2025-11-13T16:05:52-06:00 2024-12-31 991586619 Grant Thornton Advisors LLC 757 Third Avenue 9th Fl New York NY 100172013 990 2024-01-01 134203820 Joint Israel JOIN 2126876200 JDC Hill PO Box 3489 Jerusalem IS 91034 Ophir Singal Board Member 2126876200 2025-11-13 1 0 Daniel Romano P00504182 2125990100 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Hadas Minka-Brand JDC Hill PO Box 3489 Jerusalem IS 91034 111513000 0 X n/a X 1976 IS To help Israel's most disadvantaged populations: children, (Cont. on Sched. O) youths-at-risk, people with disabilities, vulnerable new immigrants and the elderly. 7 4 534 15000 0 0 124792000 110119000 0 0 226000 340000 613000 1054000 125631000 111513000 40678390 39316241 0 0 36830000 37867002 0 0 0 24170610 33985757 101679000 111169000 23952000 344000 105961000 104955000 31684000 29503000 74277000 75452000 X To help build a more just society by creating model programs for disadvantaged populations. The activities focus primarily on helping Israel overcome the challenges facing five groups (cont. on sched O): 0 0 20323000 12661893 0 Emergency servicesIn recent years, the State of Israel and Israeli society have faced numerous crises: the Covid-19 pandemic, military operations, social upheaval and public protests, and, since October 2023, the Iron Swords War. This war is significantly different in its scale and impact from previous wars that Israel has experienced, especially the need to provide emergency services to large swaths of the Israeli population, especially the most vulnerable. In 2024, we achieved this goal through two main strategies:(See Sched O)A) Immediate relief initiatives, related to the target populations of each JDC Israel division, to be applied during the first stage of humanitarian response- Command Center Preparedness: formation of a sustainable technological and organizational infrastructure that enabled Northern Israel's organizations, war rooms, and communities to synchronize and coordinate aid. - Caseworkers: a network of professionals deployed in municipalities throughout Israel. Caseworkers provided community support in collaboration with local social service departments. Caseworkers locate people who lack a supportive social network, offer immediate emotional assistance, and connect individuals to community-based social services and emergency resources. - Emergency Employment Coordination Center: JDC and the Israel's Ministry of Economy expanded the employment infrastructure developed in the south after October 7 and increasing the scope of the employment coordination center, in preparation for an escalation of the war in the north. This started with mapping the relevant essential businesses in the region, while working to determine the types of jobs, and the number of positions per location, which would be needed in the weeks following a potential outbreak of war. JDC-Tevet built a database of 2,000 emergency workers who can could work in the relevant industries, with an emphasis on food production and distribution. These recruits remain "on standby and can be matched with these businesses based on their geographical location. - Hibuki Therapy: This recognized trauma-recovery program helped children process distress through a unique therapeutic model involving Hibuki dollsstuffed dog toys with sad faces and long arms that wrap around the child and allow them to express concerns and fear and rebuild a sense of safety and healing.. Launched in 2006 to support children affected by the Second Lebanon War, the program has since reached 10,840 children and parents with trauma therapy and guidance from the start of the Iron Swords War through May 2024. B) Humanitarian Aid to Northern Israel- Mapping and Outreach: In May 2024, JDC launched a humanitarian mapping effort across 19 northern local authorities to identify isolated, struggling families, and people with disabilities many already vulnerable before the war. In each city, a JDC coordinator led local steering committees, conducted home visits and community events to identify unmet needs, and integrate findings into a municipal dashboard. This was done to ensure we and partners could respond to any large-scale escalations from Hezbollah in Lebanon which had already battered the North since October 2023.- Reaching People in Distress: Nearly 31,000 emergency kits containing lifesaving essentialssuch as first-aid supplies, battery-powered radios, and flashlightswere delivered to elderly individuals, at-risk families, and people with disabilities across 32,880 households. Beyond providing critical supplies, the delivery process helped cities identify and map vulnerable residents. In some municipalities, welfare registries grew by nearly 30%, adding individuals previously unknown to local authorities and ensuring they could receive sustained support and extra attention during emergencies. Volunteers also used these visits to share clear guidance on where recipients could seek help in a crisis.