America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc
The mission of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation (AICF) is to support and develop artistic life in israel by awarding scholarships and grants.
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $1,828,224 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +6560.9% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $5,059,512
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,205,817
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $157,589
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,624,872
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc
Aviv Competitions
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc
Amount
$2,000 - $6,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Beyond Talent
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Creative Excellence Grants (formerly Sharett)
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $2.7M (2021). In 2024 it reported $1.8M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eyal Vilner Band New York, NY | Professional development grant. | $14,210 |
| Dirty Laundry Theatre LLC New York, NY | Professional development grant. | $8,024 |
| Octaven Audio LLC Mt Vernon, NY | Professional development grant. | $5,213 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,059,512 | $3,205,817 | $3,624,872 | $1,828,224 | Total only | $157,589 |
| 2023 | $5,227,714 | $3,393,656 | $2,810,797 | $27,447 | 3 | $275,874 |
| 2022 | $4,659,512 | $2,156,160 | $2,621,016 | $794,336 | Total only | $288,170 |
| 2021 | $5,736,559 | $3,348,442 | $3,495,163 | $2,700,032 | Total only | $373,749 |
| 2020 | $7,179,264 | $3,974,224 | $4,513,232 | $2,185,993 | Total only | $158,781 |
| 2019 | $5,951,383 | $2,143,927 | $3,297,258 | $973,511 | Total only | $14,640 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $1.8M in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $158K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc is led by Iris Reff Ronen, CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Iris Reff Ronen
CEO
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$298K (2022) → $261K (2024)
Carol Starley
Chapter President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Hollander
President
Board Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua-Marc Tanenbaum
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Klebanow
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Jacobs
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Reiko Cooper
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amyt Eckstein
Board Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Bau
Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Alexander Bau (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Bartner Wiesel (2019–2021) — Executive Officer
- Former: Scott Mortman (2019–2021) — Israel Chair
- Former: Shira Stern (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Samantha Bratter (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Gould (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Azrieli (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Feldman (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Yael Alkalay (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Bialkin (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Samuelson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Reiner (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Schoenfeld (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Risa Perlmutter-Goldstein (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Sanford Batkin (2019) — Board Member
- Former: William Schwartz (2019) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $261K, to Iris Reff Ronen (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc
How much does America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc give each year?
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $27K across 3 grants.
How large is America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc?
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc?
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc operate?
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc's EIN?
America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1664048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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