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(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(1) MOREY LEVOVITZ...................................................................... CHAIRMAN	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X
(2) NILY FALIC...................................................................... CHAIRMAN EMERITUS	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(3) ARTHUR STARK...................................................................... CHAIRMAN EMERITUS	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(4) RABBI PETER WEINTRAUB...................................................................... CHAIRMAN EMERITUS	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(5) MARC PERLMAN...................................................................... PRESIDENT	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X
(6) ROBIN SELATI...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(7) STEPHEN W RUBIN ESQ...................................................................... SECRETARY & GENERAL COUNSEL	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X
(8) HARVEY AXELROD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(9) GARY BALTER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(10) SAMMY BAR-OR...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(11) DANIEL BENEDICT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(12) RONNY BEN-JOSEF...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(13) MAX BLANKFELD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(14) AL BRODY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(15) DOUG BUNIM...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(16) ROBERT BURMAN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X
(17) ROBERT N COHEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X

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/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) FRED DISTENFELD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(19) WILLIAM FOX........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(20) ALBERT FRANK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(21) AARON GANZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(22) MITCHELL GOLD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(23) HARRY GROSS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(24) BERNIE GROVEMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(25) DAVID HAGER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(26) JOSEPH HANANO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(27) LARRY HOCHBERG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(28) DANIEL HYMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(29) MEIR IZAK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(30) AVI KANER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(31) MICHAEL KARLIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(32) ALAN KATZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(33) SHMUEL KATZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(34) ALICE KLEIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(35) NETTA KORIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(36) RICHARD KWAL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(37) TIMOTHY LEVART........................................................................ TREASURER	1.00 .......................0.00	X	X			0	0	0
(38) NATHAN LEWINGER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(39) BRIAN MERMELSHTEIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(40) SHARON MISHKIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(41) GERALD MIZEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(42) SAM MOSHE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(43) WENDY MOSKOWITZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(44) JORDE NATHAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(45) SPENCER PARTRICH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(46) ROBERT POLAK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(47) AMITAI RAZIEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(48) HYLA RUBY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(49) ARI RYAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(50) HAIM SABIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(51) MONICA SASSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(52) RON SEDLEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(53) MORRIE SILVERMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(54) GARRY SOBEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(55) LLOYD SOKOLOFF........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(56) DAVID WIENER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(57) SHAHRAM YAGHOUBZADEH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(58) OFER YARDENI........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(59) ARI ZWEIG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(60) AARON BROWN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(61) TODD COPELAND........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(62) CLIVE FIELDS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(63) ERIC HARON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(64) SUSAN REICHENTHAL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X				0	0	0
(65) STEVEN WEIL........................................................................ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00 .......................0.00		X			658,065	0	41,878
(66) NADAV PADAN........................................................................ NATIONAL DIRECTOR & CEO	40.00 .......................0.00		X			397,925	0	12,420
(67) ALAN SRULOWITZ........................................................................ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00 .......................0.00		X			312,043	0	26,824
(68) ARI DALLAS........................................................................ CHIEF OPERATING OFF	40.00 .......................0.00		X			240,000	0	9,600
(69) TAMIR OPPENHEIM........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT, CENTRAL REGION	40.00 .......................0.00			X		223,707	0	25,581
(70) GALIT BRICHTA........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT, NORTHEAST REGION	40.00 .......................0.00			X		325,801	0	26,759
(71) JENNA GRIFFIN........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT, WESTERN REGION	40.00 .......................0.00			X		247,479	0	13,041
(72) PNINIT COLE........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NE AFFINITY GROUPS	40.00 .......................0.00				X	237,046	0	11,382
(73) AMARELLE GREEN........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BAY AREA CHAPTER	40.00 .......................0.00				X	238,123	0	32,017
(74) ANAT CHAVKIN........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WESTCHESTER/CT CHAPTER	40.00 .......................0.00				X	175,678	0	28,630
(75) JEFF KLEIN........................................................................ NATIONAL DIRECTOR, PLANNING GIVING	40.00 .......................0.00				X	187,401	0	16,799
(76) KAREN LYNN BENSON........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT, PEOPLE & CULTURE	40.00 .......................0.00				X	203,875	0	19,725

