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US ORT OPERATIONS INC

Forest Hills, NY · EIN 421719019 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B023 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · ortopsusa.org
revenue
$200K
expenses
$166K
net assets
$769K
employees
1
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

To provide advice and guidance to the ORT Schools in the US

profile · synthesized from sources

US ORT OPERATIONS INC supports STEM and career education programs in the United States, focusing on technical and vocational training for high school and adult students. It develops curricula and provides teacher training, particularly in STEM fields, to prepare students for careers in technology, healthcare, and business. The organization emphasizes project-based learning and workforce readiness, serving diverse communities through affiliated schools and colleges.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Career Education
Offers certificate programs in technology, healthcare, business, and English for adults, preparing students for entry-level jobs and career advancement.
STEM Program
Provides high school students with project-based learning in computer science, engineering, and technology, including HTML, C++, JavaScript, AI, and game design, with an emphasis on workforce readiness.
STEM Teacher Training & Professional Development
Immersive training program for educators that builds competencies in project-based learning, Next Generation Science Standards, and classroom technology integration.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Career and Technical Education Programs 2 activities
    • Delivers technology-based career and STEM education programs to students
      Offers certificate and career education programs in healthcare, technology, and business fields, with a focus on project-based learning in computer science and STEM topics such as HTML, C++, JavaScript, Web Design, Game Design, and Artificial Intelligence for high school and post-secondary students, particularly in underserved communities.
    • Develops and manages STEM and vocational education programs for ORT schools in the United States
      Manages operations, develops curricula, and provides strategic oversight for STEM and vocational education programs in ORT-named schools and colleges across the United States, ensuring integration of modern technical training and project-based learning.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Provides STEM teacher training and professional development
      Delivers comprehensive professional development for STEM teachers, including training in project-based learning, Next Generation Science Standards, and the 5E Instructional Model; offers free teaching content, mentoring, and a 360° feedback system to support instructional improvement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$200K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$200K100%
Investment income$400%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$166K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$123K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$937K
Cash$5K
Investments$0
Liabilities$168K
Net assets$769K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID KANANI Director 10 $40K
board members · 7
  • CHERYL ENGEL — Board Member
  • DEE BASS — Board Member
  • LYNN LEEB — Chairman Bramson ORT
  • RANDI BRENOWITZ — Board Member
  • RICHARD MARPET — Chairman LA ORT
  • ROSLIND VERMUT — Chairman
  • TERRY AZOSE — Board Member
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • US ORT College Network — US ORT Operations Inc operates under the US ORT College brand for its STEM program.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Immersive Teacher Training to Improve STEM Instruction
    methodology: immersive teacher training
    By using tailored, immersive teacher training grounded in inquiry-based frameworks and continuous feedback, we improve the quality of STEM education because effective teaching capacity is developed through sustained, practice-based professional development.
  • Technology-Based Career Education Aligned with Job Market Needs
    methodology: technology-based career education
    By delivering career-focused certificate programs through affordable, technology-based instruction in high-demand fields, we enable workforce entry and advancement because it aligns training with real-world job opportunities and economic self-sufficiency goals.