American Soceity for Yad Vashem

Mission:
The mission of the American Society for Yad Vashem (ASYV),
http://www.yadvashemusa.org/ is to support the Yad Vashem
memorial in Israel. Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, is the Jewish
people's memorial to the murdered Six Million and symbolizes
the ongoing confrontation with the rupture engendered by the
Holocaust. Containing the world's largest repository of
information on the Holocaust, Yad Vashem is a leader in Shoah
education, commemoration, research and documentation.
Over the years, the American Society has worked in partnership
with Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes'
Remembrance Authority in Jerusalem, aiding in education,
commemoration, research, capital improvement, and special
projects.

Financial Efficiency Evaluation:
According to Charity Navigator (http://www.charitynavigator.org/),
America’s leading charity evaluator, ASYV has an overall rating of
1 star (four stars is the highest rating.) Charity Navigator provides
the followingbreakdown of ASYV based on 990 tax returns through
2006:
Overall Rating: 1 star *
Organizational Efficiency: Efficiency Rating 1 star*
Program Expenses: 69.2%
Administrative Expenses: 6.3%
Fundraising Expenses: 24.3%
Fundraising Efficiency: $0.11 (ASYV spends $0.11 to raise $1.)
Organizational Capacity: Capacity Rating 1 star *
Primary Revenue Growth: -9.2%
Program Expenses Growth: -29.9%
Working Capital Ratio (years): 6.97
(ASYV can sustain itself for 6.97 years without generating
new revenue.)
Organizational Capacity refers to an organization’s ability
to sustain itself over time. Charities that exhibit consistent
revenue and expenses growth are more likely to sustain its
programs and services over the long haul.

ASYV has net assets of $17,048,472. The highest compensation
reported on its 990 tax return was for Director of Development,
Sharaga Mekel, was $95,254 which represents 3.89% of expenses.
For comparison purposes, compensation for the President of the
American Jewish World Service, Ruth Messinger, was $191,00
which was 0.79% of expenses. Also, for comparison purposes,
Charity Navigator has given the United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum a three star rating.

Recent News:
The ASYV web site does not discuss any recent news events.
It says that its “…achievements are recognized at its Annual
Tribute Dinner, whose guests include survivors, their families,
leading figures in government, the American Jewish community,
and members of the diplomatic corps. The Society publishes an
annual commemorative journal. We also host an annual Spring
Luncheon, to encourage present and future membership.”
The web site also says that its “…Education Department sponsors
an annual Professional Development Conference to bring educators
up-to-date with resources developed by the International School for
Holocaust Studies in Jerusalem. This Conference is co-sponsored
by the Association for Teachers of Social Studies of the United
Federation of Teachers. We also offer assistance in coordinating
commemorative programs on the Holocaust.”

Recommendations:
In order to merit a higher overall rating from Charity Navigator,
ASYV would have to direct more of its funds to the target of its
program expenses, Yad Vashem, and less to to fundraising and to
its net assets. According to its 2006 990 tax return, ASYV raised
$5,240,859 (page 1, line 1b) in “direct public support.” Its “interest
on savings and temporary cash investments” was $780,530
(page 1, line 4). Its “dividends and interest from securities”
(page 1, line 5) was $3,248. Its total revenue was $6,024637. Of
this amount, ASYV made grants to Yad Vashem totaling $1,471,448
and it spent $222,530 on creating videos and publications to inform
and educate the public concerning the holocaust. Its total program
expenses were $1,693,978. This represents 28% of the total amount
of funds raised in direct public support. In 2006 had an excess of
$3,580,116, which represents 69% of the toal amount of funds raised
in driect public support, and this amount was used by ASYV to
increase its net assets. Its 990 tax return says that at the end of
2006, ASYV has net assets totaling $17,048,472. Charity Navigator
stated that its working capital ratio in years was 6.97 years. For
comparison purposes, American Jewish World Service has a working
capital ratio of 0.57 years. Thus, if you want to donate to ASYV, it is
necessary to understand that only 28% of your funds will be directed
to Yad Vashem and 69% of the balance of your donation will be used
to increase the net assets of ASYV.

