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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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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Jewish Agency for Israel

Jewish Agency for Israel is a nonprofit organization based in ISRAEL, United States. Annual revenue: $776.8 million. EIN: 237254561.

Founded
Headquarters
Israel
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

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 where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Jewish 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,549

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MO
Moshe A••••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

What to do with anti-Zionist Jews? Try talking to them, some Jewish researchers say - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Feb 2026
www.jta.org
The Jewish Story in South Africa | The Jewish Agency - U.S. - The Jewish Agency for Israel
Jan 2026
www.jewishagency.org
From war to renewal: The Jewish Agency responds to crisis and builds the future - The Jerusalem Post
Jan 2026
www.jpost.com
Form filed
$455.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Yehuda Setton elected CEO of Jewish Agency - JNS.org
Aug 2024
www.jns.org
A tale of two taxis - The Times of Israel
Mar 2024
blogs.timesofisrael.com
Campus Israel Fellows are on reserve duty for the Jewish people - opinion - The Jerusalem Post
Feb 2024
www.jpost.com
Form filed
$455.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$410.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Israeli, Russian presidents discuss Jewish immigration agency crisis - Anadolu Ajansı
Aug 2022
www.aa.com.tr
Russia’s move against Israel’s Jewish Agency is part of its regional game - Middle East Eye
Jul 2022
www.middleeasteye.net
Federation Leader for Refugees - The Jewish Agency for Israel
Apr 2022
www.jewishagency.org
Form filed
$776.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Progressives, Center-left Lawmakers Lobby Tzipi Livni to Head Jewish Agency - Haaretz
Oct 2021
www.haaretz.com
Form filed
$456.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 500 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1948
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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