New Israel Fund
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
New Israel Fund meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to advance liberal democracy, including freedom of speech and minority rights, and to fight the inequality, injustice and extremism that diminish Israel."
Year, State Incorporated:
1979, CA
New Israel Fund (NIF) reports that it is committed to equality and democracy for all Israelis. The organization reports that it strengthens organizations and leaders that work to achieve equality, civil and human rights for all, including Arab citizens. NIF also works to recognize and reinforce the essential pluralism of Israeli society and empower groups on the economic margins. NIF advocates for democratic values, builds coalitions, and empowers activists through its distribution of grants to local organizations that promote social justice, human rights, and religious platform.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, New Israel Fund's program expenses were:
Grants: $19,857,635
Shatil: $2,967,578
Education, engagement, leadership development, and other services: $5,810,385
Truth to Power: $22,062
Total Program Expenses: $28,657,660
Chief Executive
Daniel Sokatch, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$454,794
Chair of the Board
Rachel Liel
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Activist
Board Size
38
Paid Staff Size
42
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $34,404,352, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on New Israel Fund's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $33,733,271 |
| Investment loss, net | $-2,068,309 |
| Other revenue | $210,042 |
| Special events | $671,081 |
| Total Income | $32,546,085 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $32,546,085 |
| Total expenses: | $36,291,683 |
| Program expenses | $28,657,660 |
| Fundraising expenses | $3,700,491 |
| Administrative expenses | $3,933,532 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-3,745,598 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $31,392,311 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-321,181 |
| Ending Net Assets | $27,325,532 |
| Total Liabilities | $6,299,991 |
| Total Assets | $33,625,523 |
Note: As noted in the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to a loss on foreign exchange.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance