How many registered amutot are there in Israel, and who registers them?
GiveRadar tracks 40,145 registered amutot in Israel. The Registrar of Amutot, or Rasham HaAmutot, operates within the Ministry of Justice's Corporations Authority and maintains the register, receives statutory reports and supervises compliance (Ministry of Justice).
Each amuta has a unique amuta number that identifies it in the official register (State Comptroller). Registration details and filed information are publicly searchable through GuideStar Israel.
What is an amuta, and how does it differ from a public benefit company?
An amuta is a nonprofit association registered under the Amutot Law, 1980. It is established for a lawful purpose that is not directed toward distributing profits to members, and it acquires legal existence through registration.
A public benefit company, or chevrat le-toelet ha-tzibur, is instead governed by the Companies Law. Its articles specify public purposes and prohibit distributions to shareholders (Knesset). The Corporations Authority provides registration services for both forms.
What is an ishur nihul takin, and how does an amuta earn one?
An ishur nihul takin is a certificate of proper management issued for a particular year by the Corporations Authority. An amuta or public benefit company earns it after review of required filings and compliance (Corporations Authority).
The certificate is evidence of regulatory standing and proper administration for the relevant year. It can support access to government funding and public tenders, but it is not a guarantee of effectiveness or freedom from risk (State Comptroller). GiveRadar's integrity assessment measures disclosure, not impact.
What is Section 46, and how do tax-deductible donations work in Israel?
Section 46 provides an Israeli income-tax credit for qualifying donations to an approved public institution, subject to statutory conditions and limits. Approval involves the Israel Tax Authority and the Knesset Finance Committee (Israel Tax Authority).
This tax status is separate from registration and an ishur nihul takin. An institution must complete a distinct application and eligibility review (official application guidance). Donors should confirm current approval through the Tax Authority verification service before expecting a tax credit.
How do you check an Israeli charity before you donate?
Check each status separately and match the organization by its exact name and amuta number. Registration, proper-management certification and tax approval answer different questions. Review available disclosures in context rather than treating any single field as proof of impact.
- Confirm registration and live status by amuta number through GuideStar Israel.
- Check whether an ishur nihul takin is shown and confirm the year to which it applies.
- Verify Section 46 status independently through the Israel Tax Authority.
- Review annual reports on GuideStar, whose published information is based principally on filings submitted to the Registrar (GuideStar methodology).
How can you donate to charities and causes in Israel?
You can donate directly to registered Israeli organizations serving local, national or international causes. Browse organizations by country, compare their stated purposes and disclosures, and use GiveRadar's charity checker as part of your review.
Donate through the organization's official website or stated payment channel, confirm that the recipient matches the registered entity, and retain your receipt. If tax treatment matters, verify Section 46 approval before donating. See GiveRadar's methodology for an explanation of how disclosure signals are assessed.