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
ORTRA LTD 94 YIGAL ALON STREET TEL AVIV 6789139 IS	TRAVEL SERVICES	1,911,152
MOSAIC TOURS AND TRAVEL 6345 COLLINS AVENUE MIAMI BEACH,FL33141	TRAVEL SERVICES	773,510
BW HOTEL LLC 9500 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD BEVERLY HILLS,CA90212	HOTEL AND EVENT SERVICES	503,654
PIER SIXTY LLC PIER 60 CHELSEA PIERS NEW YORK,NY10011	EVENT HOSTING	474,070
COHN REZNICK LLP PO BOX 1699 ALBANY,NY12201	ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING	423,783
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 79

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Total

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

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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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)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	59,306,597	81,982,315	87,401,186	280,005,582	180,699,804	689,395,484
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	59,306,597	81,982,315	87,401,186	280,005,582	180,699,804	689,395,484
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) ..						6,943,227
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						682,452,257

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	59,306,597	81,982,315	87,401,186	280,005,582	180,699,804	689,395,484
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	715,926	418,928	899,612	792,231	8,424,122	11,250,819
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.)..	127,118	2,111,632	3,367,389	3,961,616	6,860,707	16,428,462
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						717,074,765

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

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

95.170 %

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

94.560 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

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

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(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 on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

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

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

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

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

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

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

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

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10a

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

10a

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

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

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

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

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

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

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

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

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

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

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

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

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

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

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Part V

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

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

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

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 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 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

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

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

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Part V

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

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, 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 2024. 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 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

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

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:	FUNDRAISING GROSS RECEIPTS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 269,190. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 1,684,779. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 3,126,596. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 3,787,160. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 6,620,659. GAMING GROSS RECEIPTS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 14,743. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 310,242. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 260,115. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 57,205. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 0. REALIZED FX GAIN/LOSS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ -156,815. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 116,611. 2022 AMOUNT: $ -19,322. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 117,251. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 240,048.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:

FUNDRAISING GROSS RECEIPTS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 269,190. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 1,684,779. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 3,126,596. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 3,787,160. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 6,620,659. GAMING GROSS RECEIPTS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 14,743. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 310,242. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 260,115. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 57,205. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 0. REALIZED FX GAIN/LOSS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ -156,815. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 116,611. 2022 AMOUNT: $ -19,322. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 117,251. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 240,048.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization

FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

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

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

General Rule

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

Special Rules

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

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

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

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

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

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES		Employer identification number 13-3156445

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow

Attach to Form 990.
right arrow

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

Part II

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

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

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

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

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

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

Yes No

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Part III

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

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

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

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

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

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

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

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

Yes No

Part IV

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

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

Yes No


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

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

Yes No

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

Part V

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

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

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	15,184,284	11,529,032	14,778,011	12,878,837	11,788,342
b	Contributions ...	335,259	1,569,390	73,500	606,005	163,331
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	1,457,346	2,685,346	-3,249,479	1,721,549	1,552,126
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	547,783	599,484	73,000	428,380	624,962
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	16,429,106	15,184,284	11,529,032	14,778,011	12,878,837

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

26.460 %

Term endowment right arrow

73.540 %

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

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

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

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

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

Part VI

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

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

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	776,699	442,893	333,806
d	Equipment ....	386,853	282,652	104,201
e	Other .....	208,850	161,527	47,323
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				485,330

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VII

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

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3) Other (A) GOVT. GUARANTEED OBLIG.	147,736,965	F
(B) COMMON TRUST FUNDS	9,761,938	F
(C) STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS	367,026	F
(D) CORPORATE BONDS	48,919,833	F
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	206,785,762

Part VIII

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

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

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

Part IX

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

(a) Description				(b) Book value

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

Part X

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

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
ANNUITY PAYABLE	8,141,760
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	6,913,687







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	15,055,447
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	193,664,284
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	3,350,168
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	249,998
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	2,525,595
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	6,125,761
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	187,538,523
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	187,538,523

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	176,482,056
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	249,998
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	34,841,710
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	35,091,708
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	141,390,348
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	141,390,348