- Direct Humanitarian Aid: JDC tracked aid requests and distributions in real time across all 19 locations, including follow-up deliveries of food, water, and diapers. All data was integrated into JDC's data management system, which segments the information by city, enabling local teams to monitor and respond to evolving needs. 19786000 4797159 0 Workforce Integration and ProductivityThe war decimated businesses and put tens of thousands including evacuees and injured soldiers - out of work. Statistics show that if these newly unemployed people don't rejoin the workforce within two years, their chances of ever doing so are close to zero.In the devastating first months of the war JDC ensured that small Israeli businesses remained solvent. In 2024, we helped Israelis get back to work. The strategic assistance we provide through today means thousands of Israelis will have an income tomorrow. - Support for Small Businesses JDC offered 3,000 farms and small businesses the boost they needed to remain viable. (see Sched. O) Aid included small grants, consultations and networking assistance, retail space in malls, an online "Pay Now, Receive Later" program, marketing assistance, and pairing small farms with volunteers and business mentors. - Employment Programs: JDC helped over 13,00013,000 jobseekers including reservists, evacuees, and injured soldiers get back on track to employment through skills training and job placement assistance. The Employment Rehab reaches participants as soon after their trauma or injury as possible, integrating job counseling with trauma care to ensure these vulnerable Israelis don't fall into chronic unemployment. - Digital Tools: 268,000+ Israelis used JDC's digital employment platforms and discovered career guidance for decision making based on data.- Career Guidance and Support: 13,107 participants received employment guidance and support.- Enhanced Vocational Education: In 37 vocational schools, including all 24 Arab vocational schools, students received assistance to start their path toward quality employment. 17151000 6417920 0 Public System Efficiency and Effectiveness JDC has been at the forefront of strengthening Israel's public systems, working to ensure that all residents can access the public services they need to thrive. Through partnerships with government ministries, local authorities, civil society organizations and the business sector, we tackle system-wide challenges and transform them into opportunities for meaningful impact.Our work focuses on modernizing government operations, promoting digital transformation, advancing equity through improved resource utilization, and building stronger connections between national and local leadership. We run comprehensive professional (See Sched. O) development programs, create innovative data-driven solutions, and build professional alumni networks spanning over 800 senior public servants committed to improving Israel's public service infrastructure. Among our most prominent programs in 2024:- Northern Initiative: JDC Elka's Northern Initiative, in formal partnership with the GOI and its new Tenufa Letzafon bureau, supported 24 municipalities with hands-on project management, planning expertise, and strategic guidance. JDC embedded professionals in each locality to co-develop war homecoming, infrastructure, and development plans that meet national standards while reflecting local realities. Simultaneously, regional roundtables and multisector teams tackled broader growth areas such as housing, education, med-tech, tourism, and employment. The initiative ensured public funds are efficiently used, evacuees return safely, and the North emerges strongerready to thrive and attract new residents and investment.- Mawared: Mawared, launched by JDC in 2020, strengthened the ability of Arab local authorities to access and utilize public funding allocated for their communities. At the center of this work were Resource Integrators, trained professionals which have been embedded within local authorities to lead strategic planning, intergovernmental coordination, and economic development efforts. The Resource Integrators receive continual training and support from JDC to further their effectiveness in their roles. To date, 60 Mawared Resource Integrators have collectively driven a 75% increase in public fund utilization across participating municipalities.- The Elka National Public Sector Networks: This collection of initiatives represents a powerful, cross-sector community of senior public leaders who have completed JDC-Elka's flagship professional development programs. These include Digital Leaders for Local Government, Digital Leaders for National Government, National Infrastructure Leaders, Forum Metro, Leaders for Better Aging, the Mawared Integrators Program, and the National Lay Leadership Initiative. Together, these graduates formed a national leadership ecosystem that spans local and central government, civil society, and philanthropy. The network provided a platform for shared learning, policy innovation, and collaboration across systemsadvancing the collective capacity of Israel's public sector to respond to complex challenges with resilience, creativity, and equity. 49418000 15439269 0 Mental Health Crisis Response The horrors and strain of the ongoing war led to a mental health crisis affecting over half the country. And as the conflict dragged on, growing numbers of Israelis have been feeling the strain. At the same time, mild mental health symptoms have grown into serious mental illness. In 2024, JDC continued to respond with solutions to help Israelis of all ages, from the young children dealing with intense trauma, to adults at risk of falling through the cracks of Israel's overburdened mental health system. As millions struggle with emotional distress, overwhelming the country's ability to respond, JDC began revolutionizing Israel's mental health system by expanding it beyond traditional one on one therapy, to include a wide range of new treatment models and mental health solutions. - Psychological First Aid: 65% of Israelis in mental distress are not aware of their condition and don't seek assistance. The sooner these needs are treated, the less likely their condition will escalate into serious mental illness. JDC trained and continues to train public service providers police officers, HR departments, health clinic staff in early detection, helping them identify red flags, provide "psychological first aid, and direct those suffering to additional support. - Innovative Digital Solutions: JDC created an accessible online database (Nafshi.info) that quickly connects Israelis across the country with the targeted mental health assistance they need, to apps offering peer and AI based support, and VR treatments. JDC is helping Israel grow beyond traditional therapy to reach the expanding number of Israelis who need care. Protection of Vulnerable Populations In the chaos of war, Israel's elderly and people with disabilities have been left behind save for JDC's efforts to ensure their wellbeing. Their pre-war support systems are overwhelmed, and local resources are focused elsewhere. At the same time, the war has disrupted routine and made older adults less likely to leave their homes, putting them at serious risk for physical, psychological and cognitive decline. Israelis with disabilities are likewise suffering hundreds of thousands of Israelis have a disability that affects their ability to get to shelter quickly. From the beginning of the war through 2024, JDC has been protecting these vulnerable Israelis through programs such as:- Community Caseworkers: In 94 towns across Israel, 164 caseworkers have been providing individual support to over 13,000 older adults and people with disabilities, connecting them with services, social support, and community. These caseworkers bring immediate assistance to those who need it and ensure that elderly people join the communities and activities that will keep them active and prevent decline. Strengthening Frontline CitiesThe suffering caused by the war has been especially acute in the cities and communities on Israel's southern and northern borders. In the south, cities slammed by rocket fire and terror are still struggling to restore residents' sense of security. In the north, many communities remained under fire in 2024. The work in this area included: - Rebuilding Community Life: Through its "Reviving the Spirit" initiative which builds community resilience, paths to healing, and sustainable recover JDC helped 76,500 Israelis in Ashkelon, Nahariya, Ofakim, and Rahat. regain a sense of security and communal strength. In partnership with local authorities and residents, JDC created safe, vibrant public spaces; developed local resilience programs; trained volunteers and emergency responders; and launched healing initiatives that helped communities recover their confidence, connection, and hope for the future.- Preparation for Escalation in the North: Refer to section 1B. - Planning for the day after: JDC has been working to rebuild communities and strengthen social services in 24 northern locations. 49418000 15439269 0 106678000 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 X 0 0 534 1 0 1 IS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 4 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Tatyana Gutkin 2126876200 JDC Hill PO Box 3489 Jerusalem IS 91034 X Ophir Singal Board Member 1.00 43.00 X 0 516670 72640 Dr Irving Smokler Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stanley A Rabin Board Member 1.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ariel Zwang Board Member 1.00 43.00 X 0 793245 104538 Mark Sisisky Board Member 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 Annie Sandler Board Member 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pablo Weinsteiner Board Member 1.00 42.00 X 0 540304 77284 Sigal Shelach thru 83124 Executive Director 40.00 1.00 X 385149 0 46995 Hadas Minka-Brand Executive Director 40.00 1.00 X 81851 0 16084 Itamar Ben Hur CFO Joint Israel 40.00 0.00 X 183726 0 39487 Yossi Heymann Director Eshel 40.00 0.00 X 193904 0 42046 Rani Dudai Director General Tevet 40.00 0.00 X 179788 0 38538 Baruch Bruce Rosen thru 123124 System Group Leader MJB Institute 40.00 0.00 X 165859 0 29359 Sigal Asher CFO MJB Institute 40.00 0.00 X 163435 0 36108 Ori Gil CEO ELKA 40.00 0.00 X 166851 0 35369 Herzel Yehoshuaa thru 103124 Logistic & Security Officer 40.00 0.00 X 232505 0 15592 Ofra Shai thru 13124 IT Associate 40.00 0.00 X 262706 0 1643 Asher Ostrin Former Board Member 0.00 0.00 X 0 311723 0 Gideon Herscher Former Fin RD Director 0.00 40.00 X 0 669408 34719 2015774 2831350 590402 61 1 1 0 Marment - Allowances 19 Habarzel St Tel Aviv IS 6971026 program management 3806199 Experis Software Ltd 90 Yigal Alon St Tel Aviv IS 6789132 program management 2898941 Dialogue Ltd 34 Habarzel St Tel Aviv IS 6971050 program management 1645137 Gishot Centre Ltd 2 Kishore St Rehovot IS 7639302 program management 1233979 Deloitte Consulting and Technologies Ltd 132 Derech Menachem Begin Azrieli Tel Aviv IS 6701101 program management 661840 35 47480000 52546000 10093000 110119000 264000 264000 76000 0 76000 76000 76000 Program loan recovery 900099 527689 527689 MJB research revenue 900099 346072 346072 Other Income 900099 180239 180239 1054000 111513000 1054000 0 340000 X 39316241 39316241 1207569 639832 567737 28606509 26905215 1701294 3671375 3449837 221538 2298864 2157608 141256 2082685 1929510 153175 87376 78280 9096 260555 222260 38295 18812201 18751730 60471 1268223 1256886 11337 4603975 4341756 262219 854362 775362 79000 733811 657811 76000 3824000 3813000 11000 1029000 1029000 218086 196075 22011 Other expenses 1328648 1224455 104193 Publications and design 651279 651279 Bad debt expense 268072 268072 Communications 46169 42791 3378 111169000 106678000 4491000 0 3584000 4471000 18101000 7681000 49585000 59561000 5200000 3136000 27053000 7224000 20494000 19829000 4019000 5489000 4400000 4485000 202000 202000 376000 101000 105961000 104955000 22006000 20284000 9678000 9219000 31684000 29503000 X 31388000 33434000 42889000 42018000 74277000 75452000 105961000 104955000 X 344000 861000 -30000 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 119649000 112557000 105189000 124792000 110119000 572306000 119649000 112557000 105189000 124792000 110119000 572306000 1997849 570308151 1278000 1200000 3000 226000 264000 2971000 575277000 2973000 0.99140 0.98550 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 4762241 406000 314000 4854241 6575241 414000 2227000 4762241 10725090 -1612917 2800 2534132 6575241 12474984 1285875 4995 3030774 10725090 12377574 1251139 7546 1146183 12474984 0.00000 0.97860 0.02140 0 0 600000 600000 22223000 4047000 18176000 4230000 3177000 1053000 19829000 Employee severance benefit payable 7755000 Due to related party 1464000 9219000 X 112344000 861000 -30000 831000 111513000 0 111513000 111169000 0 111169000 0 111169000 Part V, Line 4: The intended use of the organization's endowment funds: The intended use of the organization's endowment funds is for research and development of programmatic activities. Part X, Line 2: FIN 48 Disclosure: This JDC affiliated organization is reported in the consolidated financial statements of its parent organization, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. ("JDC"). The following FIN 48 footnote is from the JDC consolidated financial statements. JDC is exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(a) as an organization described under 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. JDC is, likewise, exempt from income tax under comparable state statutes. JDC does derive revenue from an unrelated trade or business through its partnership investments; accordingly, there were no federal or state income tax refunds or payments for December 31, 2024. JDC 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. JDC has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated income; to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus; and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. JDC has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements for December 31, 2024. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Foreign exchange rate variance -30,000. 