ANNUAL REPORT

21st century pioneers in the new Negev community of Be’er Milka.

A MESSAGE FROM

OUR CEO

A MESSAGE FROM

OUR PRESIDENT

Jewish National Fund began in 1901 as a dream and vision to reestablish a homeland in Israel for Jewish people everywhere. Jews the world over collected coins in iconic JNF Blue Boxes, purchasing land and planting trees until ultimately, their dream of a Jewish homeland was a reality. Today JNF embodies both heart and action; our work is varied in scope but singular in benefit.

Jewish National Fund prides itself on honoring the pioneers of the past and celebrating their spirit by continuing the pioneering tradition in the areas of technology, environmental progress, community development, water renewal and building the land of Israel for many years to come.

JNF affirms the bonds of the Jewish family with their strength of unity, the understanding that each member can make a difference and the collective power to build, develop innovative solutions and promote the greater good.

We believe in the endurance and prosperity of the Israeli homeland, the defense and enrichment of its soil, the rejuvenation of its deserts and the security of its people. JNF’s mission is the invention of tomorrow. When you donate to Jewish National Fund you become an integral part of Israel’s future and, in turn, play a role in whole-world growth. JNF directs every dollar to where it is needed most, and provides donors with the ability to know what they are supporting with full transparency.

JNF is your voice in Israel. Make it heard today.

Russell F. Robinson

I was raised with the ever-present Blue Box in my parents’ home—Jewish National Fund and Israel were a constant in our lives. Today, JNF is part of the lives of my entire family—my three children included—as JNF is all Israel, all the time. There is no other agenda. Our work benefits the land and people of Israel on all levels and at all times and our involvement gives us a great sense of satisfaction, fulfillment, and joy.

When you travel to Israel and see for yourself the impact your dollar makes, it is truly remarkable. The work we do with water, inclusive parks, community building, R & D, heritage sites, you name it, is second to none. These accomplishments are the result of vision, of commitment and perseverance, of hard work, of diligence.

It is unusual for a century-old organization to be as relevant today as the day it was founded. JNF is thanks to an extremely diligent Board of Directors which meets monthly; a transparency that has earned us a Four-Star

rating from Charity Navigator, the Better Business Bureau seal of approval and top ratings from other charity overseers; a devoted professional staff; and a legion of lay leaders around the country and of all ages so committed to the vision of JNF that many work harder at this than they do at their day jobs. Projects are chosen after close scrutiny, donors’ dollars are allocated and then closely monitored, and let me tell you, there is no better feeling than visiting Israel and seeing firsthand what a difference you personally have made with your philanthropic support.

The Israel of today is different than the Israel of yesterday. Today, Israel is about strength. Today, the country leads in innovation, creativity, medical advancements, water management and more. There is more to do. Those of us who are involved are choosing to be part of a winning People, of a People who are a guiding light unto the nations. There are so many ways to partner with the land and people of Israel. JNF never stops. We see a need, we fill it. Join us as we continue to build a prosperous future for the land and people of Israel.

Jeffrey E. Levine

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Projects Include:• Be’er Sheva River Park• Security Roads• Israel Firefighters• Sderot Indoor Recreation Center • Central Arava Medical Center• Bedouin Community Development• Military Family Meeting Installations

cOmmUNiTy bUiLdiNgJNF enhances quality of life in Israel by building new communities and bolstering existing ones, especially in peripheral areas. With 90% of Israel’s population concentrated in less than 40% of the country, the northern and southern regions are largely uninhabited. JNF plays a major role in helping to develop new communities in these areas, giving families an alternative to Israel’s crowded and expensive center, and rejuvenating established towns with opportunities to combat unemployment and stagnant population growth.

Children enjoy the JNF-built day care center at Givot Bar.

Zuqim, a new community in the Negev Desert, was founded in 2001 by JNF Sapphire Society members.

The Be’er Sheva River Park is bringing development, new jobs and civic pride to the “Capital of the Negev.”

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gREEN iNNOvATiONs As an innovator in ecological development and a pioneer in forest creation, JNF has planted more than 240 million trees in Israel, providing luscious belts of green covering more than 250,000 acres. JNF’s parks and forests are enjoyed by millions of people each weekend and holiday. Through agricultural infrastructure development, research, and soil conservation, JNF has been able to create and extend the presence of fertile land where there was once endless desert.

