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Limmud Fsu International Foundation

EIN 26-1870256 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 49% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Limmud provides educational and other programming services to Jews with heritage from former Soviet Union countries.

Income
$547,053
Spending
$474,217
Spent on programs
49%
Reserves
-2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
1
Volunteers
550
Highest pay
$94,800, executive director

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

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 184% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    49% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $96,419 spent. ONTARIO CANADA, NOVEMBER 2024LIMMUD PLANNED TO HOLD A CONFERENCE IN CANADA IN LATE 2023, BUT THE PLANS WEREDISRUPTED BY THE OCTOBER 7TH EVENTS IN ISRAEL. THEREFORE, IT WAS PARTICULARLYMEANINGFUL THAT AN EVENT TOOK PLACE AS PLANNED, BRINGING TOGETHER 300 JEWS. AMONGOVER 30 SESSIONS, WERE LECTURES ON ANTISEMITISM AND EFFORTS TO COMBAT IT IN CANADA,AND THE WARS IN UKRAINE AND ISRAEL.
  2. $67,907 spent. UZHHOROD UKRAINE, MAY & NOVEMBER 2024In 2024, two Limmud FSU conferences were held in Ukraine. The first conference was attended by 200 participants and the event featured diverse sessions, ranging from Jewish history to contemporary topics. Limmud FSU held a ceremony to honor the Jews of Uzhhorod who were murdered by the Nazis 80 years ago. The second conference was attended by 100 young Ukrainian Jews for a weekend of Jewish learning and cultural enrichment.
  3. $18,714 spent. TEL AVIV ISRAEL, DECEMBER 2024500 participants with FSU roots gathered in Tel Aviv for a Limmud FSU festival and Jewish learning amid ongoing attacks from Yemen and Gaza. The program focused on Israel's security, political future, and rising antisemitism after October 7th. Participants also attended other workshops and events.
  4. $18,549 spent. BAKU AZERBAIJAN, SEPTEMBER 2024The conference in Baku was dedicated to culture, science, and creativity. It immersed participants in an atmosphere of knowledge, where everyone could find something useful through lectures, workshops, and discussions. The program attracted many enthusiasts of history and Jewish culture. Art workshops focused on creating collages, painting on glass, bead weaving techniques, and exploring Azerbaijani wines. The eventful day ended with a festive dinner and a gala concert, leaving everyone with vivid and unforgettable memories.
  5. $15,464 spent. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COSTS INCURRED NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO CONFERENCES
  6. $14,718 spent. TBILISI GEORGIA, JUNE 2024150 young Jews attended Limmud's fist ever event in Tbilisi with sessions in Russian, Georgian, and English. The unique cultural history of the Jewish community of the Caucasus was discussed, alongside the specificity of the fate of the Jews living in Georgia during the Holocaust. Other sessions focused on models of Jewish leadership and the current situation in Israel.

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 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 November 6, 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 December 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 May 2009.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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