0 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, 1 534 grantmaking 39316241 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, 0 0 program services program delivery 67361759 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, 0 0 program sercvices Mgt & administration 4491000 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, 0 0 investments 2395000 1 534 0 0 1 534 113564000 0 113564000 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Social mobility:periphery 7924410 wire 0 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Independent living for people with disabilities 1398576 wire 0 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Programs for the elderly 4495603 wire 0 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Workforce integration and productivity 4797159 wire 0 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Teach First Israel program 1620680 wire 0 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Public system efficiency and effectiveness 6417920 wire 0 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Emergency programs 12661893 wire 0 174 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Monitoring the use of grants: Grant agreements are signed with all grantees in Israel and include a provision that requires the recipient to use the funds for the charitable purposes for which they were granted. All selected grantees must submit qualitative and quantitative progress reports at regular intervals to be reimbursed for costs expended on programs (Joint Israel only provides a 15% advance of the total grant and continues to give grants on a reimbursement basis afterwards). Failure to meet reporting milestones usually results in nonpayment or delayed reimbursement. Failure to meet performance milestones or charitable purposes of the project may result in withdrawal of grants. Joint Israel's formal partnership with the government of Israel mandates ongoing review of performance milestones, which routinely includes review of original applications. Joint Israel employs internal and external audit functions that allow the organization to monitor the progress of the project and the appropriate and transparent use of funds. Projects are reexamined for efficacy and capacity for implementation. Schedule F, Part II, Column D Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations: Due to the large volume of grants, the grants reported are summarized by region and purpose of grant. Detailed grant recipient information is available and maintained by JDC Israel. X 1 1 X X 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ariel Zwang Board Member 0 703285 0 0 0 89960 0 46000 0 58538 0 897783 0 0 Gideon Herscher Former Fin RD Director 0 152554 0 0 0 516854 0 20808 0 13911 0 704127 0 0 Pablo Weinsteiner Board Member 0 479040 0 0 0 61264 0 17662 0 59622 0 617588 0 0 Ophir Singal Board Member 0 428202 0 0 0 88468 0 18454 0 54186 0 589310 0 0 Sigal Shelach thru 83124 Executive Director 199088 0 0 0 186061 0 28524 0 18471 0 432144 0 0 0 Asher Ostrin Former Board Member 0 0 0 0 0 311723 0 0 0 0 0 311723 0 0 Ofra Shai thru 13124 IT Associate 6962 0 0 0 255744 0 1007 0 636 0 264349 0 0 0 Herzel Yehoshuaa thru 103124 Logistic & Security Officer 66716 0 0 0 165789 0 12454 0 3138 0 248097 0 0 0 Yossi Heymann Director Eshel 181115 0 0 0 12789 0 25615 0 16431 0 235950 0 0 0 Itamar Ben Hur CFO Joint Israel 170870 0 0 0 12856 0 25536 0 13951 0 223213 0 0 0 Rani Dudai Director General Tevet 169569 0 0 0 10219 0 24958 0 13580 0 218326 0 0 0 Ori Gil CEO ELKA 155250 0 0 0 11601 0 23561 0 11808 0 202220 0 0 0 Sigal Asher CFO MJB Institute 154165 0 0 0 9270 0 21906 0 14202 0 199543 0 0 0 Baruch Bruce Rosen thru 123124 System Group Leader MJB Institute 114207 0 0 0 51652 0 17020 0 12339 0 195218 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a Gross-up payments: All Joint Israel employees listed on Form 990 part VII received tax gross-up payments that are reported in taxable compensation. Part I, Line 3 Establishing compensation: This organization operates with the administrative support of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. ("JDC"). By virtue of this administrative support, the policies of JDC apply to this organization. JDC's Human Resources Committee has been presented with and has reviewed the compensation of Joint Israel's officers, key employees, and highly compensated professional staff earning base salary of $200k or greater. Compensation of other officers, key employees, and highly compensated employees of Joint Israel was reviewed by the Executive Management Team of Joint Israel and global JDC's Deputy CEO in accordance with policy set by AJJDC HR committee. The annual review for 2024 compensation took place in December 2023. Part I, Lines 4a-b Severance: The following individuals received severance payments at the time of their separation from the Organization, in accordance with the policy of Joint Israel. The total amounts were paid in 2024: Sigal Shelach - $180,454 Baruch Rozen - $30,764 Ofra Shai - $255,184 Herzel Yehoshuaa - $156,801 In addition, Gideon Herscher, Joint Israel's former Director of Financial Resource Development, separated from JDC International, Joint Israel's related organization in Israel, in 2024. He was paid the entire severance amount of $510,047 in 2024, in accordance with the policy of JDC