International Fellowship of Christians and Jews meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaints
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 3
The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 3
The organization did not address the complaint issues brought to its attention: 0
(These complaints involved mailing list removals and a refund).
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) reports that it funds humanitarian assistance in Israel and around the world, provides aid to victims of war and terror, helps Jews escape poverty and anti-Semitism and return to their biblical homeland. The organization's On Wings of Eagles program provides aliyah (immigration to Israel) assistance to oppressed and impoverished Jews from around the world, including Europe, South America, and the former Soviet Union, and gives klitah (resettlement) assistance, including food, clothing, housing, and job training, to Jewish immigrants living in Israel. IFCJ's Guardians of Israel program provides poor Israelis with food, housing, medical care, clothing, heating fuel, and other necessities. The organization reports that it funds hundreds of projects such as soup kitchens, holiday food packages, and job training programs, and supports needy Israelis serving in the Israel Defense Forces, funds therapy programs for veterans and terror victims, provides medical equipment to hospitals, and responds with emergency relief during times of crisis. The organization's Isaiah 58 program provides needy Jews in the former Soviet Union, including Holocaust survivors, with food, clothing, medicine, heating fuel, and other necessities. IFCJ funds Jewish children's homes and schools providing shelter, education, and food for children. The organization also provides security assistance to Jewish synagogues, schools and community centers, and emergency relief during times of crisis. IFCJ reports that, in 2019, the organization helped over 1.6 million people worldwide.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews's program expenses were:
Guardians of Israel |
$36,558,468 |
Isaiah 58 |
$23,987,193 |
On Wings of Eagles |
$11,974,975 |
Fellowship |
$11,429,663 |
Stand for Israel |
$432,183 |
Bless the Persecuted |
$224,396 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$84,606,878 |
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Chief Executive
Yael Eckstein, President and CEO
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Compensation*
$496,547
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Chair of the Board
Bishop Lanier
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Pastor, Hope Community Church
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Board Size
13
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Paid Staff Size
102
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Ms. Eckstein assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer in 2019, and reported compensation is for her 2018 role as Executive Vice President. Prior to Ms. Eckstein taking this role, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein served as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2018, earning $875,239.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Internet, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $121,705,365, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on International Fellowship of Christians and Jews's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$121,705,365 |
Tours, conferences and other income |
$1,720,391 |
Catalog Sales |
$34,116 |
Investment loss, net |
($1,870,175) |
Total Income |
$121,589,697 |
- Programs: 74%
- Fundraising: 14%
- Administrative: 12%
Total Income |
$121,589,697 |
Program expenses |
$84,606,878 |
Fundraising expenses |
$16,295,964 |
Administrative expenses |
$14,983,422 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$115,886,264 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$5,703,433 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$36,028,901 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$2,515,926 |
Ending Net Assets |
$38,606,338 |
Total Liabilities |
$23,057,717 |
Total Assets |
$61,664,055 |
Note: In the financial section above, 'other changes in net assets' refers to effects of foreign currency translation ($1,494,818), a loss on disposal of fixed assets (-$61,511) and an allocation to the Fellowship House (-$4,559,303).