irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5K$10,000 GRANT TO SCHECTER INSTITUTE OF ISRAEL PROVIDES RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND TRAINING TO THE CHILDREN OF NEVE HANNA
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Anna Ullmann Hip-Hop Program
Creative therapy program using hip-hop, dance, and beatboxing to promote self-expression, well-being, and emotional healing for youth
Library Program
Educational and vocational initiative that fosters reading, academic growth, and job training in library science for teens
Petting Zoo
Animal therapy and responsibility program where children care for ponies, goats, rabbits, and other animals
Sandy’s Greenhouse
Horticultural therapy and agricultural training program where children grow plants and vegetables under professional guidance
Streetlight
Youth leadership program that empowers former recipients to give back by organizing charity drives, preparing food packages, and supporting families in need
Yeladudes Bakery School
Vocational training program where teens learn baking, production, and marketing of specialty breads and pastries, with products sold in malls, corporate dining rooms, and on El Al flights
Ziv Neurim – Path of the Sea
Marine-based therapeutic program for adolescents that builds resilience, confidence, and life skills through swimming, surfing, sailing, and other sea activities
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Engaging U.S. teens and young leaders in advocacy and educationEngages teenagers across the United States to learn about Neve Hanna’s programs and operates a Goodwill Ambassador program to develop young leaders in advocacy and outreach for the children’s home.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Facilitating volunteer engagement and national service programsEngages local, international, and Israeli national service volunteers (Shenshins) in daily operations and relational support across roles including kitchen, garden, transportation, office work, and repairs, and hosts short-term volunteer groups for defined projects.
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Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Funding religious and educational programs at Neve Hanna and other institutions in IsraelFunds the Schechter Institute of Israel to provide religious services and training to children at Neve Hanna, and supports Kibbutz Hannaton’s annual educational program for youth prior to military service.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Offering creative and expressive arts therapy programsProvides Hip-Hop, playwriting, and performance programs that use rapping, dancing, beatboxing, and theater as therapeutic and educational tools to promote self-expression, well-being, and personal growth among youth.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Operating a residential care program for at-risk childrenProvides a residential care program at Neve Hanna Children’s Home in Kiryat Gat, Israel, for children from distressed and dysfunctional family backgrounds, offering comprehensive support to help them become healthy, happy, and productive adults.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Operating youth leadership and community service initiativesRuns the Streetlight leadership program that empowers children and alumni to lead community service projects such as fundraising, donation drives, and food package preparation, fostering leadership and civic engagement.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Providing psychological, social, and academic support servicesOffers individualized therapeutic programs, psychological services, art and animal therapy, remedial reading instruction, special tutoring, and scholarships to support the social, emotional, and educational development of children at Neve Hanna.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Providing religious and cultural educationSponsors Jewish learning, B'nai Mitzvah programs, and religious instruction at Neve Hanna, and funds the services of Rabbi Liron Levy to support spiritual development for children.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Providing vocational training in baking and library scienceOperates the Yeladudes Bakery School and a library program that offer teens vocational training in baking, marketing, library science, and on-the-job experience to build career-ready skills.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Supporting agricultural and animal care education programsOperates a greenhouse-based agricultural program where children grow plants and vegetables with professional training, and maintains a petting zoo to teach responsibility and nurturing through hands-on animal care.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Delivering therapeutic marine-based and outdoor programsRuns the Ziv Neurim (Path of the Sea) program and other professionally led beach and sea experiences that use swimming, rowing, surfing, and sailing to build resilience, confidence, self-discipline, and teamwork among at-risk teenagers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$207K
Contributions & grants$205K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$242K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$43K
Grants paid out$169K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$103K
Cash$73K
Investments$30K
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$100K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- AHUVA OKO — BD MEMBER
- ALAN GOTTESMAN — BD MEMBER
- BARRY WERTLEIB — BD MEMBER
- CAROL SIMON — BD MEMBER
- CINDY GREENBAUM — BD MEMBER
- DAVID FRIEDMAN — BD MEMBER
- DEBBIE GOLDICH — BD MEMEBER
- DEBBIE ZALUDA — BD MEMBER
- DEBORAH BRUCE — BD MEMBER
- DONALD HOROWITZ — BD MEMBER
- DR AVIVA TOBIN-HESS — BD MEMBER
- ELLEN SHAPIRO — BD MEMBER
- ERICA BRODIE — BD MEMBER
- GALIT ULLMAN STEIN — BD MEMBER
- HEDDY BELMAN — BD MEMBER
- ILENE BERMAN — BD MEMBER
- IRWIN TOBIN — CO-PRES
- JANET TOBIN — CO-PRES
- JOAN KASE RIGER — SECY
- JONATHAN ULLMANN — BD MEMBER
- JUDITH HOROWITZ — BD MEMBER
- LAWRENCE COHN — BD MEMBER
- MARC ALTHEIM — BD MEMBER
- MARGE MILLER — TREASURER
- NOAM TOBIN HESS — BD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Kibbutz Hannaton Partner — Receives grant funding to run an annual educational program for youth transitioning from high school to mandatory military service.
