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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MENIFA INC C/O SHAPIRO & SHAPIRO
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 831560488 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · menifa.org.il
revenue
$87K
expenses
$119K
net assets
$27K
employees
0
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

TO CREATE, FORM, AND ESTABLISH AN ORGANIZATION TO ADDRESS THE GROWING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CRISES IN ISRAEL, AS WELL AS THE NEGATIVE STEREOTYPING AND WIDENING GULF BETWEEN SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS JEWS IN ISRAEL. TO ADDRESS THE LACK OF CONNECTION THAT YOUNG JEWISH PEOPLE HAVE WITH JUDAISM AND ZIONISM. TO SUPPORT, HARNESS, AND COOPERATE WITH EXISTING RESOURCES AS WELL AS DEVELOP PROGRAMS FROM THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN ISRAEL THAT WILL FOSTER AND PROMOTE RESPECT AND TOLERANCE OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS AND IDEOLOGICAL VIEWPOINTS. TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT TEACH, PROMOTE, AND STRENGTHEN THE KNOWLEDGE OF JEWISH HISTORY, PERSONALITIES, PRACTICES, AND THE HISTORY OF JEWISH GEOGRAPHY THROUGHOUT THE AGES. LASTLY, TO WORK ON CONCERT WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, AND INSTITUTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Menifa is an Israeli nonprofit organization founded in 2004 that provides holistic rehabilitation services for at-risk youth, families, and soldiers. It delivers individual and group therapy, family support, and social integration programs to help young people overcome trauma, truancy, and dysfunction. The organization operates across Israel, partnering with government ministries and local authorities to deliver services and advocate for systemic change in youth welfare policies.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Cherna Mental Health Rehabilitation Center
Flagship mental health rehabilitation center in Jerusalem offering holistic community-based treatment for youth alongside medical care.
In My Brothers’ Company Mentoring Program
Provides IDF soldiers with a "big brother" mentor to support them through military service, helping them cope with challenges and achieve meaningful service.
Kiryat Malachi Center for Community & Family
Provides family, group, and parenting therapy to up to 40 families (150 beneficiaries), with specialized programs for Ethiopian, Charedi, and divorced families.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 2 activities
    • Operate mental health rehabilitation center in Jerusalem
      Runs a mental health rehabilitation center for youth in Jerusalem that integrates community-based rehabilitation with medical treatment.
    • Provide mentoring to IDF recruits and soldiers
      Offers mentoring support to recruits and IDF soldiers through a "big brother" model during military service to promote personal development and integration.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Advocate for systemic change in youth welfare policy
      Collaborates with Israel's education and welfare authorities to promote systemic reforms in the treatment and support of at-risk youth.
  • Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
    • Deliver education, treatment, and rehabilitation services
      Employs approximately 250 staff and 500 volunteers to provide education, treatment, and rehabilitation services to at-risk populations in Israel.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engage and train volunteers in program delivery
      Recruits and trains over 300 volunteers aged 18 and above, providing guidance and full support for their roles across programs.
  • Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
    • Ensure digital accessibility of organizational website
      Maintains a responsive, mobile-optimized website with accessibility features including text enlargement up to 250% and customizable display settings via a dedicated menu.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Operate nationwide programs for at-risk individuals
      Runs over 800 programs across Israel, serving 30,000 individuals identified as impoverished and in a state of dysfunction, with a focus on reintegration into society.
  • Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
    • Provide holistic therapeutic support to at-risk youth and families
      Offers comprehensive therapeutic services to children, youth, young adults, and families at risk or disconnected from Israeli society, fostering healing and resilience.
  • Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
    • Support family and parenting therapy
      Provides family, group, and parenting therapy to up to 40 families (150 beneficiaries) through the Kiryat Malachi Center for Community & Family.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$87K
Contributions & grants$87K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$119K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$115K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash$27K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -1.5%
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • 360° – The National Project for Children & Youth At Risk Partner — Partner organization supporting Menifa's initiatives
  • Fox Group (Fox-Wizel Ltd) Partner — Partner organization supporting Menifa's initiatives
  • Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Government — Works with the IDF on rehabilitation programs for at-risk youth and imprisoned soldiers.
  • Israel Ministry of Education Government — Partners with the Ministry of Education in interventions for truancy and school dropout prevention.
  • Israel Ministry of Health Government — Collaborates with the Ministry of Health as part of multi-systemic interventions for at-risk youth.
  • Israel’s education and welfare authorities Government — Collaborates to influence systemic change in policies and attitudes toward at-risk youth.
  • KKL-The Jewish National Fund Partner — Partner organization supporting Menifa's initiatives
  • Menifa Partner — Organization responsible for designing and operating the accessible website.
  • Ministry of Absorption (Israel) Government — Collaborates with the Ministry of Absorption in supporting immigrant youth.
  • Shapiro & Associates Partner — Handles administrative and tax receipt processing for donations to American Friends of Menifa, Inc.
  • WIZO-The Women's International Zionist Organization Partner — Partner organization supporting Menifa's initiatives
  • משרד הבריאות Government — Collaborates on health-related aspects of therapeutic programs
  • משרד החינוך Government — Partner in providing educational and social support services
  • משרד הרווחה Government — Partners in delivering welfare and social services
  • רשויות מקומיות Government — Works with local authorities to implement community-based programs
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.

  • Client-Centered Empowerment
    methodology: client-centered_empowerment
    By prioritizing listening and co-developing solutions with youth in crisis, the organization supports sustainable life change because empowering individuals as active agents increases ownership and long-term engagement.
  • Culturally Specific Programming
    methodology: culturally_specific_programming
    By designing therapeutic programs tailored to specific cultural subgroups, the organization improves engagement and effectiveness because culturally resonant approaches address unique contextual challenges and build trust.
  • Holistic Intervention Model
    methodology: holistic_intervention
    By addressing social, emotional, educational, and familial needs in an integrated way, the organization promotes motivation, healing, and reintegration for at-risk youth because comprehensive support systems are more effective than isolated interventions.
  • Mentoring Model for Resilience Building
    methodology: mentoring_model
    By pairing at-risk youth or soldiers with trained mentors ("big brothers"), the program builds resilience and improves life outcomes because sustained, trusting relationships with caring adults provide emotional stability and guidance.
  • Strengths-Based Youth Development
    methodology: strengths-based_youth_development
    By focusing on individual strengths and providing tailored emotional and educational support, the organization fosters personal excellence and optimal functioning in youth because belief in transformative potential increases motivation and self-efficacy.