Next Week’s Blog: Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America

Israel Special Kids Fund

Mission:
Israel Special Kids Fund (ISKF), http://www.israelspecialkids.com/,
is the American arm of the Israeli non-profit called Simcha
Le’Yeled. Simcha Le’Yeled (translation – “Happiness to the
Child”) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of disabled
and seriously ill children in hospitals and rehabilitation centers
in Israel. “We concentrate our efforts on children neglected by
other groups, such as those with genetic diseases, muscular
dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, kidney dialysis, diabetes and accident
and burn victims, in addition to those with cancer. Our programs
include a big brother/sister program, holiday celebrations,
birthday parties, amusement parks, water parks, trips, tours,
sleep-away camps, dreams come true, airplane rides and
swimming.”

Financial Efficiency Evaluation:
According to Charity Navigator
(http://www.charitynavigator.org/), America’s leading charity
evaluator, ISKF has an overall rating of 4 stars (four stars is the
highest rating.) Charity Navigator provides the following
breakdown of ISKF based on 990 tax returns through 2006:
Overall Rating: 4 stars ****
Organizational Efficiency: Efficiency Rating 4 stars****
Program Expenses: 88.8%
Administrative Expenses: 4.6%
Fundraising Expenses: 6.4%
Fundraising Efficiency: $0.06 (ISKF spends $0.06 to raise $1.)
Organizational Capacity: Capacity Rating 4 stars ****
Primary Revenue Growth: 8.6%
Program Expenses Growth: 33.3%
Working Capital Ratio (years): 0.39
(ISKF can sustain itself for 0.39 years without generating
new revenue.)
Organizational Capacity refers to an organization’s ability
to sustain itself over time. Charities that exhibit consistent
revenue and expenses growth are more likely to sustain its
programs and services over the long haul. ISKF has net
assets of $428,262. Compensation for its President, Hillel Wiener,
was $66,000 which represents 6.12% of expenses. For comparison
purposes, compensation for the President of the American Jewish
World Service, Ruth Messinger, was $191,00 which was 0.79% of
expenses. Also, for comparison purposes, Charity Navigator
has given the Whitney Museum of American Art a two star rating.


Recent News:
Hadassah is one of the largest hospital centers in Israel and it treats
hundreds of children each week. It runs a school for hospitalized
children called the Hadassah Hospital School. Last Purim, Simcha
Le’Yeled ran a Purim celebration for the Hadassah Hospital School.
“According to the principal of school, the event was extremely well
organized and all the children laughed, sang and danced during the
entire event. Even those who were very sick and are usually confined
to their rooms attended and all had a great time. The entire
Hadassah hospital staff said that this was the most successful and
enjoyable party they have ever seen. Everyone was able to see the
incredible effort your organization put into this and all the other
events you have run.”

Recommendations:
1) The Israel Special Kids Fund is a very efficient non-profit in that
88.8% of its revenue reaches its target – “Simcha Le’Yeled.” As
Simcha Le’Yeled is an Israeli non-profit, Simcha Le’Yeled is NOT
evaluated by Charity Navigator. Thus, I do not know how much
of the revenue received by Simcha Le’Yeled actually reaches the
hospitalized Israeli children.
2) The ISKF website should include an archive of recent events.
3) The ISKF should publicize its four star Charity Navigator rating.
It should also publicize the efficiency of Simcha Le’Yeled under the
assumption that Simcha Le’Yeled is also an efficient non-profit.

Next Week’s Blog: The American Society for Yad Vashem

The Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education

Mission:
The Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education (AMIIE),
http://www.amiie.org/, was founded in 1972 as The Alexander
Muss High School in Israel, to help teens better understand
Israel's living history through hands-on exploring. AMIIE works
to provide a superior Israel education experience to learners of
all ages in Israel and within communities in North America.
Through its work, the Institute promotes, builds and strengthens
lifelong bonds between American Jews and Israel through
education, experiences and understanding. AMIIE creates
meaningful educational opportunities, cultivates leadership skills
to support Jewish advocacy, and promotes, builds and strengthens
Jewish survival and continuity.

Financial Efficiency Evaluation:
According to Charity Navigator
(http://www.charitynavigator.org/), America’s leading charity
evaluator, AMIIE has an overall rating of 3 stars (four stars is
the highest rating.) Charity Navigator provides the following
breakdown of AMIIE based on 990 tax returns through
2006:
Overall Rating: 3 stars ***
Organizational Efficiency: Efficiency Rating 3 stars***
Program Expenses: 78.2%
Administrative Expenses: 20.9%
Fundraising Expenses: 0.7%
Fundraising Efficiency: $0.02
(AMIIE spends $0.02 to raise $1.)
Organizational Capacity: Capacity Rating 4 stars ****
Primary Revenue Growth: 21.0%
Program Expenses Growth: 20.0%
Working Capital Ratio (years): 0.37
(AMIIE can sustain itself for 0.37 years without generating
new revenue.)
Organizational Capacity refers to an organization’s ability
to sustain itself over time. Charities that exhibit consistent
revenue and expenses growth are more likely to sustain its
programs and services over the long haul.

