Oorah Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Lakewood, New Jersey · EIN 22-3746051
- New Jersey
- Lakewood
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building in New Jersey
- Total giving
- $10MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $220MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Agudath Israel of America | $36K | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah | $12K | 2022 |
| The Tzur Foundation Inc | $9.8K | 2022 |
| Gemach Zichron Chana Gittel | $6.1K | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.oorah.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.