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Religious Zionist Youth Movement- Bnei Akiva of the U S & Canada Inc

EIN 13-3713762 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER THE JEWISH YOUTH OF NORTH AMERICA THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$18.5 million
Spending
$17.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
572
Highest pay
$213,000, executive di

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 August 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 (5)
  1. $3.4 million spent. OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IN ISRAEL PROVIDED HUNDREDS OF CAMPERS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY THE CENTRALITY OF ISRAEL TO JUDAISM AND FOSTERED THE RELIGIOUS IDEAL OF RETURNING TO ZIONISM.
  2. $5.0 million spent. OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM LOCATED IN VARIOUS CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES PROVIDE CAMPERS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND TO GROW SOCIALLY, RELIGIOUSLY, AND INTELLECTUALLY. THE CAMP PREPARES THEM FOR OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IN ISRAEL.
  3. $5.1 million spent. OUR STUDY PROGRAM IN ISRAEL PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND TIME IN ISRAEL STUDYING THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TRADITIONAL JUDAISM, CULTURE, AND HISTORY.
  4. $1.7 million spent. OUR LOCAL CHAPTER PROGRAMS CONDUCTED ONGOING SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN 50 COMMUNITIES. ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER THE PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY, EQUALITY, AND ZIONISM.
  5. OUR LOCAL CHAPTER PROGRAMS CONDUCTED ONGOING SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN 50 COMMUNITIES. ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER THE PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY, EQUALITY, AND ZIONISM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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