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FRIENDS OF ISRAELI FLYING AID INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 834029962 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P12 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · ifaid.com
revenue
$295K
expenses
$257K
net assets
$42K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

FRIENDS OF ISRAELI FLYING AID, INC. RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN ISRAEL, ISRAELI FLYING AID, FOR ITS CHARITABLE MISSION OF SUPPLYING HUMANITARIAN AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN WAR TORN AREAS OF THE WORLD.

profile · synthesized from sources

Israeli Flying Aid (IFA) is an Israeli nonprofit delivering humanitarian aid to communities affected by natural disasters and conflicts worldwide, with a focus on women and children. It operates in countries lacking diplomatic relations with Israel, providing medical assistance, food, shelter, and trauma care. The organization also supports Israeli civilians and soldiers during national emergencies.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Breka Hospital
Women’s hospital in southern Syria providing safe childbirth and treatment for rape victims, equipped with 17 beds, four delivery rooms, and surgical facilities for C-sections and vaginal reconstruction.
Israeli-Syrian Dialogue Initiative
Facilitates dialogue between former Israeli generals, Knesset members, and Syrian opposition leaders in Europe to build cross-border understanding and peace efforts.
Protective and Supportive Shelter for Refugee Infants
Planned kibbutz-style orphanage in Greece for abandoned infants, “rape babies,” and Syrian orphans, designed to provide safe, healthy child development outside high-risk environments.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • International Emergency Medical Relief 2 activities
    • Delivering medical and humanitarian aid in conflict-affected Syria
      Provided extensive humanitarian assistance in Syria since 2011, including distribution of 3.2 million dry meals, 1,255 tons of food, medical equipment worth over $8 million, baby formula, diapers, hygiene kits, and school supplies; established and operated the “Breka” hospital for women, and supported evacuations of vulnerable populations.
    • Supporting healthcare infrastructure in low-resource settings
      Delivers medical equipment and infrastructure support to improve healthcare access, including supplying dialysis, anesthesia, and ventilation machines to Chad, donating blood donation kits, launching national blood campaigns, computerizing hospitals, and building and operating a women’s hospital in southern Syria.
  • Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 2 activities
    • Establishing and supporting protective shelters and orphanages
      Builds and sustains safe living environments for vulnerable children, including adopting an orphanage for 76 girls, rebuilding facilities, stocking with solar power and school supplies, and establishing a kibbutz-style shelter in Greece for refugee infants and orphans.
    • Providing trauma treatment and mental health support to children and first responders
      Delivers trauma care services to children and emergency personnel in crisis zones, including daily treatment for 250 children, trauma support in six orphanages, and psychological care for first responders after major incidents.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Conducting emergency response and disaster relief operations globally
      Provides life-saving aid in disaster- and conflict-affected regions worldwide, including search and rescue operations, trauma treatment, food distribution, shelter construction, and medical care, such as in the Irawaddy Delta after the 2008 cyclone, earthquake-affected Kashmir, and flood-affected Georgia.
  • Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
    • Funding humanitarian and medical assistance through Israeli Flying Aid
      Raises and allocates funds to support Israeli Flying Aid’s operations in delivering humanitarian and medical aid in war-torn and disaster-affected regions globally.
  • Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
    • Operating mobile field clinics and feeding centers in emergency zones
      Runs mobile medical and feeding operations to serve displaced and affected populations, including screening 700 families through a mobile clinic and providing over 105,000 meals via feeding centers.
  • Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 1 activity
    • Providing humanitarian aid to IDF soldiers and civilians in Israel during emergencies
      Delivers emergency support including medical care, trauma treatment, food, shelter supplies, and equipment to IDF soldiers and civilians in Israel during conflicts and natural disasters, such as following the October 7, 2023 outbreak of war and the Second Lebanon War.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Training emergency and medical personnel in conflict zones
      Builds local capacity by training Syrian firefighters, search and rescue teams, teachers, mental health workers, and orthopedists in trauma response, emotional support, and use of 3-D printing for prosthetics.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$295K
Contributions & grants$295K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$257K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$255K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash$42K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$42K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +176.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • AMY KORENVAEL — SECRETARY/TREASURER
  • ANTHONY WILLIAMS — PRESIDENT
  • GAL LUSKY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MAYA ZUCKERMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 37

