named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
A Backpack for Every Child
Provides backpacks and school supplies to children in Israeli communities.
Fire Fighting Equipment
Provides fire fighting equipment for communities in the Binyamin region.
Help Feed Needy Families
Food assistance program supporting families in need during crises such as the coronavirus pandemic.
Plant a Tree
Tree-planting initiative in Israeli communities, particularly around the holiday of Tu B'Shvat.
Video Production & Storytelling
Produces inspirational videos showcasing Israeli life, history, music, and resilience, often featuring IDF soldiers, religious figures, and cultural events.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Advocating against commercial platforms' exclusion of Israeli settlementsOpposes decisions by companies like Airbnb to remove listings of bed-and-breakfasts in Judea, Binyamin, and Samaria, advocating for equal access and recognition of these communities.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Building community relations through neighborly assistanceStrengthens ties with local neighbors by returning lost livestock and providing vehicle assistance as part of ongoing community engagement efforts.
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Jewish Community Poverty Relief 1 activity
- Delivering emergency and logistical aid to Israeli communitiesResponded to urgent needs by providing electrical power to hilltop communities in Samaria and transported Israeli settlers to Canada during winter months for safety or relocation purposes.
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Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Funding community infrastructure and social projects in Israeli settlementsAwards grants for local development initiatives in Israeli settlements, including playgrounds, educational technology upgrades, agricultural water systems, religious facilities (mikvah), sports courts, home rebuilding, and vocational training programs.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Organizing community-building and civic events in Israel and abroadHosts events such as tree planting during Tu B'shvat in Aish Kodesh and organizes Israeli Products Fairs in cities like Edmonton, Canada to showcase goods from farmers and entrepreneurs in Judea, Samaria, and the Binyamin region.
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Visitor Information and Trip Planning Services 1 activity
- Promoting tourism and economic visibility for B&Bs in the Binyamin regionProduces and promotes videos showcasing bed-and-breakfasts in the Binyamin Region and facilitates bookings through an external website to support local tourism and economic sustainability.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Providing vocational and academic support to at-risk youthOffers carpentry apprenticeships to young men preparing for military service, provides academic support for farmhands completing high school matriculation exams, and runs a baking course for at-risk teens, all aimed at fostering stability and skill development.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting regional security and development in the Binyamin regionWorks to create a safer and more secure future for the Binyamin region of Israel by providing assistance to residents through the Binyamin Regional Council and supporting frontier farms that contribute to regional resilience.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.97M
Contributions & grants$2.97M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.90M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2.68M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$214K
Cash$214K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$211K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +249.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Aaron Katsof — CEO
- Hindy Cohen — Director
- Lee Lasher — Director
- Marcos Lapciuc — Director
- Mike Wiener — Director
- Steven David — Director
- Yisrael Ganz — Director
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Angels of Peace Partner — Frontier farm partner that provides vocational and rehabilitative programming for at-risk youth in the Shiloh region.
- Binyamin municipality Partner — Collaborates with the Binyamin Fund to support early-stage initiatives in the region.
- Boomerang’s Weekly Report Partner — Collaborates on video content highlighting stories from the Benjamin Region.
- David Partner — Individual farmer supported by the organization on a frontier farm in Israel.
- Word of Life Community Partner — Hosted Israeli settlers from The Heart of Israel and collaborated on organizing an Israeli Products Fair in Edmonton.
- local security forces Partner — Coordinates with local security forces to ensure safety and security on the frontier farm.
- myheartland.co.il Partner — Partner website used to facilitate B&B bookings in the Binyamin Region.
- regional council of Binyamin Partner — Partner organization through which the Binyamin Fund delivers assistance to residents in the Binyamin region.
strategies · 5
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.
- Faith-Based Advocacy Against Antisemitismmethodology: faith-based_advocacyBy framing opposition to travel platform restrictions as a stand against antisemitism and anti-Biblical sentiment, we mobilize support and protect Israeli communities because moral and religious framing strengthens advocacy impact.
- Faith-Based Alliance Building for Settlementmethodology: faith-based_alliance_buildingBy partnering with Christian communities around shared biblical beliefs, we amplify support for Jewish settlement and rebuilding because faith-based coalitions increase resources and political resilience.
- Local Partnership for Service Deliverymethodology: local-partnership-deliveryBy delivering assistance through partnership with the Binyamin regional council, we improve resident welfare because leveraging local governance structures increases trust, access, and program effectiveness.
- Prophecy-Fulfillment Through Settlementmethodology: prophecy_fulfillmentBy supporting Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria, we advance national and spiritual restoration because the physical return to the land fulfills biblical prophecy and inspires collective purpose.
- Therapeutic Farming for Youth Rehabilitationmethodology: therapeutic_farmingBy engaging at-risk youth in structured farm labor and communal living, we produce personal development and rehabilitation because hands-on work instills responsibility, purpose, and stability.