TY 2018 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

% JEFFREY GOLDBERG

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
60 east 42nd street

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
New York, NY101650015

D Employer identification number

13-3156445

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 195,429,160

F Name and address of principal officer:
MEIR KLIFI-AMIR
60 east 42nd street
New York,NY101650015

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

www.fidf.org

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1981

M State of legal domicile: NY

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES TO THE SOLDIERS WHO PROTECT ISRAEL AND JEWS WORLDWIDE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	68
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	68
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	145
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	860
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	54,109

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	122,558,864	132,924,268
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	2,505,888	1,639,151
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-2,193,343	-1,880,994
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	122,871,409	132,682,425
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	69,042,549	69,663,752
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	13,136,450	14,752,114
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	480,000	480,000
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 13,074,608
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	14,315,456	14,419,459
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	96,974,455	99,315,325
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	25,896,954	33,367,100
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	213,323,970	238,648,784
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	22,896,641	19,875,502
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	190,427,329	218,773,282

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE HOPE, PURPOSE, AND LIFE-CHANGING SUPPORT FOR THE SOLDIERS WHO PROTECT ISRAEL AND JEWS WORLDWIDE.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 37,149,491 including grants of $ 33,961,749 ) (Revenue $ )
	WELLBEING AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS - The Dignity Program eases the burden by providing 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 2018, FIDF provided approximately $4.2 million for such assistance to about 8,000 soldiers. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 24,497,660 including grants of $ 22,708,557 ) (Revenue $ )
	EDUCATIONAL AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS - THE FIDF IMPACT! SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GRANTS FULL 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ISRAELI SOLDIERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR MILITARY SERVICE. THE PERSONAL NATURE OF THE PROGRAM ENABLES SPONSORS TO DIRECTLY SEE THE "IMPACT" OF THEIR DONATIONS ON VETERANS LIVES, AND OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WHICH LAST WAY BEYOND THE COMPLETION OF THE RECIPIENTS STUDIES. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 13,872,238 including grants of $ 12,993,446 ) (Revenue $ )
	CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS FIDF HELPS PROVIDE A 'HOME AWAY FROM HOME' BY SPONSORING 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.(CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses75,519,389

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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Yes

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

.................

12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Yes

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment

14b

Yes

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV..... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) .... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment

Yes

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................ Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................ Click to see attachment

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ............. Click to see attachment

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

204

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

145

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

Yes

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

IS
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Yes

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....

Yes

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

CA , CT , FL , GA , IL , MD , MA , MI , NJ , NY , OH , PA , TX , WA

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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JEFFREY GOLDBERG60 EAST 42ND STREET New York,NY101650015 (212) 244-3118

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) Arthur Stark...................................................................... Chairman Emeritus	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(2) Rabbi Peter Weintraub...................................................................... National Chairman	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(3) Nily Falic...................................................................... Chairman Emeritus	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(4) Larry J Hochberg...................................................................... Chairman Emeritus	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(5) Robert Bobby Cohen...................................................................... President	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(6) Marc Perlman...................................................................... National Vice President	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(7) Joel Greenberg...................................................................... National Vice President	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(8) Robin Selati...................................................................... Treasurer	2.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(9) Dr Michael Kalisman...................................................................... director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(10) Stephen W Rubin Esq...................................................................... Legal Counsel	5.0 ................. 0.0	X	X	0	0	0
(11) Ricki Alon...................................................................... director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(12) Harvey Axelrod...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(13) Sammy Bar-Or...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(14) Ronny Ben Josef...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(15) Scott Black...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(16) Max Blankfeld...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0
(17) Alan Brody...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X		0	0	0

