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EIN 13-3527874

Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q40: International Peace and Security
Description
The Foundation For Ethnic Understanding is dedicated to strengthening relations between ethnic communities. The Foundation was formed to promote understanding and cooperation between and among ethnic groups and to reduce the existing tensions among diverse racial and ethnic communities. FFEU is the international address for Muslim-Jewish Relations and the national address for Black-Jewish relations. We are committed to the belief that direct dialogue between ethnic communities is the most effective path towards reconciliation.
Total revenues
$1,687,736
2023
Total expenses
$1,359,809
2023
Total assets
$296,500
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at FFEU

Muslim jewish relations:intensive relationship building with the major muslim organizations in the united states.
Black jewish relations: the Foundation builds solidarity between the black and jewish communities. Through eduscational initiatives and the promotion of public dialogue, the Foundation encourages people to speak out against all forms of racism and bigotry.

Grants made by FFEU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
JBS Jewish Broadcasting ServiceMuslim/jewish Relations Program$7,500
Women in Film and VideoMuslim/jewish Relations Program$5,000
Nyc Muslim-Jewish Solidarity CommitteeMuslim/jewish Relations Program$5,000
...and 3 more grants made

Personnel at FFEU

NameTitleCompensation
Valerie NashChief of Staff$121,204
Chris SacarabanyExecutive Director$120,000
Marc SchneierBoard Member$259,615
Ken SunshineSecretary$0
Michael HeningburgTreasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for FFEU

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,687,041
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$695
Total revenues$1,687,736

Form 990s for FFEU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-12-21990View PDF
2020-122022-02-11990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 15 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,800 from Joseph Jack Sitt 1986 - Charitable Trust
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesForeign affairsWorld peace
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 E 93rd St 1C
New York, NY 10128
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
ffeu.org/ 
Phone
(917) 492-2538
Facebook page
FFEU.nyc 
Twitter profile
@ffeunyc 
IRS details
EIN
13-3527874
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q40: International Peace and Security
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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