Religion : Religious Activities
Agudath Israel of America
Promoting ideals of Orthodox Judaism
CEO
Labish Becker
Executive Director
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Agudath Israel of America promotes the ideals of Orthodox Judaism. Its main work includes conducting Torah projects to advance the study of Torah and observance of Torah ideals; operating youth programs and three summer camps providing an Orthodox Jewish atmosphere, education and recreation; vocational guidance and job training; running senior citizen centers in three areas of New York City; and disseminating information and educational materials relating to issues affecting Orthodox Jewry.
Agudath Israel of America promotes the ideals of Orthodox Judaism. Its main work includes conducting Torah projects to advance the study of Torah and observance of Torah ideals; operating youth programs and three summer camps providing an Orthodox Jewish atmosphere, education and recreation; vocational guidance and job training; running senior citizen centers in three areas of New York City; and disseminating information and educational materials relating to issues affecting Orthodox Jewry.
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Financial
85.48
Accountability & Transparency
78.00

Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
87.1% | |
Administrative Expenses | 10.5% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 2.3% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.05 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.94 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 1.0% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 38.5% |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $3,178,962 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $1,727,000 |
Related Organizations | $2,964,236 |
Government Grants | $43,309 |
Total Contributions | $7,913,507 |
Program Service Revenue | $6,889,851 |
Total Primary Revenue | $14,803,358 |
Other Revenue | $253,038 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $15,056,396 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $12,800,054 |
Administrative Expenses | $1,278,801 |
Fundraising Expenses | $520,869 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $14,599,724 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $456,672 |
Net Assets | $12,845,892 |
Charts
Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | Compensation from Affiliates |
---|---|---|---|---|
$99,343 | 0.68% | Labish Becker | Executive Director | $23,500 |
Other Salaries of Note | ||||
$219,283 | 1.50% | David Zwiebel | Executive Vice President | -- |
$184,520 | 1.26% | Shlomo Gertzulin | Executive Vice President | -- |
$171,266 | 1.17% | Shmuel Lefkowitz | Vice President for Community | -- |
$131,064 | 0.89% | Abba Cohen | Vice President for Federal | -- |
Mission
Agudath Israel of America promotes the ideals of Orthodox Judaism. Its main work includes conducting Torah projects to advance the study of Torah and observance of Torah ideals; operating youth programs and three summer camps providing an Orthodox Jewish atmosphere, education and recreation; vocational guidance and job training; running senior citizen centers in three areas of New York City; and disseminating information and educational materials relating to issues affecting Orthodox Jewry.
Highly Rated
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Agudath Israel of America (NY) | 81.36 | |
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Maoz Israel Ministries (TX) | 89.25 |