irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN DINNERS, CONVENTIONS, AND EVENTS SPONSORED BY OTHER FRATERNAL ORDERS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE BROTHERHOOD AND TO FOSTER RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE.
- #2 $0THE ORGANIZTION ADMINISTERS TO ITS MEMBERSHIPS SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL BEING THROUGH VARIOUS VENUES.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Gala Dinner
A yearly event featuring speeches and messages from organizational leaders, including the society's rabbi, to celebrate community and heritage.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 2 activities
- Awards the Otto Raphael Award annuallyPresents the Otto Raphael Award each year to distinguished individuals in law enforcement and public service, with a documented history of recipients from 2003 to 2025.
- Bestows Person of the Year and Exemplary Citizen awardsRecognizes outstanding service and community impact by awarding the Person of the Year and Exemplary Citizen honors to both NYPD-affiliated and non-NYPD individuals.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Administers college scholarship fund for children of membersProvides financial support through a college scholarship fund specifically for the children of Shomrim Society members, aiding in educational advancement.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Establishes and administers the Maimonides Award in Health and WellnessRecognizes individuals and groups for significant contributions to health and well-being through the Maimonides Award, promoting wellness within the community.
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Law Enforcement Fraternal Associations 1 activity
- Founded and maintains the Shomrim Society within the NYPDEstablished the first Shomrim Society unit within the NYPD, serving as a foundational and ongoing organizational effort to support Jewish officers.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual community and religious eventsOrganizes recurring events such as the annual Passover distribution, Father's Day BBQ, and participation in the Israel Day parade to foster unity and community engagement.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Manages tribute and recognition programs for fallen officersMaintains a tribute page honoring Jewish NYPD officers who died in the line of duty, serving as a memorial and educational resource.
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 1 activity
- Offers burial and cemetery assistance to membersProvides support for burial needs and maintains cemetery grounds for Jewish NYPD officers, including assistance with cemetery-related concerns.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising eventsHosts fundraising dinners and other events that generate financial support for organizational activities, such as a sold-out dinner that yielded a profit.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Provides chaplain services to NYPD Shomrim Society membersOffers counseling and multilingual support through chaplain services to members of the NYPD Shomrim Society, enhancing emotional and spiritual well-being within the force.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$93K
Contributions & grants$36K39%
Program service revenue$35K38%
Investment income$21K23%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$23K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$707K
Cash$17K
Investments$668K
Liabilities$40K
Net assets$667K
Liquid reserves86.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ANDREW ARIAS — TRUSTEE
- EDWARD MAMET — TRUSTEE
- HENRY LESHNOWER — TRUSTEE
- MITCHELL CHOSAK — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Dr. Jack M. Sable Government — Honorary Chaplain of the organization
- FDNY Ner Tamid Society Partner — Co-hosted the annual Father's Day BBQ to promote unity.
- Hillcrest Jewish Center Partner — Supports Rabbi Manes Kogan in his role with the NYPD Shomrim Society; its leadership attended the Shomrim Gala Dinner.
- NYPD Government — Collaborates with the NYPD, as evidenced by award recipients from NYPD units and personnel.
- NYPD Government — Collaborates with the NYPD, reflecting shared values in its Person of the Year Award.
- NYPD Government — Partnership with the New York Police Department reflected in the organization's name and mission.
- NYPD Partner — Collaborates with the NYPD to assist in maintaining safety and order in the community.
- National Conference of Shomrim Societies Network — Member of a national network of Jewish public safety workers' organizations.
- New York City Police Department Government — Organization within the NYPD comprising Jewish officers.
- New York City Police Department Network — Shomrim Society is composed of Jewish officers within the NYPD.
- Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass Government — Spiritual Director affiliated with PSA4, Chaplains Unit of the NYPD
- The Police Foundation Partner — Jointly recognized with Susan Birnbaum for the Exemplary Citizen Award in 2024.
strategies · 4
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.
- Award-Based Recognition to Promote Values and Inspire Servicemethodology: award-based recognitionBy publicly honoring individuals with awards, the organization reinforces core values like courage, dedication, and service, which inspires ongoing commitment in law enforcement and the broader community because recognition models behavior and strengthens cultural norms.
- Community Policing Through Volunteer Collaborationmethodology: community-policing-partnershipBy mobilizing volunteer community patrols and emergency response teams in partnership with the NYPD, the organization enhances public safety because localized, trusted presence increases situational awareness and community cooperation.
- Faith-Based Chaplaincy Integrationmethodology: faith-based_supportBy embedding spiritual leadership through a dedicated chaplain, the organization provides emotional and moral support to officers, improving well-being and resilience because faith-based care addresses holistic needs beyond operational duties.
- Fraternal Support Network for Law Enforcementmethodology: fraternal_support_networkBy organizing Jewish NYPD officers into a fraternal structure, the organization strengthens camaraderie, professional development, and mutual support, which in turn enhances department cohesion and resilience because shared identity and peer bonds improve morale and retention.