[Avodah] Spending Maser Money on a Retreat

[kennethgmiller at juno.com]

R' Joel Rich cited:
> "Shavuos At Sinai...Retreats" with Rabbi Orlowek and Rabbi
> Kelemen in Warrensberg Limited Scholarships are available.
> Please call 973.471.6351 to inquire for details on your rate
> based on your housing option You can use massur money for
> some of payment http://mim.io/519f92 for housing 
 
and then asked:
> Any idea why this would be eligible for maser money? (perhaps
> net profit over cost which is used to fund other programs? Net
> difference in cost from a private getaway in a similar location?)

The answer to your question is given explicitly in that link.

http://mim.io/519f92 says:
> Maaser Deduction: Proceeds help fund Sinai Retreats which is a
> registered Jewish Outreah 501(c)(3). Thus, depending on the
> services from which you benefit, a significant portion of your
> attendance costs may be counted as maaser & a tax deduction.

In other words, the first of the two guesses.

Akiva Miller