EIN 26-0803826

Community Security Service

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Community Security Service safeguards the Jewish community by partnering with organizations and authorities. It protects Jewish life and way of life by training over 2,500 community members in professional security techniques and providing physical security. CSS enabled effective security and safety for weekly services at 120+ synagogues and 25+ special events. It also provides basic training, guidance, and resources as well as advanced training, operational support, and resources to better equip community members against violent incidents and terrorism. It is based in Woodbury, NY.
Total revenues
$2,755,110
2023
Total expenses
$3,464,065
2023
Total assets
$3,691,094
2023
Num. employees
18
2023

Program areas at Community Security Service

Provided basic training, guidance and resources to over 7000+ community members to be better equipped to protect their own against the increasing atmosphere of violent incidents and terrorism. Provided advanced training, operational support and resources to the 3000+ volunteers that are already involved with providing regular safety, security, and protection services to different Jewish institutions and events.
Reported and responded to 125+ incidents in coordination with communal partners and/or law enforcement.
Enabled effective security and safety support for the protection of weekly services at 200 institutions. Enabled effective security and safety support for the protection of 30+ special events.
Continued work towards the mission including outreach and developing strategic partnerships.

Who funds Community Security Service

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$750,000
Uja-Federation of New YorkCaring$500,000
Jewish Communal FundIn Furtherance of Grantee's Tax-Exempt Purpose$277,872
...and 24 more grants received totalling $2,346,438

Personnel at Community Security Service

NameTitleCompensation
Evan BernsteinNational Director and Chief Executive Officer$394,460
Richard PriemChief Executive Officer$219,898
Eleanor SkolnikDirector of Human Resources and Finance
Chuck BerkowitzSenior Director of Outreach and Law Enforcement
Aubrey FarkasHarris Western States Director
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Community Security Service

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,711,229
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$43,881
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,755,110

Form 990s for Community Security Service

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-04990View PDF
2022-122024-03-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-11-04990View PDF
2020-122021-10-04990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Uja-Federation of New York
June 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $277,872 from Jewish Communal Fund
March 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
ReligiousJewishNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
100 Crossways Park W 403
Woodbury, NY 11797
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Nassau County, NY
Website URL
thecss.org/ 
Phone
(646) 636-1200
IRS details
EIN
26-0803826
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0266506
FTB Entity ID
3957602
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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