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Kochavim Behavioral Health Inc

EIN 37-2003629 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KOCHAVIM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. ("KOCHAVIM") IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO DRAMATICALLY INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY AFFORDABLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE FOR JEWISH CHILDREN IN THE GREATER NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA, BY REDUCING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS FACED BY CHILDREN IN NEED. KOCHAVIM WILL ALSO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE, FREE OF CHARGE, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION TO EDUCATE SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, TEACHERS, MEDICAL PROVIDERS, PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE ABOUT THE CRITICAL NEED FOR QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND THE BENEFITS THAT THOSE SERVICES PROVIDE TO CHILDREN. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE LASTING AND GENERATIONAL IMPACT ON EMOTIONAL AND OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Income
$799,996
Spending
$805,154
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
2
Volunteers
3

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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. $735,764 spent. Kochavim is developing a Care Model whereby quality providers can continue to treat the low income population. The Care Model will involve coordination with various Federally Qualified Health Centers ("FQHC") who will work collaboratively with the Organization to develop uniform standards of quality behavioral health care, whereby patients receive services that are tailored to their specific behavioral health issues, yet adhere to the highest levels of evidence based care on a consistent basis.

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 January 2022.

    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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