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Birthright Israel North America Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is S David Shapiro. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $8M. Total assets have grown from $507K in 2011 to $5.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Birthright israel began with a bold idea; offer the gift of a free, life-changing, 10 day trip to israel to young jewish adults between the ages of 18-26, and in doing so transform the jewish future. Founded in 1999 by a remarkable group of committed jewish philanthropists led by charles bronfman and michael steinhardt, birthright israel aims to strengthen jewish identity, build a lasting bond with the land & people of israel & reinforce the solidarity of jewish people world-wide. Since inception, rigorous research has been conducted to evaluate the program & learn its impact. Evidence from the studies indicates that participation in the program positively alters participants' connection to israel.as a result of the iron swords war which began on october 7th, bri was forced to shut down its educational trips scheduled for december 2023 but did host 708 volunteer participants. For 2024, bri is planning for 18,500 educational and 3,800 volunteer participants. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Birthright Israel North America Inc. has made 5 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $146K. Annual giving has grown from $108K in 2021 to $1.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $108K to $553K, with an average award of $301K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Birthright israel began with a bold idea; offer the gift of a free, life-changing, 10 day trip to israel to young jewish adults between the ages of 18-26, and in doing so transform the jewish future. Founded in 1999 by a remarkable group of committed jewish philanthropists led by charles bronfman and michael steinhardt, birthright israel aims to strengthen jewish identity, build a lasting bond with the land & people of israel & reinforce the solidarity of jewish people world-wide. Since inception, rigorous research has been conducted to evaluate the program & learn its impact. Evidence from the studies indicates that participation in the program positively alters participants' connection to israel.
Expenses: $5.7M
Birthright israel began with a bold idea; offer the gift of a free, life-changing, 10 day trip to israel to young jewish adults between the ages of 18-26, and in doing so transform the jewish future. Founded in 1999 by a remarkable group of committed jewish philanthropists led by charles bronfman and michael steinhardt, birthright israel aims to strengthen jewish identity, build a lasting bond with the land & people of israel & reinforce the solidarity of jewish people world-wide. Since inception, rigorous research has been conducted to evaluate the program & learn its impact. Evidence from the studies indicates that participation in the program positively alters participants' connection to israel.as a result of the iron swords war which began on october 7th, bri was forced to shut down its educational trips scheduled for december 2023 but did host 708 volunteer participants. For 2024, bri is planning for 18,500 educational and 3,800 volunteer participants. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY.
Birthright Israel North America Inc. has distributed a total of $1.5M across 5 grants. The median grant size is $146K, with an average of $301K. Individual grants have ranged from $108K to $553K.
Birthright Israel North America Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Birthright Israel North America Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon Mark | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Larry Akerman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Douglas Ross | TREASURER (AS OF 12/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marlene Post | TREASURER (THRU 12/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
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Grants Paid
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Total Grants
5
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$301K
Median Grant
$146K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$553K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The IcenterGRANTS FOR EDUCATION | Northbrook, IL | $553K | 2022 |
| OnetableGRANTS FOR EDUCATION | New York, NY | $146K | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel North America CanadaGRANTS FOR EDUCATION | Toronto | $108K | 2021 |