Agence Ometz is a 3-star charity. The charity has a B- Results Reporting grade, which is below average. Its overhead spending is 25%, within Ci’s reasonable range. Its reserve funds can cover 8 months of annual program costs. This is within Ci’s reasonable limit.   

Founded in 2008, Agence Ometz is a multi-service agency serving Montreal’s Jewish community. It formed after a merger between Jewish Employment Montreal, Jewish Family Services, and Jewish Immigration Aid Services. Its mission is to help people to fulfill their potential and secure the Montreal community’s growth and vitality. Agence Ometz divides its programs into three areas: Social Services, Employment, and Immigration Support.

Founded in 2008, Agence Ometz is a multi-service agency serving Montreal’s Jewish community. It formed after a merger between Jewish Employment Montreal, Jewish Family Services, and Jewish Immigration Aid Services. Its mission is to help people to fulfill their potential and secure the Montreal community’s growth and vitality. Agence Ometz divides its programs into three areas: Social Services, Employment, and Immigration Support. 

In F2025, the Social Services programs received 70% of program spending. Agence Ometz offers services for families, youth, and individuals. Programs include counselling and crisis intervention, poverty responses, mental health support, financial assistance, parenting workshops, and child development services. In F2025, Agence Ometz reported that 6,589 people attended Ometz lectures, conferences, and events. It stated that 3,947 people received Agence Ometz’s support to improve their quality of life, reduce social isolation, and develop a positive outlook on their future.  It stated that 2,185 preschoolers were observed for motor difficulties and speech disorders. Agence Ometz reported that 1,511 school children participated in classroom discussions about relationships, sexuality, internet safety, bullying, conflict resolution, and resilience. The charity stated that 67 individuals were supported in developing budgeting skills and gaining confidence and 1,130 children and adults benefited from material and financial assistance to meet essential needs in F2025.  

In F2025, the Employment program received 19% of program spending. The charity reported that it helped 1,216 job seekers navigate the job market, update their skills, and find suitable employment opportunities in F2025. It stated that it supported 357 people with mental health-related disabilities in the job-finding process.  

In F2025, Agence Ometz spent 11% of program spending on Immigration. It supports people before and after their move to Canada. Due to the Israel-Hamas war, Agence Ometz supported over 150 Israelis who arrived in Montreal. It reported that its annual Family Hanukkah Party welcomed nearly 400 newcomers from around the world. Agence Ometz states that 566 newcomer families received information and support to adjust to their new lives and 201 newcomers received guidance to enter the Quebec job market in F2025.  

Agence Ometz’s audited financial statements follow activity-based costing, a best practice.  

In F2025, the charity received $5.2m in Canadian donations, which is 77% of total revenues. It also reported $962k in government funding and $374k in fees for service in F2025.  

Agence Ometz spent $5.2m on its programs. The charity spent $1.1m on administration, which is 17% of revenues (less investment income) in F2025. It spent $336k on fundraising, which is 8% of donations in F2025. This means that total overhead costs are 25%. For every dollar donated, 75 cents are available to go to the cause. This is within Charity Intelligence’s reasonable range.  

In F2025, the charity recorded a surplus of $169k and had net funding reserves of $3.6m. This reserve can cover 69%, or just over 8 months of annual program costs. This is within Charity Intelligence’s limit of 300%.  

Profile updated by Leah Holmes on July 11, 2025. This charity report is an update that has been sent to the charity for review. Comments and corrections may be forthcoming.

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