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Menachem Education Foundation Inc

EIN 26-2117750 · Brooklyn, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak26 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Organization was established to raise the bar in Jewish Education. Dedicated to ensuring that every child has equal access to the best possible jewish education

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
9
Highest pay
$141,020, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 26 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    4 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.8 million spent. Menachem Education Foundation Vision, Mission, and 5784-2024 Accomplishments Vision At MEF, we envision a world where every student in Chabad schools thrives to their fullest potential-graduating with the values, confidence, and skills needed to live as a Chassid in today's world. Mission The Menachem Education Foundation (MEF) champions student success by working directly with schools, focusing uncompromisingly on enhancing student outcomes. MEF develops systems and infrastructure that reach every child in the classroom?providing high-quality curricula, comprehensive teacher training, and robust support for school leaders. _ 5784-2024 Accomplishments Overview Training & Leadership Development - 1,344 principals and teachers trained through MEF?s professional development programs. - 49 teachers and principals received individualized and group coaching through Chabad Chinuch Consulting. - 11 customized workshops conducted directly in schools across the country. - Community & Collaboration - 878 educators attended the annual Kinus Mechanchim and Kinus Mechanchos Chabad, representing over 210 schools. - 2,759 educators and 356 parents participated in MEF programs throughout the year. - Monthly Farbrengens and professional webinars fostered networking and continued inspiration among educators. - Curricular Resources - 15,566 students learned Chumash based on the Zekelman Standards for Chumash, supported by 31 training sessions and webinars for teachers. - Project TOMIM launched in 14 schools, engaging 250 students in learning emotional and spiritual development through Chassidus. - The Chabad Curriculum Database expanded to 105 curricula and is used globally by educators. - Our Heritage Program - 134 New students transferred from public school to Jewish day schools through Our Heritage, - Participating schools across 18 locations reported an 81% retention rate of students. - Leadership Retreats - 52 school leaders joined the Men's Chabad School Leadership Retreat (Coral Springs, FL). - 25 school leaders participated in the Women's Chabad School Leadership Retreat (Los Angeles, CA).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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