Who they work with

  • AIPAC Partner — Partner organization in relief efforts
  • Al Jazeera Partner — Reported on Israeli Flying Aid's relief efforts in Burma.
  • American Jewish Committee Partner — Collaborated with Israeli Flying Aid on disaster response efforts in Indonesia
  • American Jewish Committee Partner — Partner organization in relief efforts
  • American Jewish Committee Partner — Partner organization in the Sumatra earthquake response mission
  • American Jewish Committee Partner — Partnered with the American Jewish Committee during humanitarian response in the Second Lebanon War.
  • American Jewish Federation Partner — Partner organization in relief efforts
  • Arison Foundation Partner — Collaborated with the Arison Foundation to support humanitarian efforts during the Second Lebanon War.
  • Arkia Partner — Partnered with Arkia to transport humanitarian supplies to flood-affected areas in Georgia.
  • Baylor Hospitals Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Israeli Flying Aid on medical aid initiatives in Syria.
  • Bnei Brit International Partner — Partner organization in delivering aid during the Georgia conflict.
  • El Al Partner — Partnered with El Al for logistical support during humanitarian operations in the Second Lebanon War.
  • El-Al Partner — Partnered with during the 2010 Carmel Forest fire response.
  • Fondation Grand Coeur Partner — Hosted the Israeli Flying Aid mission in Chad and collaborated on blood donation initiatives and media outreach.
  • Global Gateway Network Partner — Partner organization supporting Israeli Flying Aid's mission in Chad.
  • God’s Planet for Haiti Partner — Partnered in providing aid and support in Haiti
  • Hadassah Hospital Partner — Medical partner providing expertise and support for Israeli Flying Aid's humanitarian missions.
  • IDF Government — Recognized by and collaborates with the IDF during emergency operations within Israel.
  • Israeli Chef Association Partner — Partnered with during the 2010 Carmel Forest fire response to provide food.
  • Israeli Defense Forces Partner — Collaborated with IDF during deployment, including medical personnel support at IDF field hospital
  • Israeli Defense Forces Partner — Collaborated with the Israeli Defense Forces in providing support during the Nepal earthquake response.
  • Israeli Defense Forces Partner — Partnered with the Israeli Defense Forces during humanitarian response efforts in the Second Lebanon War.
  • Israeli Defense Forces Partner — Received and delivered 20,000 blankets donated by the Israeli Defense Forces for flood relief in Georgia.
  • Israeli Firefighters Partner — Partnered with during the 2010 Carmel Forest fire response.
  • Israeli Flying Aid Partner — FRIENDS OF ISRAELI FLYING AID INC raises funds to support Israeli Flying Aid's humanitarian and medical assistance programs.
  • Israeli Hotel Association Partner — Partnered with during the 2010 Carmel Forest fire response.
  • Israeli National Security Council Government — Collaborates with Israeli Flying Aid on security and diplomatic coordination for humanitarian missions.
  • Israeli Police Partner — Partnered with during the 2010 Carmel Forest fire response.
  • Joseph Project Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Israeli Flying Aid in humanitarian efforts in Chad.
  • Joseph Project Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Israeli Flying Aid on aid delivery to Syria.
+ 7 more
strategies · 2

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.

  • Humanitarian Access in Politically Restricted Zones
    methodology: diplomacy-free humanitarian access
    By deploying covert and civilian-led missions to conflict zones and countries without diplomatic relations with Israel, the organization delivers aid where traditional channels fail, because political isolation or access restrictions often prevent other organizations from operating.
  • Moral-Identity-Driven Humanitarian Intervention
    methodology: holocaust-inspired humanitarian intervention
    By acting on a moral imperative rooted in Jewish and Israeli identity and the historical memory of the Holocaust, the organization prioritizes protection of innocent lives in crises, because this identity-based motivation compels intervention where others may not engage.