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HEBRON FUND INC

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 112623719 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T90Z · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hebronfund.org
revenue
$4.6M
expenses
$4.4M
net assets
$1.2M
employees
5
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL BEING

profile · synthesized from sources

The Hebron Fund is a nonprofit organization founded in 1979 to support the Jewish community in Hebron, Israel. It provides financial and logistical support to residents and IDF soldiers, maintains holy sites like the Tomb of the Patriarchs, and runs educational tours and public relations campaigns to promote Jewish presence in the city. The organization operates as a diaspora support network for Jewish settlers in Hebron.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Care
Provides financial support and infrastructure development for Jewish families living in Hebron, including playgrounds, recreation centers, and after-school programs.
IDF Support
Supplies care packages and additional gear for Israeli Defense Forces soldiers stationed in Hebron.
Machpela Maintenance
Maintains and beautifies the Tomb of the Patriarchs (Ma'arat HaMachpela) and other historical Jewish sites in Hebron.
PR and Education
Runs public relations campaigns and educational content to promote awareness and support for Jewish presence in Hebron.
Tours and Events
Organizes educational tours of Hebron for visitors, focusing on Jewish history and heritage in the city.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 2 activities
    • Organizes guided tours and site visits to Hebron
      Operates weekly guided group tours to Hebron from Jerusalem, including round-trip transportation, primarily on Wednesdays. Facilitates access to religious and historical sites such as the Cave of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, with over 1 million visitors hosted in 2019 through these programs.
    • Runs advocacy and education initiatives supporting Hebron and Judea-Samaria
      Conducts educational tours and publishes articles that connect Hebron’s historical Jewish heritage with contemporary life; actively opposes the BDS movement and advocates for Israel and the Judea-Samaria region.
  • Jewish Lifecycle-Integrated Service Projects 1 activity
    • Facilitates religious and lifecycle events in Hebron
      Supports Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, baby namings, and other religious or lifecycle celebrations at holy sites in Hebron, including the Isaac and Rebekah Hall. Also organizes the annual reading of Parshat Chayei Sarah at this site, which is open only ten times per year.
  • Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 1 activity
    • Maintains and develops holy and historical sites in Hebron
      Conducts landscaping, installs benches, and undertakes development projects at the Tomb of Machpela and other historical and religious sites in Hebron to ensure accessibility and preservation.
  • Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
    • Manages donor engagement and sponsorship programs
      Offers dedication and sponsorship opportunities for individuals and groups to support Hebron’s residents, soldiers, and visitors. Organizes on-site dedication ceremonies, including plaque installations, for donors.
  • Jewish Religious Education and Outreach 1 activity
    • Offers educational webinars and virtual access
      Provides exclusive access to webinars featuring individuals from Hebron, offering educational and spiritual engagement opportunities for remote audiences.
  • Jewish Community Media Production 1 activity
    • Produces and distributes educational and cultural materials about Hebron
      Creates and shares a weekly email newsletter, a 16-month calendar featuring artwork by local Hebron artists (in print and electronic formats), a free e-book on Hebron’s history and present, and limited-edition table tents with religious blessings. These materials are distributed to supporters, donors, and subscribers.
  • Jewish Community Poverty Relief 1 activity
    • Provides financial and material support to Jewish residents and soldiers in Hebron
      Offers financial assistance to Jewish families in Hebron, distributes care packages and additional gear to soldiers, and funds community infrastructure including playgrounds, recreation centers, after-school programs, libraries, summer youth activities, and public cultural and educational events.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provides accommodations and logistical support for visitors
      Offers round-trip transportation from Jerusalem and accommodations for participants of special events in Hebron, such as Shabbat Chayei Sarah, which brings together Knesset Members, IDF commanders, soldiers, and Jewish community leaders.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.60M
Contributions & grants$4.58M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$21K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.40M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$323K
Grants paid out$3.18M
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$1.44M
Cash$1.16M
Investments$219K
Liabilities$285K
Net assets$1.16M
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DANIEL ROSENSTEIN EXEC DIRECTOR 35 $120K
board members · 7
  • DR DAVID SCHWALB — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR FRANK RUBIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR YIGAL YAHAV — BOARD MEMBER
  • JACK DEUTSCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • JERRY WOLASKY — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAURIE MOSKOWITZ HIRSH — BOARD MEMBER
  • THEODORE POLLAK — PRESIDENT
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Jewish Community of Hebron Partner — Collaborates on maintaining institutions, organizing tours, and supporting residents and security in Hebron.
  • Jewish Community of Hebron Partner — Collaborates with the Jewish Community of Hebron to host events and services during the Shabbat Chayei Sarah program.
  • Jewish Community of Hebron Partner — Official sponsor of the Jewish community in Hebron, providing support for its residents and institutions.
  • Rabbi Daniel Rosenstein Partner — Executive Director serving as primary contact for sponsorship and dedication opportunities.
  • Trekksoft Partner — Platform used for tour registration and calendar management.
  • TripAdvisor Partner — Partner platform where visitor reviews of the Hebron Fund Tour are hosted and promoted.
  • Yishai Fleisher Partner — Spokesperson for the people of Hebron, providing media and educational content
  • Yishai Fleisher Partner — Spokesperson for the people of Hebron, providing media outreach and educational content.
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.

  • Faith-Based Commemorative and Cultural Engagement
    methodology: faith-led educational tourism
    By leveraging the religious significance of Hebron through commemorative giving, sacred access during rituals, and cultural-religious programming, the organization deepens spiritual and communal connection, because linking donor and participant engagement to ancestral and liturgical meaning increases personal investment and continuity.
  • Faith-Based Communal and Spiritual Engagement
    methodology: faith_led_engagement
    By facilitating religious tourism, sacred access during rituals, and culturally resonant materials like liturgical calendars, the organization deepens spiritual and communal connection to Hebron, because experiential and symbolic participation strengthens identity and donor commitment.
  • Faith-Led Educational Tourism
    methodology: faith-led educational tourism
    By offering guided religious and historical tours led by rabbis, the organization creates spiritually meaningful experiences that educate and strengthen support for Hebron, because immersive, faith-based learning deepens personal connection and advocacy.
  • Global Diaspora Engagement
    methodology: global_diaspora_engagement
    By connecting diaspora Jews to the Hebron community through support networks and activism, the organization strengthens Jewish presence in Hebron, because sustained global involvement fosters resilience, protection, and continuity of the local community.
  • Public Education and Narrative Advocacy
    methodology: public_education_and_advocacy
    By using educational outreach, historical storytelling, and media campaigns, the organization builds global awareness and support for Hebron, because framing Hebron as central to Jewish identity and heritage motivates advocacy and counters opposing narratives.