner — Provides support in the R.A.P. Room for children with disabilities through individualized homework help and specialist-led activities.
- TWU Partner — Accepts vouchers from Transport Workers Union (TWU) for early childhood program enrollment.
- UJA Partner — Partner in providing disability services including respite, social/recreational opportunities, workforce development, and benefits access.
- USA Swimming Partner — Partner organization through which the H.E.S. Hurricanes are registered and compete in sanctioned events.
- United States Swimming Organization Partner — Recognized certification body for lifeguards at the H.E.S. aquatics program
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.
- Faith-Based Values as Foundation for Holistic Developmentmethodology: values-based_holistic_developmentBy anchoring programs in Jewish values and social justice, the organization creates a cohesive, values-driven environment that fosters holistic development for children, families, and adults because shared ethical and cultural principles strengthen engagement and trust.
- Individualized, Therapeutic Pathways for Inclusive Developmentmethodology: individualized_therapeutic_programmingBy providing individualized placement and therapeutic programming, the organization supports diverse learners—including those with disabilities—because tailored approaches improve outcomes, safety, and inclusion, particularly in education and competitive skill domains.
- Peer-Connected Education for Skill and Identity Developmentmethodology: peer-connected_educationBy integrating peer relationships into educational workshops, the organization builds life skills and strengthens cultural identity among participants because peer interaction enhances learning retention, social belonging, and real-world application of skills.