irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $195KBLACK JEWISH RELATIONS: THE FOUNDATION BUILDS SOLIDARITY BETWEEN THE BLACK AND JEWISH COMMUNITIES. THROUGH EDUSCATIONAL INITIATIVES AND THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC DIALOGUE, THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST ALL FORMS OF RACISM AND BIGOTRY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Black-Jewish Relations Initiative
Builds solidarity between Black and Jewish communities through educational programs, public dialogues, and joint service projects like the Rekindle Show Up Series.
Evangelical-Muslim Relations Initiative
Facilitates dialogue between Evangelical Christian and Muslim leaders to combat stereotypes, strengthen relations, and promote mutual understanding.
Global Summit of Religious Leaders
Participates in and addresses international religious summits, including COP29, to promote interfaith harmony and cooperation.
Interfaith Iftar and Dialogue Events
Hosts interfaith iftars and gatherings during Ramadan and other occasions to promote cooperation among Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities.
Rekindle Show Up Series
Quarterly volunteer program engaging Black and Jewish leaders in hands-on service and relationship-building activities across the U.S.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 4 activities
- Advocating against racism, antisemitism, and hate through public campaigns and leadership engagementProduces public service announcements with national figures like Jay-Z, David Dinkins, and Rev. Al Sharpton; co-organizes clergy meetings to condemn anti-Semitic attacks; and participates in conferences such as 'United Against Hate' and the Global Summit of Religious Leaders at COP29 to promote intergroup solidarity and combat rising hate.
- Building interfaith leadership capacity among students and young leadersCo-leads campus-based initiatives with figures like Imam Shamsi Ali to train Muslim and Jewish student leaders in combating antisemitism and Islamophobia, fostering next-generation intergroup collaboration.
- Publishing educational materials and research on interethnic and interfaith relationsProduces and disseminates research reports, polls, and educational content on Black-Jewish, Muslim-Jewish, and Evangelical Christian-Muslim relations, including the book "Sons of Abraham," its translation into Azerbaijani, curriculum guides for high schools, and annual reports on U.S. intergroup dynamics.
- Strengthening Black-Jewish relations through educational initiatives and public dialogueConducts educational programs, hosts keynote events during Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month, and delivers presentations to youth on the historical relationship between Jews and African Americans to promote solidarity and combat racism.
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 2 activities
- Facilitating Muslim-Jewish relations through global programming and twinning initiativesOperates international programs to strengthen Muslim-Jewish relations, including the annual Season of Twinning that connects mosques and synagogues in over 30 countries through joint events and dialogue. Pioneered global Muslim-Jewish programming in 2007.
- Improving Evangelical Christian-Muslim relations through dialogue and researchFacilitates interfaith understanding between Evangelical Christian and Muslim leaders through dialogue initiatives, diplomatic missions (including to Azerbaijan), and research, including a national survey of 1,000 respondents and publication of findings identifying this relationship as a major interreligious challenge in the U.S.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding and sponsoring intergroup service and leadership programsFunds Rekindle’s “Show Up Series” volunteer program and supported a D.C. trip for 40 Black and Jewish Fellows to visit key historical memorials, enabling hands-on engagement and leadership development across communities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.38M
Contributions & grants$1.38M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$267
expenses
Total expenses$1.35M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$832K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$357K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$659K
Net assets$-302K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC SCHNEIER | President | 45 | $443K |
board members · 6
- ALI NAQVI — Director
- DAVID RENZER — Director
- JASON KAMPF — Director
- JOSEPH KOREN — Director
- KEN SUNSHINE — Secretary
- MICHAEL HENINGBURG JR — Treasurer
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Abraham Accords Partner — Played a foundational role in building relationships that contributed to the development of the Abraham Accords.
- American Friends of Soroka Medical Center Partner — Presented a humanitarian award to FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier.
- Baku Center for Interfaith Cooperation Partner — Rabbi Schneier serves as a trustee of the Baku Center for Interfaith Cooperation.
- Caucasus Muslims’ Board Partner — Co-organized the first Evangelical Christian Mission to Azerbaijan with FFEU.
- EJA (European Jewish Association) Partner — Forming a new partnership in Europe with EJA leadership, including Rabbi Menachem Margolin and Michael Freilich.