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Page 8

Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)				(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) Leo David........................................................................ Director (thru 8/2018)	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(19) Oscar Feldenkries........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(20) Tony Felzen........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(21) William Fox........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(22) Albert Frank........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(23) Fred Gluckman........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(24) Morris Silverman........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(25) Harry Gross........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(26) Paul Guerin........................................................................ Director (thru 11/2018)	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(27) Irwin Haber........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(28) David Hager........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(29) Daniel Hyman........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(30) MeirMikeIzak........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(31) Marc Jason........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(32) Jerry Kaplan........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(33) Dr Shmuel Katz........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(34) Alan Katz........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(35) Alon Kaufman........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(36) Richard Kwal........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(37) Avi Lerner........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(38) Nathan Lewinger........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(39) Melinda Lowell Paltrow........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(40) Nicole Lowenstein........................................................................ Director (thru 1/2018)	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(41) Daniel Mani........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(42) Jerry Mizel........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(43) Sam Moshe........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(44) Wendy Moskowitz........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(45) Jorde Nathan........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(46) Soraya Younes Nazarian........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(47) Spencer Partrich........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(48) RAZIEL AMITAI........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(49) Robert Polak........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(50) Israel Roizman........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(51) Tony Rubin........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(52) Ari Ryan........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(53) Haim Saban........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(54) Monica Sasson........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(55) Jason Schwalbe........................................................................ Director (thru 11/2018)	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(56) Fela Shapell........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(57) DrRobert Shillman........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(58) Norman Smith........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(59) Garry Sobel........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(60) Lloyd Sokoloff........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(61) Elie Weiss........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(62) Michael Werner........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(63) David Wiener........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(64) Shahram Yaghoubzadeh........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(65) Ofer Yardeni........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(66) Robert Zarnegin........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(67) Arie Zwieg........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(68) Dr Ros Barron........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(69) Gabriel Groisman........................................................................ Director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(70) Bernie Groveman........................................................................ director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(71) Robert Hammer........................................................................ director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(72) sharon Mishkin........................................................................ director	1.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0	0
(73) Meir Klifi-Amir........................................................................ National Director & CEO	40.0 .......................0.0		X			1,163,115	0	41,797
(74) Ron Aloni........................................................................ CFO (THRU 05/18)	40.0 .......................0.0		X			133,986	0	19,160
(75) Lilach Ohad........................................................................ Chief Operating Officer	40.0 .......................0.0		X			219,828	0	21,114
(76) JEFFREY E GOLDBERG........................................................................ CFO (Beg. 7/2018)	40.0 .......................0.0		X			92,603	0	15,014
(77) Nina Hanan........................................................................ Chief Development Officer	40.0 .......................0.0			X		273,865	0	22,561
(78) Jenna Griffin........................................................................ Executive Director	40.0 .......................0.0			X		165,770	0	17,966
(79) Galit Brichta........................................................................ Executive Director	40.0 .......................0.0			X		291,076	0	50,987
(80) Shelly Kaidar........................................................................ Vice President Of Projects	40.0 .......................0.0			X		163,561	0	45,669
(81) Lior Zommer........................................................................ Director of Special Events	40.0 .......................0.0			X		154,901	0	43,680
(82) Tamir Oppenheim........................................................................ Executive Director	40.0 .......................0.0				X	180,551	0	45,689
(83) Lilach Asofsky........................................................................ Vice President of Marketing	40.0 .......................0.0				X	212,342	0	39,039
(84) Dina Ben Ari........................................................................ Executive Director	40.0 .......................0.0				X	194,012	0	18,922
(85) Jonathan D Bernstein........................................................................ Executive Director	40.0 .......................0.0				X	148,068	0	29,499
(86) Ashley Clemente........................................................................ vp of information technology	40.0 .......................0.0				X	160,471	0	35,221

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	3,554,149	0	446,318

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
Mosaic Tours Travel, 6345 Collins Avenue MIAMI BEACH,FL33141	Travel services	2,213,577
The Messina Group Inc, 1155 Connecticut Avenue NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	Online Outreach	1,205,044
Multi Image Group Inc, 1701 Clint Moore Road BOCA RATON,FL33487	PRODUCTION SERVICES	410,172
GOODSPOT LLC, 2665 NICHOLS CANYON ROAD LOS ANGELES,CA90046	VIDEO PRODUCTION	383,797
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION'S SOLUTIONS, 29 CAMPBELL ROAD HOLMDEL,NJ07733	PRINTING	363,141
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 30

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Page 9

Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	1,327,520
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	85,424,548
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	46,172,200

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 11,708,542
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		132,924,268

