Ohr Torah Foundation
Ohr Torah Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $3K.
Ohr Torah Foundation at a glance
In short: Ohr Torah Foundation gave $91K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,516
- +1710.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,086
- +201.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,043
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ohr Torah Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chevra Lomdei Torah ($45K). Together the top 6 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ohr Torah Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1031% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $5K (2023) to $91K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chevra Lomdei Torah Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $45,258 |
| Zichron Refael Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $16,172 |
| Keren Ezer Lnefesh Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $15,086 |
| Beth Medrash Gevoha Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cong Agudas Achim Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $5,593 | $94,843 | $90,516 | 6 | $92,616 | $3,493 | $4,077 |
| 2023 | $89,250 | $2,203 | $6,850 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,925 | $1,278 | $4,424 |
| 2022 | $93,897 | $-16,104 | $16,900 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,900 | — | $5,328 |
| 2021 | $126,901 | $18,646 | $9,900 | $8,000 | 3 | $8,950 | $17,696 | $4,966 |
| 2020 | $118,155 | $1,869 | $14,087 | $12,000 | 3 | — | $1,019 | $5,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ohr Torah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohr Torah Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miriam Nevenasky
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Toby Kantor
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Esther Lefkowitz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Solomon Lefkowitz (2020–2021) — Director
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 Torah Foundation
How much does Ohr Torah Foundation give each year?
Ohr Torah Foundation gave $91K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Ohr Torah Foundation's typical grant size?
Ohr Torah Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,043, and its average grant was $15,086, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ohr Torah Foundation give grants?
Ohr Torah Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (6 grants).
Does Ohr Torah Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Ohr Torah Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are Ohr Torah Foundation's largest grantees?
Ohr Torah Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chevra Lomdei Torah ($45,258), Zichron Refael ($16,172) and Keren Ezer Lnefesh ($15,086), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is Ohr Torah Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ohr Torah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ohr Torah Foundation's EIN?
Ohr Torah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3401521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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