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EIN 37-1944137

Operation Benjamin

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Monticello
State
New York
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
Description
Operation Benjamin conducts in-depth research on the religious practices of US soldiers who have been killed in action to accurately reflect their faith community on grave markers. The organization works closely with the American Battle Monuments Commission, as well as other government agencies and military branches to accomplish this mission.
Total revenues
$490,884
2023
Total expenses
$522,110
2023
Total assets
$2,998
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Operation Benjamin

Operation Benjamin does in depth research on US soldiers killed in action, toensure that the grave marker accurately reflects the soldier's proper faithcommunity. The organization works closely with the US government (American Battle Monuments Commission - ABMC) to be sure the markers are historically accurate. In 2023, the Organization corrected 6 grave markers.

Who funds Operation Benjamin

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Russell Berrie FoundationTo Further Donees Exempt Purpose$25,000
Network for GoodUnrestricted$21,328
Taube Foundation For Jewish Life and Culture (TFJLC)General Operations$20,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Operation Benjamin

NameTitleCompensation
Shalom LammChief Historian$0
Jacob J SchacterPresident / Treasurer$0
Stephen LamarSecretary - Treasurer$0

Financials for Operation Benjamin

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$228,174
Program services$262,710
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$490,884

Form 990s for Operation Benjamin

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-10990View PDF
2022-122023-06-23990EZView PDF
2021-122022-09-19990EZView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990EZView PDF
2019-122021-04-24990EZView PDF
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Edward R Fisher Charitable FNDN
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Taube Foundation For Jewish Life and Culture (TFJLC)
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $13,400 from Jewish Communal Fund
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Russell Berrie Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesCharities
Issues
Military and veterans
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 128
Monticello, NY 12701
County
Sullivan County, NY
Website URL
operationbenjamin.org/ 
Phone
(917) 282-7375
IRS details
EIN
37-1944137
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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