AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA

Financials

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1 STATE ST FL 16, NEW YORK, NY 10004-1561

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

MOSHE DANZGER, 1 STATE ST 16 FL, NEW YORK, NY 10004

Signed the 990

MOSHE DANZGER, CFO

Phone

(212) 797-9000

Website

www.agudah.org

Return prepared by

HIRSCH OELBAUM BRAM & HANOVER CPA'S PC

Mission

IN ACCORDANCE WITH HALACHA,JEWISH RELIGIOUS LAW,TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE IDEALS OF ORTHODOX JUDAISM,AND DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN INTEREST IN JUDAISM'S RELIGION, CULTURE AND TRADITIONS BY THE ERECTION, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF SYNAGOGUES,CENTERS, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, SCHOOLS, VACATION CAMPS, LIBRARIES, CONDUCT OF RELIGIOUS SERVICE, MINYANIM, AND OTHER SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTIVES, UNDER THE GOVERNANCE OF THE MOETZES GEDOLEI HATORAH, THE RABBINICAL BOARD, WHICH IS THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY OF ALL DECISIONS.

Program accomplishments

• 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.
  Expenses $9,056,305 · revenue $10,112,098
• 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.
  Expenses $8,492,138 · grants $3,333,451
• 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 HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN, MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR TROUBLED TEENS, PARENT COACHING AND SUPPORT SERVICES, MEDIATION OF DISPUTES, AND SENIOR CITIZENS AND NURSING HOME VISITATIONS.
  Expenses $2,894,396 · grants $564,019
• YOUTH ACTIVITIES: TO FOSTER THE STRENGHTENING OF JEWISH HERITAGE AND VALUES BY PROVIDING VARIOUS TORAH PROGRAMS,AFTER-SCHOOL AND WEEKEND ACTIVIES, AND SUPERVISED SERVICES 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.
  Expenses $4,225,443 · grants $361,587 · revenue $1,944,658

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

13-5604164

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

1947

Accounting year ends

August

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$24,701,170

Income (IRS master file)

$30,140,704

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 13-5604164).

Questions about AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA?

The employer identification number (EIN) of AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA is 13-5604164.

Is AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1947.

Are donations to AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA 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 AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.

Who is the principal officer of AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA?

The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MOSHE DANZGER.

Who are the officers and directors of AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA?

The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 67 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $311,742 (YITZCHOK EHRMAN, COO).

How much revenue does AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA have?

On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,140,704, expenses of $30,309,290 and total assets of $24,701,170 at year end.

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