The OJC Fund is a public charity and registered donor-advised fund (DAF) based in Brooklyn, New York. Established in 2001 and granted tax-exempt status in April 2002, the organization operates as a platform for donors to make charitable contributions and direct their distribution to qualified organizations. The fund has experienced significant growth since its inception, evolving from approximately $636,000 in annual revenue in 2011 to over $386 million in 2024.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.1M
-14.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$386.1M
+15.5% YoY
Grant Count
3,410
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$113K
+1.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To maintain a donor-advised fund by honoring the commitment to fundholders by providing services to make their charitable giving administratively efficient, and personally rewarding.
Primary Focus Areas: The OJC Fund's giving priorities center on Jewish causes and heritage preservation, including:
- Jewish education and religious organizations
- Support for the Jewish community
- Anti-discrimination groups
- Israel-related charitable work
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking support
The fund also supports disaster preparedness and relief efforts, with some grants directed toward COVID-19 relief initiatives.
Grantmaking
The OJC Fund does not operate traditional grant programs with public application processes. As a donor-advised fund, individual donors direct the distribution of their charitable contributions. Organizations can register through the OJC Charity Portal to accept donations from OJC donors.
Grant Range
** $5,000 to $7.6 million
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The OJC Fund's giving is primarily concentrated in:
- New York (especially Brooklyn and the surrounding metropolitan area)
- New Jersey
- Florida
- Israel
The vast majority of funding supports organizations serving the Jewish community in New York City and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $46.1 million
- Total Revenue: $386.6 million
- Total Expenses: $395.1 million
- Total Liabilities: $17,600
Historical Growth: The organization has demonstrated substantial growth, expanding from $635,856 in revenue in 2011 to current levels exceeding $386 million annually.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,092,755 | $53,969,063 | $45,341,416 |
| Revenue | $386,618,513 | $350,687,480 | $268,071,106 |
| Expenses | $395,131,291 | $342,966,067 | $245,844,991 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,362,560 | $413,558 | $-31,273 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFRAIM SOFER | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $923,544 |
| KALMEN EKSTEIN | TREASURER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $903,557 |
| NATHAN SMAIA | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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