Organization for the Resolution of Agunot
Organization for the Resolution of Agunot
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About this organization
Mission
The Organization for the Resolution of Agunot (ORA) seeks to eliminate abuse from the Jewish divorce process. ORA works within the parameters of Jewish law and civil law to advocate for the timely and unconditional issuance of a get. ORA believes that the protracted refusal to issue or receive a get is a form of domestic abuse which must never be tolerated. ORA seeks to foster a Jewish community in which a get is never used as a weapon. ORA pursues its mission through agunah case advocacy, early intervention programs, and educational initiatives for agunah prevention.
About
The Organization for the Resolution of Agunot (ORA) seeks to eliminate abuse from the Jewish divorce process. ORA works within the parameters of Jewish law and civil law to advocate for the timely and unconditional issuance of a get. ORA believes that the protracted refusal to issue or receive a get is a form of domestic abuse which must never be tolerated. ORA seeks to foster a Jewish community in which a get is never used as a weapon. ORA pursues its mission through agunah case advocacy, early intervention programs, and educational initiatives for agunah prevention. Our services are provided free of charge, and we are a registered 501c(3). We operate under the halachic guidance of Rabbi Herschel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS).
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The organization for the resolution of agunot (ora) seeks to eliminate abuse from the jewish divorce process. ora works within the parameters of jewish law and civil law to advocate for the timely and unconditional issuance of a get. ora believes that the protracted refusal to issue or receive a get is a form of domestic abuse which must never be tolerated. ora seeks to foster a jewish community in which a get is never used as a weapon. ora pursues its mission through agunah case advocacy, early intervention programs, and educational initiatives for agunah prevention.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “The organization for the resolution of agunot (ora) seeks to eliminate abuse from the jewish divorce process. ora works within the parameters of jewish law and civil law to advocate for the timely and unconditional issuance of a get. ora believes that the protracted refusal to issue or receive a get is a form of domestic abuse which must never be tolerated. ora seeks to foster a jewish community in which a get is never used as a weapon. ora pursues its mission through agunah case advocacy, early intervention programs, and educational initiatives for agunah prevention.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of NY, as reported.
- The non-profit has a total of 7 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $5,891.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2002.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $407,255 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $25,476 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.