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....		0

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			1,124,617		1,124,617
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	0
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			0
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		55,434,559
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		54,920,025
c	Gain or (loss)		514,534
d	Net gain or (loss).....			514,534		514,534
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 85,424,548of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		4,830,252
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		7,302,003
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-2,471,751		-2,471,751
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a		1,202,651
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		524,707
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			677,944		677,944
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a		0
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		0
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			0
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	REALIZED FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS		900099	-87,187		-87,187
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			-87,187
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			132,682,425		-241,843

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	0
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22	0
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.	69,663,752	69,663,752
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	2,936,654	703,520	1,320,912	912,222
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	9,470,575	2,268,819	4,259,883	2,941,873
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	204,121	48,900	91,814	63,407
9	Other employee benefits .......	1,296,364	310,564	583,107	402,693
10	Payroll taxes ...........	844,400	202,289	379,813	262,298
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	12,973		12,973
c	Accounting ...........	148,228		148,228
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	480,000			480,000
f	Investment management fees ......	0
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	6,251,506	986,829	1,292,571	3,972,106
12	Advertising and promotion ....	1,341,687	48,363	15,798	1,277,526
13	Office expenses .......	2,755,459	133,831	871,710	1,749,918
14	Information technology ......	0
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	1,470,349	107,425	817,754	545,170
17	Travel ............	1,923,030	1,045,097	411,772	466,161
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	0
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	149,912		149,912
23	Insurance ...	272,053		270,819	1,234
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	.	0
b	.	0
c	.	0
d	.	0
e	All other expenses	94,262		94,262
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	99,315,325	75,519,389	10,721,328	13,074,608
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			0	1	0
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			47,385,395	2	53,209,703
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			112,044,716	3	128,941,879
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			6,848	4	13,395
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
				10,067	5	10,000
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
				0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			0	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			1,062,513	9	384,511
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	1,687,668
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	891,404	897,615	10c	796,264
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			9,019,847	11	7,815,219
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			40,922,708	12	47,414,849
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			1,974,261	15	62,964
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			213,323,970	16	238,648,784

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	2,087,414	17	3,102,142
18	Grants payable ...	12,042,348	18	8,148,792
19	Deferred revenue .........	0	19	0
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	0	20	0
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21	0
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..	0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	24	0
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	8,766,879	25	8,624,568
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	22,896,641	26	19,875,502

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	38,434,206	27	42,874,229
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	143,956,710	28	167,745,640
29	Permanently restricted net assets	8,036,413	29	8,153,413
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	190,427,329	33	218,773,282
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	213,323,970	34	238,648,784

Form 990 (2018)

Page 12

Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

132,682,425

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

99,315,325

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

33,367,100

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

190,427,329

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-834,335

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

-4,186,812

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

218,773,282

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2018)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

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 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 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) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	101,857,770	97,119,731	111,260,651	122,558,864	132,924,268	565,721,284
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....						0
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..						0
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	101,857,770	97,119,731	111,260,651	122,558,864	132,924,268	565,721,284
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)..						58,648,545
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						507,072,739

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	101,857,770	97,119,731	111,260,651	122,558,864	132,924,268	565,721,284
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	1,021,239	1,042,142	1,128,840	1,344,045	1,124,617	5,660,883
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..						0
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	4,991,562	4,544,918	4,692,860	5,107,624	5,945,716	25,282,680
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						596,664,847

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2018 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

84.984 %

Public support percentage for 2017 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

86.334 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2018. 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 ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2017. 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2018. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2017. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(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) 2014	(b) 2015	(c) 2016	(d) 2017	(e) 2018	(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 VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2018 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2018 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2017 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2018. 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 ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2017. 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 .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2018	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......
b From 2014.......
c From 2015.......
d From 2016.......
e From 2017.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......
b Excess from 2015.....
c Excess from 2016.....
d Excess from 2017.....
e Excess from 2018.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Name of the organization

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2

Name of organization Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Part I	Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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Name of organization Friends of the Israel Defense Forces		Employer identification number 13-3156445

Part II	Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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Name of organization Friends of the Israel Defense Forces			Employer identification number 13-3156445
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

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Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	9,319,643	7,425,663	3,479,963	2,914,589	1,967,932
b	Contributions ...	117,000	1,164,450	3,392,000	565,374	946,657
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-243,804	913,109	48,637	27,748	33,962
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	279,832	183,579	48,637	27,748	33,962
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	8,913,007	9,319,643	6,871,963	3,479,963	2,914,589

