Morasha Olami Inc
Morasha Olami Inc is a public charity based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2016, it supports and conducts educational, religious, and cultural programs in Jewish communities worldwide, and its stated mission also includes assistance for poor and needy individuals and families in those communities.
Morasha Olami Inc at a glance
In short: Morasha Olami Inc gave $24.1M across 121 grants in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in New York. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,141,706
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 121
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $199,518
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $59,651
- Total assets
- $8,096,494
- -70.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (44 of 119, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morasha Olami Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 555 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 994-4257
Website: https://olami.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Morasha Olami Inc
Olami Campus Ambassador Program
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Amount
Potentially significant salary (amount not specified)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Olami JBiz Mentorship Trips
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Olami JHealth Mentor Fellowship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Morasha Olami Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Meor ($2.5M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $11.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
505 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 505 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that its programs and activities serve Jewish communities throughout the world. Its website describes a global network, while its 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in New York (54%), New Jersey (14%), Maryland (9%), California (6%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 121 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morasha Olami Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 44 of 119 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $140K; repeat grants $240K. How we count
Medians: $32K first-time, $73K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16.3M (2020) to $24.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 121 grants totaling $24.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meor Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $1,836,981 |
| Jewish Enrichment Center New York, NY | General Support | $1,727,059 |
| Federation of Jewish communit New York, NY | General Support | $1,487,540 |
| Torah Links of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $1,097,717 |
| Jewish Unity International Atlanta, GA | General Support | $949,051 |
| FJC New York, NY | General Support | $931,628 |
| The Afikim Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $912,329 |
| Acliba Miami, FL | General Support | $796,735 |
| Emet Fresh Meadows, NY | General Support | $686,087 |
| Meor Inc Monsey, NY | General Support | $664,719 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,096,494 | $58,555,869 | $78,776,501 | $24,141,706 | 121 | $259,974 |
| 2023 | $27,778,997 | $71,486,646 | $47,536,057 | $19,645,499 | 86 | $18,148 |
| 2022 | $3,766,305 | $34,940,698 | $40,569,957 | $24,096,733 | 100 | $88,563 |
| 2021 | $9,487,036 | $39,914,838 | $36,583,836 | $19,659,981 | 97 | $5,234 |
| 2020 | $5,883,111 | $26,228,001 | $26,308,642 | $16,253,995 | 101 | $22,014 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to foster awareness, understanding, and strengthening of Jewish identity, culture, religion and religious studies, history, literature, and art worldwide; support and conduct educational, religious, and cultural programs in Jewish communities worldwide; and assist poor and needy individuals and families in those communities.
Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions describe work in Jewish education and religious and cultural activities. For example, MEOR says its primary mission is furthering Jewish education on university campuses; Torah Links of Lakewood says it furthers religious Jewish observance and education; and Judaicasite says it supports Jewish education and Jewish cultural and religious activities. Other grantees describe work in campus education, Jewish community programming, and nonprofit support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Morasha Olami reported 121 grants totaling $24,141,706. Grant amounts ranged from $5,249 to $1,836,981, with a median grant of $59,651. The largest listed awards included MEOR in Silver Spring, Maryland ($1,836,981); Jewish Enrichment Center in New York, New York ($1,727,059); Federation of Jewish communit in New York, New York ($1,487,540); and Torah Links of Lakewood in Lakewood, New Jersey ($1,097,717). The listed purposes for these awards were general support.
The organization’s website describes sponsorship opportunities for activities such as student Shabbat meals, educational programs, mentorship, and trips. It also describes Olami JHealth mentorship trips and a mentor fellowship, as well as a campus ambassador program. These are programs for participants, not identified grant opportunities for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raphael B. Butler as president and Raphael Shamma as vice president. Other listed officers and directors include Meir Rosenberg (admin), Miriam Tennenbaum (fundraising), David Michael Markowitz (director), Menachem Deutsch (secretary), Shlomo Landau (program), Benzion Z. Klatzko (senior educator), Joshua Sales (educator), and Yisrael Schwebel (treasurer). The organization’s website identifies Rabbi David Markowitz as managing director and Rabbi Raphael Butler as president.
Morasha Olami Inc is led by Raphael B. Butler, President on every filing since 2020; 7 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raphael B. Butler
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Michael Markowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $231K (2024)
Avi Shlomo Cassel
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benzion Z Klatzko
Senior Educator
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Joshua Sales
Educator
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Menachem Deutsch
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $141K (2024)
Miriam Tennenbaum
Fundraising
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$224K (2022) → $300K (2024)
Shlomo Landau
Program
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $109K (2024)
Meir Rosenberg
Administrator
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$258K (2023) → $297K (2024)
Chana Rivka Geldzahler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raphael Shamma
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yisrael Schwebel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Shabtai (2022) — Program
- Former: Ken Greenman (2020–2021) — Fundraising
- Former: David Kaye (2021) — Project Controller
- Former: David Rogers (2021) — It Department
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $300K, to Miriam Tennenbaum (Fundraising). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Morasha Olami Inc
How much does Morasha Olami Inc give each year?
Morasha Olami Inc gave $24.1M across 121 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $19.6M across 86 grants.
What is Morasha Olami Inc's typical grant size?
Morasha Olami Inc's median grant in 2024 was $59,651, and its average grant was $199,518, across 121 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morasha Olami Inc that year got $140K on average.
Where does Morasha Olami Inc give grants?
Morasha Olami Inc gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (14%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (26 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Lakewood, NJ (7 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (7 grants).
Does Morasha Olami Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Morasha Olami Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (121 of 121) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Morasha Olami Inc's largest grantees?
Morasha Olami Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Meor ($2,501,700 across 2 grants), Jewish Enrichment Center ($1,727,059) and Federation of Jewish communit ($1,487,540), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morasha Olami Inc?
Morasha Olami Inc reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $58.6M.
What does Morasha Olami Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to foster awareness, understanding, and strengthening of Jewish identity, culture, religion and religious studies, history, literature, and art worldwide; support and conduct educational, religious, and cultural programs in Jewish communities worldwide; and assist poor and needy individuals and families in those communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morasha Olami Inc?
Morasha Olami Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check olami.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Morasha Olami Inc's EIN?
Morasha Olami Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3451968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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