Educational Excellence
Operates network of schools combining rigorous academics with Jewish values and Zionist ideals for comprehensive youth development
Provides education and family-centered childcare to underprivileged youth in Israel through a network of religious Zionist schools
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.
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
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.
Target underprivileged children and families across Israel who lack access to quality education and childcare
Create school environments integrating academic excellence with Jewish values and Zionist ideals for holistic development
Provide comprehensive childcare and educational services within supportive frameworks that strengthen family connections
Nurture children from diverse backgrounds to realize their full potential and strengthen Israeli society
Services and programs offered by Amit Children Inc
Provides comprehensive childcare services to underprivileged children in Israel within a supportive family environment focused on individual development
Operates a network of quality educational institutions combining academic excellence with Jewish values and Zionist ideals
Enables Israeli youth from diverse backgrounds to realize their potential through education and nurturing within structured frameworks
Provides emergency funding and trauma services to make lasting impacts on the lives of children facing crisis
Meet the people behind Amit Children Inc.
1930
1930
Amit Children Inc established to serve underprivileged youth in Israel through education and care
1946
1946
Received official tax-exempt recognition from the Internal Revenue Service in November
2023
2023
Achieved highest recorded annual revenue of $21.1 million supporting expanded operations
2024
2024
Built volunteer network of 500 supporters contributing to organization's mission across programs
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
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 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Goldsmith | Executive Vice President | $423,720 | $56,034 | $479,754 | 40 |
| Shari Weisenberg | Chief Marketing Officer | $238,141 | $23,341 | $261,482 | 40 |
| Genene Kaye | Chief Develpment Officer | $239,213 | $14,391 | $253,604 | 40 |
| Karen Billet | Senior Controller | $151,486 | $23,856 | $175,342 | 40 |
| Yaron Raab | Southeast Regional Director | $135,289 | $18,103 | $153,392 | 40 |
| Roberta B Fried | Chief Of Staff | $140,083 | $9,326 | $149,409 | 40 |
| Robin Rothbort | National Director Of Development | $104,920 | $18,103 | $123,023 | 40 |
| Robbie L Pearlstein | Regional Director Mid Atlantic And New England | $101,511 | $4,800 | $106,311 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Goldsmith | Executive Vice President | $374,427 | $55,413 | $429,840 | 40 |
| Genene Kaye | Chief Development Officer | $232,300 | $14,112 | $246,412 | 40 |
| Yaron Raab | Southeast Regional Director | $205,029 | $21,165 | $226,194 | 40 |
| Shari Weisenberg | Chief Marketing Officer | $212,111 | $14,028 | $226,139 | 40 |
| Karen Billet | Senior Controller | $147,729 | $23,856 | $171,585 | 40 |
| Robbie Fried | Chief Of Staff | $140,478 | $10,419 | $150,897 | 40 |
| Debbi Lyman | Director Of Operations | $121,519 | $4,861 | $126,380 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Goldsmith | Executive VP | $353,738 | $41,461 | $395,199 | 40 |
| Shelley Labiner | Director Of Communications | $174,348 | $8,752 | $183,100 | 40 |
| Genene Kaye | Director Of Planned Giving | $164,900 | $9,674 | $174,574 | 40 |
| Debra Lyman | Director Of Operations | $150,208 | — | $150,208 | 40 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Goldsmith | Executive VP | $342,300 | $39,483 | $381,783 | 40 |
| Genene Kaye | DIR. Of Tri-State Region Ny | $194,233 | $7,875 | $202,108 | 40 |
| Elizabeth Klibanoff | DIR. Of Financial Resources | $189,070 | $3,600 | $192,670 | 40 |
| Shelley Labiner | Director Of Public Relations | $162,804 | $7,035 | $169,839 | 40 |
| Debbie Lyman | Director Of Operations | $141,737 | — | $141,737 | 40 |
| Karen Billet | Controller | $112,305 | — | $112,305 | 40 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.