Amit Children Inc

New York, NY · Founded 1930

Provides education and family-centered childcare to underprivileged youth in Israel through a network of religious Zionist schools

Primary audience
Children and Youth
Work area
Education and Childcare
Topic
Israeli Youth Development
Contact
Andrew Goldsmith

About Organization

Amit Children Inc operates a comprehensive network of schools and childcare centers in Israel, serving children from diverse backgrounds within a framework of academic excellence, Jewish values, and Zionist ideals. Based in New York, NY, the organization was founded in 1930 and currently employs 36 staff members with support from 500 volunteers. With annual revenue of $20.7 million, the organization strengthens Israeli society by nurturing youth to realize their full potential.

What They Focus On

Educational Excellence

Operates network of schools combining rigorous academics with Jewish values and Zionist ideals for comprehensive youth development

Family-Centered Childcare

Provides quality childcare services to underprivileged children in supportive family environments that nurture individual growth

Youth Empowerment

Enables Israeli youth from diverse backgrounds to realize their potential through education, care, and values-based programming

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$20.7M

-1.9% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$14.1M

+45.2% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$36.1M

+17.5% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

36

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $20,714,570 $14,089,420 $36,148,968 36
2023 $21,110,673 $9,701,525 $30,760,934 36
2022 $8,428,366 $8,286,044 $21,347,464 39
2020
2020 $14,130,466 $9,635,820 $16,085,666 40
2019 $8,522,633 $10,032,362 $12,164,030 39
2018 $9,479,456 $9,872,459 $14,344,761 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Identify Underserved Communities

    Target underprivileged children and families across Israel who lack access to quality education and childcare

  • 02

    Establish Educational Framework

    Create school environments integrating academic excellence with Jewish values and Zionist ideals for holistic development

  • 03

    Deliver Family-Centered Care

    Provide comprehensive childcare and educational services within supportive frameworks that strengthen family connections

  • 04

    Enable Youth Potential

    Nurture children from diverse backgrounds to realize their full potential and strengthen Israeli society

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Amit Children Inc

Family-Centered Childcare

Provides comprehensive childcare services to underprivileged children in Israel within a supportive family environment focused on individual development

Religious Zionist Schools

Operates a network of quality educational institutions combining academic excellence with Jewish values and Zionist ideals

Youth Development Programs

Enables Israeli youth from diverse backgrounds to realize their potential through education and nurturing within structured frameworks

Emergency Trauma Support

Provides emergency funding and trauma services to make lasting impacts on the lives of children facing crisis

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Amit Children Inc.

AG

Andrew Goldsmith

Executive Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $426,012
GK

Genene Kaye

Chief Development Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $268,687
EK

Elizabeth Klibanoff

Chief Philanthropy Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $172,272
RB

