irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $6.43MCOMMUNITY HABILITATION: HOURLY COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES ARE HABILITATION SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT RESIDE IN A RESIDENCE WHICH IS CERTIFIED OR OPERATED BY OPWDD. SUPPORTS INCLUDE ADAPTIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (HANDSON), COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENCE IN TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION, ADULT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS, DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS, LEISURE SKILLS, SELFADVOCACY AND INFORMED CHOICE SKILLS, AND APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT TO HELP THE INDIVIDUAL ACCESS THEIR COMMUNITY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Chesed 24/7
Provides kosher meals, hospitality rooms, transportation, and medical supplies to patients and families in 34 hospitals across the tri-state area and Israel.
Community Habilitation
Offers adaptive skill development, daily living support, community inclusion, and travel training for developmentally disabled individuals who do not reside in OPWDD-certified residences.
Individual Residential Alternative (IRA)
Supports developmentally disabled individuals in community-based residential settings with personalized habilitation services.
Respite Services
Provides temporary care and relief for families and caregivers of developmentally disabled individuals.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 2 activities
- Transportation services for patients and familiesProvides free transportation via shuttle vans and volunteer drivers between Rockland County and city hospitals, including for surgeries, diagnostic tests, recurring treatments, post-discharge needs, and family visits, with regular routes to major medical centers.
- Vehicle loan program for patients and caregiversOffers a vehicle loan program called Shvil Hachesed, providing handicap-accessible vans for self-driven use by patients or caregivers to support medical transportation needs.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Community habilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilitiesProvides hourly community habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities who do not reside in OPWDD-certified or operated residences, supporting adaptive skills, activities of daily living, community inclusion, travel training, adult education, social and leisure skills, self-advocacy, and behavior development.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Delivery of kosher meals to hospitalized patients and familiesProvides and delivers fresh, chef-cooked kosher meals directly to the bedside of hospitalized patients and their families, including two meals per day during hospitalization, with special provisions for Shabbos and Yom Tov observance.
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
- Home visit volunteer program for companionshipRuns a home visit volunteer program called Smile 24/7 that provides companionship and emotional support to individuals in need.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Medical and advocacy support through hospital liaison servicesProvides 24/7 hospital liaison services with trained advocates who assist families in navigating the hospital system, understanding diagnoses and treatment plans, communicating with medical staff, and addressing Jewish religious needs such as kosher food, Shabbos observance, and modesty.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Provision of Shabbos and Yom Tov holiday support kitsDistributes Shabbos and Yom Tov kits containing candles, grape juice, challah, and other religious essentials to hospitalized patients and families, with kits available both through delivery and in-hospital Chesed Rooms.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Provision of cold-pressed pomegranate juice for chemotherapy patientsSupplies cold-pressed pomegranate juice to hospitalized chemotherapy patients to support recovery and nutrition during treatment.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Short- and long-term medical equipment loan programProvides short- and long-term loans of medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, crutches, and oxygen units, with fast delivery and availability during non-business hours.
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Medical Travel and Housing Support 1 activity
- Temporary furnished housing for families of hospitalized patientsOperates 28 fully furnished, kosher-friendly apartments near major medical centers to provide free temporary housing for families of hospitalized patients, enabling proximity during medical treatment.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement in service deliveryEngages volunteers in cooking, packaging, delivering meals, and providing direct support services to patients and families, contributing over 180,000 hours annually.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Operation of 24/7 kosher hospitality rooms in hospitalsOperates and stocks Chesed Rooms in hospitals across the tri-state area and Israel, providing 24/7 access to kosher food, drinks, snacks, fresh produce, and rest space for patients and families, with over 30 locations currently active.
- Operation of Medicine Chests for emergency medication accessOperates Medicine Chests stocked with over-the-counter medications in hospital locations to provide access during Shabbos, Yom Tov, and late-night hours when pharmacies are closed.
- Operation of a kosher Mother's Milk BankOperates a Mother's Milk Bank to help Jewish parents access kosher donor breast milk for infants in need of supplemental nutrition.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$37.28M
Contributions & grants$5.32M14%
Program service revenue$32.53M87%
Investment income$109K0%
Other revenue$-678K
expenses
Total expenses$36.00M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$15.65M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.59M
Cash$698K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11.89M
Net assets$3.70M
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +55.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Greenberg | Program Dir. | 40 | $194K |
| Arthur Sabel | Chief Operating | 40 | $184K |
| Shulim Greenberg | Executive Dir. | 40 | $169K |
| Debra Adler | Fundraising Dir. | 40 | $169K |
| Binyamin Sanders | Development Dir. | 40 | $157K |
| Avraham Meshulim Muller | Fundraising Mngr. | 40 | $156K |
| Yosef Baum | Program Supervisor | 40 | $140K |
board members · 4
- Aron Grunwald — Treasurer
- Jacob Goldmunzer — President
- Yakov Buxbaum — Secretary
- Zev Spitzer — Board Member
relationships · 43
Who they work with
- Alaris Health/Select Home Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Albert Einstein Hospital Partner — Hosts a temporarily closed Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Calvary Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Catskill Regional (Harris) Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Chesed 24/7 Network — SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247 operates as Chesed 24/7, providing Shabbos and holiday support services in hospitals.
- Columbia Allen Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Columbia Childrens Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Columbia Milstein Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Columbia University Medical Center Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room and receives transportation and support services from Chesed 24/7.
- Ellenville Regional Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed 24/7 hospitality room or service location.
- Ellenville Regional Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Englewood Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Good Samaritan Hospital Partner — Hosted the first Chesed Room established by Chesed 24/7 in 1993.
- Good Samaritan Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed 24/7 hospitality room or service location.
- Good Samaritan Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Grady Health System Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room within its hospital facility.
- Hackensack Medical Center Partner — Hosts a Chesed 24/7 hospitality room or service location.
- Hackensack Medical Center Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Hatzalah Partner — Collaborates with or refers to Hatzalah for urgent medical concerns beyond the scope of Chesed 24/7 services.
- Henry J Carter Hospital Partner — Hosts a temporarily closed Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Hospital For Special Surgery Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Lenox Hill Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital Partner — Hosts a Chesed 24/7 hospitality room or service location.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Mount Sinai Partner — Partner hospital where Chesed 24/7 provides support services and hospitality rooms.
- Mount Sinai Guggenheim Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- Mount Sinai Morningside Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
- NY/NJ hospitals Partner — Chesed 24/7 partners with hospitals in New York and New Jersey to deliver kosher meals and operate chesed rooms accessible to patients and families.
- NYP Methodist Partner — Hosts a Chesed Room operated by SHARE OF NEW SQUARE INC DBA CHESED 247.
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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.
- Bedside Delivery for Family Integritymethodology: bedside-delivery-for-family-integrityBy delivering kosher meals directly to hospital bedsides, families can remain physically present with patients during medical crises without compromising religious observance, reducing stress and supporting emotional continuity because uninterrupted presence strengthens healing and spiritual well-being.
- Proximate Support Infrastructure to Sustain Family Presencemethodology: proximate-family-accommodationBy providing short-term religiously compatible housing and transportation near hospitals, families maintain continuous bedside presence because removing logistical and financial barriers enables sustained emotional support during critical illness.
- Religious and Emotional Support Through Culturally Grounded Caremethodology: faith-integrated_careBy integrating faith-based rituals, familiar food, and spiritually aligned environments into hospital settings, patients and families experience reduced isolation and emotional strain because culturally resonant care preserves dignity and reinforces spiritual continuity during crisis.