American Friends of Ariel Inc is a public charity based in Boca Raton, Florida, that supports the City of Ariel. The organization says it has served as a vehicle for Americans to express support for Ariel since 1991.
Key facts about American Friends of Ariel Inc
In short: American Friends of Ariel Inc reported $2.0M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 86-0693163
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Grants paid (2025)
- $2,017,003 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $494,449
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The organization does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$494K
-79.2% YoY
Grants Paid (reported total)
$2.0M
+7658.0% YoY
Revenue
$492K
-44.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$75K
-20.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization describes its mission as fostering Ariel’s growth and development by funding and maintaining humanitarian projects, and strengthening the city by sponsoring events and building relationships with supporters to improve quality of life there.
Its website presents initiatives ranging from arts and culture, education and scholarships, and youth and senior services to Jewish life, immigrant support, medical services, parks, and emergency response. These are described as projects and initiatives in Ariel; the available information does not identify the missions of specific grantee organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported making 3 grants totaling $25,999. The available information does not identify the recipients or typical grant size.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated project focus is the City of Ariel. Its website describes projects and initiatives serving Ariel and its residents.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $494,449 | $492,397 | $2,373,906 | 0 |
| 2024 | $2,375,958 | $891,857 | $2,252,694 | 3; $25,999 total |
| 2023 | $3,736,795 | $2,124,925 | $22,069 | 0 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $494,449 | $2,375,958 | $3,736,795 |
| Revenue | $492,397 | $891,857 | $2,124,925 |
| Expenses | $2,373,906 | $2,252,694 | $22,069 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $75,100 | $94,598 | $36,293 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sharona Justman as President, Henry Opatut as Vice President, and Elad Metsuyanim as Executive Director.
American Friends of Ariel Inc is led by Sharona Justman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharona Justman
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elad Metsuyanim
Excutive Director
Executive Director → Excutive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Opatut
Vice President
Vice President Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 880714, Boca Raton, FL 33488
Phone: (954) 956-7080
Website: https://friendsofariel.org
Frequently asked questions about American Friends of Ariel Inc
How much does American Friends of Ariel Inc give each year?
American Friends of Ariel Inc reported $2.0M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $26K across 3 grants.
How large is American Friends of Ariel Inc?
American Friends of Ariel Inc reported $494K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $492K.
What does American Friends of Ariel Inc fund?
The organization describes its mission as fostering Ariel’s growth and development by funding and maintaining humanitarian projects, and strengthening the city by sponsoring events and building relationships with supporters to improve quality of life there. Its website presents initiatives ranging from arts and culture, education and scholarships, and youth and senior services to Jewish life, immigrant support, medical services, parks, and emergency response. These are described as projects and…
How do I apply for a grant from American Friends of Ariel Inc?
The organization does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does American Friends of Ariel Inc make grants?
The organization’s stated project focus is the City of Ariel. Its website describes projects and initiatives serving Ariel and its residents.
What is American Friends of Ariel Inc's EIN?
American Friends of Ariel Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0693163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does American Friends of Ariel Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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