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B Nai B Rith

EIN 53-0179971 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

B'NAI B'RITH IS A GLOBAL MOVEMENT COMMITTED TO BUILDING A SECURE JEWISH FUTURE BY DEFENDING ISRAEL, COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM AND CREATING MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. B'NAI B'RITH STRIVES TO ENSURE SENIOR CITIZENS ARE PROTECTED AND AID THOSE IMPACTED BY DISASTERS.B'NAI B'RITH IS AN INTERNATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO THE SECURITY AND CONTINUITY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL, DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS, COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM, BIGOTRY, AND IGNORANCE, AND PROVIDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY ON THE BROADEST PRINCIPLES OF HUMANITY. ITS MISSION IS TO UNITE PERSONS OF THE JEWISH FAITH AND TO ENHANCE JEWISH IDENTITY THROUGH STRENGTHENING JEWISH FAMILY LIFE, PROVIDING HOUSING AND BROAD-BASED SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND ADVOCACY AND ACTION ON BEHALF OF JEWS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
12.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
24
Volunteers
3,000
Highest pay
$443,276, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 32 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $2.0 million spent. HUMAN RIGHTS, POLICY, SOCIAL ACTION & ADVOCACY: PRIMARILY THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND PUBLIC POLICY (ICHRPP), BBI DEALS WITH PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO THE JEWISH PEOPLE AT THE UNITED NATIONS, EUROPEAN UNION, ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES; MERCOSUR AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL BODIES; AT THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND AT STATE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BODIES. BBI PREPARES AND DISTRIBUTES POLICY ANALYSIS FOR ISSUES OF CONCERN.
  2. $955,713 spent. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: B'NAI B'RITH'S LODGES, UNITS, AND REGIONS STAGE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS OF SERVICE TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. BBI PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS TO WORTHY CAUSES IN LINE WITH OUR MISSION. PROJECT HOPE PROVIDES KOSHER FOR PASSOVER MEALS TO THE ELDERLY AND NEEDY. BBI SPONSORED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE PLIGHT OF THE HOSTAGES, VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF THE OCTOBER 7 ATTACKS ON ISRAEL. BBI PRODUCES EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING EVENTS, WEBINARS, PODCASTS, MAGAZINES, AND MORE.
  3. $700,525 spent. SENIOR SERVICES AND HOUSING: THE CENTER FOR SENIOR SERVICES (CSS), BBI ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF OLDER PERSONS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS OF CONCERN TO THIS EVER-GROWING GROUP OF AMERICANS INCLUDING, BUT CERTAINLY NOT LIMITED TO; AGING-IN-PLACE, HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL SECURITY, TRANSPORTATION, INCOME PROTECTION AND "HEALTHY" AGING. THROUGH A NATIONAL NETWORK OF 38 B'NAIH B'RITH-SPONSERED HUD-ASSISTED APARTMENT BUILDINGS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, QUALITY HOUSING TO OVER 5,000 LOW-INCOME SENIORS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. B'NAI B'RITH IS THE LARGEST NATIONAL JEWISH SPONSOR OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING IN THE COUNTRY. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES REGULAR SERVICES, ONGOING TRAINING AND PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS, MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS AND RESIDENTS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THIS NATIONAL HOUSING NETWORK. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, BBI WORKS WITH LOCAL B'NAI B'RITH COMMUNITY GROUPS TO INVESTIGATE, DEVELOP AND EXPAND THE RANGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS.
  4. $103,912 spent. JEWISH CONTINUITY: B'NAI B'RITH CONNECT EMPOWERS THE NEXT GENERATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH DIPLOMATIC ENCOUNTERS, SHABBAT DINNERS, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. UNTO EVERY PERSON THERE IS A NAME AND OTHER EFFORTS PROMOTE HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE. STUDENTS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND WIN SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NONE SHALL BE AFRAID CONTEST. BBI SUPPORTS ADDITIONAL CAMPUS AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING THROUGH GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS.
  5. $579,608 spent. HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE: DISASTER RELIEF CAMPAIGNS RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS. THE ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND WORKS TO MEET NEEDS IN ISRAEL DURING TIMES OF CRISIS BY PROVIDING, FOOD, CLOTHING, TECHNOLOGY, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 January 1997.

    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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