JNF provides so many services, not only in Israel, but also in the US. I work at a Day School in NYC and I have greatly benefited from the publications and speakers they provide. My kids had a lot of fun and learned a lot about Israel and the environment. Plus, the staff was always friendly and willing to help.
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- EIN 13-1659627
- (212) 879-9300
- 42 East 69th Street New York NY 10021 USA
- http://www.jnf.org
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Causes: International, International Development, Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Mission: Jewish National Fund (JNF) began in 1901 collecting coins in blue boxes to purchase land and return the Jewish people to their homeland. In over 107 years, JNF has evolved into a global environmental leader and become the central address for partnering with the land and people of Israel. JNF has planted 240 million trees; built over 1,000 parks and recreational areas; constructed security roads; educated students around the world about Israel; created new communities so that Jews from around the world would have a place to call home; discovered new means of growing plants under arid conditions, bringing green to the desert; and built over 200 reservoirs and water recycling centers, increasing Israel’s water supply by 10%. Today, JNF is supporting Israel’s newest generation of pioneers by bringing life to the Negev Desert, Israel’s last frontier.
Programs: See schedule o. Jewish national fund (jnf) began in 1901 as a dream and vision to reestablish a homeland in israel for jewish people everywhere. Jews the world over collected coins in iconic jnf blue boxes, purchasing land and planting trees until ultimately, their dream of a jewish homeland was a reality. Today, jnf continues to give all generations a unique voice in building and ensuring the prosperity of the land of israel through their generosity and partnership with the people of israel. Jnf embodies both heart and action; our work is varied in scope but singular in benefit. We strive to bring an enhanced quality of life to all of israel's residents, and translate these advancements to the world beyond. Jnf is greening the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks, creating new communities and cities for generations of israelis to call home, bolstering israel's water supply, helping develop innovative arid-agriculture techniques, and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of israel and zionism. 2013 was the most successful campaign year in jnf's history, bringing in a record-breaking $121 million. We could not have reached this milestone without the generosity of our supporters across the country and the dedication of our lay leaders and volunteers. Charity navigator, america's leading independent charity evaluator, once again bestowed its 4-star rating on jnf for the second consecutive year in recognition of our sound fiscal management, commitment to accountability and transparency; received top ratings from the american institute of philanthropy and the better business bureau wise giving alliance. We are very proud to be acknowledged for the responsible stewardship of our donors' contributions. With our donor's support, jnf made a tangible difference in the lives of the people of israel in 2013. In the negev desert, which represents 60% of israel's landmass but is home to just 8% of the population, jnf continued to move forward with its blueprint negev plan, a multifaceted, internationally recognized campaign to improve quality of life for all residents of the region and encourage a population shift away from crowded, expensive central israel. To date, jnf has invested more than $100 million in this initiative. In 2013 we opened abraham's well in be'er sheva that will attract over 250,000 visitors every year; our housing development fund was established to help move population to the negev; and we partnered with nefesh b'nefesh to bring new citizens to the north and south. We also expanded a partnership with the alexander muss high school in israel to catapult zionist education and engagement. Jnf continued its leadership role in sustainable water management; made israel safer by providing new equipment and trucks to firefighters and revitalizing old stations; built playgrounds, synagogues, day cares and community centers; planted millions of trees to beautify israel's landscape and improve its soil; supported agricultural research and development that enables israeli farmers to stay competitive in the global market; offered therapeutic and rehabilitative service to people with special needs; and promoted tourism, recreation, and economic growth by creating parks and forests and preserving and developing historic sites. Thousands of children and young people were connected to israel and their heritage through jnf, the single-largest provider of zionist education programs in the us, and more than 3,000 people experienced israel on a jnf mission or tour.