The Society of American Friends of
The Society of American Friends of is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets.
The Society of American Friends of at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,367
- -67.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $135,798
- +89.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $156,860
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Society of American Friends of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
How The Society of American Friends of gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israelitische Kultusgemeinde Wien | Ukraine Refugee Relief | $24,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,367 | $135,798 | $156,860 | — | — | — | $956 |
| 2023 | $31,429 | $71,760 | $166,273 | $24,800 | 1 | $24,800 | $999 |
| 2022 | $41,485 | $66,240 | $81,294 | — | — | — | $835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Society of American Friends of reported a distributable amount of $956 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Society of American Friends of is led by Robert Katz, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Katz
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Isabella Martens
Director & Executive Director
Director & Executive Director → Director, Executive Director & Vice President, 2023
Director, Executive Director & Vice President → Director & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oskar Deutsch
Director & President
Secretarytreasurer Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Eiselt
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Diretor, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Cinamon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Kamm Goff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Deutsch
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Konig
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Benjamin Naegele (2022–2023) — Director & Secretary General
- Former: Elie Rosen (2022) — President & Board Chair
- Former: Erika Jakubovits (2022) — Director
- Former: Monica Dugot (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $120K, to Robert Katz (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Society of American Friends of
How large is The Society of American Friends of?
The Society of American Friends of reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $136K.
What is The Society of American Friends of?
The Society of American Friends of is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2024.
How much is The Society of American Friends of required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Society of American Friends of reported a distributable amount of $956 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Society of American Friends of's EIN?
The Society of American Friends of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0388495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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