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EIN 83-2619226 · Scottsdale, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceFair65 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.

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

What it says it does

Lost Tribe leverages the power of new media to cultivate Jewish life, spread knowledge, and strengthen Israel-Diaspora bonds, connecting and empowering the next generation to lead vibrant Jewish lives and overcome antisemitism with Jewish pride, identity, and joy. Lost Tribe works toward a world in which all young Jews feel a connection to Israel, enjoy a strong network of Jewish friends, develop literacy about Jewish holidays, rituals, and values, and embrace both the joy and responsibility of being part of a broader Jewish community.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
8
Highest pay
$140,911, president

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 95% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. We project a joyful and inspiring love of being Jewish into the media that influence the next generation?as they shape their relationship to Judaism and Israel. At a time of rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism, Lost Tribe provides safe spaces online for over 200,000 young Jews from around the world to connect, learn, and build Jewish identity and pride. Our large and growing community of young Jews connect through daily interactions on social media, online chat hubs, live streamed holiday celebrations and Israel-themed video games built in Minecraft and Fortnite. We provide safe spaces to express Jewish pride, foster a love for Israel, and connect over shared cultural experiences and Jewish learning. Our model doesn?t just engage?it delivers measurable outcomes. Research by Rosov Consulting affirms that ?Lost Tribe?s Jewish impact is considerable. Across many indicators, Lost Tribe users benefit in a way that is comparable to youth in brick-and-mortar youth-serving organizations.? Our accomplishments in 2024 included: Almost 300,000 total followers of our Jewish-centric content on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube; Over 7,400 members of our online community platform Discord; 23% of our members and followers coming from Israel as a strategy to connect North American and Israeli young people; Over 187,000 text messages and almost 100,000 minutes of voice chat among our members; Over 91,000 participants in our Jewish live streaming events; and Over 2,100 participants in our custom Jewish themed video games.

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 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 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 September 2021.

    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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