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

91.480 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

8.520 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	776,812	226,873	549,939
d	Equipment ....	63,378	38,600	24,778
e	Other .....	847,478	625,931	221,547
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				796,264

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3) Other (A) GOVT. GUARANTEED OBLIG.	27,960,779	F
(B) MUTUAL FUNDS	3,691,280	F
(C) COMMON TRUST FUNDS	9,621,392	F
(D) STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS	6,141,398	F
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	47,414,849

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes	0
ANNUITY PAYABLE	8,624,568
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	8,624,568
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	132,130,579
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-834,335
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	704,457
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	-421,968
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-551,846
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	132,682,425
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	132,682,425

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	103,784,626
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	704,457
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	3,764,844
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	4,469,301
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	99,315,325
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	99,315,325

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART V, LINE 4	INTENDED USES OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES PROGRAM SERVICES. PART X, LINE 2 FIN 48 DISCLOSURE FIDF follows guidance that clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, including issues relating to financial statement recognition and measurement. This guidance provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can only be recognized in the financial statements if the position is "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. The assessment of the tax position is based solely on the techical merits of the position, without regard to the likelihood that the tax position may be challenged. FIDF is exempt from federal income tax under IRC section 501(c)(3), though it is subject to tax on income unrelated to its exempt purpose, unless that income is otherwise excluded by the Code. FIDF has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated business income; to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has a nexus; and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. FIDF has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. In addition, FIDF has not recorded a provision for income taxes as it has no material tax liability from unrelated business income activities.
PART XI, LINE 2D	RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS ($468,251) UNREALIZED GAIN ON FOREIGN CURRENCY $46,283 ---------- TOTAL ($421,968) ----------
PART XII, LINE 2D	RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BAD DEBT EXPENSE FROM UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES $ 7,658,400 CHANGE IN GRANTS PAYABLE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS $(3,893,556) ----------- TOTAL $3,764,844 -----------

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region	(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in region
	Middle East and North Africa	1	9	Program Services	FIDF Projects	1,762,173
	Middle East and North Africa	0	0	Grantmaking		69,663,752















3a	Sub-total .....	1	9			71,425,925
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	1	9			71,425,925

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2018

Schedule F (Form 990) 2018

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	32,155,264	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	3,071,810	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	3,436,722	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	500,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	380,000	wure
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	2,502,100	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	1,305,120	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	50,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	1,082,792	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	1,275,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	1,478,500	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	855,724	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	125,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	70,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	66,105	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	130,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	25,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	253,480	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	100,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	10,180	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	44,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	21,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	45,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	66,105	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	14,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	36,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	10,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	5,655	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	12,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	10,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	125,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	General Support	10,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	general support	3,500,000	wire
Middle East and North Africa	general support	50,000	wire

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......	33
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................	0

Schedule F (Form 990) 2018

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

	(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement
College/University scholarships	Middle East and North Africa	4,580	16,905,500	wire

Schedule F (Form 990) 2018

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

Schedule F (Form 990) 2018

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

ReturnReference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 2	PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE: Grants for projects and programs are made pursuant to a contract or memorandum which delineates the intended use of the funds by the grantee and the timetable of grant payments. Funds are disbursed on a very disciplined and controlled basis and only upon receipt of a transfer requisition from the grantee accompanied by supporting documentation of the expenses to be paid, where applicable. Such documentation includes invoices, construction progress reports, photos and/or videos, reports of program services rendered and similar evidence, depending on the matter on hand. FIDF staff reviews the documentation provided and, when satisfied with its completeness, authorizes release of the funds. Funds so released must be used by the grantee only for the specific purpose and not for any other purpose. FIDF maintains detailed records of what it has paid for and the balance of its commitment remaining to be paid at any point in time. In addition, FIDF personnel and its Israel based representatives periodically visit projects and programs in progress for a first hand assessment that the funds are being used as intended. FIDF IMPACT! SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GRANTS FULL 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ISRAELI SOLDIERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR MILITARY SERVICE. TO BE ELIGIBLE, VETERANS MUST, AMONG OTHER CRITERIA, COME FROM A COMBAT OR COMBAT-SUPPORT UNIT AND A DISADVANTAGED SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE PREVENT THEM FROM PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION. APPLICANTS' ELIGIBILITY IS DETERMINED BY FIDF IMPACT! STAFF THROUGH REVIEW OF RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION AND PERSONAL INTERVIEWS. TO MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY, EACH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IS FURTHER REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 130 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE EVERY YEAR DURING THE FULL TERM OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC STANDARDS. THIS IS MONITORED BY THE FIDF IMPACT! STAFF THROUGH COMMUNICATION WITH THE VARIOUS ACADEMIC INSTITUTES AND THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THE STUDENTS VOLUNTEER. TRANSFERS TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE MADE 3-TIMES A YEAR AFTER VERIFICATION OF CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY.

