Jewish Agency for Israel
The jewish agency binds jews across ideologies and civilizations together in a worldwide jewish family with israel at its center.it provides the global framework for aliyah, ensures global …
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Visit www.jafi.orgAbout Jewish Agency for Israel
Jewish Agency for Israel is a nonprofit organization based in ISRAEL, United States. Annual revenue: $776.8 million. EIN: 237254561.
Mission
The jewish agency binds jews across ideologies and civilizations together in a worldwide jewish family with israel at its center.it provides the global framework for aliyah, ensures global jewish safety, strengthens jewish identity and connects jews to israel and one another, and conveys the voice of the jewish people to the state of israel to help shape its society.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Jewish Agency for Israel with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1948, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 91% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJewish Agency for Israel is a registered international nonprofit based in Israel, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its EIN is 237254561. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $456M in annual revenue. 500 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Jewish Agency for Israel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237254561. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Jewish Agency for Israel has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Jewish Agency for Israel is located in Israel, United States. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years. Its registered address is Jerusalem Fc 91000, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Jewish Agency for Israel has $456M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Jewish Agency for Israel is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $456M in annual revenue. The organization has 500 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Jewish Agency for Israel. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Jewish Agency for Israel is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Jewish Agency for Israel is a nonprofit organization based in ISRAEL, United States. Annual revenue: $776.8 million. EIN: 237254561. Jewish Agency for Israel is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1948.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $456M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Jewish Agency for Israel are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237254561, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
What to do with anti-Zionist Jews? Try talking to them, some Jewish researchers say - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The Jewish Story in South Africa | The Jewish Agency - U.S. - The Jewish Agency for Israel
From war to renewal: The Jewish Agency responds to crisis and builds the future - The Jerusalem Post
Yehuda Setton elected CEO of Jewish Agency - JNS.org
A tale of two taxis - The Times of Israel
Campus Israel Fellows are on reserve duty for the Jewish people - opinion - The Jerusalem Post
Israeli, Russian presidents discuss Jewish immigration agency crisis - Anadolu Ajansı
Russia’s move against Israel’s Jewish Agency is part of its regional game - Middle East Eye
Federation Leader for Refugees - The Jewish Agency for Israel
Progressives, Center-left Lawmakers Lobby Tzipi Livni to Head Jewish Agency - Haaretz
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 500 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 500 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1948
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Jewish Agency for Israel
- What is Jewish Agency for Israel?
- Jewish Agency for Israel is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Israel, United States. Jewish Agency for Israel is a nonprofit organization based in ISRAEL, United States. Annual revenue: $776.8 million. EIN: 237254561.
- When was Jewish Agency for Israel founded?
- Jewish Agency for Israel was founded in 1948.
- Who leads Jewish Agency for Israel?
- Moshe Ashirie serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is Jewish Agency for Israel located?
- Headquartered in Israel, United States.
- What is Jewish Agency for Israel's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Jewish Agency for Israel trustworthy?
- Jewish Agency for Israel has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Jewish Agency for Israel's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237254561.
- What is Jewish Agency for Israel's website?
- http://www.jafi.org