Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Mission
Established in 1981, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) mission is to offer educational, cultural, recreational, social services programs, and facilities that provide hope, purpose, and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide. The strength of the IDF, which has been guarding the State of Israel since it declared independence in 1948, derives from the selfless determination and great capabilities of the young men and women who form it. At the tender age of 18, most Israelis are drafted into the IDF. They bear the difficult tasks of defending Israel's borders and guaranteeing the safety of its people. The Israeli government is responsible for training IDF soldiers and providing them with the necessary tools for their service. FIDF is committed to providing these soldiers with love, support, and care in an effort to ease the burden they carry.
Vision
To secure the survival of Israel, providing a thriving homeland for Jews worldwide.
Goals
- 1.Developing & educating a professional Fundraising staff that will grow & retain/steward FIDF donor base. FIDF continues to build career and technical education programs designed to improve all employee performance. Specific offerings this year includes training on improved utilization of our CRM, implementation of a wealth screening platform, and better utilization of portfolio & moves management.
- 2.Since October 7, 2023, FIDF continues to emphasize programming to support the health, well-being, and education of Israel's defense forces, especially as they struggle with the impact of the ongoing war, funding and partnering with best in class organizations such as Sheba Medical Center, Cohen Veterans Network, Association for Israel's Soldiers.
- 3.Over the past three years, FIDF has increased program allocations to expand access to services for all those who seek it. New initiatives expand services for IDF families and reservists, in addition to the existing support for active-duty soldiers. Last year's $132 million program spend was the largest in our organization's history.
New York NY | EIN: 13-3156445
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Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Mission
Established in 1981, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) mission is to offer educational, cultural, recreational, social services programs, and facilities that provide hope, purpose, and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide. The strength of the IDF, which has been guarding the State of Israel since it declared independence in 1948, derives from the selfless determination and great capabilities of the young men and women who form it. At the tender age of 18, most Israelis are drafted into the IDF. They bear the difficult tasks of defending Israel's borders and guaranteeing the safety of its people. The Israeli government is responsible for training IDF soldiers and providing them with the necessary tools for their service. FIDF is committed to providing these soldiers with love, support, and care in an effort to ease the burden they carry.
Vision
To secure the survival of Israel, providing a thriving homeland for Jews worldwide.
Goals
- 1.Developing & educating a professional Fundraising staff that will grow & retain/steward FIDF donor base. FIDF continues to build career and technical education programs designed to improve all employee performance. Specific offerings this year includes training on improved utilization of our CRM, implementation of a wealth screening platform, and better utilization of portfolio & moves management.
- 2.Since October 7, 2023, FIDF continues to emphasize programming to support the health, well-being, and education of Israel's defense forces, especially as they struggle with the impact of the ongoing war, funding and partnering with best in class organizations such as Sheba Medical Center, Cohen Veterans Network, Association for Israel's Soldiers.
- 3.Over the past three years, FIDF has increased program allocations to expand access to services for all those who seek it. New initiatives expand services for IDF families and reservists, in addition to the existing support for active-duty soldiers. Last year's $132 million program spend was the largest in our organization's history.
New York NY | EIN: 13-3156445
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501(c)(3) organization
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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
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Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
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Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Financial Statements:Yes
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Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
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Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
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Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Website Disclosures:5 of 5
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5 of 5 required for full credit
- Yes, Tax Form 990 disclosed on charity's website
- Yes, Audit posted on charity's website
- Yes, Staff members listed on charity's website
- Yes, Board members listed on charity's website
- Yes, Qualifying donor privacy policy posted on charity's website
Source: Public data from the nonprofit's website
| Score | Metric |
|---|---|
| 100% | Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Financial Statements:Yes Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Audit Oversight Committee:Yes Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Records Retention Policy:Yes Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Website Disclosures:5 of 5 5 of 5 required for full credit
Source: Public data from the nonprofit's website |