Schedule F (Form 990) 2018

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	The Messina Group Inc 1155 Connecticut Ave NW 4th Flr Washington, DC20036	fundraising strategy		No	3,902,468	480,000	3,422,468









Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					3,902,468	480,000	3,422,468

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, NV, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 LA Dinner (event type)	(b) Event #2 Vegas Dinner (event type)	(c) Other events 102 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	42,920,179	5,515,776	41,818,846	90,254,801
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	42,711,829	5,468,256	37,244,463	85,424,548
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	208,350	47,520	4,574,383	4,830,253

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .			51,227	51,227
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	10,950	6,596	22,445	39,991
7	Food and beverages . . .	288,776	125,326	2,232,351	2,646,453
8	Entertainment . . . .	50,534		275,999	326,533
9	Other direct expenses . . .	3,819		4,233,981	4,237,800
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				7,302,004
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				-2,471,751

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .			1,202,651	1,202,651

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .	158,044	158,044
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .	46,992	46,992
5	Other direct expenses . . .	319,671	319,671

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes5.000 %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

524,707

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

677,944

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities: CA , FL , GA , IL , MD , NY , OH

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

The organization was not required to be licensed for the events it conducted.

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

100.000 %

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

JEFFREY GOLDBERG as of July 2018

Address

60 EAST 42ND STREET
NEW YORK,NY101650015

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

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$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

JEFFREY GOLDBERG as of July 2018

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

See Part V

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

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PART I, LINE 2B (V)	OTHER THAN THE FUNDRAISING FEES DISCLOSED, FIDF ALSO PAID THE MESSINA GROUP, INC. $720,000 FOR MEDIA BUYS.
Part III, Line 16	JEFFREY GOLDBERG, CFO, PREPARES THE BOOKS AND RECORDS FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS GAMING/SPECIAL EVENTS AND OVERSEES MANAGEMENT OF THE GAMING OPERATION. THESE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE PART OF HIS ROLE AS CFO. HE DOES NOT RECEIVE SEPARATE COMPENSATION RELATED TO MANAGEMENT OF THE GAMING OPERATION.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Yes