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

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

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PART V, LINE 4:	INTENDED USES OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES PROGRAM SERVICES.
PART X, LINE 2:	FIN 48 DISCLOSURE FIDF FOLLOWS GUIDANCE THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATING TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT. THIS GUIDANCE PROVIDES THAT THE TAX EFFECTS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION CAN ONLY BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IF THE POSITION IS "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE TAX POSITION IS BASED SOLELY ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE TAX POSITION MAY BE CHALLENGED. FIDF IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3), THOUGH IT IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, UNLESS THAT INCOME IS OTHERWISE EXCLUDED BY THE CODE. FIDF HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS A NEXUS; AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. FIDF HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN ADDITION, FIDF HAS NOT RECORDED A PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES AS IT HAS NO MATERIAL TAX LIABILITY FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ACTIVITIES.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	UNREALIZED LOSS ON FOREIGN CURRENCY -29,210. ACTUARIAL CHANGE IN ANNUITY OBLIGATION 2,554,805.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	BAD DEBT EXPENSE 2,455,480. CHANGE IN GRANT PAYABLE 32,386,230.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

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

Attach to Form 990. Right arrow

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Name of the organization
FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in 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	1	24	PROGRAM SERVICES	WELL-BEING PROGRAMS	13,537
	MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	0	0	GRANTMAKING		107,397,808















3a	Sub-total ....	1	24			107,411,345
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	1	24			107,411,345

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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.

(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	65,856,812	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	12,569,146	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	3,150,000	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,548,306	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	1,061,274	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	872,901	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	583,345	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	580,000	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	394,676	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	320,685	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	261,000	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	215,800	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	210,000	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	120,683	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	85,808	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	53,783	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	50,000	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	43,113	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	26,000	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	20,619	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	10,000	WIRE TRANSFER
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	GENERAL SUPPORT	7,379	WIRE TRANSFER

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 .......	26
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................	0

Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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.

	(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS	MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA	3,431	14,226,543	WIRE TRANSFER

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

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

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PART I, LINE 2:	PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE: GRANTS FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS ARE MADE PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT OR MEMORANDUM WHICH DELINEATES THE INTENDED USE OF THE FUNDS BY THE GRANTEE AND THE TIMETABLE OF GRANT PAYMENTS. FUNDS ARE DISBURSED ON A VERY DISCIPLINED AND CONTROLLED BASIS AND ONLY UPON RECEIPT OF A TRANSFER REQUISITION FROM THE GRANTEE ACCOMPANIED BY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION OF THE EXPENSES TO BE PAID, WHERE APPLICABLE. SUCH DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES INVOICES, CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORTS, PHOTOS AND/OR VIDEOS, REPORTS OF PROGRAM SERVICES RENDERED AND SIMILAR EVIDENCE, DEPENDING ON THE MATTER ON HAND. FIDF STAFF REVIEWS THE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED AND, WHEN SATISFIED WITH ITS COMPLETENESS, AUTHORIZES RELEASE OF THE FUNDS. FUNDS SO RELEASED MUST BE USED BY THE GRANTEE ONLY FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. FIDF MAINTAINS DETAILED RECORDS OF WHAT IT HAS PAID FOR AND THE BALANCE OF ITS COMMITMENT REMAINING TO BE PAID AT ANY POINT IN TIME. IN ADDITION, FIDF PERSONNEL AND ITS ISRAEL BASED REPRESENTATIVES PERIODICALLY VISIT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN PROGRESS FOR A FIRST HAND ASSESSMENT THAT THE FUNDS ARE BEING USED AS INTENDED. FIDF IMPACT! SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GRANTS FULL 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ISRAELI SOLDIERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR MILITARY SERVICE. TO BE ELIGIBLE, VETERANS MUST, AMONG OTHER CRITERIA, COME FROM A COMBAT OR COMBAT-SUPPORT UNIT AND A DISADVANTAGED SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE PREVENT THEM FROM PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION. APPLICANTS' ELIGIBILITY IS DETERMINED BY FIDF IMPACT! STAFF THROUGH REVIEW OF RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION AND PERSONAL INTERVIEWS. TO MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY, EACH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IS FURTHER REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 130 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE EVERY YEAR DURING THE FULL TERM OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC STANDARDS. THIS IS MONITORED BY THE FIDF IMPACT! STAFF THROUGH COMMUNICATION WITH THE VARIOUS ACADEMIC INSTITUTES AND THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THE STUDENTS VOLUNTEER. TRANSFERS TO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE MADE 3-TIMES A YEAR AFTER VERIFICATION OF CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY.

