Agudath Israel Of America

Organization Overview

Agudath Israel Of America is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1947. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Agudath Israel Of America employed 281 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Agudath Israel Of America 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 08/2021, Agudath Israel Of America generated $18.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.1m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.0% 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.

Since 2015, Agudath Israel Of America has awarded 243 individual grants totaling $9,286,295. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH HALACHA,JEWISH RELIGIOUS LAW, TO PROMOTE IDEALS OF ORTHODOX JUDAISMWORSHIP AND PRACTICE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OPERATE SUMMER CAMPS FOR ORTHODOX JEWISH YOUTH AND CHILDREN.AGUDATH ISRAEL'S CAMP PROGRAMS PROVIDE OVER TWO THOUSAND YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND THEIR SUMMERS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT BENEFITS BOTH THEIR SPIRITS AND BODIES THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF CREATIVE ACTIVITIES WHICH INTEGRATE JEWISH STUDY,RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AND VALUES DIRECTLY INTO THE CAMP PROGRAM.AS A RESULT,THESE YOUNGSTERS REMAIN ENGAGED AND INCREASE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN RELIGIOUS LIFE AS THEY GROW INTO ADULTHOOD.


PUBLIC AFFAIRS.THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF AGUDATH ISRAEL'S PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACTIVITIES IS TO ENSURE THAT THE RELIGIOUS RIGHTS OF ORTHODOX JEWS ARE PROTECTED. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A MYRIAD OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE ONGOING MONITORING OF THE MEDIA AS IT AFFECTS THE ORTHODOX COMMUNITY,INTERACTING WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL JEWISH AND NON-JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS,PUBLICATION OF ARTICLES AND BRIEFS WHICH ADDRESS TIMELY CONCERNS,INTERACTING WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICALS ON ALL LEVELS ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF JEWISH SACRED CUSTOMS AND THE SAFEGUARDING OF TORAH VALUES.


COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES: A MYRIAD OF ACTIVITIES BENEFITING THOUSANDS FROM THE YOUNG TO THE SENIOR ARE CONDUCTED.THESE INCLUDE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS,HOMEOWNER COUNSELING SERVICES, SOCIAL ACTIVIES FOR HOMEBOUND AND HOSPTALIZED CHILDREN, MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR TROUBLED TEENS, PARENT COACHING AND SUPPORT SERVICES, MEDIATION OF DISPUTES, AND SENIOR CITIZENS AND NURSING HOME VISITATIONS.


YOUTH ACTIVITIES: TO FOSTER THE STRENGHTENING OF JEWISH HERITAGE AND VALUES BY PROVIDING VARIOUS TORAH PROGRAMS,AFTER-SCHOOL AND WEEKEND ACTIVIES, AND SUPERVISED SERVIES AND EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMS FOR THOUSANDS OF JEWISH YOUNGSTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.EMERGENCY RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AS WELL AS MORAL AND THERAPEUTIC ASSISTANCE TO THOSE SUFFERING HARDSHIPS AS A RESULT OF CATASTROPHIC OCCURENCES INCLUDING ILLNESS,LOSS OF INCOME,NATURAL DISASTERS AND OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES CREATING ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES.INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND MORAL ASSISTANCE TO THOUSANDS OF NEEDY JEWISH FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, INCLUDING FOOD PACKAGES, INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND OTHER FORMS OF ASSISTANCE.EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES: EACH YEAR THOUSANDS ARE PROVIDED WITH VOCATIONAL COUNSELING, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, REFERRALS AND JOB TRAINING IN ORDER TO PREPARE THESE INDIVIDUALS TO EARN A MEANINGFUL LIVELIHOOD THEREBY ENABLING THEM TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. SPECIFIC EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOB DUE TO COMPANY DOWNSIZING OR MERGERS AS A RESULT OF THE DEPRESSED ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT.TORAH PROJECTS.AGUDATH ISRAEL'S TORAH PROJECTS PROGRAMS PROVIDE TENS OF THOUSANDS IN THE BROAD JEWISH COMMUNITY, AND NUMEROUS AGUDATH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, WITH A WEALTH OF RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.INCLUDED ARE LECTURES BY WELL-KNOWN TORAH PERSONALITIES, STUDY PROGRAMS IN JEWISH LAW AND CULTURE,RELIGIOUS SERVICES, FORUMS FOR STRENGTHENING TORAH VALUES AND PRACTICE IN COMMUNITY LIFE, AND GRANTS TO OTHER GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE RELIGIOUS,EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PROGRAMS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS PRIMARILY AND FOREMOST TO PERPETUATE JEWISH RELIGIOUS PRACTICES AND OBSERVANCE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Genesis Studios
Marketing
$120,630
Mountain Construction
Construction
$1,282,986
Consult Write
Marketing
$210,785
Power Air
Construction
$118,500
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$2,060,094
Government grants $1,296,786
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,018,335
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,375,215
Total Program Service Revenue$7,348,750
Investment income $64,460
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 $18,320,035

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Agudath Israel Of America has awarded $276,577 in support to 18 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AGUDATH ISRAEL OF OHIO

PURPOSE: to support general charitable purposes

$45,000

CONG ACHUDUT TORAH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: to support general charitable purposes

$40,000

RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: to support general charitable purposes

$25,000

AMER COMM FOR THE EDUC & WELFARE OF JEWS

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: to support general charitable purposes

$25,000

AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: to support general charitable purposes

$20,000

YESHIVA KEREN ORAH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Brooklyn, NY

PURPOSE: to support general charitable purposes

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 38 grants that Agudath Israel Of America has recieved totaling $1,729,842.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Murray & Sydell Rosenberg Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

$730,500
Jewish Communal Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$240,394
Jay And Jeanie Schottenstein Foundation

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS

$237,276
Cambridge Charitable Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATING FUNDS

$90,225
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: RELIGION RELATED

$71,134
Harry H Beren Foundation Cf

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$55,000
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