International. Supplemental pension plan: Beginning in 2018, JDC provides benefits under the non-qualified supplemental pension plan ("SERP"). During 2024, the following individuals accrued benefits in the SERP which has been reported as taxable compensation on Schedule J, Part II, column B(iii). Ophir Singal - $55,888 Pablo Weinsteiner - $59,884 Deferred compensation: JDC offers its executive managers a non-matching deferred compensation plan. Participants can opt to defer a portion of their salary into an independently managed investment account owned by JDC. During 2024, the following individuals made the contributions below which has been reported as taxable compensation on Schedule J, Part II, Column B (iii): Ophir Singal: $30,000 Ariel Zwang: $86,000. Part II: In 2024, Asher Ostrin, former Director of the Organization, received $197,327 in deferred compensation and $114,396 in SERP distributions. The payments were related to services performed entirely outside of the U.S. for Joint Israel's related organization. The payments were not subject to U.S. tax withholding. Form 990, Part I, line 6, Total number of volunteers: Joint Israel's diverse programs mobilize Israelis who are eager to contribute to society, especially as the State of Israel seeks to recover from the devastation of October 7th. In 2024, an estimated 15,000 Israeli adults volunteered with Joint Israel, assisting with a variety of urgent social issues. Among these, 10,000 worked in agricultural settings, helping farmers whose livelihoods were threatened by the disruption save their produce, so that they could avoid severe losses, and continue supporting themselves and their families. Form 990, Part III, line 1, Organization's mission, continued: A) The elderly, whose proportion within Israel's population has increased rapidly, in large part as a result of immigration from the former Soviet Union. B) Children, youths-at-risk, and their families, for whom only limited services were available until fairly recently, despite the increased incidence of the numbers of needing help that has accompanied changes and challenges Israeli society is experiencing. C) Hard-to-absorb immigrant groups, notably the Ethiopian- and Caucasus-Israelis, whose unique cultural backgrounds pose long-term barriers to their effective integration. D) The long-term jobless Israelis facing barriers to employment that keep them out of the workforce and dependent entitlements. E) Individuals with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities who seek improved life experiences and increased participation in society. Form 990, Part V, Line 1 & 2, Part VII, Section A & B Officers, Highest Compensated Employees and Independent Contractors: Activity of Joint Israel reflected in this form takes place exclusively in Israel. There is no activity taking place in the U.S. All compensation paid to Joint Israel employees reported in Part VII was paid exclusively in Israel; no compensation has been paid to any Joint Israel employee in the U.S. or any other locale outside of Israel. Form 990, Part V, line 2 Employees reported on W-3: Joint Israel employees are paid entirely in Israel and the organization is not required to issues form W-2. The number listed on line 2 represents the number of form W-2s that would have been issued if Joint Israel employees were located in the U.S. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Board members Ophir Singal, Pablo Weinsteiner and Ariel Zwang are officers/key employees of AJJDC, Joint Israel's parent organization where board members of Joint Israel Dr. Irving Smokler, Mark Sisisky, Annie Sandler and Stanley Rabin were also members of the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Organization's members: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ("AJJDC") is a sole member. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Power to appoint members of governing member: As a member, AJJDC may appoint directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Process used to review Form 990: Joint Israel hires an independent accounting firm to review its Form 990 prepared by the organization's accounting staff. A copy of the Form 990 is distributed to the organization's board members and management for review prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Conflict of interest policy monitoring & enforcement: An Israeli affiliate of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. ("JDC"), Joint Israel is a registered Israeli company for the public benefit that receives programmatic directions, block grants, and operating funding support from JDC. By virtue of this general support, JDC's global policies also apply to Joint Israel directors, officers, and employees, including a whistleblower policy and a document retention and destruction policy. This organization has adopted JDC's conflict of interest policy. All of the directors have confirmed that they have