Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
80% goes to programs $9 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1983, with $187,538,523 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
60 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10165 EIN 13-3156445 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$187.5M
▼ 33.5% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$141.4M
Net assets
$305.2M
Employees
173
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 rating80% to programs · $9 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 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces: 80% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · +25% 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 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces: 26 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a A 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 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces: 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 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Friends of the israel defense forces (fidf) provides critical support (continued on schedule o) for the health, well-being, and education of israel's protectors.
What they do
See schedule oeducational and scholarship programsthe fidf impact! scholarship program grants full four-year scholarships to israeli soldiers who have completed their military service. the personal nature of the program enables sponsors to directly see the "impact" of their donations on veterans' lives, and offers the opportunity to build relationships which last way beyond the completion of the recipient's studies. to be eligible, veterans must come from a combat or combat-support unit and a disadvantaged socioeconomic background. each scholarship recipient is required to complete 130 hours of community service every year during the full term of the scholarship. fidf partners with 20 organizations which empower the students to help their communities and improve their environment. in the 2021-2022 academic year, fidf was able to fund approximately 4,257 scholarships of college or university study. in 2021, fidf had granted approximately $15.5 million of scholarship assistance.during 2021, fidf also sponsored approximately $6.5 million of educational programs which provide for a successful continuum from high school to higher education, or for soldiers to enter directly into the job market. these programs utilize seminars, workshops, discussion groups and field trips to also assist new immigrant soldiers in their assimilation process, provide enrichment opportunities to soldiers with special needs, and develop educational resources. during 2021, about 32,000 soldiers participated in such activities.
See schedule oconstruction programsfidf helps provide a "home away from home" by sponsoring the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of recreation and sports centers, cultural and educational facilities, synagogues, memorial rooms, auditoriums, and soldier recreational homes for soldiers throughout israel. these facilities range from individual structures to large wellbeing complexes. fidf also sponsors the construction and renovation of smaller projects and semi-permanent facilities, such as social clubs, and synagogues that soldiers can use everywhere. construction activity during 2021 was as follows: 10 construction projects were completed, with a total budget of approximately $30 million, 4 additional projects were under construction, with a total budget of approximately $12 million, and 10 projects were in the design and bidding stage, with a total budget of approximately $19 million. in addition, 75 smaller facilities renovation and refurbishment projects were completed, with a total budget of approximately $2.3 million.
Contact & location
- Address
- 60 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10165
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $73.3M (FY2013) to $187.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $78.8MNet assets $305.2M
Operating margin
24.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$384.0M
Total liabilities
$78.8M
Net assets
$305.2M
Salaries & benefits
$21.6M
15% of expenses
Board members
59
59 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $187,538,523▼33.5% | $141,390,348▼1.2% | $305,162,800▲6.0% | $383,993,388▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $281,961,247▲216% | $143,165,470▲67.0% | $287,980,572▲65.2% | $336,434,268▲68.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $89,338,598▲1.7% | $85,745,619▼3.2% | $174,302,786▲0.1% | $199,809,403▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $87,861,352▲45.8% | $88,567,512▲13.6% | $174,079,130▲2.3% | $197,064,966▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $60,260,778▼31.0% | $77,982,677▼28.8% | $170,231,416▼15.3% | $205,518,982▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $87,328,830▼34.2% | $109,593,070▲10.3% | $200,931,985▼8.2% | $218,832,496▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $132,682,425▲8.0% | $99,315,325▲2.4% | $218,773,282▲14.9% | $238,648,784▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $122,871,409▲10.5% | $96,974,455▲12.3% | $190,427,329▲13.2% | $213,323,970▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $111,165,022▲14.7% | $86,329,678▲16.5% | $168,189,833▲20.2% | $190,307,163▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $96,914,066▼5.3% | $74,097,654▲3.4% | $139,915,755▲13.9% | $168,621,716▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $102,373,632▲39.6% | $71,685,180▲18.5% | $122,840,338▲27.7% | $160,010,173▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $73,349,614 | $60,507,994▲9.1% | $96,164,025▲10.5% | $135,512,918▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $55,447,699▼1.6% | $87,003,328▲7.6% | $126,649,916▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $56,366,113▲14.8% | $80,893,831▲1.6% | $117,293,146▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $49,110,688 | $79,632,929 | $114,476,423 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Steven Weil — $658,065 (0.47% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Weil | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $658,065 |
| Nadav Padan | National Director & Ceo | 40 | $397,925 |
| Galit Brichta | Vice President, Northeast Region | 40 | $325,801 |
| Alan Srulowitz | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $312,043 |
| Jenna Griffin | Vice President, Western Region | 40 | $247,479 |
| Ari Dallas | Chief Operating Off | 40 | $240,000 |
| Amarelle Green | Executive Director, Bay Area Chapter | 40 | $238,123 |
| Pninit Cole | Executive Director, Ne Affinity Groups | 40 | $237,046 |
| Tamir Oppenheim | Vice President, Central Region | 40 | $223,707 |
| Karen Lynn Benson | Vice President, People & Culture | 40 | $203,875 |
| Jeff Klein | National Director, Planning Giving | 40 | $187,401 |
| Anat Chavkin | Executive Director, Westchester/ct Chapter | 40 | $175,678 |
| Aaron Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Aaron Ganz | Director | 1 | — |
| Alan Katz | Director | 1 | — |
| Albert Frank | Director | 1 | — |
| Al Brody | Director | 1 | — |
| Alice Klein | Director | 1 | — |
| Amitai Raziel | Director | 1 | — |
| Ari Ryan | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ortra Ltd | Travel Services | $1,911,152 |
| Mosaic Tours and Travel | Travel Services | $773,510 |
| Bw Hotel LLC | Hotel and Event Services | $503,654 |
| Pier Sixty LLC | Event Hosting | $474,070 |
| Cohn Reznick LLP | Accounting and Consulting | $423,783 |
Grants received · $183.3M total
529 grants to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces totaling $183.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Support israeli soldiers and families | 2024 | $4,490,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $3,334,651 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $1,739,995 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $1,222,023 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,006,993 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $953,484 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $813,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Public affairs | 2024 | $578,791 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $429,496 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Public & societal support | 2024 | $408,310 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $203,480 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $187,550 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $162,481 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $156,491 |
| Nevada Community Foundation Inc | Charitable | 2024 | $150,000 |
Grants made · $29K in FY2016
1 grant totaling $29K in FY2016. All grants made by Friends of the Israel Defense Forces →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tzahal Shalom of N Westchester Incorporated | General support | $29,246 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Israel Defense Forces a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3156445, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of the Israel Defense Forces's EIN?
- Friends of the Israel Defense Forces's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3156445.
- How much revenue does Friends of the Israel Defense Forces report?
- Friends of the Israel Defense Forces reported $187,538,523 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces's spending goes to programs?
- Friends of the Israel Defense Forces spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Friends of the Israel Defense Forces have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of the Israel Defense Forces A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Friends of the Israel Defense Forces's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Friends of the Israel Defense Forces's latest Form 990 is $658,065, paid to Steven Weil (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (EIN 13-3156445) 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.