American Friends Of The Parents Circle Families Forum is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, American Friends Of The Parents Circle Families Forum employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Friends Of The Parents Circle Families Forum 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, American Friends Of The Parents Circle Families Forum generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION: AMERICAN FRIENDS OF PARENTS CIRCLE - FAMILIES FORM SHARES THE HUMAN SIDE OF THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IN ORDER TO FOSTER A PEACE AND RECONCILIATION PROCESS. THE PARENTS CIRCLE FAMILIES FORUM IS A JOINT ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN ORGANIZATION MADE UP OF MORE THAN 600 BREEAVED FAMILIES. THEIR COMMON BOND IS TAHT THEY HAVE LOST A CLOSE FAMILY MEMER TO THE CONFLICT. BUT INSTEAD OF CHOOSING REVENGE, THEY HAVE CHOSEN A PATH OF RECONCILIATION. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE YOUNG AMBASSADORS FOR PEACE (YAP) PROGRAM IS AN INITIATIVE TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE 25 BEREAVED ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS AGES 18-27 TO BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF PEACE LEADERS. THE PARENTS CIRCLE HAS BEEN OPERATING ITS FLAGSHIP PARALLEL NARRATIVE EXPERIENCE (PNE) PROGRAM FOR NEARLY 10 YEARS. IN THAT TIME, 40 COHORTS HAVE PARTICIPATED, IMPACTING NEARLY 1,200 ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN PARTICIPANTS. THE PNE MODULE IS MADE UP OF UNILATERAL AND BILATERAL WORKSHOPS AND DIALOGUE ACTIVITIES BETWEEN ISRAELIS A
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE YOUNG AMBASSADORS FOR PEACE (YAP) PROGRAM IS AN INITIATIVE TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE 25 BEREAVED ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS AGES 18-27 TO BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF PEACE LEADERS. THE PARENTS CIRCLE HAS BEEN OPERATING ITS FLAGSHIP PARALLEL NARRATIVE EXPERIENCE (PNE) PROGRAM FOR NEARLY 10 YEARS. IN THAT TIME, 40 COHORTS HAVE PARTICIPATED, IMPACTING NEARLY 1,200 ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN PARTICIPANTS. THE PNE MODULE IS MADE UP OF UNILATERAL AND BILATERAL WORKSHOPS AND DIALOGUE ACTIVITIES BETWEEN ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS. OVER THE COURSE OF THREE MONTHS, THEY LEARN ABOUT PERSONAL, NATIONAL, AND HISTORICAL NARRATIVES OF THE OTHER. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS BOTH SIDFES IN MOVING BEYOND EXCLUSIVE TRUTHS, BUILDING TRUST, GENERATING EMPATHY, AND HUMANIZING THE OTHER. THE WOMEN'S GROUP WAS BORN OUT OF THE NEED TO EXPRESS THE VOICE OF THE WOMEN IN OUR ORGANIZATION. ITS AIM IS TO EQUIP WOMEN FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE CONFLICT TO ACQUIRE AN AUTHORITATIVE VOICE AND A EAL SAY IN ANY FUTURE RECONCILIATION PROCESS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Douglas Cooper President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Dean Daniels Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jennifer Bellini Director | Trustee | $0 | |
David Altschul Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Oz Benamram Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Lauren Glant Director | Trustee | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,753,744 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,753,744 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,753,831 |
| 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 | $918,789 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $193,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,969 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,518 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $44,243 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,346 |
| Office expenses | $13,729 |
| Information technology | $11,776 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $33,076 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,374 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,252,517 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $860,894 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,101 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $75,000 |
| 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 | $752 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $937,747 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,388 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $22,388 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $915,359 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $937,747 |