Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to
www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
| (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 |
||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(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.") .. | 59,857,993 | 61,988,561 | 79,715,768 | 87,178,048 | 58,656,174 | 347,396,544 |
| 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 | 59,857,993 | 61,988,561 | 79,715,768 | 87,178,048 | 58,656,174 | 347,396,544 |
| 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).. | 21,617,654 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 325,778,890 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 59,857,993 | 61,988,561 | 79,715,768 | 87,178,048 | 58,656,174 | 347,396,544 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 511,521 | 527,298 | 871,654 | 1,070,701 | 1,359,351 | 4,340,525 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 208,569 | 245,166 | 351,573 | 336,974 | 159,749 | 1,302,031 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 353,039,100 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(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.).. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
|---|
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|
| Software ID: | |
| Software Version: |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: | AIEF IS THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (AIPAC). AIEF MAKES GRANTS TO AIPAC THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDATIONS STATUS AS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING MIDDLE EAST RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND CONFERENCES, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, AS WELL AS SPONSORED TRIPS TO HELP EDUCATE POLITICAL LEADERS AND INFLUENTIALS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE UNITED STATES-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3: THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WHOSE EFFECTS FIRST BECAME KNOWN IN JANUARY 2020, IS HAVING A BROAD AND NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS AROUND THE WORLD. BEGINNING IN MARCH 2020, THE RESTRICTIONS FROM THE PANDEMIC IMPACTED THE FOUNDATIONS IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENT MODEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE CANCELLATION OF EVENTS, TRIPS, AND MEETINGS. AT THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC, THE FOUNDATION QUICKLY SHIFTED ITS STRATEGY TO USING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING TO CONDUCT EDUCATION WORK UNTIL IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING IS ABLE TO RESUME. THE PANDEMIC ALSO IMPACTED ITS ABILITY TO FUNDRAISE AT THE HISTORICAL LEVELS RESULTING IN A DECREASE IN CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONORS. TO OFFSET THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC ON ITS OPERATIONS, THE FOUNDATION HAS IMPLEMENTED COST SAVING MEASURES AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO AS APPROPRIATE. WHILE THERE HAS BEEN PROGRESS IN DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING A COVID-19 VACCINE, THERE CONTINUES TO BE UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE BREADTH AND DURATION OF THE BUSINESS DISRUPTION, AS WELL AS ITS IMPACT ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. NONETHELESS, THE FOUNDATION WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS OF THE PANDEMIC ON ITS OPERATIONS AND WILL IMPLEMENT NEW STRATEGIES AS APPROPRIATE. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: | THE AIPAC TOMORROW CAMPAIGN IS THE PLANNED GIVING AND ENDOWMENT INITIATIVE OF AIPAC AND AIEF WHICH ALLOWS OUR DONORS TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE STRENGTH AND SECURITY OF THE U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP THROUGH FINANCIAL AND ESTATE PLANNING. EXPENSES $52,396. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $0. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT PROVIDE INFORMATION AND MEMBER EDUCATION EXPENSES $17,920,130. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $0. |
| FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A: | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. THE FOUNDATION UTILIZES AIPAC EMPLOYEES THROUGH A SHARED SERVICES ARRANGEMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CONTROLLER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND CFO PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: | 1. EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER OF AIEF (HEREAFTER "KEY PERSON") IN A POSITION TO INFLUENCE OR TO VOTE UPON ANY POLICY OR BUSINESS OF AIEF SHALL EXERCISE GOOD FAITH IN ALL TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO AIEF, AND SHALL NOT USE HIS OR HER POSITION OR KNOWLEDGE GAINED THEREFROM, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO PERMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO ARISE BETWEEN THE INTERESTS OF AIEF AND THE PERSONAL AND/OR BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ANY KEY PERSON, INCLUDING THOSE OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF SUCH KEY PERSONS. 2. PRIOR TO THE AUTHORIZATION AND DISCUSSION OF ANY POLICY OR BUSINESS TO BE ADOPTED OR CONDUCTED BY AIEF, SHOULD ANY KEY PERSON, INCLUDING THOSE OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF KEY PERSONS, HAVE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN AIEF AND THE POLICY OR BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED, SUCH KEY PERSON SHALL DISCLOSE SUCH RELATIONSHIP OR INTEREST TO THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE ACTING ON THE POLICY OR BUSINESS TO BE AUTHORIZED. HOWEVER, SHOULD THE POLICY OR BUSINESS TO BE ADOPTED OR CONDUCTED BY AIEF INVOLVE ANY OFFER FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODS OR SERVICES, IN WHICH ANY KEY PERSON OR ANY LAY LEADER OF AIEF, HAS A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP OR OTHER INTEREST, SUCH POLICY OR BUSINESS MATTER SHALL FIRST BE REFERRED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD. 3. UPON DISCLOSURE OF SUCH RELATIONSHIP, INTEREST AND/OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD FOLLOWING REVIEW, THE KEY PERSON MAKING SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE POLICY OR BUSINESS IN WHICH THE INTEREST OR RELATIONSHIP HAS BEEN DISCLOSED, NOR SHALL SUCH KEY PERSON BE PERMITTED TO COUNT IN DETERMINING THE EXISTENCE OF A QUORUM OR OTHERWISE VOTE IN THE MATTER BEING DISCUSSED. 4. THE MINUTES OF ANY SUCH MEETING SHALL REFLECT THE DISCLOSURE MADE, THE VOTE TAKEN, AND WHERE APPLICABLE, THE ABSTENTION FOR PARTICIPATION AND VOTING OF THE KEY PERSON WHO HAS MADE THE REQUIRED DISCLOSURE. 5. THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SHALL BE PROVIDED TO EACH KEY PERSON AT THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING AIPAC'S ANNUAL POLICY CONFERENCE. IN ADDITION, EACH NEW KEY PERSON SHALL BE PROVIDED A COPY OF THIS POLICY UPON COMMENCEMENT OF HIS OR HER POSITION AS A KEY PERSON WITH AIEF. 6. KEY PERSONS OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL NEITHER SOLICIT NOR ACCEPT GRATUITIES, FAVORS, OR ANYTHING OF MONETARY VALUE FROM VENDORS OR PARTIES TO SUB-AGREEMENTS. HOWEVER, UNSOLICITED GIFTS OF A NOMINAL VALUE MAY BE ACCEPTED ONLY WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. PERSONS OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL NEITHER SOLICIT NOR ACCEPT GRATUITIES, FAVORS, OR ANYTHING OF MONETARY VALUE FROM VENDORS OR PARTIES TO SUB-AGREEMENTS. HOWEVER, UNSOLICITED GIFTS OF A NOMINAL VALUE MAY BE ACCEPTED ONLY WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: | To the extent that AIEF's state charitable registrations require the provision of governing documents and financial statements, those documents are made available through public request channels. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9, OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: | CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN CHARITABLE LEAD TRUST -18,457 FOREIGN CURRENCY GAIN 4,471 |
| Software ID: | |
| Software Version: |