named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Engagement
Connects former participants through social media groups, events, and activism opportunities, including participation in protests and community organizing.
Habonim Dror Summer Camps (Machanot)
Network of summer camps including Camp Galil, Camp Gilboa, Camp Moshava, and Camp Tavor that provide immersive Jewish youth experiences grounded in progressive Zionist values.
Israel Programs
Leadership and educational programs in Israel for North American Jewish youth, fostering connection to Israeli peers and developing future Jewish leaders.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Building capacity of camp leadership and networksSupports professional training, networking, and policy-setting for seven North American Habonim Dror camps through the Habonim Dror Camp Association and provides resources to help camp leadership address complex issues such as Israel with integrity.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conducting research on program impactCommissioned and disseminated a study based on a survey of nearly 2,000 alumni to assess the long-term impact of Habonim Dror programs.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funding long-term organizational sustainability for Habonim DrorSupports the long-term future of Habonim Dror through an endowment fund and annual fundraising campaigns that finance core operations and expansion of the movement’s work.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships and program participation support for Habonim DrorProvides scholarships and financial assistance to enable broad participation in Habonim Dror programs, including through the Isaac Merkel Scholarship Fund for Israel programs. Offers emergency grants and annual allocations to support the movement’s activities.
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Jewish Youth Summer Camps 1 activity
- Operating camps and leadership programs for Jewish youthRuns camps and national/Israel programs that educate Jewish youth for leadership, including through membership engagement and structured programming across North America and Israel.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$306K
Contributions & grants$107K35%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$199K65%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$140K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$124K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.47M
Cash$70K
Investments$1.40M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.47M
Liquid reserves126.5 mo
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +139.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 22
- BENNET WEINTRAUB — TREASURER
- DAVID KORNBLUH — DIRECTOR
- DAVID LEVI — DIRECTOR
- ESTHER LEDERMAN — DIRECTOR
- EZRA WEINBERG — DIRECTOR
- GIL BROWDY — DIRECTOR
- HIAM SIMON — DIRECTOR
- JARED MATAS — DIRECTOR
- JOEL WINNOGRAD — DIRECTOR
- JUDY GELMAN — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH BOB — DIRECTOR
- LIZ BAR-EL — DIRECTOR
- LONNY MOSES — DIRECTOR
- MARK SEAL — DIRECTOR
- MARNI GLICK — SECRETARY
- PAUL BLANC — DIRECTOR
- RACHAEL SEVILLA — DIRECTOR
- SARA ZEBOVITZ — DIRECTOR
- SHAINA WASSERMAN — VICE CHAIR
- STEVE WEINBERG — DIRECTOR
- TOM GUTHERZ — CHAIRMAN
- YUDIE FISHMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Ameinu Funder — Provides critical support to Habonim Dror Foundation.
- Habonim Dror Network — Collaborates with and supports programs of the Habonim Dror movement.
- Habonim Dror Network — Collaborates with the national leadership (Mazkirute) of Habonim Dror.
- Habonim Dror Network — The Habonim Dror Foundation supports the broader Habonim Dror movement and its programs.
- Habonim Dror Network — The Habonim Dror Foundation supports the work of Habonim Dror as its primary mission.
- Habonim Dror Camp Association Network — Member organization within the coalition focused on sustaining Habonim Dror camps.
- Habonim Dror Foundation Network — Implied membership structure through the Foundation's support of the broader Habonim Dror youth movement.
- Habonim Dror Foundation Canada Fund Partner — Enables Canadian donors to contribute and receive tax deductions.
- Habonim Dror North America Partner — Coalition partner in the Habonim Dror Camp Association.
- Habonim Dror North America Partner — Primary beneficiary of the Foundation's financial and other assistance.
- Habonim Dror North America Partner — Receives financial and other assistance from the foundation
- Habonim Dror North America Partner — Receives proceeds from events and donations via the Habonim Dror Foundation.
- Habonim Dror South Africa Partner — Isaac Merkel was a member and active madrich in Habonim Dror South Africa.
- Joan Isa Berelowitz Funder — Provided a matching grant to establish the Isaac Merkel Scholarship Fund.
- Mazkirute Partner — Invites members of the Habonim Dror national leadership (the Mazkirute) to participate in board deliberations.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building via Grantmaking to Youth Organizationsmethodology: capacity_building_via_grantmakingBy providing financial and non-financial support to a Labor Zionist youth organization, the foundation strengthens the capacity of the movement to deliver long-term youth development because sustained investment in organizational infrastructure enables scalable and high-quality programming.
- Historical Narrative as a Foundation for Identity and Resiliencemethodology: historical-narrative-resilienceBy grounding programming in the narrative of Jewish historical resilience and the journey from oppression to freedom, the organization builds communal continuity and identity strength because this shared story fosters a sense of purpose, belonging, and moral responsibility in participants.
- Progressive Zionist Education with Social Justice Integrationmethodology: progressive-zionist-educationBy combining commitment to Jewish peoplehood, love for Israel, and social justice in experiential education programs, the organization fosters resilient Jewish identity and youth engagement because this integrated approach enables participants to connect personal identity with collective values and real-world challenges.
- Youth-Led Experiential Learning within a Zionist Movement Frameworkmethodology: zionist-youth-movementBy engaging youth leaders (madrichim) to guide younger participants (chanichim) in weekend and summer programs, the organization sustains intergenerational leadership development and movement continuity because peer-led, immersive experiences deepen personal investment and ideological transmission more effectively than top-down instruction.