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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF OLD CITY CHARITIES C/O AVERY GROSS
STATEN ISLAND, NY · EIN 133743550 · Form 990 · FY2019 · Micro (<$100K) · old-city.org
revenue
$60K
expenses
$170K
net assets
$0
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

CONTRIBUTIONS TO WORTHY JEWISH INSTITUTIONS

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit organization supporting the development and accessibility of the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City. Primary project is the Byron and Dorothy Gerson Center, which includes elevators connecting the Western Wall to the Jewish Quarter, event spaces, and cultural exhibits. Aims to enhance visitor access and experience for elderly, disabled, and family visitors while preserving historical and religious sites.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Byron and Dorothy Gerson Center
Three-level, 17,000 sq ft complex featuring two elevators connecting the Western Wall Plaza to the Jewish Quarter, improving accessibility for elderly, disabled, and families with young children.
Lion’s Hall
Event space commemorating the IDF paratroopers' entry through the Lion’s Gate during the Six Day War.
Moriah Hall
250-seat event hall with rooftop terrace overlooking the Western Wall and Temple Mount, available for celebrations and conferences.
Observation Deck
Public viewing area offering panoramic views of the Temple Mount and Jewish Quarter.
Zion Hall
Meeting and event space for 50-100 guests, overlooking the Temple Mount and Jerusalem Archaeological Park.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
    • Constructing and operating a three-story complex connecting the Western Wall Plaza and the Jewish Quarter
      Building and managing a 17,000 square foot, three-level infrastructure project that includes elevators, event halls, meeting spaces, and an observation deck, designed to accommodate up to 10,000 visitors daily.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Ensuring digital accessibility of website in compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards
      Conducting automated self-assessments and testing of the most viewed website pages to ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA.
  • Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
    • Funding capital projects in partnership with foundations and government entities
      Collaborating with the William Davidson Foundation and the Government of Israel to finance major construction initiatives, including the Byron and Dorothy Gerson Center.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Operating a gallery centered on an ancient Mikvah with rotating art exhibits
      Maintaining and curating a cultural gallery built around a preserved ancient Mikvah, featuring rotating art exhibitions.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Operating multiple event and commemorative spaces within the Jewish Quarter complex
      Managing Moriah Hall (250-seat capacity with rooftop terrace), Zion Hall (50–100 capacity), Lion’s Hall (commemorating Israeli paratroopers’ Six Day War entry), and Jaffa Entrance Lounge (honoring historical Jaffa-Jerusalem ties) for public and private events.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding reconstruction and development of the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem
      Providing financial support for the restoration and expansion of the Jewish Quarter as a national, religious, historical, and cultural site in the Old City of Jerusalem.
financials · form 990 · fy2019
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants$59K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$170K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
1 years on record · 2019–2019
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Gal-Oren Partner — Conducted accessibility testing of the website.
  • Government of Israel Government — Partner in the capital campaign for the Byron and Dorothy Gerson Center.
  • Jewish Quarter Partner — Integrated facility development connecting the complex to the upper-level Jewish Quarter.
  • The Company for the Reconstruction and Development of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem Partner — Primary implementing partner for the reconstruction and development of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem.
  • Western Wall (Kotel) Partner — Co-located facility development to enhance visitor access to the Western Wall Plaza.
  • William Davidson Foundation Partner — Lead partner in the capital campaign for the Byron and Dorothy Gerson Center.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Integrated Infrastructure and Cultural Programming for Visitor Access
    methodology: integrated_visitor_experience
    By integrating physical infrastructure improvements with historical preservation and cultural programming, the organization enhances visitor access and experience in Jerusalem's Old City, because connectivity, mobility, and educational engagement together enable broader and more meaningful participation in the site’s heritage.
  • Targeted Grantmaking to Strengthen Diaspora Connections
    methodology: targeted_grantmaking
    By directing grants to Jewish institutions in Jerusalem that embody historical and cultural significance, the organization strengthens American Jewish engagement with Israel, because sustained investment in symbolic and religious sites reinforces transnational identity and communal continuity.