named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Ma'agal BaLev
Bi-weekly program for female national service participants that includes team-building, leadership development, coaching, and professional enrichment activities in collaboration with the 'Association for Volunteering'
Ma'agalim Graduate Program
Post-military program offering empowerment, career advice, and personal coaching to help graduates transition back to civilian life and pursue higher education or employment
Ma'agalim High School Mentor Program
Two-year mentorship program for 11th and 12th grade students focusing on building self-esteem, Jewish identity, social awareness, and preparation for IDF or national service through weekly meetings and extracurricular activities
Shitufim Program
Three-tier intervention program for youth struggling with addiction and hardship, providing one-on-one mentoring, group support, and customized curriculum on crisis management and addiction recovery
TZEELA Leadership Program
Leadership initiative that empowers at-risk youth to identify community problems and develop, plan, and execute solutions through service projects in collaboration with local councils and businesses
Women Empowerment Program
Supports female Ma'agalim alumni during their national service year with workshops on personal development, financial management, employment guidance, and leadership to prevent dropout and promote independence
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Delivering life skills and empowerment curricula to at-risk youthProvides structured educational experiences including workshops, seminars, and individualized curricula focused on mental agility, crisis management, understanding addiction, and personal development, delivered through mentor-led class meetings and professional enrichment activities.
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Jewish Lifecycle-Integrated Service Projects 1 activity
- Facilitating student-led community service projectsSupports at-risk youth in designing and implementing community improvement initiatives such as Purim celebrations for hospitalized children, Bar/Bat Mitzvah events for low-income families, home renovations for the elderly, and food distribution, often in collaboration with cross-sector volunteers.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding support for at-risk youth programs in IsraelProvides financial support directly or through contributions to Maagalim, a nonprofit in Israel, to benefit youth in need living in poverty-stricken areas.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operating Women Empowerment and Shitufim ProgramsRuns targeted programs for women and individuals facing difficult life circumstances, including structured support during National Service, leadership development, and preparation for independent civilian life through workshops on higher education, employment, financial management, and relationships.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Operating the Ma'agalim High School Mentor ProgramSupports over 6,000 at-risk students in 65 high schools across Israel through weekly in-class mentoring, one-on-one sessions, and long-term mentor relationships focused on building trust, confidence, and self-esteem for students in grades 11 and 12.
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Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Providing emergency and ongoing support following October 7th, 2023Delivers educational and empowerment programs to 1,524 students across multiple cities in Israel in response to the events of October 7th, 2023, continuing support for at-risk youth in crisis-affected communities.
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Substance Use Information and Referral Services 1 activity
- Referring high-risk youth to external treatment programsIdentifies and refers high-risk students to external addiction treatment programs outside of school as part of a comprehensive support strategy for youth facing addiction and danger.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Running post-secondary transition and alumni support programsOffers the Ma'agalim Graduate Program and ongoing alumni support, providing personal coaching, career advice, professional workshops, placement sessions, and hotline access to support post-military participants and alumni in academic and professional settings.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Training youth leaders and mentorsTrains young leaders and mentors to serve as role models in their communities, promoting leadership development, social awareness, and personal growth among at-risk youth.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting research on program impactConducted a 2015 survey of 171 teenagers, including 109 Ma'agalim project graduates, demonstrating increased sense of belonging, love of Israel, desire to give back to society, and aspirations for higher education and high-ranking military service among participants.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.51M
Contributions & grants$1.51M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$773K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$700K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$832K
Cash$832K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$832K
Liquid reserves12.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +190.9%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Association for Volunteering Partner — Collaborates on the Ma'agal BaLev program within the National Service framework.
- Businesses Partner — Partners with businesses through the TZEELA Leadership Program to foster youth leadership and community engagement.
- CI Marketing & Information Institute Partner — Conducted a 2015 survey to evaluate the impact of the Ma'agalim High School Projects on at-risk youth.
- IDF Partner — Collaborates to increase youth motivation to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.
- Ma'agalim Partner — AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAAGALIM INC supports Ma'agalim, an Israeli educational organization serving at-risk youth.
- Ma'agalim Partner — AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAAGALIM INC supports Ma'agalim, the parent organization based in Israel.
- Maagalim Partner — Receives financial support from American Friends of Maagalim Inc to carry out benevolent and philanthropic programs for youth in need in Israel.
- Naftali Bennett Partner — Political leader who supports Ma'agalim's mission to empower youth in Israel's periphery.
- Regional Councils Partner — Collaborates with regional councils on the TZEELA Leadership Program to develop leadership skills among at-risk youth.
- Rubi Rivlin Partner — Political leader who supports Ma'agalim's mission to empower youth in Israel's periphery.
- high school educational staff Partner — Collaborates with teachers and school staff to support student mentoring and program implementation.
- school principals Partner — Collaborates with school principals as part of steering committees to implement the Shitufim program.
- social workers Partner — Partners with social workers as members of steering committees to support program implementation.
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.
- Developmental Timing Interventionmethodology: developmental-timingBy targeting adolescence as a pivotal window for shaping long-term outcomes, we deliver constructive experiences and skill-building that produce lasting social integration, because early intervention during teenage years maximizes transformative potential.
- Empowerment Through Tools and Agencymethodology: tool-based_empowermentBy equipping youth with practical tools and leadership opportunities rather than direct aid, we cultivate a mindset of contribution and self-reliance, because fostering agency enables sustainable personal growth and community engagement.
- Mentorship-Driven Youth Empowermentmethodology: mentorship_identityBy providing sustained, structured mentorship during adolescence—a critical developmental period—we foster self-confidence, identity, and life skills that enable at-risk youth to integrate successfully into national service and civilian life, because relational support transforms mindsets from self-doubt to self-efficacy.
- Post-Program Continuity for Long-Term Integrationmethodology: alumni_continuityBy maintaining support through alumni networks and transition programs after formal engagement ends, we sustain personal growth and societal integration, because continuity of care during critical transitions (e.g., military to civilian life) reinforces earlier developmental gains.