Program 1 · 32% of program spending · $43.6M in grants $44.8M
The 990 read · EIN 13-3156445 · NY · Fiscal year 2025
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) provides critical support for the health, well-being, and education of israel's protectors.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $1.1M Steven Weil, 0.6% of spending
- Revenue
- $182.8M 96.9% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $172.9M 80.8% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $312.9M end of 2025
- Savings
- 21.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 201 employees, 567 volunteers
01 · Red flags
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
02 · Where $1 goes · 2025
Of each dollar it spent, 80.8¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
80.8¢
Programs, $139.8M
10.7¢
Fundraising, $18.4M
8.5¢
Admin, $14.7M
Cost to raise $1
10¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces spent 10¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $177.2M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
04 · The savings
Net assets: $96.2M to $312.9M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
96
123
140
168
190
219
201
170
174
174
288
313
05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
Steven Weil
Former CEO (thru 07/25)
$1,100,089
Nadav Padan
Chief Executive Officer
$387,978
Galit Brichta
Vice President, Northeast Region
$336,879
Alan Srulowitz
Chief Financial Officer
$328,482
Ari Dallas
Former COO (thru 08/25)
$313,731
Jenna Griffin
Executive Vp, Western Region
$256,976
Pninit Cole
Exec. Dir., Northeast Affinity Groups
$245,684
Tamir Oppenheim
Executive Vp, Central Region
$231,649
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Events By Executive Caterers | Catering | $459,963 |
| Highspring LLC Dba Vaco | Staffing | $319,711 |
| Loeb & Loeb Llp | Legal services | $239,301 |
| The Boca Raton | Hotel & event services | $236,292 |
| Triple S Studios | Av services | $230,843 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces CEO make?
Steven Weil, Former CEO (thru 07/25), received $1,100,089 in reportable compensation in 2025, 0.6% of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces' $172.9M in spending.
Form 990 (2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces donations go to programs?
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces reported 80.8% of 2025 spending as programs, 10.7% as fundraising and 8.5% as management.
Form 990 (2025), Part IXHow much money does Friends of the Israel Defense Forces have?
Net assets were $312.9M at the end of 2025, about 21.7 months of spending.
Form 990 (2025), Part XDoes Friends of the Israel Defense Forces have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2025)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Form 990, 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “Friends of the Israel Defense Forces: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/friends-of-the-israel-defense-forces/