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Yad Sarah

EIN 98-0151689 · Israel

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Yad Sarah strives to enhance the quality of life for people who are coping with difficulties functioning. At the core of Yad Sarah's existence as a volunteer organization is a commitment to mutual social responsibility. Volunteers and contributors from every part of the social and communal fabric share this commitment. Together with the Yad Sarah staff they create and provide an array of home and community services for anyone who needs a helping hand.

Income
$29.8 million
Spending
$29.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
19.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7,000
Highest pay
$123,000, ceo

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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

    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

    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 (4)
  1. $15.7 million spent. Free loan of medical and rehabilitative equipment he goal of the organization is to enable individuals who are in need of medical equipment such as wheelchairs and hospital beds to remain in their homes thus saving hospitalization costs and keeping them close to thier family and friends.This is accomplished by the free loan of various items for a period of 3 months in return of a nominal deposit which s returned upon the return of the equipment. A small monthly fee is charged for items held beyond three months, up to the full cost of the item at which time these A small monthly fee is charged for items held beyond three months, up to the full cost of the item at which time these
  2. $1.4 million spent. Transportation for the disabled Specially equipped vans take wheelchair-bound elderly or disabled persons from their homes to medical appointments and social events.These vans give homebound people a chance to participate in life beyond their four walls while remaining in their own homes and not in nursing facilities.
  3. $1.3 million spent. Frenkel Urgent Care Center Provides evening hour services for mild gynecological,pediatric and internal medicine cases thus relieving the pressure on the rauma centers at the major Jerusalem Medical Centers
  4. $8.6 million spent. Additional services provided by Yad Sarah. 1.Energency alarm response system for the elderly and infirm. 2. Mobile geriatric dental clinic. 3.Family center for prevention of domestic violence. 4. Various services for the homebound. 5. Medical query Service. 6. Toy library and enrichment center for children with special needs. 7. Day Rehabiliatation center for the severely disabled 8. Fitness center for all including the elderly and handicapped

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? 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 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 April 1995.

    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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