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EIN 13-4092050

Birthright Israel Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
53
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
Description
The Birthright Israel Foundation raises funds in North America to provide Jewish young adults with the gift of a transformational trip to Israel. By securing donations, it ensures that every eligible young Jewish adult, particularly those less connected, can experience this educational journey. The Foundation commits to strengthening Jewish identity, fostering community bonds, and enriching friendships through these life-changing trips. It champions a mission focused on nurturing connections to Israel while shaping a vibrant Jewish future.
Total revenues
$85,539,550
2023
Total expenses
$92,850,953
2023
Total assets
$64,280,666
2023
Num. employees
53
2023

Program areas at Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel seeks to ensure that every eligible young jewish adult around the world, especially the less connected, is given the opportunity to visit Israel on this educational journey. Birthright Israel Foundation raises funds in the united states to support Birthright Israel, a program which currently provides young jewish adults from the ages of 18 to 32 the gift of an extraordinary educational trip to Israel.

Grants made by Birthright Israel Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater AtlantaEducational Program$200,000
Hillel Jewish Student Center at Arizona State UnivesityEducational Program$10,000
Chabad at the University of WisconsinEducational Program$10,000
...and 33 more grants made totalling $550,000

Who funds Birthright Israel Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Adelson Family Foundation / Sheldon G Adelson Et Al TteeGeneral Charitable Purposes$9,000,000
Marcus FoundationTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$4,030,000
Jim Joseph FOUNDATIONGeneral Operating Support$3,500,000
...and 553 more grants received totalling $60,103,430

Personnel at Birthright Israel Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Elias SaratovskyPresident and Chief Executive Officer
S. David ShapiroChief Financial Officer$392,245
Pamela Fertel WeinsteinChief Marketing Officer
Zhe YangChief Information Officer$287,528
Jessica FeldanBoard Member$420,030
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Birthright Israel Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$84,716,327
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$808,060
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$15,163
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$85,539,550

Form 990s for Birthright Israel Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 53 new grant, including a grant for $1,217,227 from American Endowment Foundation
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 186 new grant, including a grant for $2,903,000 from Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston
May 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $9,000 from Finerman Foundation
April 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $720,000 from Robert M Beren Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairs
Characteristics
ReligiousJewishOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
711 Third Ave 10th FL
New York, NY 10017
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
birthrightisrael.foundation/ 
Phone
(212) 457-0036
Facebook page
TaglitBRI 
Twitter profile
@taglitbri 
IRS details
EIN
13-4092050
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
125181
FTB Entity ID
2743952
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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