B'nai B'rith International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1936, DC
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Stated Purpose
"to unite persons of the Jewish faith and to enhance Jewish identity through strengthening Jewish family life, the education and training of youth, broad-based services for the benefit of senior citizens, and advocacy and action on behalf of Jews throughout the world."
B?nai B?rith International (BBI) is an international Jewish organization committed to the security and continuity of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, defending human rights, combating anti-Semitism, bigotry and ignorance, and providing service to the community on the broadest principles of humanity. BBI operates three centers aimed at strengthening and advocating on behalf of the Jewish community. Through its Center for Human Rights and Public Policy (CHRPP), BBI brings a Jewish voice to international and domestic policy and in defense of Israel. In the United States, CHRPP coordinates the organization?s advocacy for the safety, security, and rights of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. In Latin America, the organization works to build tolerance and to promote social justice. BBI strives to fight against all forms of racism and discrimination, including anti-Semitism. Furthermore, BBI?s CHRPP is an advocate for Holocaust restitution in Central and Eastern Europe.
BBI?s Center for Senior Services (CSS) provides housing and information on aging as well as advocacy and national leadership on issues affecting Jewish seniors. The organization reports being the largest national Jewish sponsor of senior housing in the United States and that it operates more than 50 fixed-income housing facilities worldwide.
Through the organization's Center for Community Action (CCA), BBI serves local communities, provides food and clothing, and aids victims of disasters.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, B'nai B'rith International's program expenses were:
Advocacy/civil rights |
$1,828,137 |
Community involvement |
$955,396 |
Senior services and housing |
$788,536 |
Judaism programs continuity |
$447,910 |
Humanitarian assistance/disaster relief |
$346,139 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$4,366,118 |
*2017 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals
Fundraising costs were 26% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,509,498, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on B'nai B'rith International's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions and other support |
$3,825,434 |
Dividends and interest |
$435,267 |
Member dues contributions |
$384,756 |
Net unrealized and unrealized gains on investments |
$348,480 |
Other dues and participation fees |
$127,117 |
Member insurance program |
$27,196 |
Advertising income |
$21,918 |
Royalties and other income |
$11,899 |
Advertising income |
$0 |
Total Income |
$5,182,067 |
- Programs: 65%
- Fundraising: 22%
- Administrative: 13%
Total Income |
$5,182,067 |
Program expenses |
$4,366,118 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,496,222 |
Administrative expenses |
$883,149 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$6,745,489 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-1,563,422 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$14,077,210 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$12,513,788 |
Total Liabilities |
$5,639,847 |
Total Assets |
$18,153,635 |
Note: According to the organization, for the year ended June 30, 2018 BBI received $386,104 of in-kind medical supplies.