Form990
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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)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 02-01-2019 , and ending 01-31-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
 
% JAY MARCUS
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
C/O JMARK INTERIORS 461 CENTRAL AVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CEDARHURST, NY115162008
D Employer identification number

13-2992985
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 48,511,603
F Name and address of principal officer:
JAY MARCUS
13 HAGOEL STREET
EFRAT   9043500
IS
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.centralfundofisrael.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1979
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROMOTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN ISRAEL
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 7
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 6
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 8
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 39 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 39,317,446 47,922,228
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 41,117 249,148
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 243,682 47,801
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 39,602,245 48,219,177
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 36,540,774 42,322,436
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) 95,000 95,000
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 15,701 21,749
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 36,651,475 42,439,185
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,950,770 5,779,992
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 15,703,373 21,483,365
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 0 0
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 15,703,373 21,483,365
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
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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..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
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 $ 17,532,142 including grants of $ 17,532,142 ) (Revenue $   )
COMMUNITY PROJECTS - SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,158,509 including grants of $ 11,158,509 ) (Revenue $   )
SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INSTITUTIONS: AS IN THE PAST, THERE IS A GREAT OVERLAP OF HUMANITARIAN SERVICES AS MANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SERVICE THE HUMANITARIAN ASPECTS OF EDUCATION AS IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION. THERE IS ALSO AN OVERLAP WITH COMMUNITY PROJECTS AS THERE IS A CONSTANT NEED TO BUILD NEW SCHOOLS AS THE POPULATION INCREASES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,199,841 including grants of $ 10,199,841 ) (Revenue $   )
SOCIAL SERVICES, HUMANITARIAN AID, AID TO THE POOR: HELPING THOSE IN NEED IS AT THE CORE OF THE ORGANIZATION. CHARITY MEANS HELPING THOSE IN NEED WHETHER IT BE IN EDUCATION, BUILDING STRUCTURES, SECURITY OR MEDICINE. OUR HUMANITARIAN AID IS TARGETED TO THOSE PEOPLE IN NEED, WHETHER IT BE MONETARY, PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL. THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES AID TO FOOD KITCHENS, CHILDREN AT RISK, AID TO TERROR VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AID TO REFUGEES & NEW IMMIGRANTS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ETC.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 3,431,944 including grants of $ 3,431,944 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet42,322,436
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
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.............
3
 
No
4
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.........
4
 
No
5
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..
5
 
No
6
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.........................
6
 
No
7
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....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
8
 
No
9
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..............
9
 
No
10
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......
10
 
No
11
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.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. ...................
11a
 
No
b
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.......
11b
 
No
c
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.......
11c
 
No
d
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............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
 
No
f
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
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................
12a
 
No
b
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
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
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
 
15
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
15
Yes
 
16
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
16
Yes
 
17
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) ....
17
 
No
18
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............
18
 
No
19
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...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
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.....
21
 
No
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
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........
22
 
No
23
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.......................
23
 
No
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
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
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
 
 
d
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 ....
25a
 
No
b
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.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
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
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
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
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
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............
33
 
No
34
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.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
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
 
 
36
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.............
36
 
No
37
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
37
 
No
38
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. ............
38
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
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
0
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
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 ..................
2a
0
b
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)
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
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)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletIS
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
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? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
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? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
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? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
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
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
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
 
 
b
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
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
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.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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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
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
7
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.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
6
2
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? .................
2
Yes
 
3
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? .
3
Yes
 
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
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? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
 
No
9
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.......
9
Yes
 
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
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
 
 
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
 
b
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
 
No
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
 
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
 
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
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?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
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
 
No
b
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
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
NY
18
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.
19
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.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJAY MARCUS13 HAGOEL STREET   EFRAT,   9043500IS
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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.
RoundBullet 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.

