Orah Foundation
Orah Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedarhurst, New York. Its 2023 filing lists 11 grants totaling $107,100, all for general support, to charitable organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Orah Foundation at a glance
In short: Orah Foundation gave $107K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 73% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $107,100
- -1.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $9,736
- +35.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $757
- -87.7% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Orah Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 437 Summit Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orah Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Yetev Lev ($25K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 11% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Orah Foundation open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 27% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2021) to $108K (2022). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Keren Hagamach Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Ohr Simcha Englewood, NJ | General Support | $12,000 |
| Congregation Beer Moishe Spring Valley, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Reb Shayalas Kitchen Spring Valley, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tiferes Shmuel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sharei Pruzdor Valley Stream, NY | General Support | $6,500 |
| Kehilath Yaakov Ossining, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tiferes Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,300 |
| Tvios Shumesh Monroe, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $757 | $103,007 | $108,406 | $107,100 | 11 | $107,100 | $119 |
| 2022 | $6,156 | $94,800 | $110,786 | $108,220 | 15 | $110,786 | $697 |
| 2021 | $22,142 | $32,750 | $61,527 | $57,100 | 9 | $57,100 | — |
| 2020 | $50,919 | $137,900 | $105,448 | $75,650 | 12 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations whose listed purposes were general support. Among its grantees, Yetev Lev Inc. describes its mission as helping impoverished and needy people. Reb Shayalas Kitchen says it assists middle-class families temporarily struggling to meet financial needs and is developing financial-management education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $107,100 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $25,000 to Yetev Lev, $20,000 to Keren Hagamach, $12,000 to Ohr Simcha, and $10,000 each to Congregation Beer Moishe, Reb Shayalas Kitchen, and Tiferes Shmuel. All 11 grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gavriel Weber is listed as trustee on the 2023 filing.
Orah Foundation is led by Gavriel Weber, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gavriel Weber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Orah Foundation
How much does Orah Foundation give each year?
Orah Foundation gave $107K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $108K across 15 grants.
What is Orah Foundation's typical grant size?
Orah Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,736, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Orah Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Orah Foundation give grants?
Orah Foundation gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (3 grants).
Does Orah Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Orah Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Orah Foundation's largest grantees?
Orah Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Yetev Lev ($25,000), Keren Hagamach ($20,000) and Ohr Simcha ($12,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Orah Foundation?
Orah Foundation reported $757 in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Orah Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations whose listed purposes were general support. Among its grantees, Yetev Lev Inc. describes its mission as helping impoverished and needy people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orah Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Orah Foundation's EIN?
Orah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3981397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Orah 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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