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Join Israel Inc

EIN 13-3643245 · Lawrence, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JOIN ISRAEL UNITES NONPROFITS, SCHOOLS AND AGENCIES IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO AMPLIFY EXISTING SERVICESSO MORE CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES AND SENIORS IN CRISIS RECEIVE THE HELP THEY NEED.

Income
$642,785
Spending
$667,080
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $110,725 spent. ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY:FOOD ASSISTANCE AND SOUP KITCHEN. SMALL SPECIFIC FINANCIAL GRANTS TO ADDRESS EMERGENCY MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND OTHER SITUATIONS. JOIN FULFILLS SPECIFIC REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE THAT ARE MADE VIA ONE OF OUR STAFF OR BY ONE OF SEVERAL HIGLY RELIABLE AND TRUSTED COMMUNITY LEADERS THAT WE HAVE WORKED WITH FOR SEVERAL YEARS. THESE STAFF MEMBERS OR COMMUNITY LEADERS ARE SUCH THAT THE DEGREE OF RELIABILITY IS FURTHER ENSURED. IT IS REQUIRED TO TRACK ASSISTANCE OFFERED TO ENSURE THAT IT IS NOT MISUSED. CASH ASSISTANCE IS VERY MODERATE (GENERALLY BETWEEN $100 AND $600
  2. $82,764 spent. SCHOOL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM: UNDER-FUNDED SCHOOLS LACK THE RESOURCES TO INVEST IN ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE CHILDREN TO REALIZE THEIR SCHOLASTIC CAPABILITIES. JOIN HAS ESTABLISHED COMPUTER CENTERS, SCIENCE LABORATORIES AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS, READING LIBRARIES, ENGLISH, SPORTS AND MUSIC CENTERS, AND SCHOLASTIC EQUIPMENT AND TUTORING TO BOLSTER THE SCHOLASTIC OPPORTUNITIES OF 25 SCHOOLS.
  3. $85,652 spent. LIFELINE: WELFARE SUSTAINS THE POOR ELDERLY TO MANAGE BASIC EXPENSES FROM MONTH TO MONTH BUT DOES NOT COVER EMERGENCY "EXTRAS." WELFARE AGENCY BUDGETS LACK THE FUNDING AND THE MANDATE IN SEVERAL AREAS TO MEET EVEN THE MOST URGENT NEEDS OF IMPOVERISHED ELDERLY UNDER THEIR CARE. LIFELINE PARTNERS WITH NINE MUNICIPAL WELFARE AGENCIES IN ISRAEL TO ADDRESS THE MOST-CRITICAL NEEDS OF POOR ELDERLY SUCH AS DENTAL WORK, HEARING AIDS, EYEGLASSES, EMERGENCY HOME REPAIRS, MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION AND MEDICINE. ASSISTANCE IS GENERALLY BETWEEN $100 AND $600.
  4. $75,900 spent. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY: STRIFE AND DYSFUNCTION IN THE HOME LEADS TO DIVORCE, POVERTY, CHILD DELINQUENCY,MENTAL AND PHYSICAL SICKNESS, AND ENDLESS SUFFERING. JOIN PROVIDES EDUCATION AND WORKSHOPS IN MARRIAGEAND PARENTING, HOME MANAGEMENT, PLUS SUBSIDIES FOR PROFESSIONAL THERAPY AND PSYCHO-DIDACTIC ASSESSMENTS. WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES IN RUSSIAN ARE DISSEMINATED BROADLY ON TWO POPULAR WEBSITES. JOIN RUNS A THREE-DAY RESPITE FOR POOR, HYPER-STRESSED MOTHERS, AND SUBSIDIZES A TWO NIGHT GET-AWAY FOR TROUBLED COUPLES. JOIN PROVIDES INTENSIVE HOME-MENTORING FOR DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES AND BIG BROTHER/SISTER MENTORING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH.
  5. $11,546 spent. YOUTH CAMP: DAY CAMP AND CAMP SUBSIDIES RELIEVE THE STRESS AND BOREDOM OF 600 IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN AND ENABLE FUN AND NOURISHING SUMMER ACTIVITY.
  6. $74,100 spent. PITRONOT FINANCIAL ADVOCACY: FRAUD, THEFT, UNEMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES, CATASTROPHIC MISTAKES, AND THE LIKE CAN THRUST A FAMILY INTO FINANCIAL AND LEGAL QUICKSAND. ASSETS ARE ENCUMBERED, RESPONSIBLE ADULTS BECOME EMOTIONALLY OR SITUATIONALLY INCAPACITATED, AND THE FAMILY IS RAVAGED. JOIN'S PITRONOT OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEBT-RESTRUCTURING, DEBT REHABILITATION, MEDIATION AND ADVOCACY TO SOLVE PARTICULARLY COMPLEX PREDICAMENTS AND RESTORE NORMALCY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND DIGNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Joint Israel (Israel), EIN 13-4203820. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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