named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Eddie Jacobson Program
Hosts speaking events, supply drives, tournaments, and Shabbat dinners to engage communities in advocacy and build connections around Israel.
Immersive Israel Trips
Organizes trips for professional and collegiate athletes to experience Israel’s culture, history, and innovation through visits, volunteer work, and athletic competitions.
Israel Delegations
Facilitates joint travel experiences for youth and athletes to participate in cultural and sports activities in Israel.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 2 activities
- Conduct Israel supply drives and solidarity events on university campusesOrganizes supply drives and solidarity initiatives in partnership with universities such as the University of Arizona and Auburn University to support Israel and raise awareness on campuses.
- Organize immersive trips to Israel for athletesPlans and executes cultural and sports-based trips to Israel for professional and collegiate athletes, including visits to historical sites, volunteering, athletic competitions, and cultural exchanges, transforming participants into advocates for Israel. Trips have included teams from Yeshiva University, Auburn University, Arizona, Kansas State, and individual NBA/NFL players such as Ray Allen, Eddy Curry, and Calvin Johnson.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Host Shabbat dinners and intercommunity gatheringsOrganizes Shabbat dinners and joint activities that bring together diverse religious, ethnic, and cultural communities to celebrate Jewish traditions and build relationships centered on sports and Israel.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operate Student Ambassador Program for athlete leadership developmentRuns a leadership training program for student athletes that includes Israel trips and equips participants to become campus advocates and leaders in promoting Israel engagement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Facilitate athlete-led advocacy and storytellingEnables athletes to share their experiences in Israel through social media and public speaking, reaching broad audiences and countering negative narratives about Israel.
- Host sports and community events to promote Israel engagementHosts basketball games, golf events, and community gatherings—such as games between Auburn and Israeli national teams and golf events in Miami and West Palm Beach—to foster relationships and promote solidarity with Israel.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$790K
Contributions & grants$765K97%
Program service revenue$25K3%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$910K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$241K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$206K
Cash$61K
Investments$145K
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$184K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY DOCK | VICE-PRESIDENT | 5 | $3K |
board members · 2
- DANIEL POSNER — PRESIDENT
- JACOB ANSEL — TREASURER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Auburn Partner — Partnered with Auburn University for basketball games in Israel
- Auburn University Partner — Hosted the Auburn Tigers basketball team for a visit to Israel including a tour of Yad Vashem.
- Auburn University Partner — Partnered to organize an Israel supply drive.
- Kansas State University Partner — Collaborated with the men’s basketball team on an Abraham Accords-inspired trip to Israel and the UAE.
- Save a Child’s Heart Partner — Collaborates with Save a Child’s Heart to provide participants with firsthand experiences of Israel's humanitarian missions.
- University of Arizona Partner — Collaborated on an Israel supply drive in 2022.
- University of Arizona Partner — Collaborated with the men’s basketball team on an Abraham Accords-inspired trip to Israel and the UAE.
- University of Arizona Partner — Partnered to organize an Israel supply drive.
- Various travel programs and organizations Partner — Partners with travel programs and organizations to facilitate cross-cultural travel experiences.
- Yeshiva University Partner — Partnered on an Israel solidarity trip in 2024.
- Yeshiva University Partner — Partnered to organize an Israel solidarity trip.
- Yeshiva University Partner — Partnered to organize the "Bring Them Home Tour" for its Maccabees men’s basketball team.
- professional and collegiate athletes Partner — Collaborates with athletes to participate in immersive trips to Israel and share authentic narratives through social media.
strategies · 1
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 Immersion for Advocacymethodology: experiential_educationBy providing immersive, firsthand experiences in Israel, we transform athletes into informed advocates because personal connection fosters authentic understanding and lasting commitment to positive narratives about Israel.