Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES
Employer identification number
13-3156445
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
45,989,766
56,838,499
61,702,727
67,912,111
72,377,566
304,820,669
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
45,989,766
56,838,499
61,702,727
67,912,111
72,377,566
304,820,669
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
1,779,755
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
303,040,914
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
45,989,766
56,838,499
61,702,727
67,912,111
72,377,566
304,820,669
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
638,370
789,084
1,424,313
1,331,643
1,008,050
5,191,460
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
179,057
540,485
53,013
255,771
1,028,326
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
311,040,455
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
97.430 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.550 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES
Employer identification number
13-3156445
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
EDUCATIONAL AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS - THE FIDF IMPACT! PROGRAM GRANTS FULL 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ISRAELI VETERANS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR MILITARY SERVICE. THE PERSONAL NATURE OF THE PROGRAM ENABLES THE SPONSORS TO DIRECTLY SEE THE "IMPACT" OF THEIR DONATIONS ON VETERANS' LIVES. TO BE ELIGIBLE, VETERANS MUST COME FROM A COMBAT UNIT AND A DISADVANTAGED SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND THAT WOULD PREVENT THEM FROM PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION. EACH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 130 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE EVERY YEAR DURING THE FULL TERM OF THE SCHOLARSHIP. THE EFFORTS OF THE STUDENTS ARE AIMED AT HELPING THEIR COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVING THEIR ENVIRONMENT. DURING 2013, FIDF WAS ABLE TO FUND OVER 3300 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY STUDY REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY $13.1 MILLION OF SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE. IN 2013, FIDF ALSO SPONSORED APPROXIMATELY $5.8 MILLION OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHICH UTILIZED SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, DISCUSSION GROUPS AND FIELD TRIPS TO ASSIST NEW IMMIGRANT SOLDIERS IN THEIR ASSIMILATION PROCESS, PROVIDE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO SOLDIERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
WELLBEING AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE DIGNITY PROGRAM PROVIDES ECONOMIC RELIEF FOR SOLDIERS WHO ARE IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CASH SUBSIDIES, BASIC FURNITURE AND HOME APPLIANCES, HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGES, FOOD VOUCHERS, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO THEIR FAMILIES. DURING 2013, FIDF PROVIDED SUCH ASSISTANCE TO NEARLY 8,000 SOLDIERS AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $3.1 MILLION. THE LONE SOLDIERS PROGRAM ENABLES FIDF TO ACT AS A SECOND FAMILY FOR SOLDIERS WHO HAVE NO IMMEDIATE FAMILY IN ISRAEL DURING THEIR MILITARY SERVICE. FIDF ALSO SPONSORS FLIGHTS FOR LONE COMBAT SOLDIERS, ENABLING THEM TO VISIT THEIR FAMILIES IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES DURING THEIR PERIOD OF SERVICE. DURING 2013, FIDF ASSISTED APPROXIMATELY 2,500 LONE SOLDIERS THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS AT A COST OF $5.8 MILLION. THE LEGACY PROGRAM ENABLES FAMILIES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS TO ENJOY RECREATIONAL VACATIONS IN ISRAEL WITH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS WORKSHOPS, SHOWS, EXCURSIONS, ENTERTAINMENT BY POPULAR ISRAELI ARTISTS, SPORTS ACTIVITIES, AND MORE. THE PROGRAM ALSO SPONSORS TRIPS TO THE UNITED STATES FOR CHILDREN OF FALLEN SOLDIERS WHO SHARE THE EXPERIENCE OF SUMMER CAMP IN THE U.S. WITH AMERICAN CHILDREN OF SIMILAR AGE. DURING 2013, FIDF AIDED APPROXIMATELY 5,600 MEMBERS OF BEREAVED FAMILIES, INCLUDING TRIPS TO THE UNITED STATES FOR APPROXIMATELY 80 CHILDREN OF VARIOUS AGES, AND HOLIDAY GIFTS TO NEARLY 5,200 MEMBERS OF BEREAVED FAMILIES. THE COST OF SUCH ACTIVITIES