The Israel Institute Inc
The Israel Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC that advances the academic study of Israel in partnership with leading universities around the world. Founded in 2012, the organization operates as an independent, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to enhancing knowledge and understanding of modern Israel by strengthening the field of Israel studies globally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
-11.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+5.6% YoY
Grant Count
28
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-9.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The mission of the Israel Institute is to enhance knowledge about Israel by ensuring university students in the United States and around the world have access to in-depth classes about Israel during their time on campus. The organization works in partnership with leading academic, research and cultural institutions to support scholarship, research and exchanges that build a multi-faceted field of Israel Studies and expand opportunities to explore the diversity and complexity of contemporary Israel.
Primary Program Areas:
Campus Teaching Programs: The core area of action, designed to expand student access to high-quality courses about Israel at leading universities in the United States and abroad. Activities include:
- Bringing Israeli scholars to teach at U.S. and Canadian campuses for semester-long, annual, and multi-year placements as visiting faculty or postdoctoral teaching fellows
- Sending Israeli scholars to teach intensive courses about Israel at universities in other countries
- Supporting the expansion of courses in Israel studies among established professors and universities
Academic Ecosystem Programs: Support campus teaching programs at U.S. campuses through workshops for professors to improve pedagogy and workshops for leading undergraduates interested in learning more about Israel
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization funds primarily in:
- District of Columbia
- California
- Massachusetts
The Israel Institute maintains partnerships with universities across the United States and internationally, with partner institutions spanning multiple continents including North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $3,391,085
- Total Revenue: $3,971,244
- Total Expenses: $4,419,614
- Total Liabilities: $56,200
- Number of Employees: 7
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since December 2013
- EIN: 46-0540994
- Does not accept financial support from any government entity
Rating: The organization received a 97% Four-Star rating based on accountability and financial metrics, indicating strong governance practices and financial health.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,391,085 | $3,816,255 | $4,523,703 |
| Revenue | $3,971,244 | $3,020,313 | $683,865 |
| Expenses | $4,419,614 | $3,647,317 | $4,240,640 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $166,627 | $105,062 | $2,150 |
| 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
135 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
Executive Director: Dr. Ariel Ilan Roth
Founder: Professor Itamar Rabinovich (former Tel Aviv University President), who founded the organization in 2012 with the generous support of Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIEL ROTH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $259,931 |
| ERIKA FALK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $206,659 |
| NOA LEVANON KLEIN ASSOCIATE | DIRECTOR, GRANTS MANAGEMENT | 40 | $101,773 |
| STEVEN DAVIDOFF SOLOMON | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LISA EISEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SENDER COHEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEHUDA REINHARZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK YUDOF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Israel Institute was established in 2012 to promote knowledge and enhance understanding of modern Israel by strengthening the field of Israel studies. The organization operates as a fully independent nonprofit that advances academic study of Israel through partnerships with leading universities worldwide, providing opportunities for Israeli scholars to engage in academic exchange in the United States and internationally, and for American scholars to deepen their knowledge and develop new courses on Israel.
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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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