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International : International Peace, Security, and Affairs

B'nai B'rith International

The global voice of the Jewish community

one star

66.76

1120 20th Street, NW Suite 300 North
Washington, DC 20036
tel: (800) 573-9057   Web Site
EIN: 53-0179971

Board Leadership
Charles O. Kaufman
President

CEO
Daniel S. Mariaschin
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 66.76 one star
  Financial 53.52 zero star
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

B'nai B'rith International (BBI), the global voice of the Jewish community, is the most widely known Jewish humanitarian, human rights, and advocacy organization. Since 1843, BBI has worked for Jewish unity, security, continuity, and tolerance. BBI's reach extends to more than 50 countries around the world. Today B'nai B'rith International is a national and global leader in the fight against anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias; provides senior housing and advocacy on issues of vital concern to seniors and their families; helps communities in crisis; and promotes Jewish identity through cultural activities.

B'nai B'rith International (BBI), the global voice of the Jewish community, is the most widely known Jewish humanitarian, human rights, and advocacy organization. Since 1843, BBI has worked for Jewish unity, security, continuity, and tolerance. BBI's reach extends to more than 50 countries around the world. Today B'nai B'rith International is a national and global leader in the fight against anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias; provides senior housing and advocacy on issues of vital concern to seniors and their families; helps communities in crisis; and promotes Jewish identity through cultural activities.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

zero star

53.52

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, 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)		 65.4%
  Administrative Expenses 12.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 21.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.23
  Working Capital Ratio (years) < 0.01
  Program Expenses Growth -1.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 107.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by B'nai B'rith International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by B'nai B'rith International 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

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
B'nai B'rith International (DC) 66.76 one star
PCI Media Impact, Inc. (NY) 87.05 three stars
Human Rights Watch (NY) 85.73 three stars
Human Rights First (NY) 90.39 four stars
Human Rights Initiative (TX) 94.63 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $6,030,411
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $430,580
   Fundraising Events $807,692
   Related Organizations $527,554
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $7,796,237
   Program Service Revenue $175,536
Total Primary Revenue $7,971,773
   Other Revenue $-36,323
TOTAL REVENUE $7,935,450
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,793,270
   Administrative Expenses $985,304
   Fundraising Expenses $1,227,175
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $7,005,749
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $929,701
   
Net Assets $-320,733

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
Human Rights, Policy, Social Action & Advocacy $2,482,648 51.8%
Community, Business and Industry Programs $1,278,937 26.7%
Assistance to Humanitarian Projects $596,495 12.4%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 11/01/2019 66.76 one star
2017-06 07/01/2018 65.38 one star
2016-06 09/01/2017 63.11 one star
2015-06 12/21/2016 65.85 one star
2015-06 10/01/2016 65.16 one star
2014-06 06/01/2016 63.25 one star
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 11/01/2015 62.91 one star
2013-06 09/01/2014 61.73 one star
2012-06 03/01/2013 72.73 two stars
2010-06 09/01/2012 66.48 one star
2010-06 09/01/2012 66.48 one star
2009-06 09/20/2011 83.74 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 11/01/2010 82.58 three stars
2008-06 10/01/2009 84.42 three stars
2007-06 11/01/2008 84.15 three stars
2006-06 07/01/2007 71.05 two stars
2005-06 07/01/2006 81.67 three stars
2004-06 01/01/2006 66.97 one star
2003-06 10/01/2004 63.06 one star
2002-06 02/01/2004 47.95 zero star

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

EIN 53-0179971
Name in IRS Master File B NAI B RITH
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
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 Central - the organization is a parent (group ruling) and is not a church or 501(c)(1) organization.
Group Name BNAI BRITH
Ruling Date January, 1997
Filing Requirement 990 - Required to file Form 990-N - Income less than $50,000 per year
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$415,837 5.93% Daniel S. Mariaschin Executive Vice President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
B'nai B'rith International (DC) 66.76 one star
Beyond Borders (PA) 92.92 four stars
The Fund for Global Human Rights (DC) 93.18 four stars
Human Rights Foundation (NY) 85.55 three stars
Human Rights Watch (NY) 85.73 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

B'nai B'rith International
1120 20th Street, NW
Suite 300 North
Washington, DC 20036
tel: (800) 573-9057
fax: (202) 857-6609
EIN: 53-0179971

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Board Leadership

Charles O. Kaufman
President

CEO

Daniel S. Mariaschin
Chief Executive Officer

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