AMIIE has net assets of $3,607,414. Compensation for its
Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Breman, was $26,250 which
represents 0.59% of expenses. For comparison purposes,
compensation for the President of the American Jewish World
Service, Ruth Messinger, was $191,00 which was 0.79% of
expenses. These are both very low figures in the non-profit
world.


Recent News:
Following is a typical week for students at AMIIE as presented
in the headmasters weekly update sent out by email for the
week of October 3 – 10, 2008:
On Friday October 3, 2008, the students went on a hike in the
Nahal Amud area. In the afternoon, they met with an artist in
Tzfat who infuses Kabalistic themes into his art. The students
Then settled in at the guesthouse and prepared for Shabbat. After
lighting candles, the students went to synagogues in the ancient
city and artist colony area for Kabbalat Shabbat – the girls went to
a women’s minyan and the boys to Beirav, a Carlebach minyan.
They returned to the guesthouse for dinner, singing and Oneg
Shabbat. On Shabbat morning, some of the students went to
synagogues for Shacharit and the rest chose to sleep late. In the
afternoon, the group went to the Citadel Park. It was a very special
Shabbat filled with the sprit and atmosphere of Tzfat. After
Havdalah the group returned to campus. On Sunday, the students
studied about the Jewish community in Poland that was so influenced
by the Kabbalah that was developed in Tzfat. On Monday,
the students focused on the Enlightenment and the struggle for
Jewish Emancipation. On Wednesday afternoon, the group traveled
to Jerusalem for Yom Kippur. The group stayed, together with the
students of the Barrack Hebrew Academy, in the center of Jerusalem
so that they would be able to attend services at synagogues of their
choice. After Kol Nidrei, the streets of Jerusalem filled with families
dressed in white taking a leisurely stroll. Many of the students
commented about their feelings being in Jerusalem for Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur is a special day all over Israel. The country comes to a
stand still – there is absolutely no traffic. This atmosphere is felt in a
more special way in Jerusalem. The entire group walked to the Kotel
for Ne’ilah. Many of the students found minyanim, which they joined
while some met to have our own Minyan and others preferred a
private moment at the Wall. At the conclusion of the Ne’ilah service
the students returned to the youth hostel for Havdalah and to break
the fast before returning to campus.

Recommendations:
AMIIE is an efficient non-profit. AMIIE should be commended
for having a low administrative executive director expense in that
its is paid less than 1% of expenses. Charity navigator has presently
given AMIIE an overall efficiency rating of three stars. It could
earn a four star rating from Charity Navigator, however, by reducing
its overall administrative expenses so that it can give more than 80%
of its revenue to its program expenses. AMIIE’s fundraising efforts
may benefit by publicizing its favorable efficiencies.

For comparison purposes, Charity Navigator has given an overall
rating of two stars to the The Morgan Library and Museum located
in New York City; its mission is to foster a greater knowledge,
understanding, and appreciation of Western history and culture.

Next Week’s Blog: Israel Special Kids Fund

Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life

Mission:
The largest Jewish campus organization in the world,
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life
(http://www.hillel.org/) provides opportunities for Jewish
students at more than 500 colleges and universities to
explore and celebrate their Jewish identity through its
global network of regional centers, campus foundations
and Hillel student organizations. Hillel is working to
promote a renaissance of Jewish life. Hillel's mission is to
enrich the lives of Jewish undergraduate and graduate
students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the
world. Hillel student leaders, professionals and lay leaders
are dedicated to creating a pluralistic, welcoming and inclusive
environment for Jewish college students, where they are
encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually and socially.

