Friends Of The Arava Institute Ltd is located in Newton Centre, MA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Friends Of The Arava Institute Ltd employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Arava Institute Ltd is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Friends Of The Arava Institute Ltd generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT THE CRITICAL WORK OF THE ARAVA INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS. TO ADVANCE CROSS-BRODER ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION IN THE FACE OF POLITICAL CONFLICT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTED DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION BETWEEN ISRAEL AND NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS, STUDENT RECUITEMENT AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Aaron Frank Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Goldstein Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexa Broida Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Goldman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anat Moskowitz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Stehney Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $27,143 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,974,997 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,002,140 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $878 |
Investment income | $53,838 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,090 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,073,730 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $221,263 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,939,803 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $511,133 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,853 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $242,175 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,627 |
Other employee benefits | $18,169 |
Payroll taxes | $54,387 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,415 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $311,986 |
Advertising and promotion | $46,305 |
Office expenses | $108,043 |
Information technology | $49,521 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $55,033 |
Travel | $176,903 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $510,293 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,296,056 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,159,938 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $38,621 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $321,624 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $117,550 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,004,356 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $214,843 |
Total assets | $5,856,932 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $115,797 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $124,987 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $212,351 |
Total liabilities | $453,135 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,439,123 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,964,674 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,856,932 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Arava Institute Ltd has awarded $221,263 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HAZON PURPOSE: ISRAEL RIDE | $81,828 |
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND (JNF) PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ARAVA INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (AIES) | $139,435 |