Talkisrael Foundation
The organization aims to create a more positive and constructive dialogue about israel among American teens using the power of social media. Through its content, programs, and experiences, talkisrael empowers young creators to enhance their storytelling skills, develop their social media brand, and become advocates for positive change.
Talkisrael Foundation at a glance
In short: Talkisrael Foundation gave $213K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $213,295
- -20.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,659
- -20.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,395
- Total assets
- $254,260
- -67.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Talkisrael Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Fund of Israel ($124K). Together the top 5 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Talkisrael Foundation gives
- Giving grew 295% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2022) to $268K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Programming to empower teens and content creators to positively change the conversation about israel on social media. | $124,400 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel New York, NY | Programming to empower teens and content creators to positively change the conversation about israel on social media. | $33,500 |
| B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc Washington, DC | Programming to empower teens and content creators to positively change the conversation about israel on social media. | $30,395 |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Programming to empower teens and content creators to positively change the conversation about israel on social media. | $15,000 |
| Rimon Club San Carlos, CA | Programming to empower teens and content creators to positively change the conversation about israel on social media. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $254,260 | $568,720 | $1,097,193 | $213,295 | 5 |
| 2024 | $777,257 | $1,419,573 | $1,124,631 | $267,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $486,187 | $923,895 | $762,002 | $256,250 | 5 |
| 2022 | $319,495 | $390,000 | $70,505 | $54,000 | 1 |
About Talkisrael Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Talkisrael Foundation is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $213K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Talkisrael Foundation is led by Maya Vorobyov, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maya Vorobyov
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$153K (2025)
Adam Milstein
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kfir Gavrieli
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Greendorfer
Board Member & Secretary
Director → Board Member & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Chong
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elena Yacov (2022–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $153K, to Maya Vorobyov (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Talkisrael Foundation
How much does Talkisrael Foundation give each year?
Talkisrael Foundation gave $213K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $268K across 5 grants.
What is Talkisrael Foundation's typical grant size?
Talkisrael Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,395, and its average grant was $42,659, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Talkisrael Foundation give grants?
Talkisrael Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and Indiana (7%).
Does Talkisrael Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Talkisrael Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Talkisrael Foundation's largest grantees?
Talkisrael Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Fund of Israel ($124,400), Jewish Agency for Israel ($33,500) and B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Inc ($30,395), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Talkisrael Foundation?
Talkisrael Foundation reported $254K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $569K.
What is Talkisrael Foundation?
Talkisrael Foundation is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Encino, CA. It holds $254K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Talkisrael Foundation's EIN?
Talkisrael Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3194268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
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