Americans for Ben-Gurion University
Also known as A4BGU
Americans for Ben-Gurion University reported $75.5 million in revenue and $73.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.77 went to program services, $8.96 to management and general costs and $5.27 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 55.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $773,153 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 26 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 108% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $74MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $75MOther revenue was negative: −$127K. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.8% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.09 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 55.6% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $773,153 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.05% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 26 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 146.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 54 of 54 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseBen-gurion university (bgu) support: a4bgu raises funds within the U.S. For ben-gurion university. Support includes, but is not limited to, grants for ongoing operations (e.g. Scholarships/fellowships, student activities), academic research (e.g. Water/environment, cyber security, robotics/artificial intelligence, medical breakthroughs), faculty recruitment, capital projects (e.g. Dormitories, research labs, classroom buildings, conference facilities), community outreach activities to support the development of israel's negev region (e.g. Volunteer and social action to under-resourced…
Raising awareness & education program: a4bgu raises awareness in the U.S. To potential donors about bgu and the negev region in general. A4bgu also educates current and potential donors on various research and community-based initiatives conducted by the university, as well as the negev region in general. A4bgu showcases bgu's academic excellence and groundbreaking research to individuals, foundations, organizations, and the media through various activities, including a series of educational programs, events, and informative digital and print communications featuring bgu's world-renowned…
Zin fellows leadership program: the a4bgu zin fellows program is an inspiring and transformative opportunity for outstanding americans in their 30s-50s. The eighteen month program consists of two in-person gatherings in the united states followed by an immersive israel experience. Zin fellows represent the best of the best in terms of the next generation. They are current and future american community leaders who are interested in understanding the unique role bgu plays in the development of the negev and the future of israel
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $592,753 | $0 | $180,400 | $773,153 |
| PHILANTHROPIC RELATIONSHIP OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $307,442 | $0 | $22,722 | $330,164 |
| DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (THRU 06/14/24) Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $303,185 | $0 | $26,888 | $330,073 |
| & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $250,884 | $0 | $38,402 | $289,286 |
| RELATIONSHIP OFFICER (THRU 02/28/25) Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $225,102 | $0 | $48,826 | $273,928 |
| FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 07/31/25) Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $237,432 | $0 | $29,723 | $267,155 |
| PHILANTHROPIC RELATIONSHIP OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $199,561 | $0 | $17,301 | $216,862 |
26 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Americans for Ben-Gurion University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.0M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b54 · 54 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 540
- Volunteers Part I, line 669
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| HALEL YARON HOROWITZ BALD CREATIVE LLC Marketing | $313,152 |
| RSM US LLP Accounting/tax | $220,948 |
| VELOCITY GLOBAL LLC Israel payroll outsource | $172,333 |
| PERLMAN & PERLMAN LLP Legal services | $155,651 |
| ARTURO ORDOQUI IMPACTOLOGY CON LLC Consulting | $148,580 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
65 private foundations reported grants to Americans for Ben-Gurion University totaling $3.9M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Americans for Ben-Gurion University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Americans for Ben-Gurion University reported that 85.8% of its $73.6 million in expenses went to program services, 9.0% to management and general and 5.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Americans for Ben-Gurion University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Americans for Ben-Gurion University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $773,153, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Americans for Ben-Gurion University get its money?
Of $75.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 55.6% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Americans for Ben-Gurion University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 23-7270753 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, object 202642169349302159 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202542119349300734 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202412279349303756 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202302269349301895 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202242159349301654 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202141109349300229 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 23-7270753: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.