Hatzalah Chicago Building | hatzalahofchicago.org
Hatzalah Chicago Building | hatzalahofchicago.org
This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 2009, Hatzalah Chicago states that its mission is: “To enhance pre-hospital care and develop a higher level of emergency preparedness and support in the Chicagoland Jewish Community by augmenting the existing services provided by the municipalities.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $971,582 in total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $491,699 in contributions overall. It also reported $491,699 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Hatzalah Chicago had $4,022,590 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $3,450,740, indicating a 14.2% decline in overall holdings.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Hatzalah Chicago is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Craig Frank | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Dan Maeir | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | David M Friedman | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Eliezer Hildeschaim | President |
| 2024-2024 | Joseph Abramchik | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Lennie Weiss | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Shlomo Starck | Board Member |
| 2024-2024 | Steve Miretzky | Secretary |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Steven B Nussbaum | Emt | - |
| 2024 | Tzvi Nachman Montrose | Co-Founder And Chief Executive Officer | - |
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