- Eagles' Wings Partner — Collaborated through its founder Bishop Robert Stearns to co-lead the first Evangelical Christian Mission to Azerbaijan.
- EthnicUnderstanding Partner — YouTube channel for video content
- European Jewish Association Partner — Engaged in leadership meetings with FFEU President in Brussels to discuss interfaith harmony.
- FFEUOfficial Partner — Social media presence on Facebook
- FFEUnyc Partner — Social media presence on Twitter (X)
- Imam Shamsi Ali Partner — Collaborating religious leader and co-author featured in the organization's publication on Jewish-Muslim relations.
- Indian Pluralism Foundation Partner — Facilitated an interfaith peacebuilding workshop in Kolkata, India, in partnership with FFEU.
- Interfaith Encounter Association Partner — Collaborated with FFEU to organize an interfaith Ramadan iftar in Jerusalem.
- Jamaica Muslim Center Partner — Collaborates with Imam Shamsi Ali of the Jamaica Muslim Center to engage Muslim and Jewish student leaders on college campuses.
- King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue Partner — Rabbi Schneier served on the advisory forum of the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue.
- King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence Government — Rabbi Schneier was appointed Special Advisor to the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence by the King of Bahrain.
- MACFEST Partner — Launched its first annual arts awards in partnership with FFEU, celebrating Muslim arts and women’s cultural expression.
- Martin Luther King III Partner — Collaborates with FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier on discussions about Black-Jewish relations during public events.
- Martin Luther King III Partner — Provides endorsement and public support for the Foundation's work on shared civil rights history.
- Museum of Jewish Heritage Partner — Co-hosted a Yom HaShoah Holocaust commemoration event with the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
- National Action Network Partner — Collaborated with Rev. Al Sharpton’s organization to convene African American leaders in response to anti-Semitic attacks.
- PSB Research Partner — Partnered with FFEU to conduct a national survey on Evangelical Christian-Muslim relations.
- Rabbi Marc Schneier Partner — Collaborating religious leader and co-author featured in the organization's publication on Jewish-Muslim relations.
- Rekindle Partner — Sponsors Rekindle's Show Up Series and supports its fellowship program focused on Black-Jewish collaboration.
- Rev. Al Sharpton Partner — Participates in discussions on Black-Jewish relations with FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier during public events.
- Rev. Jesse Jackson Partner — Engages with FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier in public discussions on Black-Jewish relations.
- State Committee on Religious Associations of the Republic of Azerbaijan Partner — Partnered to organize the first Evangelical Christian Mission to Azerbaijan.
- The Public Theater Partner — Participated in a panel discussion on unity and understanding at The Public Theater.
- World Conference on Dialogue Partner — Rabbi Schneier was appointed to the Steering Committee of the World Conference on Dialogue, facilitating engagement with Muslim world leadership.
- Yeshiva University Partner — Co-sponsored a groundbreaking conference on Black-Jewish relations where Reverend Jesse Jackson delivered a keynote address.
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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.
- Interfaith Dialogue as a Path to Reduce Prejudicemethodology: intergroup_dialogueBy facilitating structured dialogue between religious leaders and communities—particularly Muslim, Jewish, and Evangelical Christian groups—we reduce stereotyped perceptions and build authentic relationships, because direct engagement increases perceived similarities and dispels misconceptions.
- Leadership Diplomacy for Durable Interfaith Engagementmethodology: direct_religious_diplomacyBy building personal relationships among high-level religious and community leaders across faiths—and engaging diplomatic channels—we create durable interfaith cooperation, because trusted leadership ties enable sustained peacebuilding and mutual defense against bigotry.
- Shared Experiences and Rituals to Build Intergroup Solidaritymethodology: shared_ritual_diplomacyBy co-sponsoring shared religious rituals (e.g., Ramadan iftars) and emphasizing narratives of shared struggle (e.g., Black-Jewish historical resilience), we strengthen interethnic and interreligious bonds, because common experiences and symbolic practices foster empathy, trust, and collective identity.
- Youth and Celebrity Engagement to Amplify Social Changemethodology: celebrity_engagement_for_social_changeBy mobilizing influential figures and engaging youth leaders on college campuses, we amplify public awareness and shift cultural norms around racism and religious hatred, because visibility and moral authority accelerate social acceptance and inspire peer-led change.