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AM Yisrael Foundation Inc

EIN 46-0664089 · Fair Lawn, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AM YISRAEL FOUNDATION LAUNCHES, SUPPORTS AND FUNDS INITIATIVES THAT EMPOWER MODERN PIONEERING JEWISH YOUNG ADULTS. WE FOCUS ON ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE A CULTURE OF CHARITY, JEWISH TRADITION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, VOLUNTEERISM AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $932,222 spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING - Educational programming services young Jewish adults from all backgrounds, from all over the globe. The focus is on imparting Jewish values and tradition, highlighting how our shared heritage is relevant for todays modern world. Practical tools are given that will inspire our next generation towards living proud vibrant Jewish lives full of volunteerism, tzedakah, community, civic leadership, and the knowledge that every Jew is responsible for the other.
  2. $428,958 spent. GRANTS comprise charity work, supporting worthy individuals, organizations and communities in need.
  3. $267,216 spent. JEWISH COMMUNITY, EDUCATION & EVENTS - program activities include promoting volunteerism through Adopt-A-Safta, civic engagement through Tel Aviv International Salon, community development through TLV International, celebration of culture through Tel Aviv Arts Council, Jewish life through White City Shabbat and Jewish learning through Tribe Tel Aviv.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.

    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 December 2015.

    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.

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