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Givat Haviva Educational Foundation

Furthering Equality and Understanding between Jews and Arabs in Israel

three stars

89.86

601 West 26th Street Suite 325-25
New York, NY 10001
tel: (212) 989-9272   Web Site
EIN: 13-2584337

Board Leadership
Michael Blechman
Chair of the Board

CEO
Linda Rubin
Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.86 three stars
  Financial 85.67 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Givat Haviva Educational Foundation (GHEF) in New York City is the American arm representing and supporting Givat Haviva Institute. The Foundation comprises a community of supporters and activists who work to increase awareness of Givat Haviva Institute's role in advancing Jewish-Arab relations in Israel. Founded in 1949 by the Kibbutz Artzi Movement, a federation of 83 kibbutzim throughout Israel, Givat Haviva Institute has been educating for peace, democracy, coexistence and social solidarity for half a century. Programs include academic and professional courses; empowerment seminars for Jewish and Arab women and for municipal leaders; dialogue and encounter groups; inter-organizational partnerships; educational curricula and research; and joint Jewish-Arab athletic and arts programs for youth.

Givat Haviva Educational Foundation (GHEF) in New York City is the American arm representing and supporting Givat Haviva Institute. The Foundation comprises a community of supporters and activists who work to increase awareness of Givat Haviva Institute's role in advancing Jewish-Arab relations in Israel. Founded in 1949 by the Kibbutz Artzi Movement, a federation of 83 kibbutzim throughout Israel, Givat Haviva Institute has been educating for peace, democracy, coexistence and social solidarity for half a century. Programs include academic and professional courses; empowerment seminars for Jewish and Arab women and for municipal leaders; dialogue and encounter groups; inter-organizational partnerships; educational curricula and research; and joint Jewish-Arab athletic and arts programs for youth.

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Financial

three stars

85.67

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 06/01/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 78.6%
  Administrative Expenses 16.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 4.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.06
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.10
  Program Expenses Growth 13.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 11.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Givat Haviva Educational Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Givat Haviva Educational Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Givat Haviva Educational Foundation (NY) 89.86 three stars
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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $860,175
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $860,175
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $860,175
   Other Revenue $12,366
TOTAL REVENUE $872,541
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $778,369
   Administrative Expenses $147,807
   Fundraising Expenses $52,502
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $978,678
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-106,137
   
Net Assets $101,388

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.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-12 06/01/2018 89.86 three stars
2015-12 07/01/2017 88.91 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 86.70 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 02/01/2016 79.39 two stars
2013-12 08/01/2015 64.29 one star
2012-12 02/01/2015 64.29 one star
2012-12 04/01/2014 60.43 one star
2011-12 05/01/2013 66.52 one star
2010-12 04/01/2012 72.36 two stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 73.78 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 05/01/2011 78.39 two stars
2008-12 04/01/2010 82.43 three stars
2007-12 05/01/2009 79.84 two stars
2006-12 09/01/2007 84.92 three stars
2005-12 09/01/2006 85.48 three stars
2004-12 03/01/2006 54.37 zero star
2003-12 03/01/2005 42.88 zero star
2002-12 11/01/2003 52.77 zero star
2001-12 04/15/2003 79.65 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 13-2584337
Name in IRS Master File GIVAT HAVIVA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
NTEE Code Q40
NTEE Classification International Peace and Security
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (59) Other school related 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, 1967
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$76,000 7.76% Linda Rubin Director

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Givat Haviva Educational Foundation (NY) 89.86 three stars
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Charity Contact Info

Givat Haviva Educational Foundation
601 West 26th Street
Suite 325-25
New York, NY 10001
tel: (212) 989-9272
fax: (212) 989-9840
EIN: 13-2584337

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Board Leadership

Michael Blechman
Chair of the Board

CEO

Linda Rubin
Director

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