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International : International Peace, Security, and Affairs (Grantmaking/Grants Payable)
Board Leadership
Peter Weintraub
Peter Weintraub
Peter Weintraub
National Chairman
CEO
Meir Klifi-Amir
National Director, CEO
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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.
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.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
76.5% | |
Administrative Expenses | 10.7% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 12.6% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.09 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.23 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 10.3% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 8.3% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (NY) | 94.03 | |
World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy (NY) | 90.39 | |
Physicians for Social Responsibility (DC) | 91.67 | |
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (IL) | 99.40 | |
Ploughshares Fund (CA) | 87.06 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $46,172,200 |
Federated Campaigns | $1,327,520 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $85,424,548 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $132,924,268 |
Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Total Primary Revenue | $132,924,268 |
Other Revenue | $-241,843 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $132,682,425 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $75,519,389 |
Administrative Expenses | $10,721,328 |
Fundraising Expenses | $13,074,608 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $99,315,325 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $33,367,100 |
Net Assets | $218,773,282 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
---|---|---|
Wellbeing and Recreational Programs | $37,149,491 | 49.2% |
Educational & Scholarship Programs | $24,497,660 | 32.4% |
Construction Programs | $13,872,238 | 18.4% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-12 | 06/01/2020 | 94.03 | |||||||
2017-12 | 05/01/2019 | 94.05 | |||||||
2016-12 | 12/01/2018 | 93.92 | |||||||
2016-12 | 04/01/2018 | 90.54 | |||||||
2015-12 | 06/01/2017 | 92.36 | |||||||
2015-12 | 05/01/2017 | 92.07 | |||||||
2014-12 | 09/01/2016 | 91.55 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 91.29 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2013-12 | 05/01/2015 | 94.81 | |||||||
2012-12 | 04/01/2014 | 94.95 | |||||||
2011-12 | 03/01/2013 | 97.48 | |||||||
2010-12 | 04/01/2012 | 97.47 | |||||||
2009-12 | 12/23/2011 | 91.53 | |||||||
2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 84.91 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 05/01/2011 | 83.14 | |||||||
2008-12 | 05/01/2010 | 90.38 | |||||||
2007-12 | 06/01/2009 | 95.50 | |||||||
2006-12 | 04/01/2008 | 90.67 | |||||||
2005-12 | 04/01/2007 | 90.27 | |||||||
2004-12 | 10/01/2006 | 90.35 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 13-3156445 |
Name in IRS Master File | FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES |
NTEE Code | Q12 |
NTEE Classification | Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution |
NTEE Type | International, Foreign Affairs and National Security |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (602) Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | July, 1983 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
---|---|---|---|---|
$1,163,115 | 1.17% | Meir Klifi-Amir | National Director & CEO | |
Other Salaries of Note | ||||
$291,076 | 0.29% | Galit Brichta | Executive Director |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (NY) | 94.03 | |
Physicians for Social Responsibility (DC) | 91.67 | |
Peace Development Fund (MA) | 96.66 | |
Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans – Beit Halochem (NY) | 90.87 | |
EastWest Institute (NY) | 91.02 |
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Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
60 East 42nd Street
New York,
NY 10165
tel: (212) 244-3118
fax: (212) 244-3119
EIN: 13-3156445
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 4224
New York, NY 10163
Peter Weintraub
Peter Weintraub
Peter Weintraub
National Chairman
Meir Klifi-Amir
National Director, CEO
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299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923