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THE NETANYA FOUNDATION INC
MELVILLE, NY · EIN 521594262 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · netanyafoundation.org
revenue
$233K
expenses
$182K
net assets
$148K
employees
0
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

TO SEEK AND FIND RESOURCES TO HELP THE RESIDENTS OF NETANYA, ISRAEL BUILD A STRONG COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Netanya Foundation supports community development in Netanya, Israel, by funding programs that serve at-risk and low-income populations. It provides educational enrichment, cultural access, and basic needs support including school supplies, food, and healthcare assistance. The foundation also facilitates bar and bat mitzvah celebrations for underprivileged youth and partners with local institutions to strengthen social services.

named programs · 15 · from sources

What they call their work

Adopt a Smile
Offers financial assistance for basic needs including clothing, shoes, glasses, dental care, and school supplies
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebration
Organizes bar and bat mitzvah celebrations for low-income children and families in Netanya
Create My Own Project!
Enables donors to design personalized charitable projects in Netanya with foundation support
Eco Gardens
Environmental education program where children learn ecological awareness through hands-on gardening
Food for the Underprivileged
Provides food parcels to low-income families and individuals in Netanya who lack basic provisions
Hoops for Kids
Pairs professional basketball players from Barak Netanya with at-risk youth for weekly clinics focused on team building and life skills
Intensive Care Ambulance
Addresses urgent medical transport needs for Laniado Hospital patients by funding an ambulance
Music Scholarships
Enables children from low socio-economic backgrounds to study music at the Netanya Conservatory
PELE Program
After-school academic support program for Ethiopian-Israeli children, offering instruction in math, English, Hebrew, and computers
Reinforcement for Bagrut Certificate
Academic support program to help students prepare for and pass Israel’s national high school matriculation exams
School Supplies
Distributes school supplies to children in need so they can start the academic year prepared
Student Scholarships for Higher Ed.
Provides scholarships to Netanya residents pursuing higher education
Titi's Project
Keeps children off the streets in Netanya’s Azorim neighborhood by providing after-school educational enrichment activities
Volume Center
Youth music center offering practice rooms, recording facilities, and performance space in eastern Netanya
Warm Nest for Girls
Provides daily support, life skills training, and group cooperation activities for at-risk girls
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
    • After-school academic support for at-risk children
      Provides after-school instruction in computers, English, Hebrew, and math, along with homework help, for elementary school children in small group settings. This includes the PELE program specifically serving at-risk children from the Ethiopian community, with evidence of long-term academic and social development outcomes.
    • After-school enrichment programs for children in underserved neighborhoods
      Operates Titi's Project and similar initiatives providing after-school enrichment activities for children in neighborhoods such as Azorim and Neot Shaked, including arts programming and community-based learning opportunities.
  • Jewish Lifecycle-Integrated Service Projects 1 activity
    • Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations for low-income children
      Organizes and provides Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations for children from low-income families in Netanya, enabling them to mark this religious milestone. The annual event has been held since 2015 for children recognized by the welfare department.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribution of school supplies to children in need
      Distributes school supplies annually to children in Netanya who live below the poverty line, including children of immigrants, prior to the start of the school year to support academic success.
  • Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
    • Eco Gardens environmental education program
      Implements the Eco Gardens program where children learn ecological awareness and environmental stewardship through hands-on gardening and environmental education, led by trained school staff.
  • Jewish Community Poverty Relief 1 activity
    • Food and financial assistance for impoverished families
      Addresses food insecurity by providing food parcels to impoverished families in Netanya and offers financial assistance for basic necessities including clothing, eyewear, dental care, and school supplies.
  • Multi-Institution Scholarship Funding 1 activity
    • Higher education scholarship program for Netanya residents
      Provides scholarships to students from Netanya studying in higher education, including a 7.5% tuition scholarship for long-term residents at Netanya Academic College and additional support for those studying across Israel. Awards approximately two million Shekels annually, with about 9% of recipients of Ethiopian origin, and hosts an annual recognition ceremony.
  • Music Education Support 1 activity
    • Music scholarship program for disadvantaged children
      Provides music scholarships for children from low socio-economic backgrounds to study at the Netanya Conservatory, with a focus on integration through music. The program enables access to formal music education for at-risk students.
  • Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 1 activity
    • Support for individuals with disabilities and special needs
      Engages with facilities such as Beit Guy, which serves children with cerebral palsy, autism, and other disabilities, and supports initiatives like an online store promoting the work of people from Netanya, including those with special needs.
  • Youth Basketball Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth engagement through basketball events and gear donations
      Provides over 3,000 basketball game tickets annually to children from Netanya, allows them to participate in team introductions on the court, and supports youth leagues through donations of basketballs, team shirts, and facility construction or renovation for after-school programs.
  • Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
    • Youth mentorship through professional basketball partnerships
      Runs the Hoops for Kids program and related initiatives that connect professional basketball players from Barak Netanya with at-risk youth through weekly basketball clinics, life skills training, and mentorship. Programs include team-building components and are staffed by players volunteering twice monthly, with engagement in 12 after-school programs during the basketball season.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Custom charitable program development for donors
      Supports individuals in creating custom charitable programs aligned with their interests to support causes in Netanya, including designing personalized programs and creating individualized fundraising pages for supporters to share with their networks.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$233K
Contributions & grants$231K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$182K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$176K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$148K
Cash$148K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$148K
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -12.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • MITCHELL SORKIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • NACHMAN KEIDAR — BOARD MEMBER
  • NATALIE DRAGOT — CEO
  • SHMUEL SABAH — CHAIRMAN
  • ZEEV GANOT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Barak Netanya Partner — Collaborates with The Netanya Foundation to run weekly basketball clinics for at-risk youth, with team players volunteering twice a month.
  • Barak Netanya Partner — Professional basketball team whose players are paired with at-risk youth in after-school programs and participate in life skills clinics, games, and facility events.
  • Barak Netanya Partner — Professional basketball team whose players are paired with at-risk youth in after-school programs through the Netanya Hoops For Kids initiative.
  • Barak Netanya Partner — Professional basketball team whose players volunteer in the Hoops for Kids program, running weekly clinics focused on team building and life skills.
  • Beit Guy Partner — Partnered with or supported through engagement by the CEO and recognition as a success story.
  • Bnei Binyamin Partner — Collaborated with leaders of the Zionist organization Bnei Binyamin to establish a town in the Sharon region.
  • Hands on Tzedakah Funder — Provided funding that supported the PELE program during the past school year.
  • Ministry of Education Government — Government entity supervising the Netanya Conservatory.
  • Municipality of Netanya Partner — Collaborated on the Albert Gnat Scholarship award ceremony.
  • Netahanel Enrichment Center Partner — Supported through hosting of Kadishman's Art Exhibition for preschoolers in Neot Shaked.
  • Netanya Academic College Partner — Collaborates with the foundation to provide scholarships to local students studying at the institution.
  • Netanya Conservatory Partner — Partner organization providing music education and implementing integration through music programming.
  • The City of Sunny Isles Partner — Co-hosted the 1st Annual Twin Cities Gala Dinner with The Netanya Foundation in December 2018.
  • The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Funder — Provided funding that supported the PELE program during the past school year.
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.