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

RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet 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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JAY MARCUS......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       95,000 0 0
(2) JEFF MOST......................................................................
TREASURER
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) DR LINDA KALISH MARCU......................................................................
SECRETARY
 10.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) MITCHELL EICHEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.1
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) MICHAEL FISCHBERGER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.1
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) YEHUDA MARCUS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.1
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) JACOB WEICHHOLZ......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.1
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0




















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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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 95,000 0 0
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
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 ..............
3
 
No
4
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...........................
4
 
No
5
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 ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
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
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 47,922,228
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 292,246
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 47,922,228
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 0
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 249,148     249,148
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   292,426 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   292,426 7b
c Gain or (loss)     7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a GAINS FROM CURRENCY CONVERSIONS 900099 47,801     47,801
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 47,801
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 48,219,177     296,949
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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 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, lines 15 and 16. ............. 42,322,436 42,322,436
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 95,000   95,000 0
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........ 0      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 0      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 0      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 2,700   2,700  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
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) 0      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 2,851   2,851  
14 Information technology ...... 429   429  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 0      
17 Travel ............ 14,055   14,055  
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 .. 0      
23 Insurance ... 0      
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 STATE FILING FEE 750   750  
b BANK FEES 964   964  
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 42,439,185 42,322,436 116,749 0
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 MediumBullet 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
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 11,841,392 1 4,454,041
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,519,761 2 16,875,017
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 0 4 0
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 342,220 7 154,307
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 0 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b   0 10c 0
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 0 11 0
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
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 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 15,703,373 16 21,483,365
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 0 17 0
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
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 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 0 26 0
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 0 29 0
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 30 0
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 0 31 0
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 15,703,373 32 21,483,365
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 15,703,373 33 21,483,365
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
48,219,177
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
42,439,185
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
5,779,992
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
15,703,373
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
21,483,365
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
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:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
 
No
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:
c
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?
2c
 
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
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?
3a
 
No
b
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.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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.
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
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
 
Employer identification number

13-2992985
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.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 22,992,907 20,123,375 31,468,473 39,317,446 47,922,228 161,824,429
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 22,992,907 20,123,375 31,468,473 39,317,446 47,922,228 161,824,429
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).. 40,322,830
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 121,501,599
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 22,992,907 20,123,375 31,468,473 39,317,446 47,922,228 161,824,429
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 9,325 11,317 29,358 41,117 249,148 340,265
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.)..           0
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 162,164,694
12
12
 
13
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
14
14
74.925 %
15
15
89.740 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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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
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
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.
3b
 
 
c
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.
3c
 
 
4a
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.
4a
 
 
b
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.
4b
 
 
c
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.
4c
 
 
5a
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).
5a
 
 
b
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?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
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.
6
 
 
7
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) .
7
 
 
8
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).
8
 
 
9a
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.
9a
 
 
b
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.
9b
 
 
c
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.
9c
 
 
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
 
 
b
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
 
 
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
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
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
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
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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?
1
 
 
2
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).
2
 
 
3
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.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
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.
2a
 
 
b
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.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
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.
3a
 
 
b
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.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
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  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 7
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 2019 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-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, 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 2019. 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 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 8
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).
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Name of the organization
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
 
Employer identification number

13-2992985
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




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
Special Rules
......... 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.
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Name of organization
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
  		Employer identification number
13-2992985
Part I
Contributors
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


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Page 3
Name of organization
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
  		Employer identification number

13-2992985
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) (2019)
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Page 4
Name of organization
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
  		Employer identification number

13-2992985
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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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 (c) Use 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
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image 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.
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Name of the organization
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
 
