Birthright Israel Foundation
- Assets
- $97.2m
- Revenue
- $44.5m
- Investments
- $48.1k
- Employees
- 52
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-4092050
Organization Overview
Birthright Israel Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (Q23) the organization is classified as: International Exchange N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Birthright Israel Foundation employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birthright Israel Foundation 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 12/2021, Birthright Israel Foundation generated $44.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.8%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL TRIPS TO ISRAEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY ELIGIBLE YOUNG JEWISH ADULT AROUND THE WORLD, ESPECIALLY THE LESS CONNECTED, IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT ISRAEL ON THIS EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY. BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL, A PROGRAM WHICH CURRENTLY PROVIDES YOUNG JEWISH ADULTS FROM THE AGES OF 18 TO 32 THE GIFT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO ISRAEL.
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A ROBUST ELECTRONIC MARKETPLACE (SMARTPHONE APP) TO CONNECT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL ALUMNI IN THE UNITED STATES WITH THE VAST ARRAY OF ORGANIZATIONS, PROJECTS, AND RESOURCES THAT CAN PROVIDE THEM WITH THE OPPORTUNITIES TO FURTHER EXPLORE THEIR CONNECTION TO ISRAEL AND THEIR JEWISH IDENTITY ONCE THEY RETURN HOME FROM ISRAEL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Israel Tapoohi President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $681,702 |
Jessica Feldan Chief Development Officer | Officer | 40 | $349,774 |
S David Shapiro Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $332,491 |
Diane Romirowsky Vice President, Principal | 40 | $259,507 | |
Carole-Ann Levine Vice President, Southeast | 40 | $243,299 | |
Allyson Greenbaum Vice President, Central Re | 40 | $233,978 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Southwest Publishing And Mailing Corp Direct Mail Marketing | 12/30/21 | $569,470 |
Thompson Habib & Denison Inc Marketing | 12/30/21 | $541,531 |
Google Inc Direct Mail Marketing | 12/30/21 | $195,045 |
Salesforcecom Inc Crm Services | 12/30/21 | $187,840 |
Hudson Ferris Inc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $180,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $13,440,978 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $30,962,852 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,600,824 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $44,403,830 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $133,895 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$19,590 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $44,527,782 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $15,656,125 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,170,160 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $616,739 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,624,685 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $291,532 |
| Other employee benefits | $706,239 |
| Payroll taxes | $432,561 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $40,513 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $86,760 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $574,307 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,160,127 |
| Advertising and promotion | $46,752 |
| Office expenses | $153,523 |
| Information technology | $451,499 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,077,793 |
| Travel | $167,009 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $327,128 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $211,452 |
| Insurance | $116,907 |
| All other expenses | $57,170 |
| Total functional expenses | $33,798,127 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $65,750,698 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $23,404,853 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,870 |
| 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 | $519,449 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,199,486 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,262,559 |
| Investments—other securities | $48,090 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,185 |
| Total assets | $97,221,190 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,032,831 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,126,016 |
| Total liabilities | $2,158,847 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $67,607,594 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $27,454,749 |
| 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 | $97,221,190 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Birthright Israel Foundation has awarded $550,000 in support to 36 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $200,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Hanover, NH PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Tempe, AZ PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Madison, WI PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Birthright Israel Foundation has recieved totaling $303,480.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Clarfeld Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: ENDOWMENT FUND | $200,000 |
Rosenberg Family Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURAL | $50,000 |
Ann And Robert Fromer Charitable Foundation Inc Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $20,000 |
Kleinman Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE EVENT | $10,000 |
Klipper Family Foundation Woodbury, NY PURPOSE: DONATION | $10,000 |
Edward And Barbara E Chulew Private Foundation Scottsdale, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,700,984 |
| Earnings | $632,929 |
| Admin Expense | $22,904 |
| Net Contributions | $3,238,208 |
| Ending Balance | $5,549,217 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
World Learning Inc Brattleboro, VT | $69,510,730 | $48,654,850 |
Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | $97,221,190 | $44,527,782 |
Educational Foundation For Foreign Study A Non-Profit Corp Cambridge, MA | $3,594,555 | $13,477,105 |
Interexchange Inc New York, NY | $29,194,996 | $11,958,069 |
International House New York, NY | $113,609,118 | $15,698,027 |
Itrek Inc New York, NY | $9,805,807 | $9,090,529 |
National Committee On United States China Relations Inc New York, NY | $21,325,649 | $8,071,507 |
Friends Of Israel Scouts Inc New York, NY | $4,590,844 | $5,759,248 |
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships Inc Philadelphia, PA | $65,596,103 | $6,998,560 |
Project Harmony Inc Waitsfield, VT | $1,544,507 | $3,847,888 |
American Institute For Foreign Study Foundation Stamford, CT | $1,363,621 | $3,335,137 |
America-Israel Friendship League Inc New York, NY | $677,859 | $1,125,516 |