read and understood the conflict of interest policy and that to the best of their knowledge, they have no conflict of interest with the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Process for determining compensation: JDC'S Human Resources Committee annually reviews compensation of Joint Israel's officers, key employees, and highly compensated professional staff earning base salary of $200k or greater. Compensation of other officers, key employees, and highly compensated employees of Joint Israel is reviewed by the Executive Management Team of Joint Israel and the JDC's Deputy CEO in accordance with policy set by AJJDC HR committee. The annual review for 2024 compensation took place in December 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Availability of documents to the public: The organization makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The Form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org. The organization's financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if required, will be provided at management's discretion. Form 990, Part VII and IX In the interest of clarity and transparency, Joint Israel is providing context on the compensation reported in Part VII and IX. Joint Israel pays compensation to certain employees of JDC who are based in Israel and provide services to Joint Israel and JDC. The compensation paid by Joint Israel is reported on Part VII, column D. The compensation expense for these employees is recorded on the JDC financial statements. As such, Joint Israel does not report the compensation expense for these employees on Part IX. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Program delivery and management services: Program service expenses 18,751,730. Management and general expenses 60,471. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,812,201. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Foreign exchange rate variance -30,000. Form 990, Part XII, line 3 Funding from U.S. Government Agencies: Occasionally Joint Israel receives minimal funding from U.S. Government agencies. The amounts do not meet the threshold to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133. (1)The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 220 E 42 St Ste 400 New York NY 10017 131656634 see part VII NY 501(c)(3) Line 7 N/A 0 (2)Swergold Family Foundation for Children 220 E 42 St Ste 400 New York NY 10017 264139621 see part VII DE 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I AJJDC 0 (3)The Thalheimer Family - JDC Support Fdn 220 E 42 St Ste 400 New York NY 10017 030391368 see part VII DE 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I AJJDC 0 (4)Charity Fund JDC 4th Roshinskiy Proezd 19 BUI Moscow RS see part VII RS AJJDC 0 (5)Intl Social Orgn AJJDC Inc Glibochitska St 17 Letter 1A Kyiv UP see part VII UP AJJDC 0 (6)Intl Public Organization United Joint Nizhinksaya St 77/79 Odesa UP see part VII UP AJJDC 0 (7)The American JJDC Inc Center Shalom-Aleihem St 4 Dnipro UP see part VII UP AJJDC 0 (8)Public Orn Joint in the NE Reg of Ukr Dzerzhinski District Tobolskaya Kharkiv UP see part VII UP AJJDC 0 (9)AJJDC Moldova Stradela 1 Aerodromului 5 Chisinau MD see part VII MD AJJDC 0 (10)Local Charity Fund Joint V Khoruzei St 22 App 3 Minsk BO see part VII BO AJJDC 0 (11)Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for AJJDC 220 E 42 St Ste 400 New York NY 10017 204393253 see part VII PA 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I AJJDC 0 (12)The Maurice & Vivienne Wohl Charitable Fdn PO Box 71 Road Town Craigmuir Chambers Tortol VQ see part VII VQ AJJDC 0 (13)Joint Bulgaria Association 50 Stambolijski Bvd Sofia BU 1303 see part VII BU AJJDC 0 (14)JDC Estonia Sihtausutus Ahtri 10B Tallinna Linn harju Maa Tallinn EN see part VII EN AJJDC 0 (15)Fundacja JDC Poland Twarda 6 Warsaw PL 00-105 see part VII PL AJJDC 0 (16)AJJDC - Europe Balmes 195 Barcelona SP 08006 see part VII SP AJJDC 0 (17)The AJJDC Deutschland EV Schlossgarten 2 Breisach GM 79206 see part VII GM AJJDC 0 (18)Public Organization Halom Kovpaka Str 17 Kyiv UP see part VII UP AJJDC 0 (19)The AJJDC (UK) Trust 20 Gloucester Place London UK W1U 8HA see part VII UK AJJDC 0 (20)Jewish Charity Foundation Beyteinu Sholudenko Str 1-B Kyiv UP see part VII UP Int'l Soc OR 0 (21)Leatid France 5 Avenue Matignon Paris FR 75008 see part VII FR AJJDC - Paris 0 (22)AJJDC Paris 5 Avenue Matignon Paris FR 75008 see part VII FR AJJDC 0 (23)Associata JDC-RO No 8-10 Maximilian Popper Str Bucharest RO 030863 see part VII RO AJJDC 0 (24)Indian Joint Trust DGRuparel Coll Bal Govind Matunga Mumbai IN 400 01 see part VII IN AJJDC 0 (25)JDC Switzerland Association 197A Route de Saint-Julien Geneva SZ see part VII SZ AJJDC 0 (26)Malben Institute JDC Hill PO Box 3489 Jerusalem IS 91304 see part VII IS AJJDC 0 (27)ELKA JDC Hill PO Box 3489 Jerusalem IS 91304 see part VII IS Joint Israel 0 (28)JDC Latin American Foundation Juncal 1392 