Financial Efficiency Evaluation:
According to Charity Navigator(http://www.charitynavigator.org/),
America’s leading charity evaluator, Hillel has an overall rating of
4 stars (four stars is the highest rating.) Charity Navigator provides
the following breakdown of Hillel based on 990 tax returns through 2006:
Overall Rating: 4 stars ****
Organizational Efficiency: Efficiency Rating 3 stars***
Program Expenses: 76.8%
Administrative Expenses: 10.5%
Fundraising Expenses: 12.6%
Fundraising Efficiency: $0.13
(Hillel spends $0.13 to raise $1.)
Organizational Capacity: Capacity Rating 4 stars ****
Primary Revenue Growth: 7.0%
Program Expenses Growth: 11.9%
Working Capital Ratio (years): 0.97
(Hillel can sustain itself for 0.97 years without
generating new revenue.)
Organizational Capacity refers to an organization’s ability
to sustain itself over time. Charities that exhibit consistent
revenue and expenses growth are more likely to sustain its
programs and services over the long haul.

Hillel has net assets of $31,646,752. Compensation for its President,
Wayne Firestone, was $275,000 which represents 0.98% of
expenses. For comparison purposes, compensation for the
President of the American Jewish World Service, Ruth Messinger,
was $191,00 which was 0.79% of expenses.

Recent News:
1) Hillel Celebrates Its 85th Anniversary:
Leaders of B'nai Brith and Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish
Campus Life joined together in Washington, D.C., on
September 8, 2008 to commemorate the two organizations'
historic partnership as Hillel kicks off a year-long celebration
of its 85th anniversary. The leaders unveiled a plaque honoring
B’nai B’rith’s role as Hillel’s sponsor from 1924-1994. During
70 years of B’nai B’rith sponsorship, Hillel grew from a single
group founded at theUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
in 1923 to a global campus organization. Hillel separated from
B’nai B’rith in 1994. Today Hillel is the largest Jewish campus
organization, serving over 500 campuses around the world.
2) Georgia Hillel Supports Conflict’s Refugees:
Shortly after the outbreak of fighting on the border of Russia and
the former Soviet republic of Georgia, Tbilisi Hillel Director
Moris Krikheli responded by helping relocate families that fled
their homes in Gori, a city hurt by the fighting. In the days that
followed, dozens of Hillel student activists joined his efforts to aid
in the refugee’s plight. Hillel is cooperating with the American
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and the Jewish Agency for
Israel to address the immediate needs of refugees in Tbilisi. Hillel
activists are volunteering on rotating shifts at the Jewish House,
which is the city’s community center, to play games with the
teenagers, take them on field trips to water parks and swimming
pools, as well as to organize sporting and painting competitions.

Recommendations: Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus
Life is a very efficient Jewish non-profit in that 76.8% of its
revenue reaches its target – enriching the lives of Jewish
undergraduate and graduate college students. It has demonstrated
a high organizational capacity in that its revenue and program
expenses are both growing. It can sustain itself over time. Hillel
could earn a four start efficiency rating from Charity Navigator by
slightly reducing its administrative and fundraising expenses so
that they are each less than 10% of expenses. For purposes of
comparison, Charity Navigator has given the Whitney Museum of
American Art in New York City an overall rating of two stars.

Next Week’s Blog: Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education

American Friends of Yeshivot Bnei Akiva

Mission:
American Friends of Yeshivot Bnei Akiva (AFYBA),
www.afyba.org is the American fund raising arm of Yeshivot
Bnei Akiva (YBA) in Israel. YBA, the premier religious Zionist
educational movement in Israel, was founded in 1940 by
Rav Moshe Zvi Neriah, zt"l, when he opened Israel's first yeshiva
high school with 13 students on a hilltop in Kfar Haroeh. Today,
YBA has grown into a national movement encompassing 57
schools from the Golan to Eilat, serving more than 22,000
students of all backgrounds. This includes children from low-
income homes, new immigrants, and the learning disabled. All of
these students graduate from YBA with a profound love of Torah,
the Jewish People and the Land of Israel, which they carry with
them for the rest of their lives.

Financial Efficiency Evaluation:
According to Charity Navigator(http://www.charitynavigator.org/),
America’s leading charityevaluator, AFYBA has an overall rating of
1 star (four stars is the highest rating.) Charity Navigator provides
the following breakdown of the AFYBA based on 990 tax returns
through 2006:
Overall Rating: 1 star *
Organizational Efficiency: Efficiency Rating 1 star*
Program Expenses: 67.0%
Administrative Expenses: 15.2%
Fundraising Expenses: 17.6%
Fundraising Efficiency: $0.28
(AFYBA spends $0.28 to raise $1.)
Organizational Capacity: Capacity Rating 1 star *
Primary Revenue Growth: -10.9%
Program Expenses Growth: -16.1%
Working Capital Ratio (years): 0.33
(AFYBA can sustain itself for 0.33 years without
generating new revenue.)
Organizational Capacity refers to an organization’s
ability to sustain itself over time. Charities that exhibit
consistent revenue and expenses growth are more
likely to sustain its programs and services over the long
haul.

