Central Fund of Israel
Established in 1979 as a volunteer charity with the motto what you give is what you get, CFI was designed by its founders, Arthur and Hadassah Marcus, to enable one hundred percent of donations to reach charities in Israel. Over the years, CFI has received the Jerusalem Prize for volunteerism, accolades from the Chief Rabbinate, an award from PM Menachem Begin and accolades from hundreds of charities in Israel. We do not solicit or advertise. By word of mouth alone we have grown into a significant charitable force in Israel. Aiding over 400 charities and institutions each year we help the nation of Israel to thrive.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$47.3M
+21.2% YoY
Revenue
$96.9M
-11.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.7M
-18.9% YoY
Expenses
$88.6M
-7.9% YoY
About Central Fund of Israel
Based on IRS filings
Central Fund of Israel is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in CEDARHURST, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $47.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.7M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $47,279,306 | $39,023,950 | $26,145,976 |
| Revenue | $96,947,478 | $109,179,379 | $74,247,260 |
| Expenses | $88,572,708 | $96,119,535 | $73,817,799 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,715,574 | $2,114,560 | $397,390 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Marcus | President | 40 | $120,000 |
| Jeff Most | Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| Dr Linda Kalish Marcus | Secretary | 25 | — |
| Mitchell Eichen | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Michael Fischberger | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Yehuda Marcus | Director | 5 | — |
| Jacob Weichholz | Director | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Fund of Israel?
Central Fund of Israel is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in CEDARHURST, NY. It holds $47.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Central Fund of Israel?
As of 2025, Central Fund of Israel holds $47.3M in total assets with $96.9M in annual revenue.
Where does Central Fund of Israel operate?
Central Fund of Israel has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What is Central Fund of Israel's EIN?
Central Fund of Israel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2992985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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