Nonprofit · EIN 23-7183563
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10168
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,798,869 | $4,892,954 | -$94,085 | $25,569,710 | $774,087 | $24,795,623 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,247,945 | $4,267,683 | -$1,019,738 | $25,020,592 | $435,885 | $24,584,707 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,208,009
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,973,769
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,307,043
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$412,909
- Other revenue
- -$382,909
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,818,397
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $489,891
- Other salaries and wages
- $670,569
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,263,447
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,672
- Occupancy
- $122,574
- Travel
- $41,734
- Depreciation
- $77,242
- Program services (functional)
- $3,355,839
- Management and general (functional)
- $396,218
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,140,897
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,020,592
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,569,710
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $774,087
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,795,623
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,916,504
- Publicly traded securities
- $18,509,598
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,019,799
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,775,824
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$20,246
- Gross receipts
- $7,255,894
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 27
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Lou | CFO & Interim CEO (effective 10/24) Officer | 40 | $249,359 | $15,062 |
| Jennifer Ritvo Hughes | Chief Executive Officer (through 9/24) Officer | 40 | $225,000 | $470 |
| Claudio Pincus | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Eta Somekh | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| James C Ackerman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Stern Lebell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard S Ziman | Vice President (through 6/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Fabrikant | Vice President (through 5/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Bronfman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Tananbaum | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abraham D Sofaer | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Hildner | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Chaim Katzman | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| David A Hirsch | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Emanuel Ax | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadar Shemtov | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Heidi Learner | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Helgard Field-Lion | Director (through 12/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Irwin S Field | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Lynn Syms | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Mina Tulchinsky | Director (as of 9/24) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Myron S Glucksman | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Noemi Brief Zafrany | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Polly Levine | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Sharon Gabriel | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Stephen Gordon | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Theodore Mirvis | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Tricia Pantzer | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Yefim Bronfman | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Lou | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $239,050 | $15,063 |
| Danielle Ames Spivak | Executive VP and CEO (through 8/23) Officer | 40 | $235,435 | $6,138 |
| Jennifer Ritvo Hughes | Chief Executive Officer (as of 8/23) Officer | 40 | $112,500 | $195 |
| Carol Schussler | Secretary (through 9/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Claudio Pincus | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Eta Somekh | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| James C Ackerman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Stern Lebell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel R Fogel | Treasurer (through 9/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard S Ziman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Fabrikant | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Abigail Tananbaum | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abraham D Sofaer | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Hildner | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Chaim Katzman | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| David A Hirsch | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Emanuel Ax | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hadar Shemtov | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Learner | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Helgard Field-Lion | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Irwin S Field | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kfir Gavrieli | Director (through 9/23) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Rudes Sandel | Director (through 9/23) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Syms | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mara Burros Sandler | Director (through 9/23) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Blank Jr | Director (through 6/23) Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Selig | Director (through 9/23) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matti Leshem | Director (THROUGH 12/23) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Myron S Glucksman | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Noemi Brief Zafrany | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Polly Levine | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Gabriel | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacey Bronfman | SECRETARY (AS OF 12/2023) Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Gordon | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Theodore Mirvis | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Tricia Pantzer | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Yefim Bronfman | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 122 E 42ND ST RM 4507, NEW YORK, NY 10168-4595
- In care of
- % CATHERINE LOU
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CATHERINE L LOU, 122 EAST 42ND STREET ROOM 4507, NEW YORK, NY 10168
- Signed the 990
- CATHERINE L LOU, CEO & CFO
- Phone
- (212) 697-2949
- Website
- WWW.AFIPO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (AFIPO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining the financial future of the Israel Philharmonic, a world-class orchestra. AFIPO seeks to broaden the reach of the Israel Philharmonic and bring its message through music to the world. The monies raised by AFIPO assist with the operational support of the orchestra and its music education programs throughout Israel.
Program accomplishments
- AFIPO SUPPORTS THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC'S OPERATIONS, INCLUDING ITS MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND TOURING, TO FURTHER ENSURE THE PHILHARMONIC'S FUTURE.Expenses $2,625,839 · grants $2,088,397
- AFIPO PROUDLY PROVIDES UNDERWRITING SUPPORT FOR THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC'S KEYNOTE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM AND SULAMOT PROGRAM, WHERE CLASSICAL MUSIC IS USED AS A VEHICLE FOR TEACHING COMPASSION, NURTURING OUR YOUTH, ENCOURAGING CLASSICAL MUSIC AUDIENCES OF THE FUTURE AND ENRICHING THE CULTURAL LIFE OF ISRAEL. BOTH PROGRAMS OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, FILLING THE VOID IN MUSIC INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE TO THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL. ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS AND TRAINED TEACHERS BRING CLASSICAL MUSIC INTO JEWISH, ARAB-ISRAELI, RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS INSTITUTIONS FOR HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN.Expenses $430,000 · grants $430,000
- AFIPO PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC'S GUEST ARTISTS PROGRAM WHICH HELPS DEFRAY THE ORCHESTRA'S EXPENSES.Expenses $300,000 · grants $300,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7183563
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A116)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,569,710
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,255,894
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,798,869 | $4,892,954 | $25,569,710 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,247,945 | $4,267,683 | $25,020,592 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,038,588 | $6,501,961 | $24,227,413 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7183563).
Questions about AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC is 23-7183563.
- Is AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CATHERINE L LOU.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 29 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $249,359 (Catherine Lou, CFO & Interim CEO (effective 10/24)).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,798,869, expenses of $4,892,954 and total assets of $25,569,710 at year end.
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