named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Community Support Services
Provides various support services to Jewish communities, including educational programs and resources.
Human Rights Advocacy
Engages in advocacy efforts to promote human rights and combat anti-Semitism globally.
activities · 6 clusters
what they do
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Jewish Community Security & Advocacy 7 activities
- Advocating for Israel-Africa relationsAdvocated for closer Israel-Africa relations by traveling to Uganda, Zambia, and Ethiopia after an international conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
- Combating antisemitism and defending IsraelMonitors and combats antisemitism and other human rights abuses globally, challenging the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, and advocating for officials to fight antisemitism on college campuses and in the media. The organization also supports and defends Israel at the United Nations and in world capitals.
- Combating antisemitism and human rights abusesMonitors and combats antisemitism and other human rights abuses globally, challenging the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, and advocating for officials to fight antisemitism on college campuses and in the media.
- Promoting Israel-Africa relationsAdvocates for closer Israel-Africa relations through travel to countries like Uganda, Zambia, and Ethiopia, following international conferences on topics such as incitement and dehumanization.
- Promoting Israel-Diaspora relations and cultural exchangeOperates a World Center in Jerusalem that connects with Israeli governmental, academic, and cultural institutions, promotes Israel-Diaspora relations, acts as a voice for the B'nai B'rith community to the Israeli government and NGO community, sponsors cultural programs, and arranges missions to Israel for United Nations diplomats and European Parliament members.
- Supporting Israeli institutions and Israel-Diaspora relationsOperates a World Center in Jerusalem that connects with Israeli governmental, academic, and cultural institutions, promotes Israel-Diaspora relations, acts as a voice for the B'nai B'rith community to the Israeli government, and sponsors cultural programs and interchange. This includes engaging with Zionist NGOs and arranging missions to Israel for international diplomats.
- Supporting and defending IsraelSupports and defends Israel at the United Nations, its agencies, in world capitals, and international organizations, and fights the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement and other forms of antisemitism related to Israel.
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Humanitarian Aid for Jewish Communities 4 activities
- Aid for Israeli children in needManages an endowment fund to provide aid to Israeli children in need.
- Disaster relief and humanitarian aidRaises funds and mobilizes aid to assist disaster victims globally, including providing humanitarian aid to Jewish refugees, subsidizing necessities for Jewish children in Europe, and delivering medical supplies and humanitarian assistance to the Jewish community in Cuba.
- Disaster relief and humanitarian aidRaises funds and mobilizes aid to assist disaster victims globally, including providing humanitarian aid to Jewish refugees, subsidizing necessities for Jewish children in poverty, and delivering medical supplies and humanitarian assistance to the Jewish community in Cuba.
- Providing aid to Israeli children in needEstablished the B'nai B'rith Edith 'Pat' Wolfson and Roselle and 'Benjamin' Bernard Roseman Endowment Fund for Israeli Youth in 2005 to provide aid to Israeli children in need.
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Jewish Journalism and Holocaust Rescuer Awards 3 activities
- Awarding excellence in journalismRecognizes excellence in reporting on contemporary Diaspora-Jewish communities and Israel-Diaspora relations in Israeli media since 1992 through the B'nai B'rith World Center Award for Journalism.
- Recognizing Jewish rescuers and journalismCreated the Jewish Rescuer Citation to honor Jewish rescuers during the Holocaust and recognizes excellence in reporting on contemporary Diaspora-Jewish communities and Israel-Diaspora relations in Israeli media through an annual journalism award.
- Recognizing Jewish rescuers during the HolocaustCreated the Jewish Rescuer Citation in 2011 to honor Jewish rescuers during the Holocaust.
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Senior-Focused Affordable Housing Development 1 activity
- Providing affordable housing for older adultsOperates 38 non-sectarian federally subsidized housing buildings in 28 communities across the United States, providing affordable housing for over 5,000 low-income older adults.
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Holiday Food and Gift Distribution 1 activity
- Volunteer-led direct servicesVolunteers distribute holiday food to elderly Jewish residents, collect and distribute day-old baked goods to shelters and schools, and provide "Buddy Bears" to hospitalized children.
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Uncategorized 10 activities
- Aid for Israeli children in needEstablished an endowment fund to provide aid to Israeli children in need.
- Assisting young people with vocational servicesCreates a Vocational Service Bureau to assist young people facing workplace quotas and university restrictions.
