Joint Israel

What it reported doing in 2024

Emergency servicesIn recent years, the State of Israel and Israeli society have faced numerous crises: the Covid-19 pandemic, military operations, social upheaval and public protests, and, since October 2023, the Iron Swords War. This war is significantly different in its scale and impact from previous wars that Israel has experienced, especially the need to provide emergency services to large swaths of the Israeli population, especially the most vulnerable. In 2024, we achieved this goal through two main strategies:(See Sched O)A) Immediate relief initiatives, related to the target populations of each JDC Israel division, to be applied during the first stage of humanitarian response- Command Center Preparedness: formation of a sustainable technological and organizational infrastructure that enabled Northern Israel's organizations, war rooms, and communities to synchronize and coordinate aid. - Caseworkers: a network of professionals deployed in municipalities throughout Israel. Caseworkers provided community support in collaboration with local social service departments. Caseworkers locate people who lack a supportive social network, offer immediate emotional assistance, and connect individuals to community-based social services and emergency resources. - Emergency Employment Coordination Center: JDC and the Israel's Ministry of Economy expanded the employment infrastructure developed in the south after October 7 and increasing the scope of the employment coordination center, in preparation for an escalation of the war in the north. This started with mapping the relevant essential businesses in the region, while working to determine the types of jobs, and the number of positions per location, which would be needed in the weeks following a potential outbreak of war. JDC-Tevet built a database of 2,000 emergency workers who can could work in the relevant industries, with an emphasis on food production and distribution. These recruits remain "on standby and can be matched with these businesses based on their geographical location. - Hibuki Therapy: This recognized trauma-recovery program helped children process distress through a unique therapeutic model involving Hibuki dollsstuffed dog toys with sad faces and long arms that wrap around the child and allow them to express concerns and fear and rebuild a sense of safety and healing.. Launched in 2006 to support children affected by the Second Lebanon War, the program has since reached 10,840 children and parents with trauma therapy and guidance from the start of the Iron Swords War through May 2024. B) Humanitarian Aid to Northern Israel- Mapping and Outreach: In May 2024, JDC launched a humanitarian mapping effort across 19 northern local authorities to identify isolated, struggling families, and people with disabilities many already vulnerable before the war. In each city, a JDC coordinator led local steering committees, conducted home visits and community events to identify unmet needs, and integrate findings into a municipal dashboard. This was done to ensure we and partners could respond to any large-scale escalations from Hezbollah in Lebanon which had already battered the North since October 2023.- Reaching People in Distress: Nearly 31,000 emergency kits containing lifesaving essentialssuch as first-aid supplies, battery-powered radios, and flashlightswere delivered to elderly individuals, at-risk families, and people with disabilities across 32,880 households. Beyond providing critical supplies, the delivery process helped cities identify and map vulnerable residents. In some municipalities, welfare registries grew by nearly 30%, adding individuals previously unknown to local authorities and ensuring they could receive sustained support and extra attention during emergencies. Volunteers also used these visits to share clear guidance on where recipients could seek help in a crisis.- Direct Humanitarian Aid: JDC tracked aid requests and distributions in real time across a

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 95.7%; rating input score 96
• Program expense ratio: 96%; rating input score 96
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 2 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 33
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: 3 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 38
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Pass
  • Conducts field audits: Fail
  • May suspend future funding: Fail
  • Requires financial reports: Fail
  • Conducts site visits: Fail
  • Requires grant agreements: Pass
  • May require repayment: Fail
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 57.1%; rating input score 57; 14th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 0.3%; rating input score 33; 33rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.94; rating input score 37; 37th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.28; rating input score 57; 57th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 2.3%; rating input score 49; 49th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 4% per year; rating input score 100; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 4.7% per year; rating input score 100; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 2.4% per year; rating input score 100; 17th percentile among comparable filings