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FRIENDS OF THE LONE SOLDIER INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 853162089 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$822K
net assets
$732K
employees
1
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

TO ASSIST LONE SOLDIERS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THEIR ARMY SERVICE. TO PROVIDE THEM WITH FOOD, LAUNDRY, BASIC NECESSITIES, EQUIPMENT, ADVICE, SEMINARS, SOCIAL EVENTS, SHABBAT MEALS AND MORE.

profile · synthesized from sources

FRIENDS OF THE LONE SOLDIER INC supports lone soldiers—individuals serving in the Israeli military without immediate family in Israel—by providing essential services before, during, and after their service. The organization offers food, laundry, basic necessities, equipment, counseling, seminars, social events, and Shabbat meals. Based in New York, it operates as a philanthropic support organization focused on the welfare of these soldiers.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Basic Needs Support
Provides food, laundry services, and essential supplies to lone soldiers during their military service
Seminars and Advice
Offers guidance and educational seminars on topics relevant to lone soldiers before, during, and after service
Shabbat and Holiday Meals
Hosts Shabbat and holiday meals for lone soldiers to foster community and provide home-cooked meals
Social Events
Organizes social gatherings to build community and emotional support among lone soldiers
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 1 activity
    • Support services for lone soldiers
      Provides food, laundry services, basic necessities, equipment, advice, seminars, social events, and Shabbat meals to lone soldiers before, during, and after their army service.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.01M
Contributions & grants$1.00M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$822K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$750K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$732K
Cash$732K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$732K
Liquid reserves10.7 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +65.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • DAVID FRANKEL — TREASURER
  • ERIC SIRKIN — DIRECTOR
  • GADI MAIER — DIRECTOR
  • LEILA VAN GELDER — DIRECTOR
  • MOREY SCHAPIRA — DIRECTOR
  • SAADIA SHAPIRO — DIRECTOR
strategies · 1

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