2026-07-09T15:21:32-04:00 2024-12-31 Business Accounts Inc 5198 Arlington Ave 342 Riverside CA 92504 990EZ 2024-01-01 263608175 House of Israel Balboa Park % Cathryn Gay HOUS 6195666603 415 Laurel St Ste A-543 San Diego CA 92101 CATHRYN GAY Treasurer Director 6195666603 2026-07-02 false true MICHAEL LANIER P00282482 8585692425 2026-07-09 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.houseofisraelsd.org X X 80895 X 76722 3017 1156 80895 2578 61569 64147 16748 71747 779 89274 X 72231 89274 0 0 0 0 72231 89274 484 0 71747 89274 X See Sch O Programs accomplished 53831 53831 Ruth Mastron President Director 15.00 0 0 0 Stephanie Nisan VP Director 5.00 0 0 0 Mickey Zeichick Secretary Director 3.00 0 0 0 Cathryn Gay Treasurer Director 3.00 0 0 0 Barbara Berkovich Director 1.00 0 0 0 Esther Hogue Director 1.00 0 0 0 Jack Maizel Director 1.00 0 0 0 Ariel Talmor Director 1.00 0 0 0 Yael Texerman Director 1.00 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false Cathryn Gay 2156 Pan American Plaza San Diego CA 92101 6195666603 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 43246 79739 122985 43246 79739 122985 0 0 0 0 0 0 122985 3210 1156 4366 3210 1156 4366 0 0 0 46456 80895 127351 0.96570 0.93090 0.03000 0.07000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Description of other expenses Part I line 16 Description AmountAdministrative 7,737Facilities 14,515Films 9,000Food & Bev 17,344Marketing 6,149Postage 212Sponsorships 5,375Miscellaneous 1,237 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20 Description AmountGains on investments 779 Description of total liabilities Part II line 26 Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts payable 484 0 Other program services Part III line 31 In 2024, the House of Israel Balboa Park continued to serve as an important center for Israeli cultural education and community engagement in Balboa Park. Following the challenges that emerged after the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel, the organization reopened with renewed determination to foster understanding, hospitality, and dialogue through Israeli culture and education. The organizations primary activity remained welcoming visitors into the cottage every weekend, where volunteers introduced guests to Israeli history, culture, innovation, cuisine, and diversity. Approximately 28,000 visitors engaged with House of Israel programming during the year, including tourists, local families, students, and community members. Volunteers provided educational tours, cultural conversations, displays, videos, and traditional Israeli bourekas, creating a warm and welcoming environment for visitors from many backgrounds. Educational programming expanded significantly during 2024. New exhibits highlighted topics such as the revival of Hebrew, Israeli innovation, and the diversity of Israeli society, including Arab, Druze, Christian, and Baháí communities. The organization also developed memorial and solidarity projects connected to October 7, including the Anemones After the Rain art initiative honoring communities affected by the attacks. House of Israel engaged in partnerships with schools, museums, and community organizations through student visits, public programs, cultural collaborations, and major events such as December Nights and the annual Lawn Program.Overall, 2024 was a year of resilience, educational growth, and expanded community outreach for House of Israel. Part III response or note to any other line in Part III Part III Statement of Purpose: To present to the public historic and cultural information about the State of Israel in order to strengthen the community of the worlds Nations in an atmosphere of mutal goodwill and cooperative understanding.