BIKUR CHOLIM OF CLEVELAND

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOSH BOTNICK

Phone

2163201771

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

BIKUR CHOLIM OF CLEVELAND, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.8M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

ESTABLISHED IN 1988, BIKUR CHOLIM OF CLEVELAND IS A SUPPORTIVE, JEWISH COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT PROMOTES HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN A TIMELY AND ACCESSIBLE MANNER THROUGH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WE STRIVE TO HELP YOUNG AND OLD, WITHIN CLEVELAND AND BEYOND, BY OFFERING COMFORT, SHELTER AND SUPPORT THROUGH A VARIETY OF SERVICES.WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH THE COORDINATED EFFORT OF DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO SELFLESSLY PERFORM THE MITZVAH OF "BIKUR CHOLIM" - LITERALLY "VISITING THE SICK" - WITH ALL OF THE NUANCES OF CARE AND CONCERN WHICH THIS COMMUNITY EMBRACES. BIKUR CHOLIM SEES ITS DUTY TO STAND WITH INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING TIMES OF MEDICAL CRISIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH JEWISH TRADITION, AS ARE THE PRACTICES OF THE ORGANIZATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $770,054

BIKUR CHOLIM PROVIDES HOSPITAL AID AND ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS IN AREA HOSPITALS, INCLUDING FOOD, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM HOSPITALS, AND INTERPRETIVE SERVICES WHEN NEEDED. AS A MEDICAL SUPPORT...

BIKUR CHOLIM PROVIDES HOSPITAL AID AND ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS IN AREA HOSPITALS, INCLUDING FOOD, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM HOSPITALS, AND INTERPRETIVE SERVICES WHEN NEEDED. AS A MEDICAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GROUNDED IN RELIGIOUS VALUES, WE SUPPORT THE RELIGIOUS NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY, ENABLING OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO HAVE MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES DURING SHABBAT AND THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS. IN ADDITION TO SHABBAT MEALS SENT TO HOSPITALS, WE LAUNCHED A SHABBOS IN A BOX KIT FOR PATIENTS SO THEY CAN HAVE ALL OF THE PROVISIONS THEY NEED TO OBSERVE. BIKUR CHOLIM ALSO ARRANGES VISITS TO PEOPLE IN HOSPITALS, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND TO PRIVATE HOMES. IN 2023, BIKUR CHOLIM PROVIDED 8,677 KOSHER WEEKDAY MEALS AND AN AVERAGE OF 528 SHABBAT MEALS WEEKLY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)BIKUR CHOLIM PROVIDED OVER 1,100 RIDES TO PEOPLE UNABLE TO MAKE THEIR OWN WAY TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. WE ACQUIRED A HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE VAN THIS YEAR TO AID IN OUR ABILITY TO TRANSPORT THIS PATIENT POPULATION.

Program 2

Expenses: $209,030 Revenue: $21,682

BIKUR CHOLIM HAS HOSPITALITY ROOMS IN 6 MAJOR CLEVELAND AREA HOSPITALS PROVIDING MEALS, SNACKS AND BEVERAGES 24/7. THE HOSPITALITY ROOM AT THE CLEVELAND CLINIC HAD OVER 25,000 VISITS ALONE THIS PAST YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, WE ESTABLISHED TWO KOSHER FOOD CABINETS IN THE LABOR AND DELIVERY AND RECOVERY ROOMS IN THE OBSTETRICS DEPT AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER. THIS IS A HUGE CONVENIENCE FOR WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE JUST GIVEN BIRTH.

Program 3

Expenses: $190,960

HOUSING AND SHELTER AT BIKUR CHOLIM'S 5 HOUSES FOR OUT-OF-TOWN PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS AT AREA HOSPITALS. FROM JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024...

HOUSING AND SHELTER AT BIKUR CHOLIM'S 5 HOUSES FOR OUT-OF-TOWN PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS AT AREA HOSPITALS. FROM JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024, ACCOMMODATIONS WERE PROVIDED FOR 4,016 NIGHT STAYS.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,886,377

Program Service Revenue $53,564

Investment Income $18,830

Other Revenue $-134,314

TOTAL REVENUE $1,824,457

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $36,855

Salaries & Benefits $745,182

Fundraising Expenses $219,506

Program Expenses $1,265,697

Other Expenses $987,176

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,769,213

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,824,457	$1,741,762	+0.0%
Expenses	$1,769,213	$1,604,335	+0.1%
Net Income	$55,244	$137,427	-0.6%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

168

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

$194,530

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALAN JOSEPH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$116,562	$77,968	$194,530
YOSEF ARYEH GREENBERGER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOV BERMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH BOTNIK	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HARRY M BROWN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PERL BROWN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAVI COHEN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NAOMI DESSLER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REUVEN DESSLER	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HOWARD GOLDMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHEILA HOWITT	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARI JAFFE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHANY KLEIN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ITA KLEIN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY KLEIN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHOSHANA KLEIN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACOB KOVAL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROCHEL KOVAL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOVID MALCMACHER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IAN NEELAND	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR MICHAEL POLLACK	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ESTI ROKOWSKY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR DANIEL SCHWARTZ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SORA SHAPIRO	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AVI SPIRA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AVI YUSPEH	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNY ZIGDON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,824,457	$1,769,213	$1,725,395	$55,244
2023	$1,741,762	$1,604,335	$1,584,817	$137,427
2022	$1,743,821	$1,414,774	$1,449,223	$329,047
2021	$1,250,535	$1,150,163	$1,144,816	$100,372
2020	$1,026,253	$939,009	$1,046,693	$87,244
2019	$862,326	$751,605	$907,343	$110,721
2018	$708,056	$623,312	$585,478	$84,744