American Friends Of The Russian Jewish Congress is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Friends Of The Russian Jewish Congress 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 12/2022, American Friends Of The Russian Jewish Congress generated $426.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $522.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Friends Of The Russian Jewish Congress has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $1,528,889. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT RUSSIAN JEWISH EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE NCSJ. THIS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN RUSSIA, UKRAINE, THE BALTIC STATES AND EURASIA, WITH THE GOAL OF SAFEGUARDING INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNAL POLITICAL RIGHTS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITIES AND SECURING RELIGOUS AND POLTICAL FREEDOMS.
PROVIDE GRANTS TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, WITH THE GOALS OF PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE RUSSIAN JEWISH CONGRESS. THESE HAVE INCLUDED SEMINARS FOCUSING ON THE NEEDS OF THE RUSSIAN JEWISH COMMUNITY, STRENGTHENING BONDS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND RUSSIA AND COMBATING THE RISE OF GLOBAL ANTI-SEMITISM. IN ADDITION, THE GRANTS SUPPORT SPECIAL MISSIONS OF RUSSIAN JEWISH LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MONUMENT HONORING THE SOLDIERS OF THE RED ARMY AND A TREK THROUGH THE ISRAELI DESERT TO PROMOTE RELIGOUS AND SPIRITUAL ADVANCEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Yuri Traisman Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Alexander Smukler President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Mark Levin Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $426,294 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $426,294 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $426,294 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $68,895 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $409,196 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $44,048 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $522,139 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,465 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $81,465 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,000 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $17,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $64,465 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $81,465 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Friends Of The Russian Jewish Congress has awarded $800,007 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
NCSJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE NCSJ, INCLUDING A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS | $65,000 |
CONGREGATION YAD PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF YOUNG RUSSIAN AMERICAN JEWS | $25,730 |
YESHIVA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TTO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF YOUNG RUSSIAN AMERICAN JEWS | $9,277 |
WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF YOUNG RUSSIAN AMERICAN JEWS | $700,000 |