Important Notice: PEF Israel Donation Portal Upgrade & Temporary Blackout Period
Dear PEF Partners (Donors and Amutot) - PEF Israel Endowment Funds is pleased to announce that we will soon be upgrading from our legacy granting platform to a new, state-of-the-art portal designed to better serve both our donors and our recipient charities (amutot)....
An Open Letter to our Donors
Dear PEF Donors - While there are hostages still in captivity and the current crisis continues, please accept this update regarding PEF’s operations during this critical period and our future plans. Since October 7th PEF has provided close to 12,000 grants totaling...
Supporting our Druze Brothers and Sisters
On July 27th, Israeli Druze youngsters were playing soccer when a violent explosion interrupted their game and 12 children between the ages of 8-14 were killed on the spot and sixteen children were injured including seven in serious condition by the impact of a rocket...
PEF Emergency Fund
To address the unprecedented and barbaric attack launched on Israel, PEF announces the establishment of a $1 million PEF Emergency Fund which will be used to immediately fund approved charities (amutot) in Israel. PEF will also welcome donations designated to this...
PEF listed charity itworks helps employ Ukrainian arrivals in Israel
In the past six months, 37,000 new arrivals from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus have poured into Israel, according to the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration. Nearly 18,000 are new citizens, and 19,000 have open claims to become citizens under Israel’s Law of...
Loan Fund for Charities
PEF is pleased to announce its participation in the creation of the Ogen Social Loan Fund. This emergency fund for Israeli nonprofits was launched to assist organizations affected by the coronavirus crisis and was launched by PEF approved charity Ogen-FreeLoan Fund...
COVID-19 and Israel Philanthropy
Due to the current COVID-19 crisis we ask that you EMAIL (rather than call) with any questions or concerns. We also expect significant delays in the processing of incoming check donations since the New York office is temporarily closed. For larger sums, please e-mail...
PEF Approved Charity Opens First Not-For Profit Social Bank in Israel
oday, Bloomberg reported that Ogen, a non-profit bank (previously called Israel Free Loan), will offer affordable credit to poor clients in Israel. Ogen, a non-profit bank, will offer affordable credit to poor clients.
PEF Charities can now accept Credit Cards
Until recently, PEF has not accepted credit card payments and we still do not process credit card payments over the phone or on our website. Recently, however, and in recognition of the explosive growth of ecommerce, PEF has addressed the growing demand for credit...