Morasha Olami Inc
Morasha Olami Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Established in 2017, the organization is dedicated to fostering and promoting Jewish identity, culture, religion, and religious studies worldwide. The organization operates with a staff of 78-96 employees and conducts educational, religious, and cultural programs and activities in Jewish communities throughout the world.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.1M
-70.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$24.1M
+22.9% YoY
Grant Count
121
+40.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$200K
-12.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Morasha Olami fosters a vibrant community that promotes personal growth, meaningful connections, and Jewish identity through diverse programs and mentorship for young professionals. The organization provides support for and conducts educational, religious, and cultural programs and activities in Jewish communities throughout the world. It also provides assistance to poor and needy individuals and families within Jewish communities.
Primary funding focus areas include education, philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
Morasha Olami functions as a grantmaking organization. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, New Jersey, and California, with international reach supporting Jewish communities throughout the world.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $8,096,494
- Total Revenue: $58,555,869
- Total Expenses: $78,776,501
- Total Giving: $60,987,404
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Revenue: $71.5M
- Expenses: $47.5M
- Total Assets: $27.8M
- Total Liabilities: $715k
Financial Performance: The organization maintains a high program expense ratio of 92.18%, indicating that the majority of its funding is directed toward its mission rather than overhead costs. The organization demonstrates effective financial practices with a fully independent board and excellent asset management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,096,494 | $27,778,997 | $3,766,305 |
| Revenue | $58,555,869 | $71,486,646 | $34,940,698 |
| Expenses | $78,776,501 | $47,536,057 | $40,569,957 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $259,974 | $18,148 | $88,563 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Morasha Olami Inc
Olami Campus Ambassador Program
MORASHA OLAMI INC
Amount
Potentially significant salary (amount not specified)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Olami JBiz Mentorship Trips
MORASHA OLAMI INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Olami JHealth Mentor Fellowship
MORASHA OLAMI INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEIR ROSENBERG | ADMIN | 35 | $297,395 |
| Miriam Tennenbaum | Fundraising | 35 | $300,000 |
| DAVID MICHAEL MARKOWITZ | Director | 5 | $230,500 |
| MENACHEM DEUTSCH | Secretary | 5 | $140,500 |
| SHLOMO LANDAU | PROGRAM | 35 | $108,978 |
| Benzion Z Klatzko | senior educator | 35 | $96,010 |
| JOSHUA SALES | EDUCATOR | 35 | $136,000 |
| RAPHAEL B BUTLER | President | 10 | — |
| RAPHAEL SHAMMA | Vice President | — | — |
| Yisrael Schwebel | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| AVI SHLOMO CASSEL | Director | 5 | — |
| CHANA RIVKA GELDZAHLER | Treasurer | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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