AFYBA has net assets of $434,825. Compensation for its
former Executive Director, Moshe Spingarn, was $125,000
which represents 9.56% of expenses. For comparison
purposes, compensation for the present President of the
American Jewish World Service, Ruth Messinger, was
$191,00 which was 0.79% of expenses.

Recent News:
1) The Nordlicht Family Makes History in Acco
Over the last 5,000 years, the history of the ancient port city
of Acco has been intertwined with the history of the Jewish
people. It has witnessed both high and low points. One of the
high points in its modern day history, occurred on Chol
Ha’Moed Pesach when Meir and Dahlia Nordlicht of New
Rochelle laid the cornerstone for the new campus of YBA
Yeshivat Hesder “Ruach Tzfonit” in Acco, following their
major gift which will enable the completion of the first stage
of the project.
2) Art in Kfar Saba
Last Spring, YBA Ulpana Amana in Kfar Saba opened an
outstanding Art Exhibit by the 12th grade girls who study
art as a “major”. The unique works of art are extremely
impressive visually as well as conceptually. The artists
presented the ideas behind their works, demonstrating
unusual rhetoric abilities, as well as depth of thought and
analytical powers.

Recommendation:
In order to attract foundation funding, AFYBA must
give more than 80% of its revenue to its target –providing
a Torah education to low income and learning disabled
children. According to Charity Navigator’s ratings, AFYBA
is not a financially efficient non-profit. This may explain why
its primary expenses growth and program expenses growth
have decreased since 2004. In order to become more
financially efficient and attract more foundation funding,
AFYBA must reduce its administrative and fund-raising
expenses.

Next Week’s Blog: Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life

Shana Tova Metucha

Ezer Mizion

Mission:
Ezer Mizion, (http://www.ezer-mizion.org.il)/ the Israel
Health Support Organization, offers an extensive range of medical
and social support services to help Israel's sick, disabled, elderly
and underprivileged populations. Since its founding in 1979, Ezer
Mizion has grown to become one of the largest non-profit
organizations in Israel, benefiting over half a million people
every year. Ezer Mizion operates in dozens of cities throughout
Israel, with over 10,000 volunteers. Our diverse line-up of
services includes the world's largest Jewish Bone Marrow
Donor Registry and specialized programs for children with
special needs, cancer patients, the elderly, and terror victims.
Financial Efficiency Evaluation:
According to Charity Navigator
(http://www.charitynavigator.org/), America’s leading charity
evaluator, Ezer Mizion has an overall rating of 4 stars (four stars
is the highest rating.) Charity Navigator provides the following
breakdown of the Ezer Mizion based on 990 tax returns through
2006:
Overall Rating: 4 stars ****
Organizational Efficiency: Efficiency Rating 4 stars****
Program Expenses: 85.2%
Administrative Expenses: 8.9%
Fundraising Expenses: 5.8%
Fundraising Efficiency: $0.05
(Ezer Mizion spends $0.05 to raise $1.)
Organizational Capacity: Capacity Rating 4 stars ****
Primary Revenue Growth: 22.2%
Program Expenses Growth: 48.8%
Working Capital Ratio (years): 0.08 (Ezer Mzion can sustain itself
for 0.08 years without generating new revenue.)
(Organizational Capacity refers to an organization’s ability to
sustain itself over time. Charities that exhibit consistent revenue
and expenses growth are more likely to sustain its programs and
services over the long haul.)
Ezer Mizion has net assets of $226,216. Compensation for its
Executive Director, Irv Hackel, was $77,849 which represents 2.23%
of expenses.

Recent News:
1) A gala event marking "Volunteer's Day" took place last week
in the Beit Hatsulah Hall in Kiryat Gat in the presence of Mayor
Aviram Dahari and other community leaders. The event was
held to salute volunteers who are active in the area. In the
course of the event the Mayor's Shield was awarded to Ezer
Mizion's Branch in Kiryat Gat and certificates of merit were
awarded to four outstanding volunteers.
2) Ezer Mizion, in cooperation with the Israel Juvenile Diabetes
Associatioin held a retreat in August for religious girls afflicted
with juvenile diabetes. Together with their mothers, the girls met
at Oranit, Ezer Mizion's Guest Home for Cancer Patients (whose
guests were away at Ezer Mizion's summer camp for cancer
patients). Ezer Mizion's "Sweet Retreat" gave mothers a chance
to get away from the 24/7 occupation with the illness and realize
that "there is life beyond diabetes." It also enabled them to enjoy
the emotional reprieve gained from meeting other parents who
are dealing with the same challenges and sharing experiences.


