activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
- Delivering community-centered programs in JaffaProvides municipal-level services and educational support to children in Jaffa’s 'Orchards' neighborhood, including after-school programs and educational infrastructure.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Expanding access to arts and cultural educationProvides musical education programs in Jaffa through the “Children of Music” initiative and supports the expansion of cultural institutions such as the Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theater and the Liebling Haus-White City Center.
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Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
- Funding humanitarian and charitable assistance in Tel AvivProvides grants to support humanitarian and charitable programs that improve quality of life for residents of Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding renovation and cultural preservation projectsFinances the renovation of Beeri’s Art Gallery in collaboration with the Artists’ Association and supports the comprehensive restoration of the historic Great Synagogue on Allenby Street and Har Sinai Plaza through conservation and structural preservation efforts.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding urban development and rehabilitation infrastructure in Tel Aviv-YafoFunds the establishment of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital in Sde Dov, the largest rehabilitation hospital in Israel, through a 200 million NIS anchor donation made in collaboration with the Tel Aviv Foundation.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Implementing urban renewal and public space development projectsCo-creates buildings and public spaces in partnership with the Tel Aviv Foundation, including opening approximately 185 sites to the public during the 2026 “Open House” events, and supports the redesign of school courtyards and construction of arts auditoriums and technology centers in historic schools.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating youth and teen development programsRuns leadership summer camps and municipal summer programs such as “Camp Tel Aviv-Yafo,” hosting approximately 704 students entering 9th grade annually, to foster social cohesion and empower teens from Tel Aviv and Yafo.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing social and mental health support servicesLaunches the “Health Pockets” program in partnership with the Tel Aviv Municipality to promote mental resilience and alleviate loneliness by bringing mental health support into public spaces, and supports mental health services for children through the El Hanefesh program.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Supporting education and STEM programs in schoolsEstablishes advanced science and technology programs in high schools, including health sciences, chemistry, data science, AI, and computer education, and runs the 'Adopt-A-Class' program at HEMDA Science Education Center to deliver excellence in STEM education, providing equipment and curriculum development.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advancing digital youth culture initiativesSupports initiatives to transform digital culture among youth in Tel Aviv through the Attention Revolution program.
- Funding cultural and educational institutions in Tel AvivSupports the establishment of the Museum of Mathematics in Tel Aviv, the first of its kind in Israel, spanning approximately 1,200 square meters, through financial support and partnership.
- Supporting underserved youth and communitiesSubsidizes after-school care for children from low socio-economic backgrounds across 23 schools, funds public transportation passes for children in the asylum seeker community, and supports programs that uplift teenagers in south Tel Aviv through partnerships with the Lin Foundation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.22M
Contributions & grants$6.22M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.83M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$164K
Grants paid out$7.37M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$7.49M
Cash$4.27M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.74M
Net assets$2.75M
Liquid reserves6.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -38.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORLY BEN ELIYAHU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $113K |
board members · 12
- DAVID SABLE — DIRECTOR
- DAVID WEINSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- JOSE GALICOT — DIRECTOR
- JOSH WESTON — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
- MICHAEL KOSSAR — TREASURER
- NAHAL NELLIS — DIRECTOR
- NATHAN HEVRONY — DIRECTOR
- SETH GREENBERG — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN H HIRTH — DIRECTOR
- STUART KURLANDER — CHAIRPERSON EMERITI
- TZILI CHARNEY — ACTING CHAIRPERSON
- WALTER LIEBER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo Partner — Partners to establish a Health Sciences program and building for training health professionals.
- Artists’ Association Partner — Partner organization in the renovation of Beeri’s Art Gallery, formalized through a signed agreement.
- Bernard van Leer Foundation Partner — Collaborates on Urban95 initiative to advance child-centered urban planning in Tel Aviv.
- Bloomberg Sagol Urban Leadership Program Network — Engaged in knowledge exchange on urban leadership and people-centric urbanism through collaborative forums.
