e Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB No 1545-0047 Form 990 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947( a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung 2009 benefit trust or private foundation) Department of the Treasury Open to Public satisfy reporting requirements Internal Revenue Service ► The organization may have to use a copy of this return to state Inspection A For the 2009 calendar year , or tax year beginning and ending B check if C Name of organization D Employer identification number applicable Please use IRS Addrchan ess l ab el achan ge lr ntor RICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION INC. = caannge type Doin g Business As 13-1664048 Initial return see Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/s uite E Telephone number ific Ter in- Spec Tied peci EAST 46TH STREET , 15TH FLOOR ( 212 ) 557-1600 E lAmended lions return City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 G Gross receipts $ 3 , 906 , 995. DAppiica"lion EW YORK NY 10 017 H(a) Is this a group return pending F Name and address of principal officer-WILLIAM A. SCHWARTZ for affiliates? =Yes No SAME AS C ABOVE H(b) Are all affiliates included? L Yes No I Tax-exem pt status ® 501 c 3 4 (insert no 4947 (a)(1 ) or = 527 If 'No," attach a list (see instructions) J Website: 10, WWW. AI CF . ORG H(c) Group exemption number ► K Form of or anization: ® Corporation [ Trust Association 0 Other ► L Year of formation: 19 3 9 1 M State of le gal domicile: NS Part I Summary e 1 Briefly describe the organization 's mission or most significant activities THE MISS ION OF THE AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION (AICF) IS TO SUPPORT-AND DEVELOP disposed of more than 25% of net sets 2 Check this box ► E^j if the organization discontinued its operations or its as 0 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 a) 3 21 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 b) 4 21 aad 4 U) 5 Total number of employees (Part V, line 2a) 5 4 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 0 Q 7a Total gross unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0 b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0 Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part VI 11, line 1 h) 1 , 688 , 427. 2, 222, 480. 9 Program service revenue P e ) cD 10 Investment Inco a (Parl^QIE_r o mra ) f nd 7d) 5 , 454. 1 , 059 , 852. 11 Other revenue (P 'rt V t L n (Aes), 5, 6d , c, 1 Oc, and 11 e) <290 , 66 4. > 33 057. 12 Total revenue a es 8 throu q 1d u ©e u I art VIII, column A, line 12 1 , 403 , 217. 3 315 3 8 9. 13 (Pa 1 -3) 1 , 456 , 037. 1 , 367 , 872. 14 Benefits paid to orlfod embers ^t co e 4) 15 Salaries , other corriPensdfio tn^ ye IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 480 , 212. 182 000. a) 1 IE^ v 16a Professional fundraIing fees(PlJart IX, column (A), line 11 e) a> - Q- b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ► 294,356. - W 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11 a-11 d, 11f-24f) 13 , 750 809. 1 020 , 434. 18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 15 , 687 , 058. 2 , 570 , 306. 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 <14 2 8 3 8 41. 745 , 083. Be g innin g of Current Year End of Year 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 2 , 850 , 314. 3 , 595 , 159. MM 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 709 293:L 709 , 055. zE 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 2 141 , 021. 1 2 , 886 , 104. I Part II I signature MOCK best of knowledge belief , it is true correct, Under penalties of per I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements , and to the my and , and complete a ion o arer (other tha er) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge Sign Here Signature o Icer WILLIAM A. SCHWARTZ P IDE Type or print na and title Preparer's Paid signature Preparer's Firm's name or EISNERAMPER LLP Use Only you rs if self-employed), ' 750 THIRD AVENUE addre4s, and ZIP + 4 NEW YORK NEW YORK 100 Ma the IRS discuss this return with the pre parer shown above see cost 932001 02 -04-10 LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR ORGANIZATION Form 990 2009 AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION , INC. 13-1664048 Pa e 2 Part III' Statement of Program Service Accomplishments 1 Briefly describe the organization 's mission SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR CONTINUATION THE MISSION OF THE AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION (AICF) IS TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP ARTISTIC LIFE IN ISRAEL BY AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS. BY ENCOURAGING ISRAELI ARTISTS AND SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS AND PROGRAMS, AICF MAKES A VITAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CULTURAL 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ' - =Yes ® No If 'Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0 3 Did the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? =Yes ® No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0 4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program services by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported 4a (Code ) (Expenses $ 1 , 7 7 9 , 2 3 0 . including-grants of $ ) (Revenue $ CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - 1. GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS TO TALENTED STUDENTS IN ISRAEL/WORLD WHO BRING THEATER, MUSIC, & FINE ARTS TO TOWNS, VILLAGES, & SETTLEMENTS IN ISRAEL. 2. COLLECT ART TREASURES - LOANED TO MUSEUMS IN ISRAEL. 4b (Code ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4c (Code ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 4e Total oroaram service expenses ► $ 1,779,230. Form 990 (2009) 932002 02-04-10 2 13441108 759661 0703704.001 2009.05000 AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOU 07037041 J / l Form 990 -1664048 Paae3 ist of 1 Is the organization described in section 501 (c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)'? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule A 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors' 2 A 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I - 3 X 4 Section 501 (c)(3) organizations . Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If "Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part II 4 X 5 Section 501(c)(4), 501 (c)(5), and 501(c)(6) organizations . Is the organization subject to the section 6033(e) notice and reporting requirement and proxy tax? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 111 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part I 6 X 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part lI 7 X 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part 111 - 8 X 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services' If "Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 X 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent, or quasi-endowments' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V - 10 X 11 Is the organization's answer to any of the following questions "Yes'? If so, complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, Vlll, IX, or X as applicable 11 X • Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VI. • Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16' If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VII • Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VIII • Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX • Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25' If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X • Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 12 Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI, X11, and Xlll.