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FRIENDS WITH DIABETES INTERNATIONAL
MONSEY, NY · EIN 204947124 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE G80 · Voluntary Health Associations · Small ($100K-$1M) · friendswithdiabetes.org
revenue
$292K
expenses
$366K
net assets
$-32K
employees
2
volunteers
15
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

1. To provide moral support for people suffering from diabetes and their families;2. To arrange moral support groups;3. To arrange publications with articles of how to cope with diabetes in conjunction with Jewish traditions/heritage/lifestyle; and4. To raise public awareness on the importance of diagnosis and treatment of diabetes through local publications and public seminars.

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends With Diabetes International supports Jewish families managing Type 1 diabetes by providing culturally tailored educational resources that integrate medical guidance with halachic considerations. The organization publishes practical guides and magazines addressing diabetes management during religious holidays, Shabbos meals, and daily life, emphasizing carb counting, insulin timing, and mental health within a traditional Jewish framework. Their materials are available in both English and Yiddish.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Carb Factor Resources
Provides downloadable tools including carb factor charts, wine carb calculators, and printable guides for over 6,000 foods to support precise carb counting.
Going ForWarD Magazine
Biannual publication offering practical diabetes management advice for Jewish holidays and Shabbos, combining medical information with halachic guidance in English and Yiddish.
Mamtakim Publication Series
Newer publication series focusing on current diabetes technology, member experiences, mental health, and in-depth analysis of insulin pumps and treatment advances.
Shabbos and Holiday Guides
Specialized educational materials for managing diabetes during Shabbos meals and Jewish holidays including Pesach, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashana, and Purim, with halachic and nutritional guidance.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 4 activities
    • Distribute welcome packages to newly diagnosed families
      Provides newly diagnosed families with welcome packages containing practical tools, literature, and educational materials to support initial diabetes management.
    • Issue diabetes safety alerts
      Provides safety alerts on the use of automated insulin pumps during religious fasts, highlighting risks associated with specific models to prevent adverse health outcomes.
    • Provide Shabbos-specific diabetes education
      Offers educational guidance on managing blood sugar during Shabbos meals, including insulin timing strategies like pre-bolusing and 'bite and bolus,' and teaches the permissibility of using food scales for health-related religious compliance.
    • Provide digital diabetes management resources
      Offers a daily blog and email content with practical insights on living with Type 1 diabetes, compiled into a weekly digest that includes a Feedback Forum for community engagement.
  • Wine Industry Promotion & Education 2 activities
    • Engage community in data collection
      Collects and verifies user-submitted carbohydrate data for wines to expand public reference resources and improve community-wide carb counting accuracy.
    • Provide wine carbohydrate measurement resources
      Offers a searchable database, reference list, and calculator for wine carbohydrate content, including instructions for using a Brix refractometer to measure unlisted wines.
  • Kosher Certification and Supervision Services 1 activity
    • Develop and distribute carbohydrate counting tools
      Provides printable K'Zayis matzah measurement charts, ECF charts for fruits, quick-reference tables for kosher foods, and detailed carbohydrate data for traditional Jewish foods to support accurate carb counting during religious observances.
  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
    • Facilitate peer support networks
      Connects individuals and families living with Type 1 diabetes through peer pairing, age- and gender-specific support groups, and local events to foster community and shared experience.
  • Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
    • Host Shabbos and holiday retreats
      Organizes Shabbos weekend retreats for couples and teens affected by Type 1 diabetes, combining religious observance with diabetes education and peer support.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
    • Produce and distribute educational publications
      Produces and distributes bilingual (English and Yiddish) magazines, educational guides, and online content covering medical and halachic aspects of Type 1 diabetes management across religious observances and holidays.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Offer practical diabetes-friendly recipes
      Provides tested, diabetes-friendly recipes such as a low-carb doughnut with 4 grams of net carbs per serving, baked instead of fried, to support dietary management within cultural traditions.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$292K
Contributions & grants$192K66%
Program service revenue$84K29%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$366K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$38K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$54K
Net assets$-32K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +23.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ISRAEL TURNHEIM — Director
  • MORDECHAI SAMET — Director
  • MOSES FRIEDMAN — Director
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • FWD Daily & Weekly Loop Network — Blog platform providing ongoing diabetes insights and deeper content related to carb counting and diabetes management.
  • John Walsh Network — References John Walsh's work on insulin pumping as the origin of carb factor methodology used in educational materials.
  • Rabbi M. M. Weismandl shlit"a Government — Rabbinical supervisor providing religious oversight for the organization.
  • Rabbi Meisels Partner — Point of contact for member updates and support within Friends With Diabetes International.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Culturally and Faith-Integrated Diabetes Care
    methodology: faith-and-culture-integrated_support
    By aligning diabetes self-management with Jewish religious law and cultural practices, we increase adherence and reduce cognitive dissonance because individuals can manage their health without compromising religious observance.
  • Shared Journey Support Model
    methodology: shared_journey_support
    By fostering peer connections through shared lived experience with Type 1 diabetes, we improve emotional resilience and self-efficacy in daily management because individuals feel less isolated and more empowered to adhere to treatment regimens.