Nonprofit · EIN 11-2864728
COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,983,617 | $4,049,662 | -$66,045 | $2,756,189 | $892,838 | $1,863,351 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,616,790 | $3,738,312 | -$121,522 | $3,049,223 | $1,119,827 | $1,929,396 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,293,077 | $3,390,333 | -$97,256 | $3,381,107 | $1,330,189 | $2,050,918 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,962,038
- of which government grants
- $3,902,187
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,446
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,787
- Other revenue
- $14,133
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $435,209
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,162,731
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,949,953
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $67,225
- Occupancy
- $317,887
- Travel
- $44,930
- Depreciation
- $24,355
- Program services (functional)
- $3,589,478
- Management and general (functional)
- $414,673
- Fundraising (functional)
- $45,511
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,049,223
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,756,189
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $892,838
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,863,351
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $58,592
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,863,351
- Gross receipts
- $3,999,697
- Employees
- 103
- Volunteers
- 140
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS WELZ | CEO Officer | 35 | $234,474 | $47,945 |
| EDWIN SINGER | CFO Officer | 40 | $137,592 | $15,703 |
| SHULAMIS SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,406 | $14,008 |
| MOSHE ZAKHEIM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY SPIEWAK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEON GOLDENBERG | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAIDY NACHMAN ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN POSNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILTON FARKAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARI BAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL CYGLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HESKIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS JABLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HINDIE KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS KRAWIECZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUBIN MARGULES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY POLLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAYER SILBER ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MENDY SOKOL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS WELZ | CEO Officer | 35 | $167,516 | $46,482 |
| EDWIN SINGER | CFO Officer | 40 | $129,594 | $13,270 |
| SHULAMIS SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,435 | $13,944 |
| MOSHE ZAKHEIM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY SPIEWAK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEON GOLDENBERG | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAIDY NACHMAN ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN POSNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILTON FARKAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARI BAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL CYGLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HESKIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS JABLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HINDIE KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS KRAWIECZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBIN MARGULES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY POLLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYER SILBER ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MENDY SOKOL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS WELZ | CEO Officer | 35 | $162,142 | $43,133 |
| EDWIN SINGER | CFO Officer | 40 | $121,183 | $25,165 |
| SHULAMIS SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,668 | $13,602 |
| MOSHE ZAKHEIM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY SPIEWAK | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEON GOLDENBERG | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRAIDY NACHMAN ESQ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN POSNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILTON FARKAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARI BAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL CYGLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HESKIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS JABLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HINDIE KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIS KRAWIECZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUBIN MARGULES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY POLLACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYER SILBER ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MENDY SOKOL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1523 AVENUE M STE 3, BROOKLYN, NY 11230-5202
- In care of
- % ELI SINGER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LOUIS WELZ, 1523 AVENUE M 3RD FL, BROOKLYN, NY 11230
- Signed the 990
- LOUIS WELZ, CEO
- Phone
- (718) 377-2900
- Website
- WWW.COJOFLATBUSH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GRASSI & CO CPA'S PC
Mission
COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH, INC. (COJO) IS A MULTI-FACETED SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER FLATBUSH COMMUNITY IN BROOKLYN, NY. COJO IS FUNDED PRIMARILY BY GRANTS FROM VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - INCLUDES THE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM WHICH COORDINATES GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNAL ACTIVITIES FOR TEENAGERS ON SUMMER VACATION.Expenses $2,108,569
- SOCIAL SERVICES - INCLUDES BENEFIT AND ENTITLEMENTS AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES; FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FREE BUSINESS ADVICE FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS IN NEW YORK CITY; EMERGENCY AID AND CRISIS INTERVENTION; JOB READINESS SKILLS TRAINING WORKSHOPS; IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SETTLEMENT SERVICES; AND DISTRIBUTION OF HOLIDAY FOOD PACKAGES.Expenses $1,044,886
- SENIOR SERVICES - PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, LONELY AND HOMEBOUND THROUGH CONSISTENT AND FREQUENT HOME VISITS, ASSISTING WITH AND/OR ESCORTING FOR SHOPPING, DRIVING AND ACCOMPANYING TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND PROVIDING TELEPHONE ASSURANCE.Expenses $241,209 · grants $13,750
- Expenses $194,814
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-2864728
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,756,189
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,999,697
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,983,617 | $4,049,662 | $2,756,189 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,616,790 | $3,738,312 | $3,049,223 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,293,077 | $3,390,333 | $3,381,107 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,667,038 | $3,587,942 | $2,775,749 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 11-2864728).
Questions about COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC
- What is the EIN of COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC is 11-2864728.
- Is COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH 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 COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LOUIS WELZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $234,474 (LOUIS WELZ, CEO).
- How much revenue does COUNCIL OF JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS OF FLATBUSH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,983,617, expenses of $4,049,662 and total assets of $2,756,189 at year end.
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