Ohr Ola Foundation
Ohr Ola Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlantic Beach, New York. It reports grantmaking to charitable organizations, with 10 grants totaling $73,384 in 2024.
Ohr Ola Foundation at a glance
In short: Ohr Ola Foundation gave $73K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $73,384
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,338
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,650
- Total assets
- $4,469,092
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ohr Ola Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 66 Lewis Avenue, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509
Phone: (917) 747-6386
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ohr Ola Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kollel Shabos Kodesh ($23K). Together the top 9 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 74 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 7% to recipients in New Jersey; the share for Florida was reported as 0%. Listed recipients included organizations in Brooklyn, Monsey, Atlantic Beach, Suffern, and Spring Valley, New York; Lakewood, New Jersey; and Surfside, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ohr Ola Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $118K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel Shabos Kodesh Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $22,500 |
| Various Charities Atlantic Beach, NY | General Support | $22,112 |
| Cong Lev Simcha Monsey, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Ramos Torah Schools Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,450 |
| Bais Medrash Letorah Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Karen Shlomo Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,300 |
| Binyamin Fund Suffern, NY | General Support | $4,200 |
| Chabad of Cancun Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Tov Vchesed Spring Valley, NY | General Support | $1,572 |
| Young Israel of Surfside Surfside, FL | General Support | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,469,092 | $356,200 | $73,634 | $73,384 | 10 | $73,384 |
| 2023 | $4,186,526 | — | $80,299 | $80,274 | 10 | $80,274 |
| 2022 | $4,266,825 | $1,867,350 | $119,604 | $117,604 | 19 | $117,604 |
| 2021 | $2,519,079 | $2,112,370 | $101,911 | $100,911 | 20 | $100,911 |
| 2020 | $508,620 | $563,100 | $54,480 | $51,780 | 15 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $73,384. Grants ranged from $250 to $22,500, with a median of $4,650. The largest grants included $22,500 to Kollel Shabos Kodesh, $22,112 to Various Charities, $6,000 to Cong Lev Simcha, and $5,450 to Ramos Torah Schools. Each grant’s stated purpose was general support.
One recipient, Binyamin Fund Inc., received $4,200. The Binyamin Fund describes its mission as promoting education, security, welfare, tourism, and other needs in the Binyamin region, and says it provides assistance through the regional council of Binyamin for residents’ welfare.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Alvin Weiss is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Ohr Ola Foundation is led by Alvin Weiss, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alvin Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ohr Ola Foundation
How much does Ohr Ola Foundation give each year?
Ohr Ola Foundation gave $73K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 10 grants.
What is Ohr Ola Foundation's typical grant size?
Ohr Ola Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,650, and its average grant was $7,338, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ohr Ola Foundation give grants?
Ohr Ola Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does Ohr Ola Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ohr Ola Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ohr Ola Foundation's largest grantees?
Ohr Ola Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kollel Shabos Kodesh ($22,500), Cong Lev Simcha ($6,000) and Ramos Torah Schools ($5,450), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ohr Ola Foundation?
Ohr Ola Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $356K.
How do I apply for a grant from Ohr Ola Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ohr Ola Foundation's EIN?
Ohr Ola Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4026914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ohr Ola Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Ohr Ola Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ohr-ola-foundation-morg_5eda24463e404008bb725ef00752f49c
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