Nonprofit · EIN 23-1607236
CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS
Tax-exempt · BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,301,922 | $7,724,891 | $577,031 | $14,869,781 | $857,871 | $14,011,910 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,350,690
- Program service revenue
- $5,791,334
- Investment income
- $240,136
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $79,011
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$80,238
- Other revenue
- -$80,238
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $365,948
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $400,259
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,636,222
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,322,380
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $27,090
- Accounting fees
- $207,723
- Occupancy
- $156,642
- Travel
- $135,024
- Depreciation
- $640,204
- Program services (functional)
- $6,468,855
- Management and general (functional)
- $786,428
- Fundraising (functional)
- $469,608
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,993,754
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,869,781
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $857,871
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,011,910
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,224,291
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,163,515
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,400,226
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,611,684
- Gross receipts
- $9,542,854
- Employees
- 418
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 1950
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIRYAM SEID | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $202,774 | $17,374 |
| BRUCE LIPTON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE UNTIL 5/2025 Officer | 40 | $155,413 | $18,600 |
| RACHAEL ABRAMS | RAMAH POCONOS CAMP DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,952 | $18,104 |
| ANDREW BARNETT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR NANCY ROTHBARD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISSA GRUENBERG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH PODIETZ | VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| STEW URETSKY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI HARTMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON KRUPNICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES KORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HAAS | LEGAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE ALBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JON ADLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH WEINGRAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARLY FORMAN COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WACHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| MISSY PRESENT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| RACHEL GROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| RICK GOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SARA BUCHOLTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SHERRI COHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SUE SHERR-SEITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ALEX KOGAN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS OF 9/2025 Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ZACHARY WALKER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FROM 3-6/2025 Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7 BALA AVE STE 103, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004-3205
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MIRYAM SEID, 7 BALA AVENUE 103, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
- Signed the 990
- MIRYAM SEID, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (215) 885-8556
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
CREATING LIFE-LONG JEWISH CONNECTIONS ONE HAPPY CAMPER AT A TIME.
Program accomplishments
- CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS PROVIDES IMMERSIVE JEWISH OVERNIGHT CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS, PRIMARILY FROM GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION, SOUTH JERSEY, AND THE BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREA. ACROSS ITS PROGRAMS, RAMAH SERVES CAMPERS RANGING FROM RISING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, AS WELL AS COLLEGE-AGE STAFF AND LEADERSHIP PARTICIPANTS.CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN JEWISH LEARNING AND RITUAL, HEBREW LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING, ISRAEL EDUCATION, ATHLETICS, ARTS, WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH DAILY COMMUNAL LIVING, CAMPERS BUILD INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, FRIENDSHIPS, AND LASTING CONNECTIONS TO JEWISH LIFE. DURING FY 2025, CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS PROVIDED SAFE AND JOYFUL SUMMER EXPERIENCES FOR 485 CAMPERS, MAINTAINED A STRONG ISRAELI STAFF PRESENCE, EXPANDED CAMPER CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS, STRENGTHENED STAFF TRAINING, AND ENHANCED PROGRAMMING ACROSS JEWISH EDUCATION, RECREATION, THE ARTS, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING.Expenses $5,049,964 · grants $287,170 · revenue $4,791,064
- RAMAH DAY CAMP PHILADELPHIA PROVIDES JEWISH DAY CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA. THE PROGRAM COMBINES TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SPORTS, SWIMMING, ARTS, MUSIC, AND OUTDOOR PLAY, WITH JEWISH LEARNING, HEBREW LANGUAGE, ISRAEL EDUCATION, SHABBAT CELEBRATIONS, AND VALUES-BASED COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES. CAMPERS DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS, CONFIDENCE, INDEPENDENCE, AND A STRONGER CONNECTION TO JEWISH LIFE IN A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. DURING FY 2025, THE DAY CAMP DELIVERED PROGRAMMING TO 175 CAMPERS, STRENGTHENED CAMPER SUPPORT AND STAFF TRAINING, AND CONTINUED TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH A JOYFUL AND ACCESSIBLE JEWISH CAMP EXPERIENCE.Expenses $1,330,109 · grants $78,778 · revenue $723,652
- TIKVAH INCLUSION PROGRAMS ARE A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DEFININGCOMPONENTOF RAMAH'S OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAM. THE TIKVAH INCLUSION INITIATIVE INCLUDES THEYEDIDIMRESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ANDTOCHNITAVODAH, A VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHERE PARTICIPANTS TAKE ON MEANINGFUL RESPONSIBILITIES THROUGHOUT CAMP. THESE PROGRAMS COMBINE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT WITH FULL PARTICIPATION IN CAMP LIFE AND REFLECT RAMAH'S BELIEF THAT EVERY PERSON DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENCE, FRIENDSHIP, JEWISH COMMUNITY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. IN FY 2025, RAMAH CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN TIKVAH INCLUSION PROGRAMMING THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND MEANINGFUL INTEGRATION INTO CAMP COMMUNITY LIFE FOR 27 CAMPERS.Expenses $88,782 · revenue $276,618
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1607236
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,869,781
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,542,854
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $8,132,310 | $6,567,747 | $13,505,878 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $7,878,959 | $6,238,421 | $11,768,161 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS
- What is the EIN of CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS is 23-1607236.
- Is CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS 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 CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MIRYAM SEID.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $202,774 (MIRYAM SEID, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,301,922, expenses of $7,724,891 and total assets of $14,869,781 at year end.
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