American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc
86% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1948, with $167,474,448 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
199 Water Street 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10038 EIN 13-1568923 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2023)
$167.5M
▲ 98.5% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$79.0M
Net assets
$888.8M
Employees
49
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $14 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc: 86% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating135 mo reserves · +53% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc: 135 mo reserves · +53% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Support the hebrew univ. of jerusalem, israel's foremost center of higher edu. & research.
Contact & location
- Address
- 199 Water Street 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10038
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $46.9M (FY2013) to $167.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $56.9MNet assets $888.8M
Operating margin
52.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$945.7M
Total liabilities
$56.9M
Net assets
$888.8M
Salaries & benefits
$8.6M
11% of expenses
Board members
57
57 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $167,474,448▲98.5% | $79,020,272▲11.3% | $888,751,509▲14.5% | $945,651,004▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $84,351,208▼19.4% | $70,976,527▼14.5% | $776,426,192▲8.4% | $816,537,803▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $104,687,211▼8.3% | $83,055,281▲10.2% | $716,068,453▼19.3% | $754,104,894▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $114,114,071▼20.1% | $75,392,295▼5.3% | $887,315,349▲21.7% | $930,706,587▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $142,838,481▲71.0% | $79,590,822▲17.0% | $728,966,135▲7.4% | $772,129,551▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $83,507,207▼10.1% | $68,054,880▲7.5% | $678,844,754▲1.2% | $720,998,903▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $92,851,937▲29.7% | $63,325,788▲3.9% | $671,049,822▲5.3% | $714,211,971▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $71,587,718▲15.2% | $60,923,877▼2.0% | $637,001,632▲11.0% | $676,277,773▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $62,129,299▼9.7% | $62,147,264▲0.4% | $573,957,636▲8.8% | $613,108,939▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $68,813,273▲46.7% | $61,882,886▼2.0% | $527,740,162▼6.9% | $571,408,665▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $46,892,057 | $63,138,352▲7.2% | $566,643,366▲3.8% | $606,420,528▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $58,910,870▲27.4% | $545,772,078▲5.7% | $579,347,993▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,227,476▼0.1% | $516,487,084▲13.8% | $550,002,076▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $46,282,448▲10.0% | $453,926,203▲1.6% | $487,921,834▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $42,086,072 | $446,789,740 | $481,902,912 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Joshua Rednik — $486,490 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Rednik | Ceo | 50 | $486,490 |
| Beth Mccoy | Ceo Emerita (thru 12/2023) | 50 | $405,840 |
| Elissa Fishman | Cfo/coo (thru 05/2024) | 50 | $370,389 |
| Monica Loebl | Nat'l Director of Development | 50 | $330,666 |
| Eileen Hume | Chief Strategy Officer | 50 | $323,352 |
| Glennys Huhn | Chief Human Resources Officer | 50 | $298,040 |
| Maura Milles | Executive Director - Ne Region | 40 | $259,875 |
| Justin Pressman | Executive Dir - Western Region | 40 | $253,218 |
| Robin Milich | Senior Philanthropy Officer | 40 | $243,648 |
| Alison Freed | Chief Development Officer | 50 | $236,328 |
| Ariel Londono | Cfo/coo (as of 04/2024) | 50 | $222,338 |
| Annette Blum | Director | 1 | — |
| Annette Pakula | Director | 1 | — |
| Arthur Gutterman | Director | 1 | — |
| Barbara Natterson-horowitz | Director | 1 | — |
| Barry Berkett | Director | 1 | — |
| Barry H Lippman | Director | 1 | — |
| Barry Skolnick | Director | 1 | — |
| Beno Michel | Director | 1 | — |
| Clive Kabatznik | Board Chair | 10 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Symphony Media | Marketing and Advertising | $520,257 |
| Security Capital Research & Management | Investment Management Fees | $335,022 |
| Fuse Fundraising | Fundraising Consultant | $333,661 |
| Online Computers and Communications LLC | Information Technology Consulting | $274,879 |
| Grant Thornton LLP | Accounting | $190,357 |
Grants received · $41.9M total
211 grants to American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc totaling $41.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $932,038 |
| Neubauer Family Charitable Trust | Education | 2024 | $315,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $132,710 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $122,820 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit | To support medical care | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Altamed Health Services Corp | Reduced health disparity in underserved communities. | 2024 | $80,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For a scholarship award. | 2024 | $74,770 |
| Donors Trust Inc | In support of prof. givati's economic regulation course | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $17,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $15,126 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $8,289 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,439 |
Grants made · $96K in FY2023
3 grants totaling $96K in FY2023. All grants made by American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Boston University | Student exchange program between hadassah & boston university | $44,843 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization of America Inc | Morton amsterdam chair in periodontal prosthesis in the school of dental medicin | $33,232 |
| American Society For Technion- Israel Institute of Technology Inc | Alexander & magaret ehrenstein memorial scholarships | $18,036 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1568923, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc's EIN?
- American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1568923.
- How much revenue does American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc report?
- American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc reported $167,474,448 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc's spending goes to programs?
- American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc's latest Form 990 is $486,490, paid to Joshua Rednik (Ceo).
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Data for American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc (EIN 13-1568923) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.