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

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

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

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

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

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

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

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

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

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

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

		(a) Event #1 ANNUAL GALA (event type)	(b) Event #2 ANNUAL GALA (event type)	(c) Other events 306 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	4,379,359	3,895,291	45,428,107	53,702,757
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	4,198,909	3,832,111	39,051,078	47,082,098
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	180,450	63,180	6,377,029	6,620,659

4	Cash prizes . . . . .	0	0	0
5	Noncash prizes . . . .	0	0	0
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	217,155	0	1,616,573	1,833,728
7	Food and beverages . . .	361,973	42,572	3,528,140	3,932,685
8	Entertainment . . . .	29,250	11,666	1,114,818	1,155,734
9	Other direct expenses . . .	161,952	37,181	4,435,102	4,634,235
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				11,556,382
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				-4,935,723

Part III

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

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

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

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

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

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

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

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

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

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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

YesNo

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

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

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

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

13a

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

13b

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

Name

Address

15a

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

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

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

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

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

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

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

YesNo

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

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Part IV

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

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(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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

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

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

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

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

Cat. No. 50053T

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Part II

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

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

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1STEVEN WEIL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	(i) (ii)	634,081 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	23,984 ------------- 0	25,959 ------------- 0	15,919 ------------- 0	699,943 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2NADAV PADAN NATIONAL DIRECTOR & CEO	(i) (ii)	387,580 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	10,345 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	12,420 ------------- 0	410,345 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3GALIT BRICHTA VICE PRESIDENT, NORTHEAST REGION	(i) (ii)	325,801 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	13,560 ------------- 0	13,199 ------------- 0	352,560 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4ALAN SRULOWITZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	312,043 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	12,200 ------------- 0	14,624 ------------- 0	338,867 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5AMARELLE GREEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BAY AREA CHAPTER	(i) (ii)	228,123 ------------- 0	10,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	9,852 ------------- 0	22,165 ------------- 0	270,140 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6JENNA GRIFFIN VICE PRESIDENT, WESTERN REGION	(i) (ii)	247,479 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	10,020 ------------- 0	3,021 ------------- 0	260,520 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7ARI DALLAS CHIEF OPERATING OFF	(i) (ii)	240,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	9,600 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	249,600 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8TAMIR OPPENHEIM VICE PRESIDENT, CENTRAL REGION	(i) (ii)	223,707 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	4,888 ------------- 0	20,693 ------------- 0	249,288 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9PNINIT COLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NE AFFINITY GROU	(i) (ii)	237,046 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	11,382 ------------- 0	248,428 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10KAREN LYNN BENSON VICE PRESIDENT, PEOPLE & CULTURE	(i) (ii)	203,875 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	8,600 ------------- 0	11,125 ------------- 0	223,600 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11ANAT CHAVKIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WESTCHESTER/CT C	(i) (ii)	175,678 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	7,231 ------------- 0	21,399 ------------- 0	204,308 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12JEFF KLEIN NATIONAL DIRECTOR, PLANNING GIVING	(i) (ii)	187,401 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	7,700 ------------- 0	9,099 ------------- 0	204,200 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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

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PART I, LINE 1A	TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS UP OF PAYMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR IN RELATION TO THE TUITION ALLOWANCE. THIS WAS TREATED AS A TAXABLE BENEFIT.
PART I, LINE 7	NON-FIXED PAYMENTS BONUSES ARE PAID BASED ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL WIDE STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL GOALS. ALL NON-FIXED PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN PART VII AND SCHEDULE J COMPENSATION REPORTING.

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Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Name of the organization

FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

Employer identification number

13-3156445

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	388	5,644,546	FAIR MARKET VALUE
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 ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

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

Yes

30a

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

30a

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

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

Yes

32a

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

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

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization 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) (2024)

Page 2

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.

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PART I, COLUMN (B):	THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS IS REPORTED ON COLUMN B.

