American Friends Of The Hebrew University Inc
- Assets
- $772.1m
- Revenue
- $142.8m
- Investments
- $95.6m
- Employees
- 73
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 10/1948
- Data as of
- 09/2020
- EIN
- 13-1568923
Organization Overview
American Friends Of The Hebrew University Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (Q11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2020, American Friends Of The Hebrew University Inc employed 73 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 09/2020, American Friends Of The Hebrew University Inc generated $142.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $79.6m during the year ending 09/2020. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Friends Of The Hebrew University Inc has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $769,562. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM, ISRAEL'S FOREMOST CENTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY'S (AFHU) PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AID AND ADVANCE HIGHER AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND TRAINING IN ALL BRANCHES OF KNOWLEDGE IN ISRAEL AND ELSEWHERE, AND TO AID IN THE MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM IN THE STATE OF ISRAEL (THE "HEBREW UNIVERSITY"). GRANTS AWARDED TO HEBREW UNIVERSITY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS, RESEARCH, CAPITAL PROJECTS, FACULTY RECRUITMENT, AND EQUIPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Beth Mccoy Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 50 | $664,015 |
Suzanne Ponsot Executive Director - Ny Reg. | 40 | $328,708 | |
Monica Loebl Nat'l Director Of Development | Officer | 50 | $325,207 |
Elissa Fishman Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 50 | $319,463 |
Sheri Kaufer Executive Dir.- Western Region | 40 | $284,193 | |
Eileen Hume Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $274,025 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Security Capital Research Mgmt In Investment Mgmt | 9/29/20 | $240,873 |
Wb Wood Ny Llc Commercial Furniture | 9/29/20 | $283,267 |
Online Computers And Communications It Consulting | 9/29/20 | $229,428 |
Oberland Inc Marketing & Advert. | 9/29/20 | $886,533 |
Electric Symphony Media Digital Marketing | 9/29/20 | $292,697 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $261,993 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $59,637,069 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,317,209 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $59,899,062 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $188,295 |
| Investment income | $11,136,503 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $65,395 |
| Net Rental Income | $22,008 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $71,919,863 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$392,645 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $142,838,481 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $116,625 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $66,086,244 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,363,286 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $522,875 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,637,642 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $306,734 |
| Other employee benefits | $834,303 |
| Payroll taxes | $450,888 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $101,012 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $223,619 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $282,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $376,499 |
| Fees for services: Other | $440,655 |
| Advertising and promotion | $470,102 |
| Office expenses | $294,987 |
| Information technology | $299,146 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $860,481 |
| Travel | $205,321 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,516 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $61,570 |
| Insurance | $100,965 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $79,590,822 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,113,157 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,248,654 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $29,264,728 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,567,367 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $555,669,771 |
| Investments—other securities | $95,599,972 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $61,665,902 |
| Total assets | $772,129,551 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,839,998 |
| Grants payable | $22,249,850 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $19,073,568 |
| Total liabilities | $43,163,416 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,322,663 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $712,643,472 |
| 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 | $772,129,551 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Friends Of The Hebrew University Inc has awarded $116,625 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Tiburon, CA PURPOSE: STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM BETWEEN HADASSAH & BOSTON UNIVERSITY. | $38,084 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: Morton Amsterdam Chair in Periodontal prosthesis in the school of Dental Medicine. | $28,223 |
HADASSAH HWZOA PURPOSE: Hadassah School of Nursing | $25,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: Alexander & Magaret Ehrenstein Memorial | $15,318 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: General purposes | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that American Friends Of The Hebrew University Inc has recieved totaling $1,291,488.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Sidney M Edelstein Foundation Short Hills, NJ PURPOSE: AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $455,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: General support | $277,664 |
Charles E Smith Family Fdn Arlington, VA PURPOSE: DONATION | $200,000 |
Samis Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | $56,250 |
Samis Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL & HUMANITARIAN | $56,250 |
Jewish Community Foundation Of Orange County Irvine, CA PURPOSE: DONATION | $39,223 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $609,777,623 |
| Earnings | $60,464,829 |
| Net Contributions | $7,032,304 |
| Other Expense | $24,395,143 |
| Ending Balance | $652,879,613 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Committee For The Weizmann Institute Of Science Inc New York, NY | $787,525,000 | $112,030,000 |
American Friends Of The Hebrew University Inc New York, NY | $772,129,551 | $142,838,481 |
Cambridge In America New York, NY | $25,995,261 | $30,481,625 |
American Friends Of The Tel Aviv University Inc New York, NY | $108,961,514 | $50,437,667 |
American Friends Of Magen David Adom New York, NY | $79,018,604 | $40,460,300 |
American Committee For Shaare Zedek New York, NY | $26,266,841 | $24,042,136 |
The Shalom Hartman Institute Of North America New York, NY | $34,746,381 | $24,570,012 |
American Friends Of I D C New York, NY | $15,347,156 | $9,769,980 |
American Friends Of Israel Organizations Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,745 | $7,136,000 |
American Academy In Berlin New York, NY | $54,927,109 | $7,015,975 |
The American Friends Of Migdal Ohr New York, NY | $1,631,519 | $6,444,656 |
Western Wall Heritage Foundation Inc New York, NY | $21,641,339 | $8,134,523 |