American Friends of the Us-israel Binational Science Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in N Bethesda, Maryland, registered in 2013, with $75,000 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$75K
▼ 3.2% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2024)
$85K
Net assets
$11K
Employees
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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. Not scored for American Friends of the Us-israel Binational Science Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Us-israel Binational Science Foundation: 2 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. Not scored for American Friends of the Us-israel Binational Science Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Us-israel Binational Science Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $230K (FY2014) to $75K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-12.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$11K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,000▼3.2% | $84,661▼0.1% | $10,891▼47.0% | $10,891▼47.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $77,500 | $84,774 | $20,552▼26.1% | $20,552▼26.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $77,500 | $84,801▲0.1% | $27,826▼20.8% | $27,826▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $77,500▲3.3% | $84,710▼1.3% | $35,127▼17.0% | $35,127▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $75,000▼26.8% | $85,799▼20.7% | $42,337▼20.3% | $42,337▼20.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $102,505▼2.4% | $108,161▼1.5% | $53,136▼9.6% | $53,136▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $105,005▲5.0% | $109,756▼3.3% | $58,792▼7.5% | $58,792▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $100,000▼47.9% | $113,499▼46.8% | $63,543▼17.5% | $63,543▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $191,787▲7.3% | $213,154▲19.2% | $77,042▼21.7% | $77,042▼21.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $178,734▼22.2% | $178,861▼6.8% | $98,409▼0.1% | $98,409▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $229,814 | $191,898▼16.2% | $98,536▲16.3% | $98,536▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $228,997 | $84,753 | $89,498 | 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.
1 grant to American Friends of the Us-israel Binational Science Foundation totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Education | 2015 | $10,000 |
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Data for American Friends of the Us-israel Binational Science Foundation (EIN 45-4296987) 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.