EIN 11-2940331

Camp Simcha

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
279
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Camp Simcha is a medically supervised summer camp program operated by Chai Lifeline, an international health support network. It provides emotional and social support to children and teens with cancer and other blood-based illnesses from the moment of diagnosis through treatment and recovery. The camp is designed to meet the medical and social needs of its campers, enabling their families to continue functioning during medical crises while providing in-hospital support to patients and caregivers.
Also known as...
Chai Lifeline
Total revenues
$29,024,473
2022
Total expenses
$28,772,904
2022
Total assets
$30,204,338
2022
Num. employees
279
2022

Program areas at Camp Simcha

Family and community programs: these programs restore a sense of normalcy to young patients and their families while fighting illness by enhancing emotional and social bonds. In the past year, thousands of big brothers and sisters served as mentors to ill children and siblings. 63 holiday parties and family days gave children and families a chance to celebrate together. I-shine afterschool programming provided support and care to 786 children living with illness or loss in their families. 10,455 crisis and trauma interventions, workshops, presentations, and consultations were provided to individuals, families, schools, and community organizations.
Hospital and home-based services enable the family unit to continue to function during medical crises; providing in-hospital support to patients and caregivers; and bringing joy and hope to young patients and their families. Initial support begins with a case manager's evaluation that identifies needs and suggests programmatic responses. In 2022, Chai Lifeline provided emotional, social, and financial support to 5,639 families through medical referrals and advocacy; 5,230 volunteers raised spirits and provided critical support;80,534 people received transportation to medical appointments, thus facilitating treatment compliance; 94,558 nourishing meals were delivered to hospitals and homes; 5,010 respite hospital and home-based volunteer visits offered comfort and relief; and 1,323 families received financial assistance through the evan levy z"l fund.
Chai Lifeline operates two medically supervised summer Camp programs on one campus for seriously children with life-threatening and lifelong illnesses. Camp Simcha is open to children and teens with cancer and other blood-based illnesses. Camp Simcha special is designed to meet the medical and social needs of children and teens with multiple, disparate chronic illnesses and/or disabilities. Each Camp runs two, two-week sessions every summer at their 125-acre, fully accessible campground in glen spey, ny. Activities include adapted sports, swimming (including red cross instruction), boating, crafts, workshops, and special events like concerts and shows. The goals of the camps are to facilitate independence; build social, emotional and daily living skills; enhance knowledge of one's illness and capabilities; and encourage the development of friendships and supportive relationships that continue throughout the year. In addition, Chai Lifeline operates Camp Simcha without borders, which hosts programs and events in communities across the u.s. In total, 884 children and teens took part in Simcha programming in 2022.
Grants to various charitable organizations

Grants made by Camp Simcha

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Congregation Chai LifelineGeneral Support$134,859
American Friends of ChaiyanuGeneral Support$36,033
Congregation Pirchei ShoshanimGeneral Support$15,000

Who funds Camp Simcha

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jewish Communal FundGeneral Support$1,610,432
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,574,970
The OJC FundGeneral Support$211,822
...and 77 more grants received totalling $5,105,971

Personnel at Camp Simcha

NameTitleCompensation
Simcha ScholarChief Executive Officer
Esther BergmanChief Financial Officer$296,374
Matt YanivChief Marketing Officer
Elliot HalperinChief Development Officer$264,624
Abraham CohenExecutive Director$215,867
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for Camp Simcha

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$38,043,895
Program services$250,074
Investment income and dividends$12
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,034
Net income from fundraising events$-9,272,542
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$29,024,473

Form 990s for Camp Simcha

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
2018-122020-02-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $120,000 from Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA
December 31, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersCampsPublic health orgsHealth organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
151 W 30th St 7th FL
New York, NY 10001
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
chailifeline.org/ 
Phone
(212) 465-1300
Facebook page
ChaiLifelinePage 
Twitter profile
@chai_lifeline 
IRS details
EIN
11-2940331
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E86: Patient Services
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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