Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc
88% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1973, with $73,964,169 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
1001 Avenue of the Americas 19th F, New York, NY, 10018 EIN 23-7270753 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2023)
$74.0M
▲ 249.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$69.0M
Net assets
$839.8M
Employees
46
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 rating88% to programs · $8 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 Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc: 88% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating146 mo reserves · +7% 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 Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc: 146 mo reserves · +7% 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 Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Americans for ben-gurion university or "a4bgu" plays a vital role in creating a world class university in the israeli desert.
What they do
Raising awareness & education program: a4bgu raises awareness in the u.s. to potential donors about bgu and the negev region in general. a4bgu also educates current and potential donors on various research and community-based initiatives conducted by the university, as well as the negev region in general. a4bgu showcases bgu's academic excellence and groundbreaking research to individuals, foundations, organizations, and the media through various activities, including a series of educational programs, events, and informative digital and print communications featuring bgu's world-renowned research and academic excellence.
Zin fellows leadership program: the a4bgu zin fellows program is an inspiring and transformative opportunity for outstanding americans in their 30s-50s. the eighteen month program consists of two in-person gatherings in the united states followed by an immersive israel experience. zin fellows represent the best of the best in terms of the next generation. they are current and future american community leaders who are interested in understanding the unique role bgu plays in the development of the negev and the future of israel.
The medical school for international health (msih) program: msih at bgu is a unique medical school that incorporates global health components into all four years of the core m.d. curriculum. as a small and prestigious medical school, msih offers an m.d. program that prepares students for a career going far beyond the hospital or private clinic. students gain the training necessary to make a real impact by practicing medicine while meeting the challenges of global health.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1001 Avenue of the Americas 19th F, New York, NY, 10018
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49.6M (FY2013) to $74.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $38.4MNet assets $839.8M
Operating margin
6.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$878.1M
Total liabilities
$38.4M
Net assets
$839.8M
Salaries & benefits
$7.2M
10% of expenses
Board members
53
53 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,964,169▲250% | $69,046,454▲17.1% | $839,779,165▲14.9% | $878,138,118▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $21,147,894▼62.5% | $58,948,250▼6.2% | $730,643,851▲5.0% | $764,651,298▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $56,387,922▼46.3% | $62,869,914▲15.7% | $695,688,741▼16.8% | $729,618,143▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $105,090,161▲189% | $54,353,607▼2.3% | $836,190,181▲16.8% | $873,598,749▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $36,311,970▼22.5% | $55,611,993▲8.1% | $715,763,892▲1.1% | $756,412,362▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $46,830,161▼10.5% | $51,466,792▼9.8% | $708,268,935▼1.4% | $743,138,492▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,345,990▼83.1% | $57,047,494▲19.4% | $718,676,505▲2.5% | $759,382,859▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $310,529,608▲21.4% | $47,792,268▼2.7% | $700,871,596▲66.2% | $735,668,070▲67.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $255,879,410▲458% | $49,120,731▲52.4% | $421,628,042▲98.5% | $439,788,824▲92.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $45,835,064▼7.6% | $32,226,448▼9.1% | $212,384,253▼0.2% | $228,065,937▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $49,582,727 | $35,459,955▲0.2% | $212,817,503▲7.2% | $226,058,132▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $35,400,319▲45.4% | $198,526,235▼0.1% | $209,783,936▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $24,350,531 | $198,706,363 | $206,526,153 | 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: Douglas Seserman — $578,015 (0.84% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Seserman | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $578,015 |
| Ari Steinberg | Philanthropic Relationship Officer | 40 | $286,743 |
| Keren Waranch | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $263,386 |
| Timothy Greene | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $227,555 |
| Andrew Hoffer | Philanthropic Relationship Officer | 40 | $219,344 |
| Nneka Mcphee Chief of Staff | & Strategic Initiatives | 40 | $214,728 |
| Claire Winick | Philanthropic Relationship Officer | 40 | $190,924 |
| Andrea Goren | Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Bathsheva Rifkin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carol Saal | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Cindy Ingerman Balick | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Craig Granowitz | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Craig Simon | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Danna Slusky | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Breslauer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Wagonfeld | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Donna Lam | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Grzebinski | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ellen Marcus | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Ernest Simon | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Halel Yaron Horowitz Bald Creative LLC | Marketing | $450,354 |
| Perlman & Perlman LLP | Legal Services | $162,844 |
| Velocity Global LLC | Israel Payroll Outsource | $162,451 |
| Rsm Us LLP | Accounting/tax | $122,000 |
Grants received · $36.0M total
176 grants to Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc totaling $36.0M, 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 | $3,255,022 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Universities, graduate schools or law schools | 2024 | $2,557,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $55,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $19,200 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $14,600 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $14,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $9,490 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $459,935 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General operations | 2023 | $237,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $234,492 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $184,201 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from donor advised funds- operating support | 2023 | $116,229 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $111,300 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $76,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $62,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7270753, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc's EIN?
- Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7270753.
- How much revenue does Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc report?
- Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc reported $73,964,169 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc's latest Form 990 is $578,015, paid to Douglas Seserman (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Americans For Ben-gurion University Inc (EIN 23-7270753) 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.