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Nonprofit · EIN 37-1575563

CHAI MITZVAH INC

Tax-exempt · WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117

Financials

$99K$371K2023$100K$336K2024$131K$310K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHAI MITZVAH INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$130,563$309,864-$179,301$224,350$658$223,692
June 30, 2025990$99,769$336,397-$236,628$404,301$1,308$402,993
June 30, 2024990$99,175$370,983-$271,808$641,465$1,844$639,621
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$115,391
Program service revenue
$6,726
Investment income
$8,446
Net gain from sales of assets
-$3,948
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,000
Travel
$1,132
Program services (functional)
$162,939
Management and general (functional)
$146,925

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$404,301
Total assets, end of year
$224,350
Total liabilities, end of year
$658
Net assets, end of year
$223,692
Net assets without donor restrictions
$223,692
Gross receipts
$411,511
Employees
0
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT SHAYPRESIDENT/CH
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ALAN MENDELDONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
HARVEY ARFASECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT SHAYPRESIDENT/CH
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ALAN MENDELDONSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
HARVEY ARFAAT LARGE
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT SHAYPRESIDENT/CH
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ALAN MENDELDONSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
HARVEY ARFAAT LARGE
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
59 NORWOOD RD, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117-2235
In care of
% AUDREY LICHTER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SCOTT SHAY, 585 5TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10017
Signed the 990
ALAN MENDELDON, TREASURER
Phone
(203) 982-4976
Return prepared by
BENGTSON & SMITH PC

Mission

REINVIGORATE AMERICAN JEWRY ON PERSONAL AND COMMUNAL LEVELS THROUGH REAFFIRMATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • INCREASE JEWISH KNOWLEDGE, ADOPT A NEW RITUAL OR DEEPEN EXISTING PRACTICES IN AMERICAN JUDAISM.
    Expenses $162,939 · revenue $6,726

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
37-1575563
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$224,350
Income (IRS master file)
$411,511

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$130,563$309,864$224,350XML
990June 2025$99,769$336,397$404,301XML
990June 2024$99,175$370,983$641,465XML
990June 2023$634,323$485,418$911,833IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 37-1575563).

Questions about CHAI MITZVAH INC

What is the EIN of CHAI MITZVAH INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAI MITZVAH INC is 37-1575563.
Is CHAI MITZVAH INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to CHAI MITZVAH INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHAI MITZVAH INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CHAI MITZVAH INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHAI MITZVAH INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of CHAI MITZVAH INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names SCOTT SHAY.
Who are the officers and directors of CHAI MITZVAH INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHAI MITZVAH INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $130,563, expenses of $309,864 and total assets of $224,350 at year end.

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