Oorah Inc
Oorah was established as a jewish outreach organization for the purpose of imparting education,values and traditions, as well as guidance and support, to children who lack access to these fundamentals. Oorah takes a holistic approach to its mission, utilizing jewish tradition to enhance every aspect of children's lives, the majority of whom are at risk due to divorce, loss of parent, serious illness in the family, unemployment or poverty. With Oorah's intervention, these children are able to avoid the pitfalls of anti-social and destructive behavior that often beset vulnerable children.
Oorah Inc at a glance
In short: Oorah Inc gave $777K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $155K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $777,200
- -61.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $155,440
- -39.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $218,652,931
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Oorah Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Oorah Inc
Who Oorah Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Oorah ($667K). Together the top 5 received $777K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 31 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Oorah Inc gives
- Giving grew 1116% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2022) to $5.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $777K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Oorah Staten Island, NY | To Promote Religious Education | $667,150 |
| Khal Bnei Torah Lakewood, NJ | To Promote Religous Education | $50,000 |
| Agudath Israel of America New York, NY | To Promote Religious Education | $35,000 |
| Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | To Promote Religious Education | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva of Staten Island Staten Island, NY | To Promote Religous Education | $5,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $218,652,931 | $47,092,898 | $46,408,172 | $777,200 | 5 | $5,631,346 |
| 2024 | $211,331,682 | $48,453,684 | $39,812,203 | $2,040,434 | 8 | $4,244,836 |
| 2023 | $199,372,800 | $48,899,410 | $51,664,135 | $1,546,486 | 8 | $4,018,802 |
| 2022 | $197,739,957 | $56,660,418 | $34,684,427 | $63,916 | 4 | $3,078,916 |
| 2021 | $185,130,436 | $77,977,049 | $28,251,610 | $85,288 | 6 | $4,195,362 |
| 2020 | $130,482,876 | $48,751,696 | $26,321,234 | $5,275,017 | 1 | $1,150,328 |
About Oorah Inc
Based on IRS filings
Oorah Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lakewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $218.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $777K. Net investment income was $5.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oorah Inc is led by Eliyohu Mintz, CEO & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 10 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eliyohu Mintz
CEO & Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Yehoshua Weinstein
President & Trustee
President → President & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $147K (2025)
Chaim Mintz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Simon Goldstein
Director of Kiruv Operations
Chief Strategy Officer → Director of Kiruv Operations, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $130K (2025)
Chaim Brisman
Director of I.t.
Manager of I.t. → Director of I.t., 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$134K (2024) → $132K (2025)
Abraham Biderman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heshy Forster
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Bohm
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sendy Schulman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simcha Londinski
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bentzion Turin
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Chaya R. Kirwan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $92K (2025)
Marc I. Kornblau
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $156K (2025)
Chaim Reichman
Kiruv Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$116K (2022) → $140K (2025)
Rochel Sicker
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$66K (2024) → $68K (2025)
David Blau
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$136K (2025)
Shlomo D. Chapler
Maintenance Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2025)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Eli Bohm (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Simcha Londisnki (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Stuart Sanders (2022–2024) — Associate General Counsel
- Former: Mordechai S. Cohen (2024) — Community Liaison
- Former: Cheryl L. Freidberg (2023) — Associate General Counsel
- Former: Ira Herz (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Shmuel Waldman (2023) — Maintenance
- Former: Aharon Zagury (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Tzvi A. Yoffe (2022) — Tuition Coordinator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $156K, to Marc I Kornblau (Chief Operating Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oorah Inc
How much does Oorah Inc give each year?
Oorah Inc gave $777K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 8 grants.
What is Oorah Inc's typical grant size?
Oorah Inc's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $155,440, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oorah Inc give grants?
Oorah Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Staten Island, NY (2 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Oorah Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Oorah Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Religious Education" (3 grants).
Who are Oorah Inc's largest grantees?
Oorah Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Oorah ($667,150), Khal Bnei Torah ($50,000) and Agudath Israel of America ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Oorah Inc?
Oorah Inc reported $218.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $47.1M.
What is Oorah Inc?
Oorah Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lakewood, NJ. It holds $218.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Oorah Inc's EIN?
Oorah Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3746051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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