Friends Of The Arava Institute Ltd is located in Newton Centre, MA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Friends Of The Arava Institute Ltd employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Arava Institute Ltd is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Friends Of The Arava Institute Ltd generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT THE CRITICAL WORK OF THE ARAVA INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS. TO ADVANCE CROSS-BRODER ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION IN THE FACE OF POLITICAL CONFLICT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTED DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION BETWEEN ISRAEL AND NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, STUDENT RECUITEMENT AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Frank Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Adam Goldstein Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Alexa Broida Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Amy Goldman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Anat Moskowitz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Ann Stehney Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $27,143 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,974,997 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,002,140 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $878 | 
| Investment income | $53,838 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,090 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $4,073,730 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $221,263 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,939,803 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $511,133 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,853 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $242,175 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,627 | 
| Other employee benefits | $18,169 | 
| Payroll taxes | $54,387 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,415 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $311,986 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $46,305 | 
| Office expenses | $108,043 | 
| Information technology | $49,521 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $55,033 | 
| Travel | $176,903 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $510,293 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $4,296,056 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,159,938 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $38,621 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $321,624 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $117,550 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,004,356 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $214,843 | 
| Total assets | $5,856,932 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $115,797 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $124,987 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $212,351 | 
| Total liabilities | $453,135 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,439,123 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,964,674 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,856,932 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Arava Institute Ltd has awarded $221,263 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| HAZON PURPOSE: ISRAEL RIDE | $81,828 | 
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND (JNF) PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ARAVA INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (AIES) | $139,435 |