Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (Q12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces employed 173 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces 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 12/2023, Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces generated $282.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $143.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) FORCES THROUGH EMPOWERING EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL, WELL-BEING, AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SEE SCHEDULE O
SEE SCHEDULE O
SEE SCHEDULE O
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Morey Levovitz Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nily Falic Chairman Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Arthur Stark Chairman Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rabbi Peter Weintraub Chairman Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marc Perlman President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robin Selati Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mosaic Tours And Travel Travel Services | 12/30/23 | $1,290,647 |
Galtex Promotion And Marketing Ltd Supplies | 12/30/23 | $1,186,112 |
Astor Accessories Llc Promotion Services | 12/30/23 | $898,440 |
Pier Sixty Llc Event Hosting | 12/30/23 | $480,755 |
140 Central Events By Mdh Llc Event Hosting | 12/30/23 | $321,732 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $89,966,110 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $34,153,977 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $155,885,498 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,437,416 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $280,005,585 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $792,231 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,628,418 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,592,908 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $10,670 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $281,961,247 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $111,899,696 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,027,815 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $821,329 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,349,425 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $708,198 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,828,571 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,371,212 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $563,209 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $165,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,639,525 |
| Advertising and promotion | $58,782 |
| Office expenses | $170,232 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,303,925 |
| Travel | $1,226,723 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $147,293 |
| Insurance | $414,407 |
| All other expenses | $884,980 |
| Total functional expenses | $143,165,470 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $92,511,123 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $68,274,295 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,600 |
| 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 | $957,538 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $602,886 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $19,669,079 |
| Investments—other securities | $146,399,181 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,018,566 |
| Total assets | $336,434,268 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,535,431 |
| Grants payable | $28,825,837 |
| 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 | $17,092,428 |
| Total liabilities | $48,453,696 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $67,047,161 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $220,933,411 |
| 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 | $336,434,268 |