  • Experiential Environmental Education for Youth Stewardship
    methodology: experiential-environmental-education
    By training school staff and students through hands-on eco-garden programs, the organization instills lasting ecological awareness in children, because experiential learning leads to deeper behavioral and attitudinal change than classroom instruction alone.
  • Integration Through Shared Cultural Experience
    methodology: integration_through_arts
    By using music and arts as a shared cultural platform, the organization fosters social integration and cross-community relationships among at-risk, immigrant, and native-born youth, because shared creative experiences reduce barriers and build mutual understanding.
  • Mentorship by Role Models for Youth Development
    methodology: athlete_mentorship_model
    By engaging professional athletes as mentors in structured programs, the organization supports at-risk youth in developing life skills and purpose, because credible role models increase engagement and inspire positive behavioral change.
  • Personalized Philanthropy to Deepen Engagement
    methodology: personalized-philanthropy
    By co-designing custom charitable projects—especially around life milestones like Bar/Bat Mitzvahs—the organization increases donor engagement and impact, because personalized involvement fosters emotional connection and sustained commitment to community causes.
  • Resource Brokering for Community Strengthening
    methodology: resource-brokering
    By connecting residents of Netanya with needed resources and opportunities, the organization strengthens community development and integration, because access to tailored support enables individuals to become active, contributing members of society.