Organization For The Advancement Of Mussar Inc is located in Towson, MD. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Organization For The Advancement Of Mussar 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 12/2021, Organization For The Advancement Of Mussar Inc generated $315.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $338.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 56.8% per year over the past 3 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE JEWISH EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, SEMINARS, LECTURES AND EVENTS WHICH PROMOTE AND ENHANCE JEWISH DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INTROSPECTION (I.E. "MUSSAR"). IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND HOPE, THAT BY ADVANCING THE STUDY OF MUSSAR, IT WILL IMBUE THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTICIPANTS WITH A GREATER LOVE AND JOY FOR LIFE AND THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR EACH PARTICIPANT TO ATTAIN SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MUSSAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE JEWISH EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, SEMINARS, LECTURES AND EVENTS WHICH PROMOTE AND ENHANCE JEWISH DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INTROSPECTION (I.E. "MUSSAR"). TO PROVIDE SUCH CLASSES, SEMINARS, ETC., THE EMPLOYMENT OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IS A GIVEN. FOR THE YEAR IN QUESTION, THIS INNCLUDED ALSO A DONATION TO THE ZERACH BARNET SYNAGOGUE THROUGH THE PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUND. THE ZERACH BARNET SYNAGOGUE, LOCATED IN ISRAEL HOSTED MULTIPLE LECTURES FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THIS WAS THE METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR USAGE OF THE SPACE. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON SCHEDULE O, UNDER GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS DETAIL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ellen Jesmer Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Lawrence Kurz President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Lawrence Kelemen Chairman | Trustee | 60 | $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 | $52,800 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,800 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $262,151 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $314,951 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $35,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $189,100 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $310 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,550 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,435 |
Office expenses | $4,413 |
Information technology | $8,969 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,612 |
Travel | $51,988 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,584 |
All other expenses | $703 |
Total functional expenses | $338,285 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,697 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $72,697 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,220 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,220 |
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 | $70,477 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $72,697 |
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