Schedule M (Form 990) (2024)

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES

Employer identification number

13-3156445

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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	WELL-BEING PROGRAMS FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS FIDF AIMS TO ALLEVIATE SOLDIERS' FINANCIAL STRESS, ECONOMIC INSECURITY, OR ANXIETY REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS. AMONG THESE PROGRAMS: 1) GENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT INCLUDES PROVISION OF CASH SUBSIDIES, HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGES, FOOD VOUCHERS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SOLDIERS AND RESERVISTS' FAMILIES. IN 2024, FIDF PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $5.8 MILLION IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 10,000 SOLDIERS. 2) THE ADOPT A BRIGADE PROGRAM CONNECTS A DONOR TO A BRIGADE OF CHOICE TO PROVIDE ITS SOLDIERS WITH MULTI-FACETED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BENEFIT THEIR WELFARE AND WELL-BEING. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO LONE SOLDIERS, WHO SERVE WITH NO IMMEDIATE FAMILY IN ISRAEL TO RELY UPON, AND TO SOLDIERS FROM LOW SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. IN 2024, FIDF PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $6.6 MILLION TO SPONSOR SOLDIER NEEDS IN THE 27 BRIGADES ADOPTED BY FIDF, AMOUNTING TO OVER 80,000 SOLDIERS BENEFITING FROM OUR SUPPORT. 3) THE ADOPT A BATTALION PROGRAM PROVIDES YEAR-LONG RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR DESIGNATED BATTALIONS THAT ARE PAIRED WITH DONORS. IN 2024, FIDF PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $2.2 MILLION TO SPONSOR WELL-BEING ACTIVITIES FOR THE 93 BATTALIONS ADOPTED BY FIDF (OVER 40,000 SOLDIERS). SPIRITUAL AND HERITAGE PROGRAMS THESE INITIATIVES BRING ISRAEL'S HISTORIC JUDAIC ROOTS, CULTURE, AND TRADITIONS TO ISRAEL'S DEFENDERS. WE OFFER COMFORTING SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO SEEK IT, RANGING FROM TANGIBLE MATERIALS TO MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES AND COURSES. IN 2024, FIDF PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $0.9 MILLION TO SPONSOR SUCH ARTICLES AND ACTIVITIES AND TOUCHED THE LIVES OF OVER 24,000 SOLDIERS. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN ADDITION TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DEDICATED TO PTSD AND MENTAL HEALTH (SEE ABOVE), FIDF HELPS PROVIDE A "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" FOR SOLDIERS BY SPONSORING THE CONSTRUCTION, REFURBISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF RECREATION AND SPORTS CENTERS, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, SYNAGOGUES, MEMORIAL ROOMS, AUDITORIUMS, AND SOLDIER RECREATIONAL HOMES THROUGHOUT ISRAEL. THESE FACILITIES RANGE FROM INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURES TO LARGE WELL-BEING COMPLEXES. FIDF ALSO SPONSORS THE CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF SMALLER PROJECTS AND SEMI-PERMANENT FACILITIES, SUCH AS SOCIAL CLUBS AND SYNAGOGUES. IN 2024, FIDF PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $23.1 MILLION FOR THESE PROJECTS, WHICH INCLUDED A $1.2 MILLION DECREASE IN GRANTS PAYABLE FROM 2023. SUPPORT FOR LONE SOLDIERS FIDF'S LONE SOLDIER PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT TO THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN ACTIVELY SERVING IN THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES WITH NO IMMEDIATE FAMILY IN ISRAEL TO RELY UPON DURING THEIR MILITARY SERVICE. IN ADDITION TO A RANGE OF SERVICES THAT PROVIDE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, FIDF SPONSORS FLIGHTS HOME, ENABLING THEM TO VISIT THEIR FAMILIES IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES DURING THEIR PERIOD OF SERVICE. IN 2024, FIDF PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $5.7 MILLION TO ASSIST OVER 4,000 LONE SOLDIERS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B	HEALTH PROGRAMS PTSD AND MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH ITS DIRECT FUNDING AND PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS, FIDF IS DRIVING THE CREATION OF AN INTEGRATED NEW SYSTEM OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR SOLDIERS, RESERVISTS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS ISRAEL. 1) CONSTRUCTION FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH IS PROVIDED FOR FACILITIES DEDICATED TO TREATMENT FOR PTSD AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FOR SOLDIERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. IN 2024, FIDF PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $41.5 MILLION FOR SUCH PROJECTS, WHICH INCLUDED A $33.6 MILLION INCREASE IN GRANTS PAYABLE FROM 2023. 2) PTSD THERAPY INCLUDES CARE AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO SOLDIERS SUCH AS SCREENING, THERAPY AND OTHER TREATMENTS. IN 2024, FIDF PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $11.3 MILLION FOR THESE SERVICES. 