Friends Of Elnet is located in Skokie, IL. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of Elnet employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Elnet 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, Friends Of Elnet generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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 MISSION OF FRIENDS OF ELNET IS TO EDUCATE LEADERS AND CITIZENS FROM THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE ABOUT ISRAEL, PROMOTE AN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS BETWEEN SUCH LEADERS AND CITIZENS AND ISRAELIS, AND INCREASE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ISRAEL AND THEREBY IMPROVE THE DIPLOMATIC AND CULTURAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE REGIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INITIALLY, FRIENDS OF ELNET WILL CONDUCT FUNDRAISING IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, NEW YORK, AND NEW JERSEY. THESE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES WILL BE SOLELY FOR PURPOSES OF RAISING FUNDS FOR FRIENDS OF ELNET.
INITIALLY, FRIENDS OF ELNET WILL CONDUCT FUNDRAISING IN CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, NEW YORK, AND NEW JERSEY. THESE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES WILL BE SOLELY FOR PURPOSES OF RAISING FUNDS FOR FRIENDS OF ELNET.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Siegel President | Officer | 40 | $375,000 |
Lee Rosenblum National Executive Director | 40 | $235,000 | |
Larry J Hochberg Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kenneth A Ruby Vice Chair/trea | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Carole Mostow Secretary | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Leonard Foxman Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $308,519 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $70,849 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,729,592 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,108,960 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $492 |
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 | $6,109,452 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $3,486,600 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $235,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,474 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $727,828 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,175 |
Other employee benefits | $16,958 |
Payroll taxes | $50,399 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $48,451 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $194,667 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $53,778 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $101,414 |
Travel | $32,540 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,463 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,014,568 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,360,126 |
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 | $5,065 |
Total assets | $4,365,191 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $4,365,191 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,365,191 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of Elnet has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Jess And Sheila Schwartz Family Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE LEADERS AND CITIZEN FROM THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE ABOUT ISRAEL AND IMPROVE THE DIPLOMATIC AND CULTURAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE REGIONS. | $1,000 |
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