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American Friends of Judea and Smaria Inc

EIN 88-2871507 · Bayonne, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JUDEA AND SAMARIA (AFJS) IS A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION 501(C)3 DEDICATED TO INCREASING KNOWLEDGE, AND SHARING THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ISRAELI COMMUNITIES OF JUDEA, SAMARIA, AND THE JORDAN VALLEY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE ALSO PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITIES WITH ASSISTANCE AND STRATEGIC PLANNING TO SUPPORT HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVES, AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS, AND MORE, IN ORDER TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THIS AREA, WHICH WE CONSIDER TO BE ISRAEL'S HISTORIC AND MODERN-DAY HEARTLAND. VISION: WE RECOGNIZE THE MANIFESTATION OF THE RETURN OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE TO THEIR ANCESTRAL HOMELAND, LIVING IN SAFETY AND SECURITY. WE BELIEVE THAT JUDEA AND SAMARIA SHOULD BE FULLY SOVEREIGN PARTS OF THE LAND OF ISRAEL THROUGH THE COMPLETE APPLICATION OF ISRAELI LAW IN THESE REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY. WE FEEL THAT THE JEWISH PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO DWELL IN THESE AREAS, AS THEY DO IN EVERY OTHER PART OF THE COUNTRY.

Income
$488,982
Spending
$316,126
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 198% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 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. $295,240 spent. DURING 2024 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JUDEA AND SAMARAI PROVIDED VILLAGES IN ISRAEL WITH PROTECTIVE GEAR, VESTS, FIRST AID KITS AND DRONES TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF THE VALLEY; STARTED THE SUPPORTING OF THE RENEWAL OF JEWISH AGRICULTURE IN THE LAND OF THE BIBLE CAMPAIGN AS WELL AS HELPING IN THE SECURING OF THE LAND; AS WELL AS LEADING TOURS FROM THE UNITED STATES EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL AND HOLDING CONFERENCE IN THE INTIED STATES ON WHAT IS HAPPENIG IN JUEDEAL AND SAMARIA.

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 March 2024.

    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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