B'tselem Inc
B'tselem usa builds support for the protection of human rights in the west bank and gaza by amplifying within the us the research and analysis of israeli human rights organizations and by increasing access to expert voices from israel and the occupied territories.
B'tselem Inc at a glance
In short: B'tselem Inc gave $90K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $90K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $90,000
- -55.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $90,000
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who B'tselem Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Tides Foundation ($90K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2021) to $200K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $90K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Programatic Support | $90,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $482,060 | $754,254 | $90,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $272,194 | $301,251 | $351,517 | $200,000 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About B'tselem Inc
Based on IRS filings
B'tselem Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $90K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
B'tselem Inc is led by Simone Zimmerman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Simone Zimmerman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$69K (2020) → $76K (2021)
Aaron Back
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hadar Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Orensten
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Anne Minkin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $76K, to Simone Zimmerman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about B'tselem Inc
How much does B'tselem Inc give each year?
B'tselem Inc gave $90K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it reported $200K in grants paid.
What is B'tselem Inc?
B'tselem Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC.
Where does B'tselem Inc operate?
B'tselem Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is B'tselem Inc's EIN?
B'tselem Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2823635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 22, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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