- Combating antisemitism and human rights abusesMonitors and combats antisemitism and other human rights abuses globally, challenging the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, and working to prompt officials to fight antisemitism at all levels, including on college campuses and in the media.
- Community support and aidProvides aid to schools and hospitals, establishes clubs for the blind, supports recent immigrants, delivers food and clothing to needy individuals, provides housing for post-service soldiers, organizes Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations for children from low-income families, and supports scholarship programs and special education institutes.
- Community support and social servicesProvides aid to schools and hospitals, establishes clubs for the blind, supports recent immigrants, delivers food and clothing to needy individuals, provides housing for post-service soldiers, organizes Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations for children from low-income families, and supports scholarship programs and special education institutes. Volunteers also distribute holiday food to elderly Jewish residents, collect and distribute baked goods to shelters and schools, and provide "Buddy Bears" to hospitalized children.
- Community support and social servicesProvides aid to schools and hospitals, establishes clubs for the blind, supports recent immigrants, delivers food and clothing to needy individuals, provides housing for post-service soldiers, organizes Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations for children from low-income families, and supports scholarship programs and special education institutes. Volunteers also distribute holiday food to elderly Jewish residents, collect and distribute day-old baked goods to shelters and schools, and provide "Buddy Bears" to hospitalized children.
- Promoting Israel-Africa relationsAdvocates for closer Israel-Africa relations, including traveling to Uganda, Zambia, and Ethiopia after an international conference in Kigali, Rwanda, focused on incitement and dehumanization.
- Recognizing Jewish rescuers and journalismCreated the Jewish Rescuer Citation to honor Jewish rescuers during the Holocaust and recognizes excellence in reporting on contemporary Diaspora-Jewish communities and Israel-Diaspora relations in Israeli media through an annual award.
- Supporting and defending IsraelSupports and defends Israel at the United Nations, its agencies, in world capitals, and international organizations, and fights the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement and other forms of antisemitism related to Israel. This includes engaging with Israeli governmental, academic, and cultural institutions, promoting Israel-Diaspora relations, and arranging missions to Israel for international diplomats.
- Vocational services for youthCreates a Vocational Service Bureau to assist young people facing workplace quotas and university restrictions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$736K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$738K100%
Investment income$-1K-0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$769K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$273K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.44M
Cash$40K
Investments$0
Liabilities$67K
Net assets$1.37M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 10
- ABBIE STONE — PRESIDENT
- ARTIE SPENCER — MEMBER AT LARGE
- BILL ADDISON — MEMBER AT LARGE
- HONEY MANSON — MEMBER AT LARGE
- MARSHALL HERRON — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL LEVY — VICE PRESIDENT
- PATTIE MARTIN — MEMBER AT LARGE
- RUTH OSOBOW — MEMBER AT LARGE
- STACY BERWICK — MEMBER AT LARGE
- SUSAN HOPKINSON — TREASURER
relationships · 15
who they work with
- Aegis Trust Partner — Cooperated on an international conference in Kigali, Rwanda, and discussed future humanitarian activities.
- American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) Partner — Helped facilitate numerous visits related to tri-lateral relations among Israel, Greece, and Cyprus.
- American Hellenic Institute (AHI) Partner — Helped facilitate numerous visits related to tri-lateral relations among Israel, Greece, and Cyprus.
- Anti-Defamation League Partner — Organized to combat anti-Semitism and stereotypes in media.
- Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers During the Holocaust (JRJ) Partner — Co-created the Jewish Rescuer Citation.
- Conference of Presidents Partner — Helped facilitate numerous visits related to tri-lateral relations among Israel, Greece, and Cyprus.
- Department of Housing and Urban Development Partner — Partners to provide federally subsidized housing for older adults.
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Government — Works in partnership with HUD to make rental apartments available for senior citizens with limited incomes.
- IsraAid Partner — Founding member of IsraAid, working with them and other Israeli relief organizations to provide aid to disaster-stricken parts of the world.
- IsraAid Partner — Founding member working with Israeli relief organizations to provide disaster aid.
- Jewish National Fund Partner — Designated funds for land purchase in Palestine for European refugees.
- Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) Partner — Co-hosted the 20th annual ceremony commemorating the heroism of Jewish rescuers during the Holocaust.
- United Nations Government — Monitors and responds to anti-Israel bias within the United Nations and its agencies.
- United Nations Partner — Participated in the creation of the United Nations and advocated for Jewish rights.
- White House Government — B'nai B'rith leaders were present at the signing of the White House proclamation recognizing Israel’s independence in 1948.