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Yes

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1Meir Klifi-Amir National Director & CEO	(i) (ii)	399,357 ------------- 0	500,000 ------------- 0	263,758 ------------- 0	12,000 ------------- 0	29,797 ------------- 0	1,204,912 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2Ron Aloni CFO (THRU 05/18)	(i) (ii)	118,707 ------------- 0	9,000 ------------- 0	6,279 ------------- 0	3,440 ------------- 0	15,720 ------------- 0	153,146 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3Lilach Ohad Chief Operating Officer	(i) (ii)	211,542 ------------- 0	7,000 ------------- 0	1,286 ------------- 0	6,384 ------------- 0	14,730 ------------- 0	240,942 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4Nina Hanan Chief Development Officer	(i) (ii)	265,579 ------------- 0	7,000 ------------- 0	1,286 ------------- 0	7,706 ------------- 0	14,855 ------------- 0	296,426 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5Jenna Griffin Executive Director	(i) (ii)	154,484 ------------- 0	10,000 ------------- 0	1,286 ------------- 0	4,791 ------------- 0	13,175 ------------- 0	183,736 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6Galit Brichta Executive Director	(i) (ii)	274,822 ------------- 0	10,000 ------------- 0	6,254 ------------- 0	8,831 ------------- 0	42,156 ------------- 0	342,063 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7Tamir Oppenheim Executive Director	(i) (ii)	166,785 ------------- 0	7,500 ------------- 0	6,266 ------------- 0	3,775 ------------- 0	41,914 ------------- 0	226,240 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8Shelly Kaidar Vice President Of Projects	(i) (ii)	150,307 ------------- 0	7,000 ------------- 0	6,254 ------------- 0	4,952 ------------- 0	40,717 ------------- 0	209,230 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9Lilach Asofsky Vice President of Marketing	(i) (ii)	198,588 ------------- 0	7,500 ------------- 0	6,254 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	39,039 ------------- 0	251,381 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10Dina Ben Ari Executive Director	(i) (ii)	180,566 ------------- 0	10,000 ------------- 0	3,446 ------------- 0	5,747 ------------- 0	13,175 ------------- 0	212,934 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11Jonathan D Bernstein Executive Director	(i) (ii)	144,622 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	3,446 ------------- 0	4,442 ------------- 0	25,057 ------------- 0	177,567 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12Lior Zommer Director of Special Events	(i) (ii)	141,647 ------------- 0	7,000 ------------- 0	6,254 ------------- 0	4,643 ------------- 0	39,037 ------------- 0	198,581 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13Ashley Clemente vp of information technology	(i) (ii)	157,175 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	3,296 ------------- 0	4,119 ------------- 0	31,102 ------------- 0	195,692 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Explanation

PART I, LINE 1A

HOUSING ALLOWANCE FIDFs National Directors are IDF Major Generals who have recently retired from active service after long and distinguished careers. Because it is customary for senior IDF officers serving in the United States to receive a housing allowance, the Compensation Committee determined that it was essential to provide this allowance in order to secure the services of a senior (reserve) major general. The cost of this taxable allowance is included in the total compensation reported. TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS UP OF PAYMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR IN RELATION TO THE HOUSING ALLOWANCE. THIS WAS TREATED AS A TAXABLE BENEFIT. ADDITIONAL GROSS-UP PAYMENTS WERE MADE FOR THE FORMER CFO'S HEALTH BENEFITS. THIS WAS TREATED AS A TAXABLE BENEFIT. PART I, LINE 5A BONUS CONTINGENT ON REVENUE FIDF's National Director's bonus is contingent on the amount of revenue for the year.

PART I, LINE 7

NON-FIXED PAYMENTS Bonuses are paid based on successful completion of individual/regional/organizational wide strategic and operational goals or based on taking on additional responsibilities or roles. All non-fixed payments have been included in Part VII and Schedule J compensation reporting.

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
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2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
(1) MEIR KLIFI-AMIR	CEO	See Part V		X	10,809	10,000		No	Yes		Yes





Total ............... $						10,000

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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Explanation

PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN C

PURPOSE OF THE RECEIVABLE FIDF provides the National Director and CEO with a housing allowance, which is grossed-up for taxes based on a projected tax rate. During 2017, FIDF paid a tax advance to account for potential insufficient gross-up of the housing allowance, which was recorded as a receivable. The balance is expected to be repaid to FIDF by the National Director and CEO by December 31, 2019.

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	176	11,462,315	Fair Market Value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..	X	55	36,956	Fair Market Value
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( Auction Items )	X	314	209,271	Fair Market Value
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN B	THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS IS REPORTED ON COLUMN B.