WAS APPROXIMATELY $1.1 MILLION. THE SPIRIT PROGRAM PROVIDES A WEEK OF REST AND RELAXATION FOR ACTIVE-DUTY COMBAT UNITS. SOLDIERS ENJOY A WEEK OF R&R AT RECREATION CENTERS WHICH ARE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH LODGING AND DINING FACILITIES, SWIMMING POOLS, FITNESS ROOMS, AND OTHER AMENITIES. DURING 2013, FIDF SPONSORED 27 WEEKS OF SUCH PROGRAMS FOR A TOTAL OF OVER 13,000 SOLDIERS, AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $1.5 MILLION. FIDF SPONSORS VARIOUS UNITS WITH WELLBEING GIFTS SUCH AS FLEECES, HATS, AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS, AS WELL AS FUN DAYS, TRIPS AND SPORTS EVENTS. DURING 2013, FIDF SPONSORED SUCH WELLBEING NEEDS WITH APPROXIMATELY $0.7 MILLION. THE ADOPT A BRIGADE PROGRAM PROVIDES YEAR-LONG SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATED BRIGADES. ADOPT A BRIGADE FOCUSES ON THE DIGNITY PROGRAM, SPIRIT PROGRAM, THE LONE SOLDIERS PROGRAM AND GENERAL WELLBEING ACTIVITIES. THE WOUNDED VETERANS PROGRAM PROVIDES VETERAN SOLDIER AMPUTEES WITH STATE OF THE ART PROSTHETIC DEVICES FOR SPORTS AND ATHLETICS, TOGETHER WITH SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN THEIR USE. IN 2013 WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE 9 SUCH VETERANS WITH STATE OF THE ART PROSTHETIC DEVICES AND TRAINING AT A COST OF $1.7 MILLION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS - FIDF SPONSORS THE CONSTRUCTION, REFURBISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF RECREATION AND SPORTS CENTERS, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, SYNAGOGUES, MEMORIAL ROOMS, AUDITORIUMS, AND SOLDIER RECREATIONAL HOMES FOR SOLDIERS THROUGHOUT ISRAEL. THESE FACILITIES RANGE FROM INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURES TO LARGE WELLBEING COMPLEXES. FIDF ALSO SPONSORS THE CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF SMALLER PROJECTS AND SEMI-PERMANENT FACILITIES, SUCH AS SOCIAL CLUBS, AND SYNAGOGUES THAT SOLDIERS CAN USE EVERYWHERE. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY DURING 2013 WAS AS FOLLOWS: 37 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WERE COMPLETED, WITH A TOTAL BUDGET OF APPROXIMATELY $33.4 MILLION, 5 ADDITIONAL PROJECTS WERE UNDER CONSTRUCTION, WITH A TOTAL BUDGET OF APPROXIMATELY $20.2 MILLION, AND 15 PROJECTS WERE IN THE DESIGN AND BIDDING STAGE, WITH A TOTAL BUDGET OF APPROXIMATELY $39.7 MILLION. IN ADDITION, 30 SMALLER FACILITIES RENOVATION AND REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS WERE COMPLETED, WITH A TOTAL BUDGET OF APPROXIMATELY $0.5 MILLION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE CONTROLLER AND REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND CEO. IT IS THEN PRESENTED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE FORM IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBER OF REGIONAL CHAPTER BOARDS OF DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEE OF FIDF SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTERESTS GUIDELINE; HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND UNDERSTANDS THAT FIDF IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES. IN THE EVENT OF A DISCLOSURE OF A CONFLICT, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING IN WHICH THE CONFLICT IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE BOARD OR A COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, COMMITTEE, OFFICER, A MEMBER OF REGIONAL CHAPTER BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OR EMPLOYEE OF FIDF HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE PERSON OF THE BASIS OF SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE PERSON AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD DETERMINED THAT THE PERSON HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION AS IS NEEDED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OR THE BOARD
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR ALL OFFICERS AND ALL EMPLOYEES WHOSE PROPOSED SALARY WOULD BE $50,000 PER ANNUM OR GREATER. THE COMMITTEE LAST MET IN MARCH 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
ACTUARIAL CHANGE IN ANNUITY OBLIGATION 313,804. UNREALIZED LOSS ON FOREIGN CURRENCY FORWARD CONTRACTS -134,758. UNREALIZED GAIN ON AUCTION RATE SECURITIES 1,108,354. BAD DEBT LOSS -5,088,073.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.