- LEAD Partner — Provides Israeli national service volunteers (Shenshins) to Neve Hanna since 2003.
- Masorti Movement Network — Neve Hanna is recognized by the Masorti Movement as a Kehilla and affiliated with its religious and educational framework.
- Neve Hanna Partner — Primary beneficiary organization; AFNH supports children's education, psychological services, and religious programming at Neve Hanna in Israel.
- Neve Hanna Partner — Supports and introduces therapeutic programs to Neve Hanna children's home.
- Neve Hanna Children’s Home Partner — Primary beneficiary organization; American Friends of Neve Hanna raises funds to support its programs and services.
- Noam Tobin-Hess Partner — Point of contact for Young Leadership initiatives at American Friends of Neve Hanna.
- Noam Youth Movement Partner — Fosters connection with Neve Hanna.
- Richard Hillinger Partner — German artist who designed the Golden Dove of Peace award received by Neve Hanna.
- Samantha Tobin-Hess Partner — Point of contact for Young Leadership initiatives at American Friends of Neve Hanna.
- Schechter Institute of Israel Partner — Receives grant funding to provide religious services and training to children at Neve Hanna.
- Tali Educational Fund Partner — Fosters connection with Neve Hanna.
- Women's League for Conservative Judaism Partner — Collaborated with and participated in the WLCJ Convention, including joint representation and networking.
- Women’s League for Conservative Judaism Partner — Collaborated with AFNH at the WLCJ Convention and Judaica Fair to share Neve Hanna's programs and engage supporters.
- Women’s League for Conservative Judaism Partner — Collaborates with American Friends of Neve Hanna, including participation in its convention and support for programs.
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.
- Experiential Marine-Based Therapy for Adolescent Developmentmethodology: experiential_marine_therapyBy engaging at-risk adolescents in structured outdoor experiences on the sea, the organization promotes confidence, life skills, and emotional resilience, because the dynamic marine environment serves as a therapeutic catalyst for personal growth and behavioral change.
- Holistic, Integrated Child Development Modelmethodology: integrated_child_developmentBy integrating psychological, educational, spiritual, and social supports into daily life and programming, the organization fosters well-rounded development in at-risk children, because addressing all dimensions of wellbeing simultaneously produces more sustainable personal and communal outcomes.
- Therapeutic Residential Care with Family-Style Integrationmethodology: therapeutic_residential_careBy providing a family-style residential environment that integrates therapeutic support, daily co-management, and emotional security, the organization helps at-risk youth overcome dysfunctional backgrounds and develop into healthy, productive adults, because structured, nurturing relationships and shared responsibility foster attachment, resilience, and personal growth.
- Time-Limited Peer Mentoring for Therapeutic Attachmentmethodology: therapeutic_temporary_attachmentBy pairing children with near-peer volunteers in intentional, time-bound relationships, the organization supports emotional development and helps youth process abandonment and separation, because structured, finite attachments model healthy relational cycles and build resilience.
- Vocational and Life Skills Training for Self-Sufficiencymethodology: vocational-training-for-self-sufficiencyBy involving youth in vocational training, paid work, and household financial management, the organization builds independence and prepares them for productive adulthood, because earning and managing resources fosters dignity, competence, and long-term self-reliance.