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(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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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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 - PROGRAM SERVICE, LINE 4A	Wellbeing and Recreational Programs (Continued) The Lone Soldiers Program ensures Lone Soldiers never feel truly alone by enabling 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 2018, FIDF provided approximately $5.5 million to assist over 3,500 lone soldiers through these programs. The Legacy Program provides comfort and care by helping those families who have suffered a devastating loss of a loved one fallen during military service. Through recreational vacations in Israel with activities such as workshops, shows, excursions, entertainment by popular Israeli artists, sports activities, and more, FIDF stands united by the side of these beloved families through their lives. The program also sponsors trips to the United States for children and siblings of fallen soldiers who share the experience of summer camp in the U.S. with American children of similar age. During 2018, FIDF provided approximately $1.4 million for such activities, aiding over 5,790 members of bereaved families, including trips to the United States for more than 150 children of various ages. The Spirit/Rest and Recreation Program sponsors various units with wellbeing needs such as fun days, trips and sports events and wellbeing equipment, and provides a week of rest and recuperation 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 2018, FIDF provided approximately $2.9 million for such activities, sponsoring 39 weeks of such programs for a total of about 18,500 soldiers. The Adopt a Brigade Program provides support for the DIGNITY Program, Spirit/Rest and Recreation Program, the Lone Soldiers Program and general wellbeing activities of the designated brigades. During 2018, FIDF provided approximately $5.1 million to sponsor the general wellbeing needs of the 10 brigades adopted by FIDF (approximately 37,500 soldiers). The Adopt a Battalion Program provides year-long recreational activities for designated battalions. During 2018, FIDF provided approximately $1.4 million to sponsor ceremonies, trips and other wellbeing activities for the 70 battalions adopted by FIDF (approximately 24,500 soldiers). The Wounded Veterans Program offered a second chance at a life without limitations in 2018 with approximately $4.8 million to sponsor activities supporting over 910 wounded veterans. The Spiritual Needs Program, in cooperation with the IDF rabbinate, provides for Judaica and ritual articles, holiday celebrations and activities and other educational and social activities. During 2018, FIDF provided approximately $3.9 million to sponsor such articles and activities.
FORM 990, PART III - PROGRAM SERVICE, LINE 4B	Educational and Scholarship Programs (Continued) To be eligible, veterans must come from a combat or combat-support unit and a disadvantaged socioeconomic background. Each scholarship recipient is required to complete 130 hours of community service every year during the full term of the scholarship. FIDF partners with 20 organizations which empower the students to help their communities and improve their environment. In the 2018-2019 academic year FIDF was able to fund approximately 4,580 scholarships of college or university study. In 2018 FIDF had granted approximately $16.9 million of scholarship assistance. During 2018, FIDF also sponsored approximately $5.8 million of educational programs which provide for a successful continuum from high school to higher education, or for soldiers to enter directly into the job market. These programs utilize seminars, workshops, discussion groups and field trips to also assist new immigrant soldiers in their assimilation process, provide enrichment opportunities to soldiers with special needs, and develop educational resources. During 2018, about 26,684 soldiers participated in such activities.
FORM 990, PART III - PROGRAM SERVICE, LINE 4C	Construction Programs (Continued) 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 2018 was as follows: 9 construction projects were completed, with a total budget of approximately $20.8 million, 10 additional projects were under construction, with a total budget of approximately $26.2 million, and 4 projects were in the design and bidding stage, with a total budget of approximately $40.5 million. In addition, 36 smaller facilities renovation and refurbishment projects were completed, with a total budget of approximately $1.26 million.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE CONTROLLER AND REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND BY THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. A REVIEW IS ALSO PERFORMED BY FIDF'S OUTSIDE TAX ADVISORS AND ITS LEGAL COUNSEL. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL, FOLLOWED BY DISTRIBUTION OF THE FINAL COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT Annual conflict of interest forms are required from all members of the Board and all employees. The forms are received by FIDF's Chief Financial Officer, who prepares a spreadsheet listing conflicts disclosed, if any. The spreadsheet is shared with FIDF's National Director and Legal Counsel for their review. Any conflicts are disclosed to and discussed at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board. In the event of a disclosure of a conflict, the interested person leaves the meeting where the conflict is discussed and voted upon. In cases of failure to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions are taken, if needed, following due process.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A AND 15B	PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION The Compensation Committee of the Board determines compensation for all officers, executive directors, heads of department and any other highly compensated employees. The Committee typically meets in March to determine compensation for the upcoming year, as well as bonuses, if any, for performance in the previous year. Compensation surveys as well as Form 990 of other organizations, similar in size and character, are used.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19	AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS TO THE PUBLIC THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9	OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: CHANGE IN SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS $ (468,251) UNREALIZED GAIN ON FOREIGN CURRENCY $ 46,283 BAD DEBT EXPENSE FROM UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES ($7,658,400) CHANGE IN GRANTS PAYABLE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS $3,893,556 ---------- TOTAL (4,186,812) ----------

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No