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OPERATION EXODUS USA
LANCASTER, NY · EIN 202076659 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · operationexodususa.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$2.2M
employees
10
volunteers
83
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES OPERATION EXODUS USA (OEUSA) PURSUES IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS CHARITABLE HUMANITARIAN MISSION INCLUDE FACILITATING EMIGRATION OF NEEDY AND PERSECUTED JEWISH PERSONS FROM THE FORMER SOVIET UNION AND ELSEWHERE TO ISRAEL. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION OEUSA CONDUCTS PROGRAMS TO INFORM BOTH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND CHRISTIANS IN THE US ABOUT THE JEWISH RELIGION, JEWISH HISTORY, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE. THIS EDUCATION INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT PERSECUTION OF JEWISH PEOPLE IN THE FORMER SOVIET UNION AND ELSEWHERE AND THE URGENCY OF ASSISTING THEM. THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION NECESSARY TO PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION'S 2024 FORM 990 WAS GATHERED THROUGHOUT 2024 BY ACCOUNTING STAFF AND THEN VERIFIED BY ITS TREASURER. FISCAL REPORTS, INCLUDING PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENTS, BALANCE SHEETS, AND BUDGET PROJECTIONS WERE DISTRIBUTED QUARTERLY AND REVIEWED AND ADOPTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD AT BOARD MEETINGS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Christian ministry supporting Jewish emigration from the United States and other countries to Israel, a process known as Aliyah. The organization raises awareness and funds to assist with this relocation, emphasizing biblical prophecy and response to rising anti-Semitism. It partners with churches and donors to facilitate the movement and resettlement of Jewish families.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $183K
    DURING 2024, OEUSA ASSISTED 573 DISTRESSED AND PERSECUTED JEWISH PEOPLE FROM THE US TO EMIGRATE TO ISRAEL (MAKE ALIYAH). IN PROVIDING RELIEF TO DISTRESSED JEWISH PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING TO MAKE ALIYAH TO ISRAEL, OEUSA IS SUPPORTING THE LONG HELD BELIEFS OF JEWISH PEOPLE WHO ARE CLAIMING THEIR RIGHT TO FREELY EXERCISE THEIR RELIGION. OEUSA ALSO PROVIDED SUPPORT TO JEWISH YOUTH THROUGH MITZVAH PROJECTS.
  2. #2 $35K
    DURING 2024, OEUSA PROVIDED FUNDING FOR HUMANITARIAN RELIEF TO JEWISH PEOPLE, INCLUDING POVERTY-STRICKEN AND PERSECUTED JEWS LIVING IN THE FORMER SOVIET UNION (FSU). THIS FUNDING FOR JEWISH PEOPLE WAS PROVIDED THROUGH EBENEZER EMERGENCY FUND INTERNATIONAL (EEFI) UNDER A WRITTEN CONTRACT ALLOWING OEUSA TO EXERCISE CONTROL AND DISCRETION OF THE FUNDING. THIS FUNDING ALLOWED 333 JEWISH PEOPLE LIVING IN THE FSU TO EMIGRATE TO THEIR HISTORIC HOMELAND OF ISRAEL.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Aliyah Support Program
Facilitates the emigration of Jewish families from the US and other countries to Israel, providing logistical and financial support
Christian-Jewish Dialogue
Builds relationships between Christian supporters and Jewish communities to advance understanding and support for Aliyah
Estate & Legacy Planning
Encourages long-term giving through wills, trusts, and planned donations to support Aliyah initiatives
Intercessory Prayer Network
Organizes prayer efforts to support Aliyah and the return of Jewish people to Israel
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
    • Coordinate prayer and spiritual support networks
      Maintains a network of over 850 prayer partners who provide personal encouragement and spiritual support via phone and email to individuals making Aliyah, and promotes intercessory prayer for peace and prosperity in Jerusalem.
  • Holocaust Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Deliver humanitarian aid to vulnerable Jewish communities
      Provides humanitarian assistance—including food, medicine, and basic necessities—to Jewish people in need, particularly Holocaust survivors and at-risk communities in the former Soviet Union.
  • Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 1 activity
    • Facilitate Jewish Aliyah to Israel
      Assists Jewish individuals and families in immigrating to Israel (Aliyah) by providing practical support, guidance, and financial assistance for transportation and shipping costs. The organization has facilitated the immigration of over 200,000 Jews since its founding, including coordinated air and sea transportation, particularly from the former Soviet Union and the USA.
  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Produce spiritual growth and discipleship materials
      Produces and distributes a five-part video teaching series focused on spiritual growth, with each session lasting one hour, to support faith development.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Recruit and mobilize mission volunteers
      Seeks volunteers for short- and long-term service opportunities to support the Aliyah process and related mission activities.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Conduct Christian educational outreach on Jewish Aliyah
      Engages churches and Christian conferences through speaking events and educational programs to teach about biblical prophecy, God's purpose for the Jewish people, and ways Christians can support Aliyah.
