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JEWISH CHILDRENS FUND

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 113468854 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ujcf.org
revenue
$188K
expenses
$143K
net assets
$-508K
employees
mission · from form 990

After School Program

profile · synthesized from sources

United Jewish Children's Fund (UJCF) supports at-risk and underserved Jewish youth through after-school programs, summer camps, and holiday outreach initiatives. The organization serves children and families in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Canada, and Israel, with a focus on those facing financial hardship or disabilities. Programs emphasize cultural engagement, education, and social development.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Programs
Provides safe, structured environments for children after school, focusing on youth from underprivileged backgrounds and at-risk communities.
Clothing The Poor
Provides free clothing to youth from low-income families in honor of Passover and the High Holidays.
Feeding The Hungry
Organizes food drives and distributes food to minority and underserved communities, including support during Passover.
Outreach Programs
Year-round workshops during Jewish festivals including Sukkos, Chanukah, Purim, Pesach, and Tefilin, promoting cultural engagement and religious observance.
Summer Camp
Offers scholarships for underprivileged children to attend overnight summer camps, promoting positive influences and personal development.
Visiting The Sick
Organizes volunteers to visit hospitals and homes for the aged, bringing festival spirit and companionship.
Winter Retreats
Incentive-based weekend retreats for children who demonstrate academic effort, held at community centers or facilities in Pennsylvania.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
    • Delivering food and essential supplies to underserved children and families
      Provides food through drives and trailers to communities with underserved children, supplies food for children in summer programs across multiple states and Canada, supports needy children in Israel, and offers Passover-specific assistance including wine, matzah, and meat for Seders.
    • Distributing free clothing to youth from low-income families
      Provides free clothing to youth from poor families in honor of religious holidays, specifically Passover and the High Holidays, to support dignity and participation in cultural traditions.
  • Vehicle Donation Processing 1 activity
    • Accepting vehicle donations to support charitable operations
      Accepts donated vehicles as a form of charitable contribution to fund its programs for children.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Conducting outreach programs to teach youth social communication skills
      Runs educational outreach initiatives in public locations throughout the Jewish calendar year to build social communication skills among youth.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operating after-school programs for at-risk and underprivileged children
      Provides safe, structured environments for children from underprivileged backgrounds and at-risk youth after school hours, with a focus on youth development. This includes academic support and social awareness programming.
  • Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
    • Organizing volunteer visits to hospitals and homes for the aged
      Coordinates visits by youth and adults to hospitals and elderly care facilities to share festival spirit and foster intergenerational connection.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Providing summer camps and year-round extracurricular programs for underserved youth
      Offers summer camps and year-round enrichment experiences for urban and underprivileged youth, including scholarship support for overnight camps, with an emphasis on inclusion and educational development.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Supporting inclusion of children with disabilities in age-appropriate programs
      Mainstreams at-risk, disabled, and learning-disabled children into regular youth programs when feasible, promoting equitable access and integration.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Organizing winter retreats as academic incentives for children
      Hosts winter retreats as an incentive for children who demonstrate effort in their schoolwork, promoting academic engagement and personal achievement.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$188K
Contributions & grants$188K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$143K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$129K
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$-508K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.5%
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • UJCF Partner — Implied self-reference; all programs are conducted by UJCF
  • community centers Partner — Works with community centers in New York and globally to connect families with programs.
  • day schools Partner — Staff and volunteer leaders are connected to day schools to support program outreach and engagement.
  • summer camps Partner — Collaborates with summer camps to provide access to at-risk and underserved youth.
  • synagogues Partner — Engages synagogues as part of community network for identifying and supporting children in need.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Immersive Youth Development Through Overnight Camp
    methodology: immersive-youth-development
    By providing 24-hour overnight camp experiences, the organization produces stronger positive developmental influence in children, because continuous immersion reduces exposure to negative after-school environments and fosters deeper social and emotional engagement.
  • Incentive-Based Engagement for Academic Motivation
    methodology: incentive-based-engagement
    By linking retreats and special experiences to academic effort, the organization increases school engagement and reinforces positive behavior, because tangible rewards serve as motivational tools that connect effort with meaningful outcomes.
  • Social Skills Development Through Targeted Workshops
    methodology: social-skills-development
    By delivering outreach workshops focused on social communication, the organization fosters appropriate social interactions in youth, because explicit instruction in social skills builds confidence and improves peer relationships.
  • Structured After-School Programming for Child Well-Being
    methodology: after-school programming
    By offering structured after-school programming, the organization supports child development and well-being, because consistent, supervised activities during high-risk hours provide safety, routine, and developmental support.
  • Targeted Financial Support for Program Access
    methodology: targeted outreach and financial support
    By identifying families in need through community networks and providing financial support, the organization enables equitable participation in developmental programs, because removing financial barriers ensures at-risk children can access critical after-school and summer opportunities.