Roberta B Fried

Chief Of Staff
Full-time
Compensation: $150,774
MA

Michelle A Klahr

Regional Director
Full-time
Compensation: $144,585
BR

Bruria R Pool

Southeast Regional Director
Full-time
Compensation: $119,839
RR

Robin Rothbort

National Director Of Development
Full-time
Compensation: $110,336
RL

Robbie L Pearlstein

Regional Director
Full-time
Compensation: $106,087
AA

Audrey Axelrod Trachtman

Past President
1 hrs/week
DM

Debbie Moed

Past President
1 hrs/week
DI

Deborah Isaac

Past President
1 hrs/week
EB

Evelyn Blachor

Past President
1 hrs/week
FS

Francine Stein

Past President
1 hrs/week
JS

Jan Schechter

Past President
1 hrs/week
NH

Norma Holzer

Past President
1 hrs/week
SS

Shari Safra

President
1 hrs/week
SS

Sondra Sokal

Past President
1 hrs/week
KB

Karen Billet

Senior Controller
Full-time
Compensation: $161,476
GP

George P McAdam

Production Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $101,073
AL

Alex Luxenberg

VP Of Marketing
1 hrs/week
AG

Anne Golombeck

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
AW

Anne Wasserman

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
AL

Audrey Lookstein

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
AA

Avi Adelsberg

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
BA

Beth Alter

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
BK

Brenda Kalter

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
CG

Caryn Golombeck

Member At Large
4 hrs/week
DM

Daniel Miller

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
EM

Elana Minkove

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
EK

Elissa Katz

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
ES

Elizabeth Straus Greenspan

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
EG

Evan Green

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
EJ

Evan Jerome

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
JB

Jennifer Bernstein Platt

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
JS

Joyce Straus

VP Financial Resource Development
1 hrs/week
JM

Judy Milstein

Regional VP Midwest
1 hrs/week
KC

Karen Cole

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
LE

Laura Eisenberg

Regional VP New England
1 hrs/week
LS

Leslie Schapira

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
MJ

Malky Jacobs

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
MK

Meyer Koplow

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
MK

Mindy Kolatch

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
RP

Robyn Price Stonehill

VP, Human Resources
1 hrs/week
RK

Rona Kellman

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
SS

Sara Sadinoff

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
SM

Sharon Merkin

VP, Strategic Planning
1 hrs/week
SD

Suzanne Doft

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
TA

Trudy Abramson

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
ZM

Zipporah Marans

Member At Large
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1930

Organization Founded

1930

Amit Children Inc established to serve underprivileged youth in Israel through education and care

1946

IRS Tax-Exempt Status

1946

Received official tax-exempt recognition from the Internal Revenue Service in November

2023

Peak Revenue Year

2023

Achieved highest recorded annual revenue of $21.1 million supporting expanded operations

2024

500 Volunteers Engaged

2024

Built volunteer network of 500 supporters contributing to organization's mission across programs

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

CS
Chana Shields Chair, Board Of Directors 0.50 hrs/week
CK
Connie Kadish Secretary 0.50 hrs/week
HS
Harriet Seif Treasurer 0.50 hrs/week
IT
Ina Tropper Vice Chair Board Of Governors 0.50 hrs/week
LG
Lori Gerson Associate Treasurer (Israel) 0.50 hrs/week
MB
Mariss Braunstein Chair, Young Leadership 0.50 hrs/week
MC
Michelle Chrein Chair, Board Of Governors 0.50 hrs/week
RZ
Robert Zeldin Chair, Audit Committee 0.50 hrs/week
TB
Tamar Benovitz Chair, Israel Amutah 0.50 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.9M

Highest Paid

$481K

Andrew Goldsmith

Compensated Officers

10

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Andrew Goldsmith Executive Vice President $426,012 $55,096 $481,108 40
Genene Kaye Chief Development Officer $268,687 $11,409 $280,096 40
Elizabeth Klibanoff Chief Philanthropy Officer $172,272 $19,646 $191,918 70
Karen Billet Senior Controller $161,476 $13,473 $174,949 40
Michelle A Klahr Regional Director $144,585 $19,265 $163,850 40
Roberta B Fried Chief Of Staff $150,774 $8,522 $159,296 40
Bruria R Pool Southeast Regional Director $119,839 $13,473 $133,312 70
Robin Rothbort National Director Of Development $110,336 $17,751 $128,087 40
Robbie L Pearlstein Regional Director $106,087 $106,087 70
George P Mcadam Production Manager $101,073 $101,073 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$457K Grants Received
12 Organizations

Top Funders

12 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$201K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$75K
NF
Network For Good
$42K
F
Fjc
$40K
GD
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
$35K
BF
Bellows Family Foundation
$15K
JC
Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles
$13K
DM
Daniella Moffson Foundation Inc.
$10K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$9K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$6K
+2 more funders
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Network For Good Fjc Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Bellows Family Foundation Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles Daniella Moffson Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. T Rowe Price Program For Charitable The Ayco Charitable Foundation
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Network For Good Fjc Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund Bellows Family Foundation Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles Daniella Moffson Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. T Rowe Price Program For Charitable The Ayco Charitable Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Amit Children Inc

Visit Website
49 West 37th Street 5th Floor New York, NY 10018