Employer identification number

13-2992985
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
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 the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking   42,322,436
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking FREE LOANS AID 5,554
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ....     42,327,990
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     42,327,990
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 40,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 27,045 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 236,550 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 7,250 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 5,165 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 63,940 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 12,140 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SPECIAL 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 6,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 26,180 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 10,813 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 35,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 34,730 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 14,540 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 67,500 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 50,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 85,460 CHECK      
middle east/north africa WOMENS 18,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 21,839 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 13,950 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 15,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 30,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 11,630 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 19,166 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 70,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 450,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 1,292,850 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 53,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa HUMANITARIAN 36,174 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 15,460 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 778,887 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 5,100 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 150,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 295,543 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 55,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 30,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 7,200 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 10,530 CHECK      
middle east/north africa FOOD 15,550 CHECK      
middle east/north africa YOUTH 35,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa YOUTH 35,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 14,450 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 321,041 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 58,600 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 5,600 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 6,469 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 7,510 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 36,367 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 125,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 400,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 20,704 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 27,063 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 128,951 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 12,152 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 7,550 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 100,537 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 30,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 152,334 CHECK      
middle east/north africa YOUTH 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 19,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 57,730 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 96,650 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 5,755 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 40,060 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 60,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 12,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 58,815 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 30,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 228,875 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 30,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 44,315 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 127,700 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 61,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 12,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 94,200 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 36,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 100,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 11,233 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 22,200 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 8,613 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 140,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa FOOD 15,695 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 30,100 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 1,963,892 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 15,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 35,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 1,400,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 1,005,250 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 32,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 38,912 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 7,500 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 22,318 CHECK      
middle east/north africa WOMENS 321,805 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 15,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 8,700 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 440,553 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 63,300 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 100,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 28,142 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 11,010 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 11,400 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa YOUTH 73,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 550,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 12,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 35,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 23,327 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 21,600 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 954,118 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 185,750 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 65,500 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SECURITY 9,300 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 6,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 350,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 12,780 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 30,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 28,734 CHECK      
middle east/north africa LEGAL 140,065 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 122,422 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 408,972 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 6,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 78,875 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 13,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 6,490 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 30,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 29,200 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 55,870 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 281,037 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 39,100 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 161,400 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 20,350 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 14,025 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 59,080 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 310,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 61,800 CHECK      
middle east/north africa YOUTH 48,857 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 187,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 50,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 15,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 75,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 8,768 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 111,762 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 8,090 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 111,199 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 75,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa WOMENS 80,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 6,980 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 8,690 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 5,200 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 43,485 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 50,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 25,671 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 100,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 75,907 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 17,900 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 22,500 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 16,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 124,108 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 458,400 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 138,700 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 69,715 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 42,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 170,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 75,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 20,691 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 200,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 400,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 55,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 6,955 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 9,990 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 53,105 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 300,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 8,400 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 35,360 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 37,332 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa REFUGEE 347,411 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 100,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 174,975 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 214,275 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 10,329 CHECK      
