named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Outreach
Supports museum education programs serving over 100,000 participants annually, including children, teens, adults, seniors, and soldiers.
Exhibition Support
Provides funding for 30-34 annual exhibitions at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, including major retrospectives and international collaborations.
Member Travel Programs
Organizes exclusive cultural trips to major art institutions and events in cities such as Paris, Philadelphia, and New York for members.
Road to Peace Program
Educational initiative that unites Jewish and Arab children through shared art experiences to promote tolerance and coexistence.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Accepting and managing artwork donationsAccepts donations of artwork for the Tel Aviv Museum of Art’s collection, contributing to its curatorial and archival development.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Awarding Israeli art prizes and scholarshipsAwards seven annual Israeli art prizes and provides scholarships to underprivileged children and teens for participation in museum programs, supporting artistic development and access to cultural education.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Delivering educational programs for diverse audiencesEngages over 100,000 individuals annually in educational programs tailored for children, teens, adults, seniors, and soldiers. These programs include art-based learning, studio events, and post-exhibition discussions with curators.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Facilitating intergroup dialogue through artRuns the Road to Peace program, which brings together Jewish and Arab children through shared art engagement to promote tolerance, understanding, and coexistence.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funding exhibitions and programs at the Tel Aviv Museum of ArtProvides financial support to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, having awarded over $14.7 million in grants since 2014 to fund exhibitions, educational initiatives, and institutional operations. This includes ongoing organizational and financial backing as a U.S.-based grantmaking affiliate.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Hosting public and donor engagement eventsHosts annual gatherings such as the Hanukkah Party and the Mexican Friends Gala to celebrate art and community, strengthen donor relationships, and raise support for the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. These include cultural celebrations, private tours, and fundraising activities.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizing art exhibitions at the Tel Aviv Museum of ArtOrganizes 20 to 34 exhibitions annually across the Tel Aviv Museum of Art’s three-building complex, showcasing modern and contemporary art. This includes major exhibitions supported by funding and institutional coordination.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting member-exclusive cultural events and tripsOrganizes private cultural experiences for members, including art trips, studio visits, and exclusive events such as private tours at institutions like the Barnes Foundation, Yale University Art Gallery, and the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation. Events often include curator-led discussions and behind-the-scenes access.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.14M
Contributions & grants$1.07M94%
Program service revenue$50K4%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$1.46M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$209K
Grants paid out$1.09M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.42M
Cash$330K
Investments$0
Liabilities$55K
Net assets$10.37M
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JENNA SCHNEIDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $173K |
board members · 14
- ALISA ROMANO — PRESIDENT
- AMALIA DAYAN — PRESIDENT EMERITUS
- CASSIE ARISON — PRESIDENT
- CHELLA SAFRA — BOARD MEMBER
- DAFNA SCHMERIN — BOARD MEMBER
- IRIS COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- IRITH RAPPAPORT — BOARD MEMBER
- LOUIS PERLMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARC PORTER — BOARD MEMBER
- NATHAN BERNSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- RIVKA SAKER — BOARD MEMBER
- SASHA BAU — BOARD MEMBER
- SHOSHANA BLANK — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVEN SCHWARTZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Art Basel Paris Partner — Collaborates on organizing a cultural trip for members centered around the Art Basel Paris event.
- Bank of America Partner — Invitation extended through Margo Romano of Bank of America, indicating institutional affiliation in hosting the event.
- Barnes Foundation Partner — Hosted private visit with behind-the-scenes access for TAMAF members.
- Calder Gardens Partner — Hosted private visit for TAMAF members.
- Hauser & Wirth Partner — Co-hosted an event featuring artist María Berrío's exhibition.
- Jake Clark Partner — Provided dreidels and menorahs for sale, with proceeds benefiting the organization.
- Josef and Anni Albers Foundation Partner — Hosted a private visit for members of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art's American Friends.
- Latest Revival Partner — Presented a special silent auction with 100% of proceeds donated to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
- Lévy Gorvy Dayan Partner — Hosted the event and provided access to the exhibition Downtown/Uptown: New York in the Eighties.
- Mexican Friends of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art Partner — Collaborates on organizing the annual Mexican Friends Gala to support the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Partner — Hosted private visit with curator engagement for TAMAF members.
- Sotheby's Partner — Collaborated with Sotheby's to host a private tour of the Lauder Collection at the Breuer Building for TAMAF patrons.
- Sotheby's Partner — Hosted an exclusive private tour of the Lauder Collection in collaboration with TAMAF.
- Tel Aviv Museum Partner — Primary beneficiary of financial and organizational support.
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art Government — Collaborates with the Tel Aviv Museum of Art to facilitate curator participation in events.
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art Partner — Primary beneficiary of TAMAF's fundraising and grantmaking efforts.
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art Partner — Primary cultural institution supported through fundraising and advocacy.
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art Partner — TEL AVIV MUSEUM'S AMERICAN FRIENDS INC supports the Tel Aviv Museum of Art through funding and promotion of its programs and exhibitions.
- Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Partner — Hosted a visit for TAMAF members as part of a cultural program.
- Yale University Art Gallery Partner — Provided a private tour led by curatorial staff for members of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art's American Friends.
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.
- Art-Based Education for Generational Engagementmethodology: art_based_educationBy using art as a foundation for learning, the organization inspires innovative thinking and cultivates long-term engagement with the arts among new generations, because experiential, creativity-driven education fosters deeper cognitive and emotional connections to cultural institutions.
- Immersive, Experiential Access to Art and Historymethodology: immersive_installationsBy offering immersive, multi-sensory installations and exclusive cultural experiences, the organization creates direct, unmediated connections to historical and social realities, because visceral, firsthand experiences deepen understanding and strengthen emotional investment in art and culture.
- Multidisciplinary Cultural Programmingmethodology: multidisciplinary_programmingBy integrating multiple artistic disciplines—including design, architecture, performance, music, film, and theater—the organization creates an inclusive cultural environment that broadens accessibility and engagement for diverse audiences, because cross-disciplinary experiences attract wider participation and deepen public connection to art.
- Philanthropy and Institutional Support via Grantmakingmethodology: philanthropy_and_grantmakingBy raising funds, soliciting partnerships, and awarding grants, the organization supports the Tel Aviv Museum of Art’s mission and operations, because structured philanthropic engagement strengthens institutional capacity and ensures long-term sustainability of cultural programming.
- Relationship Cultivation Through Cultural Engagementmethodology: cultural-engagement-patronageBy providing curated cultural experiences—including expert-led tours, travel programs, galas, and intimate events—the organization deepens patron involvement and strengthens international supporter networks, because shared, meaningful experiences centered on art and shared cultural themes foster lasting relationships and sustained support.