Is The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) a recognized nonprofit organization?

Yes, the JFR is an incorporated nonprofit organization and was granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service of the Federal Government in 1994.  Please see our Financial Information page for more on this subject. 

What percentage of my donation goes to rescuers?

The JFR spends approximately 86% of each donation on program-related activities - direct support of rescuers and Holocaust teacher education  - and 14% on administration and fundraising.  Of the funds that go to programs, 85% goes directly to rescuers and 15% goes to the JFR’s Education Program.