    • Excluded from Jewish landscape
      Classified non-Jewish by classify-orgs (christian).
    • Provide post-Aliyah absorption support in Israel
      Offers ongoing support to new Jewish immigrants settling in Israel through a Jerusalem-based office, including personal encouragement, guidance through the absorption process, and sustained connections after arrival.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.20M
Contributions & grants$1.15M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$44K4%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$471K
Grants paid out$376K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.24M
Cash$1.63M
Investments$143K
Liabilities$62K
Net assets$2.17M
Liquid reserves19.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOHN PROSSER PRESIDENT/CEO 40 $69K
PEGGY PERRY FINANCIAL MANAGER 40 $62K
board members · 6
  • GARY KAH — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES MACLEAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER MCEWAN — TREASURER
  • PHIL MARKWARDT — CHAIRMAN
  • RICHARD LEGGATT — BOARD MEMBER
  • WENDY BECKETT — SECRETARY
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Aliyah Highway Foundation Partner — Collaborates on initiatives related to aliyah, including spiritual preparation and fundraising campaigns.
  • CBN Partner — Collaborated on the production or distribution of "The Hope: The Rebirth of Israel" DVD.
  • Christian Broadcasting Network Partner — Endorses and partners with Operation Exodus USA in supporting Jewish people returning to Israel.
  • Derek Prince Partner — Author and teacher whose works are distributed by Operation Exodus USA to educate Christians about Israel.
  • Ebenezer Partner — Collaborates with Operation Exodus USA in Aliyah efforts, including sponsoring voyages for Jewish immigrants.
  • Ebenezer Operation Exodus Partner — International partner organization coordinating volunteer opportunities outside the United States.
  • Ebenezer Operation Exodus Partner — International partner organization supporting Operation Exodus USA's work outside the USA.
  • Ebenezer Operation Exodus International Partner — Christian ministry based in the United Kingdom; founding organization with which Operation Exodus USA is affiliated.
  • Ebenezer Operation Exodus International Partner — Operation Exodus USA is affiliated with and partners with Ebenezer Operation Exodus International in supporting Jewish people making Aliyah.
  • Ebenezer Operation Exodus International Partner — Partnership to raise funds and provide support for Jewish people making Aliyah from various nations.
  • Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Government — Accredited member of ECFA, indicating financial accountability standards
  • Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Government — Accredited member of the ECFA, indicating financial accountability standards.
  • Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Government — Accredited member organization ensuring financial accountability and ethical fundraising practices.
  • Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Government — Accredits Operation Exodus USA under its Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship, ensuring financial accountability and ethical fundraising.
  • Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Government — ECFA is the accrediting body for Operation Exodus USA, indicating financial accountability and partnership in ministry standards.
  • Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Network — Accredited member of ECFA, adhering to its standards of financial accountability and ethical fundraising.
  • Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability Network — Accredited member of the ECFA, a national financial accountability organization.
  • Ezra International Partner — Nonprofit organization that helps the poorest Jewish people outside the USA make Aliyah.
  • Gustav Scheller Partner — Author of "Operation Exodus" audio book, documenting the ministry's work and testimony.
  • Jewish Agency Partner — Maintains an ongoing organizational and personal partnership with Operation Exodus USA to support Aliyah.
  • John B. Walters Partner — Author of "It's Time to Make Aliyah," a resource distributed by Operation Exodus USA.
  • Jonathan Cahn Partner — Received a public endorsement from Jonathan Cahn regarding the work of Operation Exodus USA.
  • Operation Exodus Canada Partner — Canadian team supporting Jewish families, couples, and singles preparing to make Aliyah from Canada.
  • The Jewish Agency Partner — Organization that advances Aliyah and strengthens global Jewish connections; partner in supporting Jewish return to Israel.
  • Willem J. J. Glashouwer Partner — Author of "Bringing The Jewish People Home," published by Operation Exodus USA.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Ecclesial Reunification for End-Time Fulfillment
    methodology: ecclesial_reunification
    By restoring unity between Jewish believers and Gentile Christians, the Body of Christ is spiritually realigned to prepare for Christ’s return, because Paul’s teaching in Romans 9–11 frames this reconciliation as key to unlocking end-time redemption.
  • Prophetic Participation in Jewish Aliyah
    methodology: prophetic_aliyah
    By supporting Jewish return to Israel (Aliyah), Christians fulfill biblical prophecy and participate in God's redemptive plan, because Scripture calls Gentile believers to bless Israel and advance divine end-time purposes.
  • Spiritual Intercession as Catalyst for Aliyah
    methodology: spiritual_intercession
    By engaging in intercessory prayer and spiritual warfare, believers activate divine favor and timing for Jewish return to Israel, because spiritual forces must be addressed to advance God’s prophetic plans.