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Kavod Vnichum

Kavod vNichum provides the Jewish community resources, education, and training about the end of life, from serious illness through dying, death, bereavement, and mourning.

Religion Maplewood, NJ EIN: 010604102 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Kavod Vnichum

Judaism Programs: Gamliel Institute, a six course educational and training program, on the continuum of care from before bereavement, through death and mourning for volunteers in synagogues and communities, clergy and professionals. (120 Students) Religion Related, Spiritual Development: Chevra Kadisha and Bikkur Cholim conferences - education about Jewish traditions around death and dying, including care for the dead, comfort for the bereaved. Workshops, lectures, study, networking. (400 conference attendees) Religion Related, Spiritual Development: Maintain website, publish e-newsletter, respond to e-mail and phone questions (150,000 web page visitors) Religion Related, Spiritual Development: Provide assistance to synagogues and communities organizing Chevra Kadisha burial societies (20 communities) Provide training to seminary students.

Founded
Headquarters
Maplewood, NJ
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
X99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

Kavod vNichum provides the Jewish community resources, education, and training about the end of life, from serious illness through dying, death, bereavement, and mourning.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 20.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.2% of total expenses ($33,000 of $191,974).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.52
Program$0.52

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Kavod Vnichum with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 89% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kavod Vnichum is a registered religion nonprofit based in Maplewood, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 010604102. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $163K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Kavod Vnichum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010604102. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Kavod Vnichum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Kavod Vnichum is located in Maplewood, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years. Its registered address is 61 Jefferson Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Kavod Vnichum has $163K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kavod Vnichum is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $163K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Kavod Vnichum. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Kavod Vnichum holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Judaism Programs: Gamliel Institute, a six course educational and training program, on the continuum of care from before bereavement, through death and mourning for volunteers in synagogues and communities, clergy and professionals. (120 Students) Religion Related, Spiritual Development: Chevra Kadisha and Bikkur Cholim conferences - education about Jewish traditions around death and dying, including care for the dead, comfort for the bereaved. Workshops, lectures, study, networking. (400 conference attendees) Religion Related, Spiritual Development: Maintain website, publish e-newsletter, respond to e-mail and phone questions (150,000 web page visitors) Religion Related, Spiritual Development: Provide assistance to synagogues and communities organizing Chevra Kadisha burial societies (20 communities) Provide training to seminary students. Kavod Vnichum is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $163K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Kavod Vnichum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kavod Vnichum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010604102, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SA
Sarit W•••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 32 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Kavod Vnichum

What is Kavod Vnichum?
Kavod Vnichum is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Maplewood, United States. Judaism Programs: Gamliel Institute, a six course educational and training program, on the continuum of care from before bereavement, through death and mourning for volunteers in synagogues and communities, clergy and professionals. (120 Students) Religion Related, Spiritual Development: Chevra Kadisha and Bikkur Cholim conferences - education about Jewish traditions around death and dying, including care for the dead, comfort for the bereaved. Workshops, lectures, study, networking. (400 conference attendees) Religion Related, Spiritual Development: Maintain website, publish e-newsletter, respond to e-mail and phone questions (150,000 web page visitors) Religion Related, Spiritual Development: Provide assistance to synagogues and communities organizing Chevra Kadisha burial societies (20 communities) Provide training to seminary students.
When was Kavod Vnichum founded?
Kavod Vnichum was founded in 2002.
Who leads Kavod Vnichum?
Sarit Wishnevski serves as Executive Director.
Where is Kavod Vnichum located?
Headquartered in Maplewood, NJ, United States.
What is Kavod Vnichum's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Kavod Vnichum trustworthy?
Kavod Vnichum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Kavod Vnichum's registration number?
IRS EIN: 010604102.
What is Kavod Vnichum's website?
https://kavodvnichum.org