Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles is a community-run, non-denominational organization that unites volunteers to prepare restaurant-quality kosher meals for distribution to those in need throughout Los Angeles. Operating from a 4,600 sq ft facility at 8657 W. Pico Blvd, the organization works with 69 charity partners to serve vulnerable populations including the homeless, elderly, families with children, and working poor. In 2025, OBKLA reached record service levels with 190,534 meals prepared and 24,437 volunteers engaged. The organization was founded in Sydney in 2005 and brought to Los Angeles in 2020, operating under the philosophy that food has the power to bring communities together while addressing hunger and food insecurity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$513K
+65.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$161K
+11.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$161K
+11.1% YoY
About Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles
Based on IRS filings
Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $513K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $161K.
Focus Areas
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Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $513,364 | $311,118 | $275,924 |
| Revenue | $1,613,136 | $1,068,739 | $859,664 |
| Expenses | $1,415,307 | $1,052,618 | $602,378 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Beis Chaya ($160,801).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beis Chaya Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $160,801 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH I SEGELMAN | PresidentDirector | 40 | $20,000 |
| CHAYA SEGELMAN | Secretary | 40 | $20,000 |
| NAFTALI SMITH | VPTreasurerDirector | 20 | — |
| DAVID SLAVIN | Director | 1 | — |
| STEVEN FEDER | Director Chair | 1 | — |
| GINA EDWARDS | Director | 1 | — |
| YONA ELISHIS | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles?
Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $513K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles?
As of 2024, Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles holds $513K in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $161K in 2024.
Where does Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles operate?
Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles award?
In 2024, Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles awarded 1 grants totaling $161K — an average of about $161K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles's EIN?
Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4370166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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