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Manhattan Shomrim Saftey Patrol INC

New York, NY · EIN 334944427 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE M60 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Small ($100K-$1M) · manhattanshomrim.org
revenue
$135K
expenses
$62K
net assets
$73K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN PATROLLING THE COMMUNITY FROM VIOLENT CRIMES TOGETHER WITH THE NY POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND ACTING AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND NYPD. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ALERTS THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THREATS OF TERROR AND OTHER VIOLENT ACTS AS WELL AS PROVIDING OTHER BASIC COMMUNITY SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Manhattan Shomrim Safety Patrol (MSSP) is a community-based public safety organization operating in Manhattan, NY. It conducts neighborhood patrols, search and rescue operations, and emergency response in collaboration with the NYPD. The organization focuses on crime prevention, missing persons coordination, and culturally sensitive safety services, particularly during religious holidays and community events.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Engagement
Builds trust through safety education, public alerts, and collaboration with NYPD and local organizations
Emergency Assistance
Provides immediate response during emergencies and critical incidents via dedicated hotline
Neighborhood Patrols
Conducts visible patrols across Manhattan to deter crime and assist the public, working in coordination with NYPD
Search & Rescue
Responds to missing persons cases, coordinating search efforts and supporting affected families
Shabbos & Yom Tov Patrols
Offers culturally sensitive safety patrols during weekends and Jewish holidays, focusing on synagogues and community gatherings
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 4 activities
    • Conducts community safety patrols to prevent crime and respond to emergencies
      Operates volunteer patrols in Manhattan to deter crime, respond to urgent situations, and provide immediate assistance during emergencies. Patrols are conducted visibly across neighborhoods, with special attention to high-traffic times and locations such as synagogues and community gatherings.
    • Issues community alerts about threats to public safety
      Alerts the community about threats of terrorism and other violent acts to promote preparedness and safety, functioning as part of its broader crime prevention and emergency response mandate.
    • Provides basic community services to support public safety
      Delivers essential services aimed at enhancing community well-being and safety, as part of its operational role in neighborhood support and crime prevention.
    • Serves as liaison between community and law enforcement
      Facilitates communication and coordination between the Manhattan community and the New York Police Department to enhance public safety and operational effectiveness.
  • Mutual Aid Emergency Response 1 activity
    • Coordinates search and response efforts for missing persons
      Organizes and coordinates search operations for missing individuals, providing direct support to families during incidents. This includes rapid response and resource mobilization as part of broader community safety operations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$135K
Contributions & grants$135K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$62K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$73K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$73K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • MICHAEL JACOBS — Director
  • OREN ZALCMAN — Director
  • YITZCHOK KALMANOWITZ — Director
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • NYPD Partner — Cooperates with the NYPD to promote safety through education, alerts, and joint community efforts.
  • New York Police Department Partner — Collaborates with the organization on community patrols and public safety initiatives.
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.

  • Community-Collaboration Model for Public Safety
    methodology: community_collaboration
    By mobilizing residents, local stakeholders, and law enforcement in joint safety efforts, we improve public safety outcomes because collective action increases situational awareness, extends response capacity, and strengthens community trust in safety systems.
  • Community-Police Partnership for Joint Patrols
    methodology: community-police_partnership
    By conducting joint patrols with the NYPD, we enhance community safety because formalized collaboration between volunteer patrols and law enforcement improves response coordination, increases deterrence, and builds mutual accountability.