Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
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Friends of the Israel Defense Forces is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives primarily in New Jersey and New York. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in relationship-based grantmaking by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES TO THE SOLDIERS WHO PROTECT ISRAEL AND JEWS WORLDWIDE.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Human services
Religion
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Populations
4
Children
Preteens
People with disabilities
Jewish people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc
$6.7M
95%
TZAHAL SHALOM OF N WESTCHESTER INCORPORATED
$304.2K
4%

THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$32.5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces?
No. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Friends of the Israel Defense Forces give?
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Friends of the Israel Defense Forces’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Friends of the Israel Defense Forces fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $275 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Friends of the Israel Defense Forces make each year?
In 2016, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $29 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Friends of the Israel Defense Forces fund recently?
In 2024, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc, TZAHAL SHALOM OF N WESTCHESTER INCORPORATED, and THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces?
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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