irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4KTHE ABRAHAM INITIATIVES WORKS TO RAISE AWARENESS IN THE U.S. ON THE ISSUES OF TOLERANCE DEMOCRACY AND EQUALITY IN ISRAEL, MIDDLE EAST AND GLOBALLY.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cultural Sensitivity in Academic Security
Develops training and policy recommendations for campus security personnel in Israeli universities to improve intercultural relations and reduce bias in interactions with Arab and minority students.
March of Return and Nakba Commemoration Dialogue
Facilitates public discourse around historical narratives, including Israeli Independence and the Nakba, to promote mutual understanding between Jewish and Arab citizens.
Security in Diverse Academic Settings
Provides institutional guidelines and tools for university management and security units to manage tensions between service and security functions in multicultural environments.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 5 activities
- Advancing coexistence and equal rights for Jewish and Arab citizens in IsraelEngages in sustained efforts to promote social inclusion, equality, and a shared society between Jewish and Arab citizens in Israel through public policy advocacy, public opinion initiatives, and on-the-ground programs that model coexistence.
- Professional training for security personnel in multicultural contextsRecommends and promotes professional development for campus security staff that includes intercultural communication tools and knowledge of Jewish and Arab cultural norms in academic environments.
- Public advocacy for protection of Palestinians in the West BankIssues public statements and advocacy calls urging the Israeli government and law enforcement to intervene against organized violence by Jewish extremists targeting Palestinians in the West Bank.
- Research and analysis on security in diverse academic settingsProduces analytical reports with policy recommendations for improving intercultural relations and reducing tensions involving security personnel in Israeli universities.
- Survey research on intergroup attitudes in Israeli educationConducts empirical research on Jewish students’ and teachers’ attitudes toward Arabs, including a survey finding that 40% of students and 23% of teachers express strong hatred, to inform policy and programming.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocacy for safer Arab communities and police accountabilityLeads advocacy efforts to improve safety in Arab communities in Israel and strengthen trust between Arab citizens and police through policy engagement and public campaigns.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Educational outreach on Bedouin societyProvides educational tours and learning experiences on Bedouin culture and society for pre-military academy participants and university staff to increase cultural awareness and inclusion.
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Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
- Safe Communities initiative in the NegevImplements community-based interventions to reduce crime and violence and build trust between Arab citizens and law enforcement in the Negev region of Israel.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Shared Learning initiative for Arab and Jewish studentsOperates a school-based program that pairs Arab and Jewish students from neighboring communities to study core academic subjects together, fostering intergroup understanding within Israel’s segregated education system.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Diversity and cultural sensitivity training for academic staffRecommends and supports the implementation of diversity training programs for university staff to build awareness and shared understanding across Jewish and Arab cultural groups on campus.
- Joint forums for campus emergency coordinationRecommends establishing collaborative platforms involving institutional leadership, security personnel, and students to coordinate responses to emergencies and reduce intergroup tensions on university campuses.
- Programs for Arab-Jewish interaction and linguistic exchange in educationSupports initiatives that foster direct interaction and language learning between Arab and Jewish students in Israel, particularly within the context of a segregated education system.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.46M
Contributions & grants$1.40M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$60K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.45M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$415K
Grants paid out$904K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.06M
Cash$941K
Investments$52K
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$1.03M
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES E TABER | INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $209K |
board members · 24
- ALEX BRUMMER — BOARD MEMBER
- AMIR BADRAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ANAT SARAGUSTI — BOARD MEMBER
- BASHA'ER FAHOUM-JAYOUSSI — BOARD MEMBER
- BRENDA GRUSS — BOARD MEMBER
- DR CLAUDE GHEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- DR NANCY GROSSMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- GEOFFREY LEWIS — CO-CHAIRMAN
- HOWARD SOHN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSHUA ARNOW — BOARD MEMBER
- JUDY MANNABERG-GOLDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- KHALED DAWAS — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA MANDEL — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDY MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- LIOR HERMAN — TREASURER
- MAHMOUD ASSI — BOARD MEMBER
- MIRA AWAD — BOARD MEMBER
- NATALIE BARKAN — SECRETARY
- NATALIE HILOU-MUNIER — BOARD MEMBER
- NEIL HAMBURGER — BOARD MEMBER
- ORLEE RABIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ORLI RINAT — BOARD MEMBER
- ORNA LIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ORNI PETRUSCHKA — CO-CHAIRMAN
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Adalah Partner — Thabet Abu Rass served as head of the Negev office of Adalah, an Arab legal advocacy group.
- Adalah – The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights Partner — Collaborates on legal advocacy efforts for Bedouin rights, including access to education and protection from home demolitions.
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Ireland Funder — Supporter of The Abraham Initiatives in advancing an equal and shared society in Israel
- Hand in Hand Partner — Thabet Abu Rass was co-chair of the board of Hand in Hand, a network of bilingual schools.
- Hanns Seidel Stiftung Funder — Supporter of The Abraham Initiatives in advancing an equal and shared society in Israel
- Negev Coexistence Forum for Civil Equality Partner — Works alongside this Arab-Jewish organization to promote recognition of unrecognized Bedouin villages and civil equality in the Negev.
- New Israel Fund Funder — Supporter of The Abraham Initiatives in advancing an equal and shared society in Israel
- The Azrieli Foundation Funder — Supporter of The Abraham Initiatives in advancing an equal and shared society in Israel
- The Pears Foundation Funder — Supporter of The Abraham Initiatives in advancing an equal and shared society in Israel
- Times of Israel Partner — Published an article by Co-CEO Amnon Be’eri-Sulitzeanu discussing survey findings and recommendations on education and coexistence.
- UJA-Federation of New York Funder — Supporter of The Abraham Initiatives in advancing an equal and shared society in Israel
- academic institutions in Israel Partner — Collaborates with Israeli academic institutions to improve security practices in diverse academic settings.
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-Based Safety and Trustmethodology: community-based safetyBy building trust between security actors and communities through equitable, non-discriminatory engagement, reduces violence and improves safety because legitimacy and cooperation increase when communities perceive security forces as protective and inclusive.
- Cross-Community Coalition Buildingmethodology: cross_community_coalition_buildingBy supporting Arab citizens to form coalitions with other marginalized groups like haredi Jews around shared socioeconomic challenges, advances equality because solidarity across communities amplifies political voice and weakens divisive identity-based narratives.
- Integrated Education for Coexistencemethodology: integrated_educationBy bringing Arab and Jewish students together in shared educational and linguistic exchange programs, fosters mutual understanding and long-term coexistence because sustained intergroup contact during formative years reduces prejudice and builds social trust.
- Leadership-Driven Educational Reformmethodology: leadership-driven educational reformBy targeting leadership within schools to counteract polarization and incitement, promotes a culture of coexistence because institutional change in education systems is most effectively driven through empowered leaders who shape norms and curriculum.
- Shared Society Modelmethodology: shared_society_modelBy influencing public policy, shaping public opinion, and demonstrating practical integration models, advances equality and cooperation between Jewish and Arab citizens in Israel because systemic change requires simultaneous intervention across institutional, cultural, and community levels.