Recommendation:
Ezer Mizion is a highly efficient non-profit. 85.2% of its revenue
reaches its target – Israel's sick, disabled, elderly and underprivileged
populations. Ezer Mizion is is also poised to sustain its programs and
services over the long haul. Ezer Mizion needs to advertise its
financial efficiency and its four star efficiency rating from Charity
Navigator.

For comparison purposes, Charity Navigator has given
an overall rating of three stars to Easter Seals, a non-profit
that helps people with disabilities gain greater independence.

Next Week’s Blog: American Friends of Yeshivot Bnei Akiva

The American Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel

Mission:
The American Society for the Protection of Nature in
Israel (ASPNI), http://www.aspni.org/, was founded in
1986 to help raise awareness and support for the work of
the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI),
Israel's oldest and largest environmental organization.
Today, SPNI leads the public and decision-makers in the
search for environmentally sustainable and economically
sound ways to promote growth while protecting Israel's
unique environmental heritage. Through education, organizing
public involvement, informing decision-makers and proposing
creative solutions to development plans, SPNI has established
an impressive list of achievements. Since 1953, SPNI has
worked to promote knowledge, love, and respect for the land
among its citizens and abroad.

Recent News:
Traffic and Air Pollution:
Air pollution is a major and increasing problem in Israel.
According to a 2004 study conducted by the (Air Pollution and
Health) European Information System, the Tel Aviv-Jaffa region
has the worst air pollution among European cities, causing over
1,500 deaths each year. Furthermore, the Israel Ministry of the
Environment claims that one child in five suffers from breathing
difficulties as a result of serious air pollution. Health care and
other costs due to premature death and illness are estimated at
over $77.4 million a year. Transportation issues are considered the
major culprit of air pollution in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa region. SPNI's
review of the city's transportation policies showed that $220 million
has been spent over the past five years on expansion and
construction of roads and highways, while public transportation
has not been improved. Plans for a light railway in the city have
barely progressed, and viable solutions for a sustainable
transportation policy in the city are scarcely visible. SPNI is
working to raise public consciousness on the need to address the
air pollution issue and educate the public about the various
controversies that are delaying action, such as a
long-standing dispute over a light rail or subway system .

Financial Efficiency Evaluation:
According to Charity Navigator (http://www.charitynavigator.org/),
America’s leading charity evaluator, ASPNI has an overall rating of
4 stars (four stars is the highest rating.) Charity Navigator provides
the following breakdown of the ASPNI based on 990 tax returns through 2006:

Overall Rating: 4 stars ****

Organizational Efficiency
Program Expenses: 89.0%
Administrative Expenses: 5.8%
Fundraising Expenses: 5.1%
Fundraising Efficiency: $0.05
Efficiency Rating: 4 stars ****

Organizational Capacity
Primary Revenue Growth: 21.0%
Program Expenses Growth: 21.3%
Working Capital Ratio (years): 0.02
(ASPNI can sustain itself for 0.02 years without
generating new revenue.)
Capacity Rating: 4 stars ****

Organizational Capacity refers to an organization’s abilityto
sustain itself over time. Charities that exhibit consistent
revenue and expenses growth are more likely to sustain its
programs and services over the long haul.

ASPNI has net assets of $36,506. Compensation for its
Executive Director, Edit Reizes, was $72,648 which represents
4.67% of its expenses.

Recommendation:

ASPNI is a highly efficient non-profit. 89% of itsrevenue reaches its
target – educating and organizing the public in creating solutions
to environmental problems related to growing Israel’s economy.
ASPNI is also poised to sustain its programs and services
over the long haul.

For comparison purposes, Charity Navigator has given
an overall rating of two stars to the Sierra Club Foundation.
The Sierrra Club Foundation funds a range of environmental
projects which fall into the three general categories of public
education, litigation, and training aimed at creating a safe
and healthy environment.

ASPNI needs to advertise its financial efficiency and its four
star efficiency rating from Charity Navigator. It also needs to
update its website SPNI also needs to update it news section
in its website as the most recent entry refers to an article in
The Jerusalem Report March 5, 2007.