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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HEBREW UNIVERSITY INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131568923 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q113 · International Affairs · Very Large (>$50M) · afhu.org
revenue
$100.0M
expenses
$78.5M
net assets
$982.7M
employees
44
volunteers
163
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT THE HEBREW UNIV. OF JERUSALEM, ISRAEL'S FOREMOST CENTER OF HIGHER EDU. & RESEARCH.

profile · synthesized from sources

American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) is a U.S.-based nonprofit that supports the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, one of Israel’s leading academic and research institutions. AFHU raises funds to attract top faculty, build research and teaching facilities, and provide scholarships. The organization promotes innovation across disciplines including medicine, agriculture, cybersecurity, and brain sciences, leveraging partnerships to advance global knowledge and address pressing challenges.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

AFHU LEAD
18-month leadership development program for emerging philanthropic leaders, featuring U.S.-based training, an Israel experience hosted by Hebrew University, and access to HU research and faculty
Einstein Award
Inaugural award presented to Bill Gates in 2008 for contributions to global health and innovation
Scopus Awards
Annual recognition program honoring individuals for achievement and support of the Hebrew University, with past honorees including Frank Sinatra, Bill Gates, and Muhammad Ali
Truman Peace Prize
Prize awarded to individuals advancing peace and conflict resolution, named after President Harry S. Truman and linked to HU’s Truman Institute
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 2 activities
    • Fundraising and organizational infrastructure development
      Builds and maintains a national fundraising apparatus in the United States, including recruiting, training, and managing development staff, mobilizing resources from individual donors and foundations, and strengthening organizational capacity to support the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
    • Support for scientific research and innovation at Hebrew University
      Supports thousands of research projects at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, contributing to 20% of Israel’s civilian research output, resulting in over 12,000 patents, 3,600+ inventions, 1,170+ licensed technologies, and 270 spin-off companies, including medical treatments and nanomedicine advancements.
  • Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
    • Donor receipt and compliance services
      Provides donation receipts: emails receipts for online donations and mails annual receipts in January for non-online donations of $250 or more.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Innovation conferences and networking events
      Launches and organizes NEXUS:ISRAEL, an annual conference that convenes innovators, entrepreneurs, and Nobel Laureates to showcase Israeli advancements in science and technology.
  • Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Leadership and professional development programs
      Operates an 18-month leadership development program featuring U.S.-based training sessions and a week-long Israel experience hosted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, designed to engage and educate participants in academic and scientific advancements.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognition and awards for academic excellence
      Supports faculty and alumni whose research has been recognized with over 550 awards for excellence, including 10 Nobel Prizes in chemistry, physics, and economics, and Israel Prizes in life sciences and Bible studies.
  • Research Facility Management 1 activity
    • Technology transfer and industry partnership facilitation
      Established and supports Yissum Research Development Company to patent and commercialize university research, promoting partnerships between the Hebrew University and industry.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$99.96M
Contributions & grants$80.28M80%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20.85M21%
Other revenue$-1.16M
expenses
Total expenses$78.53M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$9.09M
Grants paid out$63.35M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.04B
Cash$26.23M
Investments$846.99M
Liabilities$54.51M
Net assets$982.73M
Liquid reserves133.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -40.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOSHUA REDNIK CEO 50 $550K
EILEEN HUME CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 50 $402K
ALISON FREED CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 50 $395K
MONICA LOEBL NAT'L DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 50 $384K
ARIEL LONDONO CFO/COO 50 $376K
GLENNYS HUHN CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 50 $354K
MAURA MILLES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NE REGION 40 $337K
ROBIN MILICH SENIOR PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40 $300K
JUSTIN PRESSMAN EXECUTIVE DIR - WESTERN REGION 40 $294K
ELISSA FISHMAN FORMER CFO/COO 50 $164K
board members · 15
  • ANNETTE BLUM — DIRECTOR
  • ANNETTE PAKULA — DIRECTOR
  • ARTHUR GUTTERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA NATTERSON-HOROWITZ — DIRECTOR
  • BARRY BERKETT — DIRECTOR
  • BARRY H LIPPMAN — DIRECTOR
  • BARRY SKOLNICK — DIRECTOR
  • BENO MICHEL — DIRECTOR
  • CHAD LASDON — DIRECTOR (AS OF 09/25)
  • CLIVE KABATZNIK — BOARD CHAIR
  • DANIEL I SCHLESSINGER — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID BRUCE SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID DONENBERG — DIRECTOR (AS OF 09/25)
  • DAVID RICANATI — DIRECTOR
  • DR MICHAEL S KURTZ — ASSIST. TREASURER
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Cleveland Clinic Partner — Partnered with AFHU's Midwest Region to establish The Center for Transformative Nanomedicine.
  • Hebrew University Partner — Primary institution supported by American Friends of Hebrew University Inc.
  • Hebrew University Partner — Trusted partnership critical to AFHU's success; collaboration on strategic priorities and fundraising goals.
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem Government — Primary beneficiary of AFHU's fundraising and programming efforts.
  • Yissum Research Development Company Partner — Partner organization established to patent Hebrew University research and promote industry partnerships.
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.

  • Institutional Fundraising Infrastructure Development
    methodology: institutional-fundraising-infrastructure
    By building a best-in-class fundraising infrastructure and leading a high-performing team, the organization can mobilize greater financial resources from diverse funding sources, thereby increasing its capacity to support Hebrew University’s priorities.
  • Leadership Engagement Pipeline
    methodology: leadership_pipeline
    By connecting emerging leaders with Hebrew University researchers and leadership experts, AFHU fosters long-term institutional engagement and builds a pipeline of future supporters and advocates.
  • Lifelong Supporter Engagement
    methodology: lifelong_engagement
    By cultivating lifelong connections with students, alumni, and American supporters, AFHU sustains ongoing engagement and philanthropic support for the Hebrew University.
  • Strategic Academic and Cultural Partnerships
    methodology: strategic_partnerships
    By forming strategic partnerships with world-class academic and cultural institutions, AFHU amplifies its impact in addressing global challenges in health, medicine, cybersecurity, and diplomacy through collaborative knowledge and resource sharing.
  • Trusted University Partnership Model
    methodology: university-partnership-model
    By maintaining a trusted, institutionalized partnership between AFHU and the Hebrew University, the organization ensures strategic alignment and operational effectiveness in advancing shared academic and research priorities.