3) RECHARGE WEEKS IS A WEEK-LONG PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SOLDIERS WITH BADLY NEEDED REST AND RELAXATION AND THE CHANCE TO PROCESS THEIR EXPERIENCES, GET ESSENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDING EARLY DETECTION SCREENING FOR PTSD, PHYSICAL THERAPY, AND DENTAL AND GROOMING SERVICES. THE PROGRAM TAKES PLACE AT THE RECREATION VILLAGE IN ASHKELON, WHICH IS FULLY EQUIPPED WITH LODGING AND DINING FACILITIES, SWIMMING POOL, FITNESS ROOM, AND OTHER AMENITIES. IN 2024, FIDF PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $3.0 MILLION FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES, SPONSORING 45 WEEKS OF SUCH PROGRAMS FOR A TOTAL OF ABOUT 41,000 SOLDIERS. WOUNDED SOLDIER AND BEREAVED FAMILY PROGRAMS FIDF PROVIDES GRANTS, SUPPLIES, AND GIFT CARDS, AS WELL AS SPONSORS EVENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS. THESE GRANTS AND PROGRAMS ALLOW FOR THESE BRAVE WOUNDED WARRIORS TO CONCENTRATE MORE FULLY ON THEIR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE BEREAVED FAMILIES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS, GIVING SOLDIERS PEACE OF MIND TO KNOW THEIR FAMILIES WILL BE CARED FOR SHOULD SOMETHING ULTIMATELY HAPPEN TO THEM. THIS ALLOWS THESE SOLDIERS TO BETTER FOCUS ON THEMSELVES AS WELL AS ON THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS DURING THEIR SERVICE. IN 2024, FIDF PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $8.7 MILLION FOR THESE VARIOUS SERVICES AND EVENTS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C	EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IMPACT! SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FIDF'S IMPACT! SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GRANTS FULL FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION TO ISRAELI COMBAT OR COMBAT-SUPPORT SOLDIERS FROM DISADVANTAGED SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR MILITARY SERVICE. DONORS ARE PAIRED WITH PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS, ENABLING THEM TO BUILD PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WHICH OFTEN LAST BEYOND THE COMPLETION OF THE RECIPIENT'S STUDIES. EACH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE 130 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE EVERY YEAR DURING THE FULL TERM OF THE SCHOLARSHIP, CHOOSING FROM ONE OF THE 24 ORGANIZATIONS THAT FIDF PARTNERS WITH, EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, FIDF FUNDED 3,431 SCHOLARSHIPS. IN 2024, FIDF GRANTED APPROXIMATELY $17.2 MILLION IN TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FOR PORTIONS OF THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEARS. EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS IN 2024, FIDF SPONSORED APPROXIMATELY $3.9 MILLION FOR A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SOLDIERS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE INITIATIVES HELP ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO HIGHER EDUCATION OR DIRECTLY INTO THE WORKFORCE. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, DISCUSSION GROUPS, AND FIELD TRIPS THAT ASSIST NEW IMMIGRANT SOLDIERS IN THEIR ASSIMILATION PROCESS TO LIFE IN ISRAEL, MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT SOLDIERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND OTHER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE LEARNING, GROWTH, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS. APPROXIMATELY 33,000 SOLDIERS PARTICIPATED IN SUCH ACTIVITIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE CONTROLLER AND REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. A REVIEW IS ALSO PERFORMED BY FIDF'S OUTSIDE TAX ADVISORS. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL, FOLLOWED BY DISTRIBUTION OF THE FINAL COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE REQUIRED FROM ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND ALL EMPLOYEES. THE FORMS ARE RECEIVED BY FIDF'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, WHO PREPARES A SPREADSHEET LISTING CONFLICTS DISCLOSED, IF ANY. THE SPREADSHEET IS SHARED WITH FIDF'S LEGAL COUNSEL FOR HIS REVIEW. ANY CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED TO AND DISCUSSED AT A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. IN THE EVENT OF A DISCLOSURE OF A CONFLICT, THE INTERESTED PERSON LEAVES THE MEETING WHERE THE CONFLICT IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. IN CASES OF FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ARE TAKEN, IF NEEDED, FOLLOWING DUE PROCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR ALL OFFICERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, HEADS OF DEPARTMENT AND ANY OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES. THE COMMITTEE TYPICALLY MEETS IN MARCH TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. COMPENSATION SURVEYS AS WELL AS FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, SIMILAR IN SIZE AND CHARACTER, ARE USED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS TO THE PUBLIC THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	UNREALIZED GAIN ON FOREIGN CURRENCY -29,211. ACTUARIAL CHANGE IN ANNUITY OBLIGATION 2,554,805. BAD DEBT EXPENSE FROM UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES -2,455,480. CHANGE IN GRANT PAYABLE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS -32,386,229.