middle east/north africa FOOD 6,980 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 50,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 102,012 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 100,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 810,815 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 5,990 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 188,243 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 25,460 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 233,290 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 133,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 18,518 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 78,480 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 5,600 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 10,950 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 11,080 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 15,940 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 14,440 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 50,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 21,741 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 18,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 20,150 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 159,435 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 51,800 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 7,510 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 223,100 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 7,981 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 57,510 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 123,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 77,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 34,480 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 294,600 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 928,830 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 22,720 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 71,900 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 71,898 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 12,290 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 55,640 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 7,510 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 160,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 6,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 210,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 8,342 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 22,330 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 105,300 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 75,150 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 14,940 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 72,510 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 138,700 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 55,935 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 27,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 107,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 220,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 27,795 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 150,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 40,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 110,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SYNAGOGUE 160,550 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 67,155 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 35,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 6,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 35,695 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 13,320 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 8,736 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 16,356 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 88,737 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 22,055 CHECK      
middle east/north africa WOMENS 107,982 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 17,020 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 83,425 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 10,285 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 7,245 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 9,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 6,500 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 40,115 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 228,566 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 55,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 86,643 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 143,640 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 34,874 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 102,537 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 55,612 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 865,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 507,431 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 12,390 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 11,300 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 468,033 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 720,129 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 23,452 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 120,635 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 12,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 86,230 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 13,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 127,408 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 20,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 120,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 12,260 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 69,378 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 7,542 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 5,936 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 50,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 100,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 5,490 CHECK      
middle east/north africa RELIGIOUS 61,790 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 6,760 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 721,149 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SECURITY 8,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 2,200,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa SPECIAL 127,551 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 197,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 190,681 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 30,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 357,830 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 15,011 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 10,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 5,600 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 314,500 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 9,240 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 25,333 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 15,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 20,775 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 25,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa WOMENS 24,112 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 105,780 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AFTER SCHOOL 77,018 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 40,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 9,675 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 61,685 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 70,054 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 493,397 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 50,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 128,627 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 53,599 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 18,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 5,715 CHECK      
middle east/north africa PUB AWARENESS 118,800 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 6,680 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 8,851 CHECK      
middle east/north africa MEDICAL 7,500 CHECK      
middle east/north africa HUMANITARIAN 25,300 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 10,600 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 590,990 CHECK      
middle east/north africa WOMENS 9,990 CHECK      
middle east/north africa COMMUNITY 36,500 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 294,930 CHECK      
middle east/north africa AID FOR 15,000 CHECK      
middle east/north africa EDUCATIONAL 14,500 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa AID FOR 6,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa FOOD 623,200 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa HUMANITARIAN 182,545 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa SECURITY 30,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 30,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 79,680 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 6,118 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 605,681 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 195,057 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 14,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 14,710 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 8,690 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 6,020 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 100,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 12,010 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 29,500 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 80,110 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 20,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 172,022 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 7,400 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 55,875 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa SYNAGOGUE 435,700 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa COMMUNITY 63,798 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 87,820 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 47,396 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 14,660 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 30,165 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 23,180 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 66,356 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 73,604 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 5,637 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 17,045 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa RELIGIOUS 15,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 20,500 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa MEDICAL 6,000 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa EDUCATIONAL 26,200 CHECK      
Middle East and North Africa HUMANITARIAN 8,700 CHECK      
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 .......MediumBullet
401
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
FREE LOANS - SHORT TERM AID Middle East and North Africa 2 5,554        
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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) .
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Page 5
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 1, LINE 2 SOME OF THE VOLUNTEERS AND ADMINISTRATORS ARE RESIDING IN ISRAEL AND ARE IN CONTACT WITH THE RECIPIENTS ON A RECURRING BASIS BY PHONE AND EMAIL AND ON-SITE VISITS
PART 1, LINE 3, COLUMN F THERE ARE NO EXPENDITURES IN THE REGION OTHER THAN THE GRANTS (AND LOANS) THEMSELVES, WHICH ARE BY CHECK OR BANK TRANSFER.
PART 3 - ACCOUNTING METHOD OUR FREE LOANS TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATION ARE MADE BY CHECK AND ARE REFLECTED IN THE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SECTION OF THE 990 PART X. IF A LOAN IS DEFAULTED, IT IS DEDUCTED FROM ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. DUE TO DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES, IT IS TAKING LONGER TO COLLECT ON SOME LOANS, THUS WE HAVE GREATLY REDUCED THE LOANS WE ARE DISTRIBUTING UNTIL WE HAVE RECEIVED RETURNS ON THE OUTSTANDING LOANS. WE MADE TWO SMALL FREE LOANS THIS PAST YEAR TO INDIVIDUALS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
 
