Ohr Nafsheinu Corp
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of this organization is to encourage the study of the Torah (i.e. Bible) with an emphasis on the teachings and commentaries of Chassidic Masters. The Organization will provide members with study partners where requested. Also, lectures will be offered on covered topics for a more in-depth analysis of the subject matter. Additionally, the Organization plans to print literature related to the subject matter being studied and other Torah subjects to be distributed to the members and others. Also, individuals who sign up will be tested periodically on their studies and be granted fellowship awards upon successfully completing the studies & tests. Additionally, the Organization may provide grants for other organizations offering courses in the same topics. The organization will also be promoting the study of Chassidus (i.e. the teachings and commentaries of Chassidic Masters) by sponsoring events, and outings to the gravesite of the Rebbes of Lubavitch. In the course of its norm
- Income
- $29,397
- Spending
- $30,128
- Spent on programs
- 25%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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: 19 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $7,413 spent. Lectures are offered on covered topics for a more in-depth analysis of the subject matter. Additionally, the Organization prints literature related to the subject matter being studied and other Torah subjects to be distributed to the members and others. Also, individuals are being tested tested periodically on their studies and being granted fellowship awards upon successfully completing the studies & tests.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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