Worldwide Friends Foundation
Israel Friends and Ukraine Friends are our flagship humanitarian missions, operating under the U.S.-based 501(c)(3) Worldwide Friends Foundation. Both programs were launched in response to humanitarian emergencies.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+84.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+118.8% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$312K
+118.8% YoY
About Worldwide Friends Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Worldwide Friends Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $46K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,340,082 | $2,897,528 | $186,109 |
| Revenue | $39,889,046 | $14,430,046 | $1,202,621 |
| Expenses | $35,797,818 | $14,603,931 | $1,016,512 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $46,076 | — | — |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Beth El Synagogue ($1,720,110), Friends of Yashar LaChayal ($71,026), Alevy Family Foundation ($36,850).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Humanatarian aid | $30,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue Long Beach, CA | Technical Equipment | $1,720,110 |
| Operation Israel Inc Hackensack, NJ | Humanatarian aid | $7,274 |
| Alevy Family Foundation Long Beach, CA | Technical Equipment | $36,850 |
| Friends of Yashar LaChayal East Brunswick, NJ | Humanatarian aid | $71,026 |
| MITZVAH FOR UKRAINE INC Brooklyn, NY | Humanatarian aid | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Sinensky | President | 1 | — |
| Robert Skoda | Treasurer (till Jan 2024) | 1 | — |
| Tyler Peters | Officer | 1 | — |
| Amy Bove | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kyle Blank | Exec. Director IF/Secretary | 40 | $236,672 |
| Theodore Raskin | Fundraising Coordinator | 40 | $53,024 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worldwide Friends Foundation?
Worldwide Friends Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Worldwide Friends Foundation?
As of 2024, Worldwide Friends Foundation holds $5.3M in total assets with $39.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $1.9M in 2024.
Where does Worldwide Friends Foundation operate?
Worldwide Friends Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Worldwide Friends Foundation award?
In 2024, Worldwide Friends Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $312K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Worldwide Friends Foundation's EIN?
Worldwide Friends Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2071011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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