DERECH ETZ CHAIM INSTITUTIONS

EIN: 311547551 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Lakewood, NJ

Total Revenue
$431,602
Total Expenses
$1,011,643
Total Assets
$394,273
Net Assets
$-467,469
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
AHARON KATZ
Phone
9252898442
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DERECH ETZ CHAIM INSTITUTIONS, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $432K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 134% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADVANCE JEWISH EDUCATION AND JEWISH ACTIVITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND OVERSEAS BY SUPPORTING JEWISH RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS AND BY ORGANIZING JEWISH EDUCATION AND JEWISH ACTIVITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $342,089
Program Service Revenue $87,118
Investment Income $2,395
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $431,602

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $207,226
Salaries & Benefits $38,451
Fundraising Expenses $169,506
Program Expenses $168,183
Other Expenses $765,966
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,011,643

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $431,602 $765,988 -0.4%
Expenses $1,011,643 $941,561 +0.1%
Net Income $-580,041 $-175,573 +2.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A PRESIDENT 050.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A VICE PRESIDENT 005.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A TREASURER 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A EDUCATIONAL ADVISOR 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $431,602 $1,011,643 $394,273 $-580,041
2024 $765,988 $941,561 $692,219 $-175,573
2023 $825,539 $1,097,431 $501,728 $-271,892
2022 $1,232,626 $1,267,202 $798,095 $-34,576
2021 $838,985 $808,410 $837,121 $30,575
2020 $932,492 $707,465 $438,972 $225,027
2019 $866,386 $866,494 $45,820 $-108
2018 $824,532 $909,476 $44,638 $-84,944
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