Oorah Inc
84% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Oorah Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakewood, New Jersey, registered in 2001, with $48,453,684 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
1805 Swarthmore Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701 EIN 22-3746051 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$48.5M
▼ 0.9% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$39.8M
Net assets
$209.5M
Employees
284
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Oorah Inc: 84% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating63 mo reserves · +18% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Oorah Inc: 63 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Oorah Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Oorah Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1805 Swarthmore Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
- City
- Lakewood
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $14.9M (FY2013) to $48.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.8MNet assets $209.5M
Operating margin
17.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$211.3M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$209.5M
Salaries & benefits
$11.5M
29% of expenses
Board members
6
4 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,453,684▼0.9% | $39,812,203▼22.9% | $209,491,420▲6.0% | $211,331,682▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $48,899,410▼13.7% | $51,664,135▲49.0% | $197,664,317▲0.9% | $199,372,800▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,660,418▼27.3% | $34,684,427▲22.8% | $195,945,973▲6.6% | $197,739,957▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $77,977,049▲59.9% | $28,251,610▲7.3% | $183,748,306▲41.9% | $185,130,436▲41.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $48,751,696▲49.6% | $26,321,234▲22.6% | $129,474,653▲25.6% | $130,482,876▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $32,595,927▼13.8% | $21,474,536▲8.8% | $103,065,468▲19.4% | $111,370,953▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $37,796,706▲12.6% | $19,743,004▲9.2% | $86,305,334▲21.0% | $97,635,486▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $33,567,808▲63.6% | $18,084,739▲16.9% | $71,345,476▲34.9% | $83,386,786▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $20,514,493▲5.6% | $15,466,028▲3.1% | $52,904,740▲11.7% | $64,558,782▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,435,433▲24.1% | $15,004,639▲4.7% | $47,377,603▲7.6% | $59,439,195▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $15,666,300▲4.8% | $14,328,421▲9.3% | $44,018,076▲0.4% | $55,938,173▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $14,947,664 | $13,115,033▼1.6% | $43,842,710▲7.2% | $57,254,442▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $13,330,725▲17.2% | $40,908,907▲7.0% | $54,646,636▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $11,378,404▲22.2% | $38,236,924▲25.1% | $41,771,166▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $9,309,043 | $30,572,684 | $34,255,110 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Marc I Kornblau — $144,033 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc I Kornblau | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $144,033 |
| Yehoshua Weinstein | President | 40 | $137,250 |
| 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 |
| Chaya R Kirwan | Secretary | 20 | $107,623 |
| Rochel Sicker | Treasurer | 20 | $66,492 |
| Abraham Biderman | Trustee | 10 | — |
| Bentzion Turin | General Counsel | 17 | — |
| Chaim Mintz | Trustee | 25 | — |
| Eli Bohm | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Eliyohu Mintz | Ceo and Trustee | 25 | — |
| Heshy Forster | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Simcha Londisnki | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Authority Wit LLC | Housekeeping | $1,349,686 |
| Amc of Ny LLC | Electrical Work | $881,109 |
| Coach America | Transportation Services | $714,153 |
| 4beyond LLC | Electrical Work | $301,296 |
| Big Lion Construction Inc | Construction | $275,000 |
Grants received · $370.2M total
38 grants to Oorah Inc totaling $370.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kars 4 Kids Inc | See schedule i, part iv | 2024 | $36,129,842 |
| Kars 4 Kids Inc | See schedule i, part iv | 2023 | $35,488,905 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $12,630 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $11,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Ojc Fund | General support | 2023 | $9,439 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Program support | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Kars 4 Kids Inc | See schedule i, part iv | 2022 | $45,880,385 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Rita | 2022 | $11,244 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $9,870 |
| The Ojc Fund | General support | 2022 | $7,559 |
| Kars 4 Kids Inc | See schedule i, part iv | 2021 | $66,271,957 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,950 |
| The Ojc Fund | General support | 2021 | $6,073 |
Grants made · $2.0M in FY2024
8 grants totaling $2.0M in FY2024. All grants made by Oorah Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junk For Joy Inc | To promote religious education | $1,384,134 |
| Congregation Oorah | To promote religious education | $555,700 |
| Agudath Israel of America | To promote religious education | $36,000 |
| Davis Memorial Fund Inc | To promote religious education | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah Inc | To promote religious education | $14,300 |
| Yeshivath Radin | To promote religous education | $10,000 |
| Zichron Yosef Inc | To promote religious education | $10,000 |
| Kerem Bais Yaakov Seminary Inc | To promote religious education | $5,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oorah Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oorah Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-3746051, based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Oorah Inc's EIN?
- Oorah Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-3746051.
- How much revenue does Oorah Inc report?
- Oorah Inc reported $48,453,684 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Oorah Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Oorah Inc spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Oorah Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Oorah Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Oorah Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Oorah Inc's latest Form 990 is $144,033, paid to Marc I Kornblau (Chief Operating Officer).
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Data for Oorah Inc (EIN 22-3746051) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.