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Moadon Kol Chadash

EIN 36-3843627 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MOADON KOL CHADASH, (A CLUB OF A NEW VOICE) IS A VIBRANT EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR JEWISH LIVING, HEBREW LANGUAGE AND A STRONG CONNECTION TO ISRAEL. THE MISSION OF MOADON KOL CHADASH IS TO PROVIDE AN INFORMAL, EXPERIENTIAL JEWISH EDUCATION THROUGH UNIQUE PRESCHOOL (9 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OLD) AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE ACQUISITION OF HEBREW AS A SECOND LANGUAGE FROM INFANCY IS THESE PROGRAMS' DRIVING FORCE. WE GIVE YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THEIR ROOTS AND HERITAGE, DISCOVER THE JOYS OF JUDAISM, AND FORGE STRONG CONNECTIONS TO ISRAEL--THE CORE OF A MEANINGFUL, COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM. WE WELCOME FAMILIES FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
16
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$144,670, director of education

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. GAN GANI IS A HEBREW IMMERSION PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FROM 9 MONTHS OLD TO 5 YEARS OLD. GAN GANI OFFERS THE PROGRAM 5 DAYS A WEEK WITH A FLEXIBILITY OF EARLY ARRIVAL AND LATE PICK UP, HALF OR FULL DAY WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE NUMBER OF DAYS OF ATTENDANCE PER FAMILIES' NEEDS (3,4,5 DAYS A WEEK). THERE WERE 42 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM.
  2. $91,547 spent. KESHER@MOADON IS AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FROM 3 YEARS OLD TO 8TH GRADE. WE HAVE TWO TRACKS FOR THE AFTERNOON. (1)HEBREW IMMERSION - A PROGRAM WHERE WE SPEAK ONLY HEBREW TO THE CHILDREN. WE FOCUS ON TRADITIONS AND CULTURE. (2) HEBREW FOCUS WITH DISCUSSIONS IN ENGLISH. IN THIS PROGRAM WE DEVELOP THE STUDENTS' INNER CONNECTION TO OUR TRADITIONS, OBSERVANCE, EXPOSURE TO OUR CULTURE AND THE TOOLS TO APPLY THESE LESSONS TO THEIR DAILY LIFE. WE FOSTER AN AWARENESS OF THE RICHNESS OF OUR HISTORICAL CONTEXT. WE PRESENT WAYS TO MAKE CHOICES WHICH BEST CONNECTS THE CHILDREN TO THEIR JEWISH IDENTITY. THERE WERE 22 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $208,005 spent. SUMMER CAMP, SCHOOL EVENT, WINTER BREAK AND SPRING BREAK OFFER AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE THE LANGUAGE ACQUISITION WITHOUT A BREAK. THE FOCUS IS ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLIDAYS THAT FALL DURING THESE PERIODS. IN OTHER PERIODS OF TIME LIKE THE SUMMER, WE CAN DEVOTE TO EDUCATE THE CHILDREN WITH GENERAL TOPICS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, WHILE DEEPENING THE USAGE OF THE LANGUAGE. THE ENROLLMENT VARIES FROM PROGRAM TO PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2010.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 2014.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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