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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$211.3M
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+31.9% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$255K
+31.9% YoY
About Oorah Inc
Based on IRS filings
Oorah Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in LAKEWOOD, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $211.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $4.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $211,331,682 | $199,372,800 | $197,739,957 |
| Revenue | $48,453,684 | $48,899,410 | $56,660,418 |
| Expenses | $39,812,203 | $51,664,135 | $34,684,427 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,244,836 | $4,018,802 | $3,078,916 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Oorah Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Junk for Joy Inc ($1,384,134), Congregation Oorah ($555,700), Agudath Israel of America ($36,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA NEW YORK, NY | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $36,000 |
| YESHIVA CHEMDAS HATORAH LAKEWOOD, NJ | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $14,300 |
| CONGREGATION OORAH STATEN ISLAND, NY | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $555,700 |
| DAVIS MEMORIAL FUND LAWRENCE, NY | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| ZICHRON YOSEF INC LAKEWOOD, NJ | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| KEREM BAIS YAAKOV SEMINARY INC LAKEWOOD, NJ | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $5,300 |
| JUNK FOR JOY INC PLANO, TX | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $1,384,134 |
| YESHIVATH RADIN LAKEWOOD, NJ | TO PROMOTE RELIGOUS EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIYOHU MINTZ | CEO AND TRUSTEE | 25 | — |
| CHAIM MINTZ | TRUSTEE | 25 | — |
| ABRAHAM BIDERMAN | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| HESHY FORSTER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELI BOHM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SIMCHA LONDISNKI | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARC I KORNBLAU | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $144,033 |
| YEHOSHUA WEINSTEIN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $137,250 |
| CHAYA R KIRWAN | SECRETARY | 20 | $107,623 |
| ROCHEL SICKER | TREASURER | 20 | $66,492 |
| BENTZION TURIN | GENERAL COUNSEL | 17 | — |
| CHAIM BRISMAN | MANAGER OF I.T. | 40 | $134,465 |
| CHAIM REICHMAN | KIRUV DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $132,769 |
| MORDECHAI S COHEN | COMMUNITY LIAISON | 40 | $124,437 |
| SIMON GOLDSTEIN | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $124,404 |
| STUART SANDERS | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL | 20 | $115,993 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oorah Inc?
Oorah Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in LAKEWOOD, NJ. It holds $211.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Oorah Inc?
As of 2024, Oorah Inc holds $211.3M in total assets with $48.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does Oorah Inc operate?
Oorah Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Oorah Inc award?
In 2024, Oorah Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $255K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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