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES (FIDF) PROVIDES CRITICAL SUPPORT (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) FOR THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND EDUCATION OF ISRAEL'S PROTECTORS.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	59
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	59
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	173
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	580
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	280,005,585	180,699,804
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	3,420,649	11,534,394
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-1,464,987	-4,695,675
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	281,961,247	187,538,523
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	111,899,696	107,397,808
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)	19,285,221	21,599,644
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 15,518,355
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	11,980,553	12,392,896
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	143,165,470	141,390,348
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	138,795,777	46,148,175
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	336,434,268	383,993,388
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	48,453,696	78,830,588
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	287,980,572	305,162,800

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 56,450,653 including grants of $ 55,380,550 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 34,707,597 including grants of $ 30,956,186 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 22,366,476 including grants of $ 21,061,072 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses113,524,726

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	3,447,143	0	264,656

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	36,953,103
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	47,082,098
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	96,664,603

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	5,644,546

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		180,699,804

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

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			8,424,122			8,424,122
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	412,291,385
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	409,181,113
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	3,110,272
d	Net gain or (loss).........			3,110,272			3,110,272
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 47,082,098of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	6,620,659
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	11,556,382
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-4,935,723			-4,935,723
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

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11a	REALIZED FX GAIN/LOSS		900099	240,048			240,048
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			240,048
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			187,538,523	0	0	6,838,719

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	107,397,808	107,397,808
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	2,405,020	1,846,681	359,377	198,962
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	15,173,965	1,394,063	4,280,079	9,499,823
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	581,889	190,397	159,205	232,287
9	Other employee benefits .......	2,000,358	378,798	343,979	1,277,581
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,438,412	331,853	361,549	745,010
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	3,347,620	216,626	2,596,484	534,510
b	Legal .........	279,544	338	275,440	3,766
c	Accounting ...........	161,943	16,863	60,080	85,000
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	442,635	61,200	193,876	187,559
12	Advertising and promotion ....	341,856	200,912	118,790	22,154
13	Office expenses .......	122,906		122,906
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	1,653,710	544,127	474,701	634,882
17	Travel ............	1,986,526	748,162	98,469	1,139,895
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	129,801		129,801
23	Insurance ...	508,650		508,650
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	CREDIT CARD & BANK FEES	1,563,476	0	1,563,476	0
b	PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS	541,037	18,546	268,393	254,098
c	POSTAGE & FREIGHT	420,522	38,587	250,976	130,959
d	PROMO ITEMS & AWARDS	403,175	83,105	96,562	223,508
e	All other expenses	489,495	56,660	84,474	348,361
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	141,390,348	113,524,726	12,347,267	15,518,355
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			92,511,123	2	82,288,340
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			68,274,295	3	62,477,864
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			1,600	4	0
5	Loans and other receivables from 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 .......
					5
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) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			957,538	9	3,584,486
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	1,372,402
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	887,072	602,886	10c	485,330
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			19,669,079	11	22,039,624
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			146,399,181	12	206,785,762
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			8,018,566	15	6,331,982
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			336,434,268	16	383,993,388

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	2,535,431	17	2,563,074
18	Grants payable ...	28,825,837	18	61,212,067
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
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 .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
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	17,092,428	25	15,055,447
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	48,453,696	26	78,830,588

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	67,047,161	27	87,093,764
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	220,933,411	28	218,069,036
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	287,980,572	32	305,162,800
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	336,434,268	33	383,993,388

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