Organization For The Resolution Of Agunot Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (I51) the organization is classified as: Dispute Resolution & Mediation, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Organization For The Resolution Of Agunot Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Organization For The Resolution Of Agunot Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Organization For The Resolution Of Agunot Inc generated $611.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $604.1k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE RESOLUTION OF AGUNOT (ORA) SEEKS TO ELIMINATE ABUSE FROM THE JEWISH DIVORCE PROCESS. ORA WORKS WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF JEWISH LAW AND CIVIL LAW TO ADVOCATE FOR THE TIMELY AND UNCONDITIONAL ISSUANCE OF A GET. ORA BELIEVES THAT THE PROTRACTED REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR RECEIVE A GET IS A FORM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE WHICH MUST NEVER BE TOLERATED. ORA SEEKS TO FOSTER A JEWISH COMMUNITY IN WHICH A GET IS NEVER USED AS A WEAPON. ORA PURSUES ITS MISSION THROUGH AGUNAH CASE ADVOCACY, EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR AGUNAH PREVENTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN DENIED A JEWISH RELIGIOUS DIVORCE BY ADVOCATING FOR A TIMELY AND UNCONDITIONAL ISSUANCE AND RECEIPT OF A JEWISH RELIGIOUS DIVORCE WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF JEWISH AND CIVIL LAW.
CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, SYNAGOUGES AND COMMUNITY FORUMS TO EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ABOUT JEWISH DIVORCE REFUSAL, DOMESTIC ABUSE, AND THE JEWISH PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PREVENTION OF JEWISH DIVORCE REFUSAL.
IMPLEMENTED A JEWISH DIVORCE RESOURCE PHONE LINE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FACING DIVORCE, CALLED "ONE STEP FORWARD." THIS RESOURCE LINE PROVIDED JEWISH DIVORCE INFORMATION, STRATEGIC GUIDANCE, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO CALLERS, AS WELL AS CONNECTING CALLERS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF LEGAL, EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THIS HELPLINE PROVIDES GUIDANCE, SUPPORT AND REFERRALS TO MORE THAN 300 CALLERS PER YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Keshet Starr Executive Di | Officer | 50 | $90,000 |
Jennifer Lifshutz Assistant Di | Officer | 40 | $66,000 |
Emily Zimmer Assistant Di | Officer | 40 | $55,000 |
Michelle Greenberg - Kobrin ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Dr Roslyn Feder Lipsky Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Joshua Z Ross Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $606,293 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $606,293 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,975 |
Investment income | $10 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $611,278 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $211,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $256,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $37,433 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,033 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $300 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,470 |
Office expenses | $29,824 |
Information technology | $4,308 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,275 |
Travel | $1,606 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $370 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29 |
Insurance | $11,964 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $604,070 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $223,997 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $38,321 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $262,318 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $658 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $84,035 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $84,693 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $177,625 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $262,318 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Organization For The Resolution Of Agunot Inc has recieved totaling $102,754.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,442 |
Morton H Meyerson Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $12,920 |
$10,450 | |
Hittman Family Foundation Inc Towson, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION | $5,000 |
David Berg Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
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