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YESHIVA DERECH HATORAH-YESHIVAT MIZRACHI LBANIM

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 112546056 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B20Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ydh.org
revenue
$3.3M
expenses
$3.4M
net assets
$1.1M
employees
74
volunteers
100
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

A SCHOOL-SECTION 170(b)(1)(a)(ii), OPERATING FROM THE PRESCHOOL PRE-K LEVEL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, AND CHARTERED NY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND BOARD OF REGENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Yeshiva Derech HaTorah is a private Jewish day school in Brooklyn, NY, serving students from preschool through high school. The school emphasizes both religious studies (Limudei Kodesh) and secular academics, with a mission to develop morally grounded graduates committed to Religious Zionism. Programs include early childhood education, STEM curriculum, and extracurricular activities rooted in Jewish values.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Elementary School Program
Comprehensive education from nursery through 8th grade combining Limudei Kodesh and General Studies with extracurricular enrichment
STEM Program
Project-based curriculum in bio-engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, and coding for grades 9–10, developed in partnership with CIJE
YDH Preschool
Early childhood program focusing on Torah values, midot tovot, literacy, problem-solving, social concepts, music, library, gym, and Ivrit and kriah instruction
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Jewish Dual-Curriculum Education 2 activities
    • Operates a preschool program in Brooklyn, NY
      Provides a diversified preschool curriculum emphasizing Torah, midot tovot, early reading, problem-solving, social concepts, music, library, gym, Ivrit, and kriah. Offers admissions forms, registration for UPK and Pre1A programs, and distributes informational materials for prospective and enrolled students.
    • Operates an elementary school with dual curriculum
      Runs an elementary school serving students from nursery through eighth grade, offering a dual curriculum in Limudei Kodesh and General Studies, supported by professional and nurturing teachers. Includes re-registration processes and distribution of a parent-student handbook outlining school policies.
  • Patient Portal and Digital Health Access 1 activity
    • Administers student admissions and enrollment processes
      Provides application for admission, collects administrative fees via online payment, and offers online emergency procedure forms for medication management as part of its admissions and enrollment system.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Offers project-based STEM education for high school students
      Provides a project-based STEM curriculum in bio-engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, and coding for 9th and 10th grade students, running concurrently with standard science courses.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Organizes student enrichment and community events
      Offers engaging programs for Shabbat and chagim, class trips to sites such as the matzah bakery and Jewish Children's Museum, and hosts annual events like the Torah Fair and school fundraising dinners.
  • Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
    • Provides individualized student education
      Delivers individualized education tailored to each student's learning style, supporting academic and personal development across grade levels.
  • School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
    • Provides yeshiva administrative leadership and capacity building
      Engages in yeshiva administration with nearly 25 years of experience, including 11 years as Menahel of Yeshiva Derech HaTorah, supporting teachers and students to realize their potential.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Produces documentation of school activities
      Maintains a photo gallery, produces montage videos, and documents school events such as the first day of school to record institutional life and student experiences.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$3.31M
Contributions & grants$84K3%
Program service revenue$3.22M97%
Investment income$13K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.40M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.36M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.30M
Cash$1.29M
Investments$0
Liabilities$237K
Net assets$1.07M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -22.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • CHARLES HOCHMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID DUBROW — DIRECTOR
  • DORON SIMON — DIRECTOR
  • FRED GRUNSEID — DIRECTOR
  • JACOB ABILEVITZ — PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
  • JAN GELIEBTER — SECY & BOARD CHAIRMAN
  • MALKA HUSARSKY — DIRECTOR
  • MARC LEVINE — TREASURER & DIRECTOR
  • MITCHELL HILL — V.P. & DIRECTOR
  • TARA EBBIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education Partner — Collaborates with CIJE to deliver a STEM curriculum using its cutting-edge technology and research.
  • GiveLively Partner — Platform used for hosting online donations and event registration.
  • Jewish Children's Museum Partner — Organizes class trips to the Jewish Children's Museum as part of its preschool program.
  • National Council of Yeshiva Principals of Torah U'Mesorah Network — Member of a national network supporting yeshiva leadership.
  • Yesud Ma'aleh Fellowship for Educational Leadership Partner — Participates in the fellowship focused on educational leadership.
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.

  • Dual-Curriculum Model
    methodology: dual-curriculum_education
    By integrating rigorous religious and secular education, the school develops students both as committed Torah-observant Jews and as capable individuals prepared for professional success, because combining these domains reinforces identity while ensuring academic readiness.
  • Individualized Learning Path
    methodology: individualized-education
    By tailoring education to each child's unique path, the school fosters deeper engagement and learning outcomes, rooted in the belief that teaching according to a student's individual needs and strengths maximizes their potential.
  • Inquiry- and Project-Based STEM Learning
    methodology: project-based_learning
    By using hands-on experiments, small group collaboration, and real-world problem solving, students develop critical STEM skills because active engagement and application foster deeper understanding and accessibility across skill levels.