named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
JNF Store (shop.jnf.org)
Online store supporting Israeli artisans by selling their products, with proceeds benefiting JNF's mission in Israel
SMS and MMS Services
Text message service for event updates and communications, allowing users to opt-in via short code 563872 [JNFUSA]
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 2 activities
- Community engagement and local events in the United StatesOrganizes and promotes local events across the United States to engage communities with its mission of supporting Israel’s development and people.
- Organizing missions, tours, and events in IsraelOrganizes volunteer missions, adult tours, and women's missions to Israel, offering participants an exclusive look into the organization’s work. Also hosts the Global Conference for Israel, a four-day event featuring speakers and the world's largest Israel Expo.
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Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 2 activities
- Infrastructure and community development in IsraelBuilds schools, medical centers, parks, fortified playgrounds, bomb shelters, water reservoirs, synagogues, daycare centers, and housing developments across Israel. Has constructed over 250 reservoirs and dams, developed over 250,000 acres of land, and provided infrastructure for more than 1,000 communities.
- Therapeutic and rehabilitative services for people with disabilitiesOffers therapeutic and rehabilitative services to people with disabilities and special needs in Israel.
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Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Ecological research and development in IsraelInvests in ecological research and development to support environmental sustainability and innovation in Israel.
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Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
- Funding for specific programs in Israel based on donor directionEnables donors to direct contributions to specific programs or causes within its mission, allowing targeted support for initiatives related to the land and people of Israel.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Improving digital accessibilityTakes steps to improve the accessibility and usability of its websites and digital assets, including providing alternative communication methods for users who have difficulty accessing content.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Rebuilding efforts in conflict-affected communities in IsraelLeads rebuilding efforts in border communities affected by the October 7 attacks, focusing on restoring infrastructure and community resilience.
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Emergency Medical Response Support 1 activity
- Safety and emergency response support in IsraelProvides safety equipment and new trucks for Israeli firefighters to enhance emergency response capabilities.
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Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
- Tree planting and afforestation in IsraelPlants nearly 3 million trees annually in Israel, contributing to a total of over 250 million trees planted across the country. This afforestation effort supports land development and environmental sustainability.
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Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Water infrastructure development in IsraelFunds and implements water projects across Israel, having raised over $120 million for such initiatives, contributing to sustainable water access and management.
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Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
- Zionist education and youth engagement programsEducates youth about Zionism through the Alexander Muss High School in Israel and connects thousands of children and young adults to Israel and their heritage through Zionist education programs. Also provides Zionist education and advocacy programs in the United States.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advancing legacy giving and intergenerational Jewish valuesParticipates in advancing a culture of legacy giving by promoting intergenerational conversations about Jewish values and long-term support for Israel.
- Development of parks, tourism, and historic sites in IsraelSupports tourism and economic growth by creating parks, forests, and recreation areas, and by preserving and developing historic sites. Has established over 2,000 parks in Israel.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$224.30M
Contributions & grants$191.95M86%
Program service revenue$5.10M2%
Investment income$31.13M14%
Other revenue$-3.88M
expenses
Total expenses$162.18M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$33.79M
Grants paid out$94.13M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$633.22M
Cash$35.58M
Investments$403.03M
Liabilities$61.79M
Net assets$571.43M
Liquid reserves32.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +112.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RUSSELL ROBINSON | CEO | 40 | $884K |
| MITCHEL ROSENZWEIG | CFO | 40 | $425K |
| MATTHEW BERNSTEIN | CHIEF PLANNED GIVING OFFICER | 40 | $397K |
| STEPHEN BACH | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $389K |
| RICHARD KROSNICK | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $379K |
| DIANE SCAR | NATIONAL CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR | 40 | $312K |
| SHARON JOY | NATIONAL CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR | 40 | $300K |
| YAEL SEPTEE KANE | CHIEF ISRAEL ADVOCACY AND LEAD | 40 | $284K |
| DEBBIE FREEDMAN | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $276K |
| MICHAEL FEINMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $262K |
board members · 15
- ALAN WOLK — BOARD MEMBER
- ANN ZINMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA BURRY — BOARD MEMBER
- BARUCH FELLNER ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
- BENJAMIN GUTMANN — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL ANN SCHWARTZ — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 01/01/24)
- DAVID GREENBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
- DR SOL LIZERBRAM — PRESIDENT
- EDWARD BLANK — BOARD MEMBER
- GARY KUSHNER — BOARD MEMBER
- HAROLD L KAPLAN — BOARD MEMBER
- IAN SACHS — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 10/16/23)
- IRA BARTFIELD — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY E LEVINE — CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
- JEFFREY SCHWARTZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Alexander Muss High School in Israel Partner — Educates youth about Zionism in partnership with Jewish National Fund-USA.
- Alexander Muss High School in Israel Partner — Partners to provide high school study abroad opportunities in Israel.
- American Institute of Philanthropy Government — Has rated Jewish National Fund as a top charity.
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance Government — Jewish National Fund meets the 20 rigorous standards of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.
- Charity Navigator Government — Rated Jewish National Fund as a 4-star organization for fiscal management, accountability, and transparency.
- Facebook Partner — Links to and may include embedded content from Facebook.
- Galilee Culinary Institute Partner — Supports innovative culinary and educational experiences in the Galilee region.
- Instagram Partner — Links to and may include embedded content from Instagram.
- Jewish Future Promise Partner — Collaborates with Jewish National Fund-USA to promote a culture of legacy giving for the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
- Kasser Joint Institute for Food, Water, and Energy Security Partner — Partners to advance global change through integrated security initiatives in vulnerable communities.
- Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL-JNF) Partner — Works closely with KKL-JNF in Israel while maintaining independent U.S. governance and donor-directed project implementation.
- MAKOM Partner — Collaborates with MAKOM, Israel’s largest national volunteer-based organization, to advance community development through the Go North and Blueprint Negev campaigns.
- Tzedakah, Inc. Government — Jewish National Fund meets the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc.
- World Zionist Village Partner — Collaborates on a campus initiative fostering new dialogue around Zionism.
- X (Twitter) Partner — Links to and may include embedded content from X (Twitter).
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.
- Diaspora Engagement Through Symbolic Participationmethodology: diaspora_engagement_through_symbolic_participationBy enabling diaspora Jews to participate symbolically (e.g., Blue Box donations), the organization cultivates emotional connection and collective ownership of Israel’s development, because low-barrier, ritualized giving strengthens long-term identity-based commitment.
- Ecological Restoration with Indigenous Speciesmethodology: ecological_restoration_with_indigenous_speciesBy using indigenous tree species in afforestation, the organization enhances ecological sustainability and environmental resilience in Israel, because native species are better adapted to local conditions and support biodiversity.
- Holistic Regional Developmentmethodology: holistic_community_developmentBy simultaneously advancing housing, employment, education, healthcare, and quality of life in underserved regions, the organization fosters sustainable community growth and strengthens national resilience, because integrated investment produces compounding social and economic returns.
- Intergenerational Mobilization for Long-Term Supportmethodology: intergenerational_engagementBy engaging multiple generations of Jews in shared development efforts, the organization ensures sustained commitment to Israel, because intergenerational involvement reinforces collective identity and long-term philanthropic continuity.