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EFRAT DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION USA INC
MINEOLA, NY · EIN 202178658 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · kerenefrat.org
revenue
$2.2M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$2.1M
employees
0
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN THE TOWN OF EFRAT, LOCATED IN ISRAEL, BY RAISING FUNDS AND PROVIDING DONATIONS TO VARIOUS CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED IN EFRAT THAT FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF EFRAT'S RESIDENTS AND WHICH ARE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN OR ANIMALS, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 170(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND TO HELP PUBLICIZE THE NEED FOR SUCH FUNDS AND ASSISTANCE, AND FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3).

profile · synthesized from sources

The Efrat Development Foundation supports community development, education, security, and heritage initiatives in Efrat, a city in Israel's Judea region. It funds programs that serve youth, families, and seniors, while promoting land preservation and biblical heritage. The organization partners with donors and organizations to strengthen the social, cultural, and physical fabric of Efrat.

named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

At-Risk Youth Resilience & Wellness Center
Provides therapy, academic support, and reintegration programs for youth aged 10–22 facing trauma or social risk
Baseball Efrat
Community-driven youth program using sports to build teamwork, discipline, and excellence
Efrat Educational Innovation Initiative
Citywide program introducing STEAM labs, AI classrooms, and innovation hubs across nine schools to serve 3,600 students
Efrat International Women’s Business Conference
Annual conference promoting women's leadership and innovation with participants from over 10 countries
Efrat Mechina (Pre-Military Academy – Givat HaEitam)
Leadership and preparation program for young men and women before IDF service, focusing on values, resilience, and physical readiness
Ezra Youth Movement – Rina Dee z”l North Branch
Youth center for teens offering leadership development, Torah learning, and mentorship programs
IDF Birthday Project
Grassroots initiative supporting families of IDF reservists during extended service periods
King Solomon’s Pools Visitors Center
Heritage project restoring ancient reservoirs and aqueducts with immersive exhibits, tunnels, and archaeology labs
PickleBall Sports Center Efrat
Recreational and sports facility promoting intergenerational physical activity and community engagement
Tactical Gear For Our Soldiers
Program providing life-saving protective and tactical equipment to Israeli soldiers
activities · 16 groups

