PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc
The purposes of this corporation are to provide relief for, and to minister to the physical well-being of needy persons in israel; to support and maintain public hospitals, clinics, to relieve sickness and distress, and to prevent plague and disease in israel; to support and maintain the hebrew university and other educational and religious insitutions in the holy land and to promote scientific research therein. It shall be within the purpose of this corporation to use as means to the above purposes, research, publication, the establishment and maintenance of charitable, religious and public education activites, agencies and institutions and the aid of any such activities, agencies and institutions already established.
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc at a glance
In short: PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc gave $929K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $929,312
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $132,759
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $54,000
- Total assets
- $209,481,268
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Israel Cancer Research Fund ($321K). Together the top 7 received $929K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 30 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $708K (2022) to $1.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $929K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Cancer Research Fund New York, NY | General Support | $321,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Support | $300,000 |
| American Soc of Overseas Research DBA American Schools of Oriental Research Alexandria, VA | General Support | $184,619 |
| New Israel Fund New York, NY | General Supportgeneral Support | $54,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Support | $23,631 |
| Ort America New York, NY | General Support | $23,031 |
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $23,031 |
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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 | $209,481,268 | $266,697,950 | $265,467,106 | $929,312 | 7 | $10,294,445 |
| 2023 | $184,627,185 | $289,472,187 | $284,561,548 | $925,261 | 6 | $8,008,405 |
| 2022 | $176,286,241 | $178,783,628 | $167,223,233 | $707,528 | 6 | $5,491,486 |
| 2021 | $174,306,621 | $172,516,755 | $177,009,607 | $1,826,983 | 6 | $6,307,087 |
| 2020 | $161,480,500 | $155,994,214 | $157,987,440 | $1,712,684 | 5 | $3,798,338 |
About PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc
Based on IRS filings
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $209.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $929K. Net investment income was $10.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc is led by Geoffrey Stern, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 2 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Geoffrey Stern
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Noble
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Andrew Meyers
Trustee
Secretary & Trustee → Former Secretary & Trustee, 2023
Former Secretary & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Burt A. Solomon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chaim Edelstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David S. Lobel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eli S. Garber
Assistant Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Bial
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ethan Grossman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heidi Rothberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Rosen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Ciechanover
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark I. Bane
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mel Scult
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Doppelt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael G. Jesselson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul J. Isaac
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafi Musher
Secretary & Trustee
Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gottesman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert M. Seltzer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Liberman Mintz
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simon Glick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephan Brumberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Ungerleider
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Fleisch
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ariella Raviv
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Ebner
Comptroller
Controller → Comptroller, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harvey Brecher (2020–2023) — Chairman & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $185K, to Cristina Noble (Director of Operations). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc
How much does PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc give each year?
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc gave $929K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $925K across 6 grants.
What is PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc's typical grant size?
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc's median grant in 2024 was $54,000, and its average grant was $132,759, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc give grants?
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc's largest grantees?
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Israel Cancer Research Fund ($321,000), Jewish National Fund ($300,000) and American Soc of Overseas Research DBA American Schools of Oriental Research ($184,619), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc?
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc reported $209.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $266.7M.
What is PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc's EIN?
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6104086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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