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Roots Eitz Chaim Inc

EIN 11-3442053 · Woodmere, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Olami House for Women brought to you by Roots Eitz Chaim is a program designed with women in mind, the driven young professional who wants to take advantage of the unique opportunity to deepen their Torah learning, have access to professional mentorship and further your spiritual development while maintaining their career or course of study. The Olami House will provide accommodations in a beautiful home with like-minded women. You will learn from some of the most sought after masters of Torah thought on a weekly basis with classes and one on one learning opportunities. Women will have access to professional mentorship and interviews in many fields. And women will benefit from the warm, sophisticated and beautiful suburban community of Woodmere.

Income
$320,227
Spending
$348,753
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $309,565 spent. The Olami House for Women was created for the driven young professional who is newly committed to a Torah lifestyle, and wants to take advantage of a unique opportunity to deepen her knowledge, gain access to professional mentorship and further her spiritual development while maintaining her career or course of study in a comfortable home environment.
  2. $26,329 spent. Roots Eitz Chaim has fast become a space where Young Jewish Professionals can take ownership of their identity and find their home at the place where life meets meaning, proving time and time again that home is where the heart is.
  3. KALLAH FUND IS A FUND CREATED FOR ORPHANS WHO ARE TRYING TO GET MARRIED AND CAN NOT MEET THE BARE MINIMUM EXPENSES OF A WEDDING. THIS FUND IS SET-UP TO ASSIST THOSE COUPLES. ALL DONATED FUNDS ARE DIRECTLY PROVIDED TO THE WEDDING VENDORS TO HELP MAKE UP THE COST OF THE WEDDING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2018.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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