BNAI ZION FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 132572288 501(c)(3) International Affairs

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$2,662,972
Total Expenses
$5,500,304
Total Assets
$16,072,598
Net Assets
$11,492,068
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1951
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ARI LAMM
Phone
2127251211
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BNAI ZION FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1951, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 46% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 107% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BNAI ZION FOUNDATION OPERATES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND BURIAL BENEFITS TO ITS MEMBERS; ASSIST THOSE IN NEED WITH HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL; FOSTER PHILO-SEMITISM THROUH ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES OF FAITH; AND SUPPORT THE SIGNIFICANT AND ENDURING TIE BETWEEN AMERICA AND ISRAEL.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,112,729
Program Service Revenue $57,677
Investment Income $376,238
Other Revenue $116,328
TOTAL REVENUE $2,662,972

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,551,889
Salaries & Benefits $909,292
Fundraising Expenses $227,170
Program Expenses $4,997,284
Other Expenses $3,039,123
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,500,304

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,662,972 $4,900,309 -0.5%
Expenses $5,500,304 $5,090,918 +0.1%
Net Income $-2,837,332 $-190,609 +13.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$715,318
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE W SCHAEFFER CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN SAVITSKY PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN KIDERMAN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRA LEWIS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GABRIELLA DIAMOND BOARD MEMEBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID EDRICH BOARD MEMEBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON HALPERN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL POSNER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIRAN YECHIEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TZVI ARI LAMM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$258,273 $108,583 $366,856
ZACH BRITON CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$348,462 $0 $348,462
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $2,662,972 $5,500,304 $16,072,598 $-2,837,332
2023 $4,900,309 $5,090,918 $17,883,977 $-190,609
2022 $1,321,556 $3,293,303 $16,958,752 $-1,971,747
2021 $2,923,892 $5,313,883 $18,535,160 $-2,389,991
2020 $1,365,735 $3,284,562 $16,932,600 $-1,918,827
2019 $3,156,450 $4,633,225 $17,474,623 $-1,476,775
2018 $5,075,013 $3,405,302 $18,053,685 $1,669,711
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