- German Embassy (Israel) Government — Collaborated on the renovation agreement for Beeri’s Art Gallery, with participation from diplomatic representatives.
- German Embassy in Israel Partner — Collaborated on the renovation agreement for the Beeri Gallery, with representatives from the German Embassy present at the signing.
- Goodman Foundation Partner — Ongoing partner in the “Camp Tel Aviv-Yafo” summer camp initiative.
- HEMDA Science Education Center Partner — Collaborates on multiple initiatives including data science curriculum, advanced chemistry labs, and the 'Adopt-A-Class' program.
- Jusidman Family Foundation Partner — Partnered to fund the establishment of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital in Sde Dov.
- Jusidman Family Foundation Partner — Provided a 200 million NIS anchor donation for the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital, in partnership with the Tel Aviv Foundation.
- Jusidman Family Foundation Partner — Provides a 200 million NIS anchor donation in collaboration with the Tel Aviv Foundation for the establishment of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Jusidman family fund Partner — Provided a cornerstone gift of 200 million NIS for the establishment of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Liebling Haus-White City Center Partner — Partnered to open the center celebrating 100 years of Bauhaus architecture.
- Lou Dunst Trust Partner — Supports the Warm Homes after-school program in Tel Aviv.
- Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo Government — Mayor Ron Huldai serves as Chair of the Board of Directors.
- Ministry of Finance (Israel) Government — Coordinates with the Reuth Association and the Tel Aviv Foundation to determine government funding for the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Ministry of Health (Israel) Government — Cooperates with the Reuth Association and the Tel Aviv Foundation to finalize government support for the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital project.
- Municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo Partner — Collaborates with the Tel Aviv Foundation to secure resources and develop partnerships for the city.
- Municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo Partner — Full partner in the development and execution of all programs, with a shekel-for-shekel matching commitment.
- Reut Association Partner — Strategic partner in advancing the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital project.
- Reuth Association Partner — Collaborates with the Tel Aviv Foundation to establish the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Samueli Foundation Funder — Providing support for the establishment of the Museum of Mathematics in Tel Aviv.
- Samueli Foundation Partner — Supporting the establishment of the Museum of Mathematics in Tel Aviv.
- Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theater Partner — Partnered to expand the center with a new extension.
- THE AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE TEL AVIV FOUNDATION INC Partner — Collaborates with the American committee as part of a broader international network supporting Tel Aviv
- Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality Government — Partners with the Tel Aviv Foundation on strategic health initiatives, including the development of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality Partner — Collaborates with the municipality to initiate and implement long-term urban projects.
- Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality Partner — Jointly operates programs such as the “Health Pockets” initiative and the municipal summer camp “Camp Tel Aviv-Yafo.”
- Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality Partner — Strategic partner in advancing the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital project and other urban development initiatives.
- The Lin Foundation Partner — Collaborates to support programs uplifting and empowering teens in south Tel Aviv.
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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.
- Cross-Sector Place-Based Developmentmethodology: cross-sector-partnershipBy integrating strategic philanthropy with urban planning and public health through long-term cross-sector partnerships, the organization creates systemic change in urban life because coordinated action across domains amplifies impact beyond what any single sector can achieve.
- Hope Strategy for Transformative Infrastructuremethodology: hope strategyBy channeling strategic philanthropy into large-scale medical infrastructure projects, the organization transforms municipal health visions into reality because ambitious, hope-driven initiatives attract transformative funding and catalyze systemic improvements in urban health systems.
- Salutogenic Urban Designmethodology: salutogenic-architectureBy applying salutogenic architecture principles in built environment projects, the organization promotes healing, well-being, and resilience because physical spaces designed around health-supporting features actively contribute to mental and physical health outcomes.
- Urban Zionism and Municipal Integration Modelmethodology: urban_zionismBy aligning philanthropic initiatives with municipal governance and leveraging the concept of 'urban Zionism', the organization co-creates long-term urban development projects because deep integration with city leadership ensures strategic coherence, local ownership, and sustained impact.