Nonprofit · EIN 11-3618879
THE OJC FUND
Also known as C I O
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $469,320,831 | $458,347,690 | $10,973,141 | $58,475,920 | $1,525,568 | $56,950,352 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $386,618,513 | $395,131,291 | -$8,512,778 | $46,092,755 | $17,564 | $46,075,191 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $466,256,718
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,064,113
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,059,451
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $453,743,243
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,774,167
- Other salaries and wages
- $344,475
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,187,885
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,358
- Accounting fees
- $26,070
- Occupancy
- $153,774
- Depreciation
- $30,517
- Program services (functional)
- $454,120,048
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,387,000
- Fundraising (functional)
- $840,642
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $46,092,755
- Total assets, end of year
- $58,475,920
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,525,568
- Net assets, end of year
- $56,950,352
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $122,067
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $56,950,352
- Gross receipts
- $509,961,478
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFRAIM SOFER | PRESIDENT, CO-CEO, & CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $895,495 | $25,834 |
| KALMEN EKSTEIN | SECRETARY, TREASURER, CO-CEO, & COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $825,633 | $31,747 |
| NATHAN SMAIA | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI SOLOMON FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RABBI CHESKLE STEINMETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFRAIM SOFER | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $923,544 | $28,913 |
| KALMEN EKSTEIN | TREASURER & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $903,557 | $31,919 |
| NATHAN SMAIA | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1303- 53RD ST STE 303, BROOKLYN, NY 11219-3823
- In care of
- % EFRAIM SOFER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KALMEN EKSTEIN, 1303-53RD STREET 303, BROOKLYN, NY 11219
- Signed the 990
- EFRAIM SOFER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (718) 599-1400
- Return prepared by
- ROTH & COMPANY LLP
Mission
TO MAINTAIN A DONOR ADVISED FUND BY HONORING OUR COMMITMENT TO FUNDHOLDERS BY PROVIDING SERVICES TO MAKE THEIR CHARITABLE GIVING ADMINISTRATIVELY EFFICIENT, AND PERSONALLY REWARDING.
Program accomplishments
- OUR RESPONSIBILITY IS TO SERVE OUR FUNDHOLDERS WHO HAVE ENTRUSTED US WITH THEIR CHARITABLE DOLLARS. WE TAKE THIS RESPONSIBILITY VERY SERIOUSLY AND ARE DEDICATED TO TREATING OUR FUNDHOLDERS WITH THE UTMOST INTEGRITY AND RESPECT. OUR DONORS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECOMMEND HOW THEIR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ALLOCATED TO THE VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. WE HONOR OUR COMMITMENT TO FUNDHOLDERS BY PROVIDING SERVICES THAT MAKE THEIR CHARITABLE GIVING ADMINISTRATIVELY EFFICIENT, ECONOMICALLY ADVANTAGEOUS, AND PERSONALLY REWARDING. THESE INCLUDE: SIMPLIFYING THE GRANTMAKING PROCESS SO THAT CONTRIBUTIONS FLOW QUICKLY AND EASILY INTO THE CHARITABLE STREAM, SAFEGUARDING CONFIDENTIALITY AND FACILITATING INTERGENERATIONAL PHILANTHROPY.Expenses $454,120,048 · grants $453,743,243
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-3618879
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $58,475,920
- Income (IRS master file)
- $509,961,478
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $350,687,480 | $342,966,067 | $53,969,063 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $268,071,106 | $245,844,991 | $45,341,416 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about THE OJC FUND
- What is the EIN of THE OJC FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE OJC FUND is 11-3618879.
- Is THE OJC FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to THE OJC FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE OJC FUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE OJC FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE OJC FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE OJC FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KALMEN EKSTEIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE OJC FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $895,495 (EFRAIM SOFER, PRESIDENT, CO-CEO, & CFO).
- How much revenue does THE OJC FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $469,320,831, expenses of $458,347,690 and total assets of $58,475,920 at year end.
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