Employer identification number

13-2992985
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 12 292,426 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
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 Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
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
29
 
Yes
No
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 isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't 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) (2019)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2019)
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Part IISupplemental 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.
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL
 
Employer identification number

13-2992985
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PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: ESTABLISHED IN 1979 AS A VOLUNTEER CHARITY WITH THE MOTTO "WHAT YOU GIVE IS WHAT THEY GET", CFI WAS DESIGNED TO ENABLE 100% OF DONATIONS TO REACH CHARITIES IN ISRAEL. OVER THE YEARS, WE RECEIVED THE JERUSALEM PRIZE FOR VOLUNTEERISM, ACCOLADES FROM THE CHIEF RABBINATE, AN AWARD FROM PM MENACHEM BEGIN AND ACCOLADES FROM HUNDREDS OF CHARITIES IN ISRAEL. WE DO NOT SOLICIT OR ADVERTISE. BY WORD OF MOUTH ALONE WE HAVE GROWN INTO A SIGNIFICANT CHARITABLE FORCE IN ISRAEL, WHICH HELPS THE NATION OF ISRAEL TO THRIVE.
PART III, LINE 4A - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT: COMMUNITY PROJECTS: THE ORGANIZATION UNDERTAKES COMMUNITY PROJECTS WHICH BENEFIT THE WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS AND THE LAND OF ISRAEL. THE WORLD AROUND US CONTINUES TO RAPIDLY CHANGE AND THE THREATS TO THE NATION OF ISRAEL, THE LAND OF ISRAEL, THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL, AND THE SUPPORTERS OF ISRAEL ALL AROUND THE WORLD CONTINUES TO RISE DAILY. ONE JUST NEEDS TO OPEN ANY NEWSPAPER OR WEBSITE AND YOU WILL WITNESS AN EXPLODING INDUSTRY OF CLASSICAL ANTI-SEMITISM AS WELL AS MANY NEW MODERN FORMS OF HATRED. VOICES OF DEMONSTRATIONS, BOYCOTTS AND DIVESTMENT, AND EVEN TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THE STATE AND ITS PEOPLE ARE HEARD NOT ONLY IN THE GUTTERS BUT IN CLASSROOMS, UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES, NEWSPAPERS AND EVEN PARLIAMENTS ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE ENEMIES OF THE JEWISH NATION CONSTANTLY SEARCH FOR NEW WAYS TO HARM US. THERE ARE MANY WHO HAVE NOT GIVEN UP ON THEIR DREAM TO DESTROY US PHYSICALLY AND THERE ARE THOSE WHO, REALIZING THE FUTILITY OF THAT DREAM HAVE FOUND NEW INNOVATIVE WAYS TO CAUSE US HARM. THE VENOM HEARD THROUGHOUT IS REMINISCENT OF THE 1930'S AND ITS DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCES TO HUMANITY. CFI CONTINUES SUPPORTING THOSE CHARITIES WHICH ARE COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM AND THE BDS MOVEMENT AND THREATS OF ANNIHILATION OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE. OUR COMMUNITY PROJECTS ARE MEANT TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS TO THE REALITIES OF ANTI-SEMITISM AND COMBAT IT WHEREVER IT IS FOUND; WHETHER THROUGH USE OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM OR SOCIAL MEDIA. WE NEED TO EDUCATE THE WORLD OF THE EVIL EFFECTS OF ANTI-SEMITISM. NOT EVEN 100 YEARS REMOVED FROM THE HOLOCAUST, WE SEE HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF. OUR GRANTS ALSO GO TO ASSIST IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES THROUGHOUT ISRAEL.
PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CATEGORY #4 - SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS: PROVIDED GRANTS THAT ARE PRIMARILY FOR THE SUPPORT, MAINTANANCE, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF SYNAGOGUES AND OTHER RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS. TOTAL EXPENSES - $2,575,919 TOTAL GRANTS - $2,575,919 GATEGORY #5 - MEDICAL SERVICES: PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR CLINICS AND HOSPITALS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AID TO THE NEEDY THAT SUFFER WITH MANY MEDICAL ISSUES. IN ADDITION, SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES. TOTAL EXPENSES - $816,725 TOTAL GRANTS - $816,725 CATEGORY #6 - SECURITY PROGRAMS: ISRAEL SECURITY PRECAUTIONS ARE GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME AND WE HAVE SEEN THE RESULTS IN THE DECREASE OF TERROR VICTIMS. ALL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OF COURSE HAVE SECURITY CONCERNS AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEIR BEING. SECURITY IS BUILT INTO EVERY ASPECT OF ISRAELI SOCIETY. WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN ABOUT SECURITY, BUT THEY ARE A PART OF A PARCEL OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. THIS IS REFLECTED IN A REDUCTION OF GRANTS TO PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY INVOLVED WITH SECURITY. TOTAL EXPENSES - $39,300 TOTAL GRANTS - $39,300
PART VI, LINE 2 - FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS: JAY MARCUS, DR. LINDA KALISH-MARCUS, AND YEHUDA MARCUS HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 - MANAGEMENT COMPANY: AS OF 2017, WE ENGAGED A MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM TO HELP MANAGE THE DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES.
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 9 - BOARD MEMBERS CONTACT INFORMATION: JAY MARCUS - 13 HAGOEL STREET, EFRAT, ISRAEL DR. LINDA KALISH MARCUS - 13 HAGOEL STREET, EFRAT, ISRAEL MITCHELL EICHEN - 5 HAMA'AYAN STREET, EFRAT, ISRAEL MICHAEL FISCHBERGER - 37 SHIVAT TZIYON STREET, EFRAT, ISRAEL JEFF MOST - 23 MOTT DRIVE, BELLPORT, LONG ISLAND, NY 11713 JACOB WIECHHOLZ - 29 WOODMERE BLVD, WOODMERE, NY 11598 YEHUDA MARCUS - 2 MOLLER STREET, TENAFLY, NJ 07670
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B - FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS: COPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE EMAILED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS, UPON WHICH THE BOARD MEMBERS PERFORM A REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 VIA EMAIL AND AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD.
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 - DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC: UPON REQUEST, FINANCIAL AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE EMAILED OR SUCH REQUESTS ARE DIRECTED TO PUBLIC WEBSITES WHICH MAINTAIN THEM.
PART VII, LINE 1A THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED THE SERVICES OF AN UNRELATED CORPORATION TO MANAGE THE DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION OF WHICH JAY MARCUS, PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR, IS THE SOLE SHAREHOLDER.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019


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