Hias Inc
HIAS INC, formerly known as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, is a global Jewish organization based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Founded in 1881, HIAS is the oldest resettlement agency in the world and the only Jewish organization designated by the federal government to undertake refugee resettlement work. The organization provides vital services to refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced and stateless persons around the world, with a focus on protection, mental health, economic wellbeing, and community engagement and advocacy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$92.0M
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$61.2M
+5.5% YoY
Grant Count
40
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.5M
+10.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Drawing on Jewish values and history, and working with host communities, HIAS provides vital services to refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced and stateless persons around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Refugee resettlement and integration in the United States
- Economic advancement and entrepreneurship support for refugees
- Legal services for refugees and asylum seekers
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Community engagement and advocacy
- Protection services for vulnerable populations including women, children, ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities
Grantmaking
HIAS functions as both a service provider and a grantmaker. According to recent financial data, the organization distributed approximately $71.8 million in grants. Typical grant awards range from $6,029 to $20,100,000. The organization's grantmaking focuses on human services, nonprofit support, poverty alleviation, and related areas, with primary geographic concentration in California, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HIAS operates through a national resettlement network of 31 affiliates across the United States. The organization also maintains international programs, with recent initiatives supporting displaced populations in Ukraine (Moldova), Ecuador, Colombia, and Chad.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Assets: $91,979,046
- Total Revenue: $141,000,000
- Total Expenses: $152,000,000
- Total Liabilities: $50,900,000
Prior Year Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total Assets: $131,521,986
- Total Revenue: $149,188,323
- Total Expenses: $134,582,943
Organization Status:
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- Tax-exempt since September 1954
- EIN: 13-5633307
- Approximately 275 employees
- Four-Star rating with 96% overall score
Note: An independent audit for fiscal year ending September 2024 identified a material weakness in internal controls related to the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $91,979,046 | $94,700,498 | $131,521,986 |
| Revenue | $140,553,388 | $88,116,244 | $149,188,323 |
| Expenses | $151,857,237 | $130,982,122 | $134,582,943 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,735,599 | $1,318,114 | $2,834,115 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- CEO: Beth Oppenheim
- Executive Director (HIAS Foundation): Jonathan Boiskin
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY BLATTNER | CHAIR THEN DIR., EX OFF. (EFF. 7/24) | 22 | — |
| TAMAR NEWBERGER | CHAIR (EFF. 07/24) | 28 | — |
| MARC SILBERBERG | VICE CHAIR (END 06/24) | 3 | — |
| DANIEL GROSSMAN | VICE CHAIR (EFF. 07/24) | 17.75 | — |
| LEON RODRIGUEZ | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JUDITH FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR (END 06/24) | 10 | — |
| JULIUS GENACHOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE GERSTEN | DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| MITCHELL GORDON | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| STAFFORD FITZGERALD HANEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANDREW HEINRICH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GARY HIRSCHBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER INDIG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID JAVDAN | DIRECTOR (END 07/24) | 2 | — |
| STEVEN KOLTAI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ROBYN LAMONT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE MUDICK | DIRECTOR | 6 | — |
| RORI PICKER NEISS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DORIT PERRY | DIRECTOR (END 06/24) | 1 | — |
| FRANK RISCH | DIRECTOR | 3.5 | — |
| ILAN ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ROLF STERN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DANIEL TAVAKOLI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HARLEY UNGAR | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| WILLIAM M ABRAMS | DIRECTOR (START 07/24) | 3 | — |
| SARAH SCHONBERG BRODSKY | DIRECTOR (START 07/24) | 2 | — |
| MARK HETFIELD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $396,242 |
| LARA MONINGHOFF | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $229,559 |
| SABRINA LUSTGARTEN BEJMAN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO | 35 | $275,392 |
| RAPHAEL MARCUS | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER | 35 | $222,480 |
| MARK COHEN | GENERAL COUNSEL | 35 | $233,796 |
| MULUEMEBET HUNEGNAW | CHIEF STRAT. & MEAS. OFFICER | 35 | $213,651 |
| JESSICA REESE | CHIEF INSTIT. DEV'L OFFICER | 35 | $231,918 |
| RACHEL LEVITAN | CHIEF GLOBAL POL. & ADVOCACY OFF. | 35 | $195,308 |
| RUI LOPES | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 35 | $193,434 |
| LAURIE BAST | SENIOR VP, PEOPLE OPERATIONS | 35 | $203,447 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
HIAS Economic Advancement Fund received Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certification in March 2026
HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Certified as a Community Development Financial\The organization announced expansion of its refugee resettlement network into seven additional cities
HIAS Announces Expansion of Refugee Resettlement Network in 7 Cities | HIASIn 2024, HIAS resettled 60,014 refugees in the United States, despite the federal cap of 125,000 available slots
HIAS intensified economic and social integration programming for refugees already in the country, including new initiatives supporting women's agribusiness in Ecuador and scholarships for displaced students in Colombia
New HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Helps Refugees Start BusinessesThe organization provides legal services addressing refugee rights issues and advocates against detention practices
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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