Mikvah USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, New York, focused on building and supporting ritual bath facilities across America. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in January 2006 and operates with a mission to ensure that Jewish communities have access to local, appealing, and halachically acceptable mikvahs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
-40.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.3M
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
47
+9.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$112K
-14.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mikvah USA promotes the practice of traditional Jewish ritual baths through the development of ritual bath facilities and public awareness. The organization's primary activities include:
- Building mikvaos across America and providing practical assistance for ritual bath construction
- Offering financial grants and technical assistance for new ritual bath sites
- Providing halachic (Jewish law) guidance and inspections
- Arranging conferences and seminars to raise awareness about the importance of ritual baths
- Publishing informative materials about ritual bath observance and taharah (ritual purity)
- Supporting communities in transforming their connection to Jewish tradition through completed projects and ongoing initiatives
Grantmaking
Mikvah USA provides cash grants and technical assistance for the building of new ritual bath sites. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Mikvah USA funds projects primarily in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, with a broader mission to build mikvaos across America. The organization maintains an international presence with offices in Canada and Israel.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,973,596
- Total Revenue: $6,345,992
- Total Expenses: $8,012,851
- Total Liabilities: $65,200
Staffing: The organization employs 14 staff members as of 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,179,710 | $1,973,596 | $3,712,534 |
| Revenue | $7,186,127 | $6,345,992 | $6,185,729 |
| Expenses | $8,060,348 | $8,012,851 | $5,412,445 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISAAC BISTRITZKY | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| YISRAEL AACKERMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ARON LEZER | TREASURER | — | — |
| BARUCH CYWIAK | ADMINISTRATOR | 40 | $402,463 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has announced multiple rounds of mikvah construction grants in recent years, including announcements of 24 additional mikvah grants and winners of new shluchim and mikvah grants.
24 More Mikvaos Grants Announced in Honor of Vov Tishrei | Anash.orgSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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