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OJPAC Inc
Spring Valley, NY · EIN 462088455 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W01 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K) · ojpac.org
revenue
$19K
expenses
$19K
net assets
$-725
employees
0
volunteers
2
program ratio
7%
mission · from form 990

The mission of the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council (OJPAC) is to counter the defamation of the Orthodox Jewish Community, and to champion civil rights and civil liberties.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council (OJPAC) advocates for the civil rights and civil liberties of the Orthodox Jewish community, particularly in New York and New Jersey. It counters defamation through data-driven research, public statements, and media engagement, focusing on issues like zoning discrimination, public health policy, and religious freedom. The organization publishes demographic and economic data to challenge negative narratives about Hasidic communities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

OJPAC Data
Produces and publishes demographic, economic, and educational data about Orthodox and Hasidic communities to counter misinformation and support evidence-based policy
OJPAC Impact
Public advocacy and media campaigns to challenge discriminatory policies and public rhetoric targeting Orthodox Jews
Press Releases and Public Statements
Issues formal responses to government actions, media coverage, and public health policies affecting the Orthodox Jewish community
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
    • Orthodox Jewish voter participation research
      Conducts research on Orthodox Jewish voter participation, including documenting at least 120,000 voters in the November 2022 elections across New York State.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Policy advocacy and civil rights defense for Orthodox Jewish communities
      Advocates for civil rights and civil liberties of Orthodox Jews through public campaigns, media engagement, legal advocacy, and outreach across multiple jurisdictions including New York City, Rockland County, Orange County, Bergen County, and municipalities such as Airmont, Clarkstown, Mahwah, Jersey City, and Lakewood. Issues addressed include zoning, education policy, public health enforcement, hospital visitation rights, security funding, and park access.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Annual Jewish school enrollment research
      Collects, analyzes, and publishes annual data on K-12 Jewish school enrollment in New York State, including reporting 162,894 students in the 2020-2021 school year, with data compiled from the New York State Department of Education. This research has been published for at least nine consecutive years.
    • Public awareness campaign on Orthodox Jewish vaccination rates
      Ran a one-week billboard campaign in Times Square to counter misinformation about vaccination rates among Orthodox Jews and promote awareness about vaccinations.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$19K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses7%
Admin / overhead93%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$187
Cash$187
Investments$0
Liabilities$912
Net assets$-725
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -40.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Aron Spielman — Trustee
  • Joseph Gestetner — Executive Director, Trustee
  • Mayer Berger — Treasurer, Trustee
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Brian Rosenthal Partner — Subject of OJPAC's critique regarding reporting on the Hasidic community.
  • Central Ramapo School District Partner — Engaged in advocacy to promote inclusive practices within the district.
  • Department of Justice Government — Collaborated with DOJ on legal action against Airmont regarding discriminatory zoning laws.
  • Department of Justice Government — Partnered with the Department of Justice to challenge discriminatory zoning laws in Airmont, NY, resulting in federal legal action.
  • East Ramapo Central School District Partner — Represented constituents from this district in advocacy efforts in Albany.
  • Eliza Shapiro Partner — Subject of OJPAC's critique regarding reporting on the Hasidic community.
  • Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3)
  • Mara Gay Partner — Editorial board member of the New York Times criticized by OJPAC for inflammatory statements about Hasidic school funding.
  • NBC-NY Partner — Co-founder of OJPAC spoke to NBC-NY about anti-Yeshiva regulations.
  • New York City Mayor's Office Government — Engaged in public advocacy in response to statements and enforcement actions by the Mayor regarding Hasidic community funerals.
  • New York State Department of Education Government — Source of enrollment data used in OJPAC's annual Jewish school enrollment reports.
  • Township of Mahwah Government — Subject of an OPRA request filed by OJPAC regarding a residency-based park access ordinance.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Civil Rights Advocacy with Narrative Challenge
    methodology: civil_rights_advocacy
    By confronting defamation and challenging negative media portrayals through public education and legal action, we protect civil rights and reduce marginalization of Orthodox Jews, because persistent stigma undermines community well-being and equal protection.
  • Comparative Fairness in Public Scrutiny
    methodology: comparative_fairness
    By applying a standard of comparative fairness—highlighting similar behaviors in non-targeted populations—we challenge disproportionate enforcement and media focus on Orthodox Jews, because asymmetrical scrutiny constitutes systemic bias and fuels antisemitism.
  • Data-Driven Public Advocacy
    methodology: data-driven_public_advocacy
    By analyzing and reporting demographic and socioeconomic data, we counter stigmatizing narratives and advocate for equitable treatment of Orthodox Jewish communities, because empirical evidence strengthens credibility in public discourse and policy debates.
  • Legal and Policy Advocacy for Equitable Treatment
    methodology: legal_advocacy
    Through coordinated legal action and policy outreach, we challenge discriminatory laws and public health measures, because institutional equity requires both legal accountability and inclusive policymaking.
  • Public Awareness and Media Engagement
    methodology: public_discourse_engagement
    By engaging media and launching public awareness campaigns, we correct misinformation and amplify accurate narratives about Orthodox Jews, because visibility and narrative control are essential to countering antisemitism and online hate.