What they do

  • Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 4 activities
    • Developing and overseeing strategic community initiatives in Efrat
      Develops, funds, and oversees strategic initiatives in Efrat focused on education, wellness, security, community development, and land preservation to strengthen long-term sustainability.
    • Providing care and support for lone soldiers
      Provides care, housing, and emotional support for lone soldiers through the Roi Weiser Center, including life skills training and community integration programs.
    • Providing protective equipment to Israeli soldiers
      Provides life-saving protective and tactical equipment to Israeli soldiers in response to active security threats.
    • Supporting families of IDF reservists
      Supports families of IDF reservists through a volunteer-driven initiative focused on meaningful life occasions and emotional resilience.
  • Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 2 activities
    • Developing a heritage center for ancient water systems
      Developing a heritage center to revive the story of the ancient reservoir and aqueduct system that historically supplied Jerusalem and the Temple.
    • Restoring and interpreting historical and archaeological sites
      Conducts restoration and preservation of Solomon’s Pools, water tunnels, and other archaeological sites, and operates a heritage interpretive center with Biblically oriented tours for Jewish and Christian visitors.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • Operating youth leadership and Torah learning programs
      Provides a permanent center for the Ezra youth branch to serve hundreds of teens through leadership development, Torah learning, community service, and emotional growth.
    • Running pre-military preparation academies
      Operates a pre-military academy that provides character building, emotional resilience, leadership training, and physical readiness programs to prepare young men and women for IDF service.
  • Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
    • Advancing educational innovation in Efrat schools
      Implements a citywide educational innovation program across nine schools, modernizing learning environments with technology and AI tools for 3,600 students, including STEAM labs and classroom upgrades.
  • Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
    • Engaging volunteers in ecological and community projects
      Offers volunteer opportunities in ecological and agricultural projects, including tree planting, trail maintenance, and ecological gardening, as well as professional skills support.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Facilitating educational and donor visits to Efrat
      Hosts curated visits for individuals, families, ministries, donor groups, delegations, and educational missions to Efrat, including guided walks to historical and religious sites.
  • Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
    • Funding social, educational, and security initiatives in Efrat
      Funds essential social, educational, and security initiatives in Efrat that exceed the standard municipal budget, supporting programs that improve quality of life for residents.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Hosting international women's leadership and business conferences
      Organizes an annual international women's business conference featuring panels on innovation and leadership, and provides mentorship to young local entrepreneurs.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Hosting student hackathons for community solutions
      Hosts an annual student hackathon where teams design technology-based solutions to real community challenges in sustainability, safety, and education.
  • Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
    • Operating recreational and sports facilities
      Provides recreational and sports facilities through a pickleball center and supports youth sports programs, including a baseball program focused on teamwork and discipline.
  • Youth Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operating youth and education centers in Efrat
      Operates youth and education centers, an ecological garden, and an innovation lab in Efrat to support community development and youth engagement.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Operating youth development and at-risk teen programs
      Runs comprehensive youth programs including the Youth Resilience Center, at-risk teen interventions, trauma-informed therapy, academic support, and structured reintegration programs for hundreds of teens.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Operating youth innovation and technology programs
      Runs a Maker & Innovation Lab, AI Center, Imagine Box experiential learning, and youth entrepreneurship and technology competitions to foster innovation among youth.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organizing community-wide service and unity events
      Organizes an annual citywide event promoting generosity, volunteering, and community service to strengthen social unity and responsibility.
  • Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
    • Providing inclusive programs for seniors and people with special needs
      Provides inclusive social programs, arts workshops, and community engagement activities for seniors and people with special needs, fostering integration and well-being.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Providing teacher training in AI and technology integration
      Provides professional development for teachers in artificial intelligence and emerging technology integration to support modernized education.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.15M
Contributions & grants$2.15M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.50M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.48M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.07M
Cash$1.13M
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$2.06M
Liquid reserves9.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +1045.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • JOSHUA LANDES — SECRETARY
  • MENACHEM SPITZ — VICE PRESIDE
  • ODED REVIVI — PRESIDENT &
  • ROB HAYMAN — CFO
  • TOMMY LAMM — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Efrat Municipality Partner — Co-leads the Efrat Educational Innovation Initiative as a municipal–community partnership.
  • IDF Government — Supports families of IDF reservists and provides tactical gear to soldiers.
  • Mayor Dovi Shefler Partner — Works with the Foundation to ensure Efrat continues to flourish as a strong, secure, and inspiring community.
  • Municipal Leadership of Efrat Partner — Collaborates with municipal leadership to implement on-the-ground projects in Efrat.
  • Municipality of Efrat Partner — Collaborates with the Foundation on advancing Efrat’s social, cultural, and physical development.
  • Philanthropic Partners in Israel and Abroad Partner — Works with philanthropic partners to advance civic, educational, and community initiatives in Efrat.
  • Roi Weiser Center Partner — Partner organization providing care for lone soldiers in Efrat.
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.

  • Community Mobilization Through Volunteer and Grassroots Networks
    methodology: community_mobilization
    By activating grassroots volunteer networks and citywide mobilization events, the organization builds social cohesion and resilience because collective action rooted in shared values strengthens intergenerational bonds and community ownership.
  • Experiential Engagement to Deepen Supporter Connection
    methodology: experiential_engagement
    By offering curated in-person visits and immersive heritage experiences, the organization strengthens donor and community commitment because direct, sensory engagement with Efrat’s people and biblical landscape produces deeper emotional and spiritual investment than informational outreach alone.
  • Faith-Based Community Development as Fulfillment of Biblical Prophecy
    methodology: faith-based_community_development
    By aligning community development in Efrat with biblical prophecy and Jewish return to the Land of Israel, the organization strengthens communal identity and resilience because it frames growth as a sacred, redemptive mission that inspires deep engagement and long-term commitment.
  • Integrated Youth Resilience Through Values-Integrated Education and Therapeutic Support
    methodology: integrated-youth-resilience
    By combining mental health care, Jewish values, leadership training, and hands-on innovation education, the organization supports at-risk youth to reintegrate and thrive because holistic, identity-affirming development fosters psychological resilience and societal contribution.
  • Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Community Growth
    methodology: public-private-partnership
    By collaborating with municipal and philanthropic partners, the organization amplifies impact and ensures long-term resilience because shared investment across sectors enables larger-scale, sustainable development than unilateral efforts.