Montevideo UY see part VII UY AJJDC 0 (29)AJJDC Europe Asia and Africa Ferenciek Tere 7-8 II LPH I/5 Budapest HU 1053 see part VII HU AJJDC 0 (30)JDC Hungary Foundation Ferenciek Tere 7-8 II LPH I/5 Budapest HU 1053 see part VII HU AJJDC 0 (31)Association Joint Distribution Committee 3 Rue Roget de LIsle Casablanca MO see part VII MO AJJDC 0 (32)Taub Center Haari St 15 PO Box 3489 Jerusalem IS 9103401 see part VII IS AJJDC 0 (33)Solomonica JCC Dnepropetrovsk Shalom-Aleihem St 4 App 26 Dnipro UP see part VII UP AJJDC 0 (34)Jewish Cultural Center Solomonika Shalom-Aleihem St 4 App 26 Dnipro UP see part VII UP AJJDC 0 (35)Wohl BVI Limited PO Box 71 Road Town Craigmuir Chambers Tortol VQ see part VII VQ AJJDC 0 (36)Jewish Cultural Center Kedem E Doga St 5 Chisinau MD see part VII MD AJJDC 0 (37)Jewish Distribution Committee in Georgia Vakhtang VI St 30 Tbilisi GG see part VII GG AJJDC 0 (38)Community Jewish Cultural Center Beith Ross Tobolskaya 46 Kharkiv UP see part VII UP AJJDC 0 (39)International Public Organization Jewish Joint Center for Development) Nizhinksaya St 77/79 Odesa UP see part VII UP AJJDC 0 (40)JDC International Ltd 19 Hartom St Jerusalem IS 91304 see part VII IS AJJDC 0 (1)AJJDC Real Estate Company Limited 20 Spyrou Kyprianou Ave 3rd Fl Nicosia CY 1075 Property Mgt CY N/A C 0 (2)Charitable Gift Annuity Trust (44) Gift Annuity NY N/A T 0 (3)Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (3) Annuity Trust NY N/A T 0 (4)Menora LLC Nizhinskaya St 77/79 Odesa UP see part VII UP N/A C 0 (5)Solomonica LLC PO Box 71 Road Town Dnipro UP see part VII UP N/A C 0 (6)Beith Dan LLC Tobolskaya 46 Kharkiv UP see part VII UP N/A C 0 (7)Dekel LLC Bolshaya Nikitskaya St 47 Moscow RS see part VII RS N/A C 0 (8)AREC Moldova 5 E Doga Str Chisinau MD see part VII MD N/A C 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee C 47480000 Cost American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee E 1464000 Cost JDC International N 1456000 Cost JDC International M 2151000 Cost Taub Center N 100000 Cost Form 990, Schedule R, Parts II and IV, Column (B) Primary activity or related organizations: The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. - sponsor programs of relief, rescue, and reconstruction to meet Jewish needs. The Thalheimer Family - to sponsor and support the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee's international programs of relief, rescue, and reconstruction for Jewish people throughout the world. Jack G. Buncher Charitable Fund for AJJDC - to advance the mission and programs of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc (AJJDC), programs relating to: children in crises, elderly, young parents, & other adults. Swergold Family Foundation for Children in Crises - supports AJJDC mission and programs aiding children in crises. The Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Charitable Foundation - special trust established primarily to aid needy Jews in former Soviet Union. The AJJDC (U.K. Trust) - to advance the charitable and educational purpose of AJJDC. Charity Fund JDC; Int'l Social Organization AJJDC, Inc. Center; Int'l Public Organization United Joint; the American AJJDC Inc. Center; Public orn. Joint in the NE Reg. of Ukr.; AJJDC in Moldova; Local Charity Fund Joint; Menora LLC; Solominka LLC; Beith Dan LLC; Dekel LLC; Joint Bulgaria Association; JDC Estonia Sihtasutus; Fundacja JDC Poland; JJDC - Europe; Indian Joint Trust; JDC Switzerland Association; The AJJDC, Deutschland E.V.; Public Organization Halom; Jewish Charity Foundation Beyteinu; Leatid France; AJJDC Paris; Asociatia JDC-RO; Malben Institute; ELKA; AREC Moldova; JDC International LTD; JDC Latin America; AJJDC Europe, Asia, and Africa Foundation; JDC Hungary Foundation; Association JDC; Taub Center; Solomonica JCC Dnepropetrovsk; Jewish Cultural Center Solomonika; Wohl BVI Limited; Community Cultural Center Beith Ross; AJJDC - Georgia; International Public Organization "Jewish Joint Center for Development", Jewish Cultural Center Kedem: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ("JDC") is a worldwide organization that operates in 12 of the 15 Former Soviet Union republics ("FSU") as well as Eastern Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia. JDC entities in these regions focus on the following programmatic initiatives: Providing food, medicine, home care, and winter relief for Holocaust survivors and elderly Jews; delivering nutritional assistance, healthcare, financial support, and child-development services to the neediest children and their families. Renewal and support of Jewish life by developing and maintaining community infrastructure, leadership, and educational resources. Developing tomorrow's Jewish leaders by training volunteers and professionals to lay the foundation for communal Jewish life and nurturing emerging visionaries to create Jewish learning initiatives and experiences for children and youth.