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Projects Include:• Forestry• Firefighting and Fire Prevention• Agricultural Infrastructure Development• Soil Conservation• Combating Desertification• Harvey Hertz-JNF Ceremonial Tree Planting Center• Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

JNF fire trucks are the first responders on the scene at forest fires and accidents.

JNF nurseries grow 3 million saplings a year for Israel’s future forests.

Planting a tree at the Harvey Hertz-JNF Ceremonial Tree Planting Center at Neot Kedumim.

JNF has been at the forefront of water management and conservation in Israel for two decades, increasing the country’s total water supply by 12% and helping Israel become a world leader in water recycling. JNF’s network of over 250 recycled water reservoirs provide almost half of the water used for agriculture in Israel, saving enough freshwater to meet the needs of 4.4 million people a year.

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Projects Include:• JNF Parsons Water Fund• Recycled Water Reservoirs• Water Treatment and Recycling• Accessing Untapped Groundwater• Education and Conservation Programs• River Rehabilitation

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JNF is using wetlands technology to recycle waste water and create green parks.

A Gaza evacuee at Shomriya celebrates the first drops of water brought to the fields by JNF to plant olive trees.

Hothouses farmers learn new techniques for growing fruit and flowers from JNF R&D centers.

REsEARch & dEvELOPmENT For over 100 years, JNF has sponsored research initiatives in Israel as part of its efforts to cultivate the land. Today, with history on its side, JNF is a world leader in both technological and environmental innovation. Working with distinguished academic and scientific institutions in Israel and abroad, JNF has supported innovative solutions in the areas of solar power, water sustainability, and agricultural development.

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Projects Include:• Agricultural R & D Stations• Solar Power Innovation• Global Teaching• Desert Region Development• Fish Farming• University Research• International Arid Lands Consortium

College students forgo school vacations at the beach for community service in Israel on JNF Alternative Spring Break.

Hothouses stretch across the desert of the Central Arava. Their owners learn new techniques for growing fruit, vegetables and flowers in an arid climate.

EdUcATiON & AdvOcAcy JNF is the single largest provider of Zionist engagement programs in the U.S. and offers myriad ways to connect young American Jewish to Israel, from trips to Israel to B’nai Mitzvah projects and advocacy programs on college campuses. In addition, JNF supports leadership development and environmental education programs for Israeli youth.

9-11 Living Memorial.

Jewish military service worldwide is honored at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem.

hERiTAgE siTEsIsrael is well-known for its ancient historical sites, but remnants of its rich modern history can also be found in every corner of the country. JNF is committed to the preservation of historical sites associated with Israel’s independence and to ensuring that the stories behind them are properly documented and retold for generations to come. Heritage site development enables JNF to share the past, the important events, the places, the struggles and the fight for Israel’s independence with Israelis and tourists alike.

Projects Include:• Ayalon Institute• Museum at Atlit• Ammunition Hill• Yellin House• Gush Etzion Visitor Center• Beit Eshel, Independence Hall• Tel Hai Museum• Sde Boker

Projects Include:• Caravan for Democracy• Blue Box Bob• Tu BiShvat in the Schools• Alternative Winter/Spring Break• Taglit-Birthright Israel• Faculty Fellowship Summer Institute in Israel• Alexander Muss High School in Israel• B’nai Mitzvah Projects• Plant Your Way to IsraelTM

• Green Horizons• Arava Institute for Environmental Studies• Fire Scouts Program

Museum at Atlit.

A child at Aleh-Negev-Nahalat Eran.

iNcLUsiON & ThERAPEUTic sERvicEs JNF is dedicated to ensuring that no member of Israeli society is left behind. Through a variety of initiatives, JNF provides cutting-edge rehabilitative services, special education, and medical care for people with special needs and makes its forests, parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, nature trails, and recreation facilities “inclusive” to visitors of all ability levels.

Projects Include:• Aleh Negev-Nahalat Eran• LOTEM• Red Moutain Therapeutic Riding Center at Kibbutz Grofit• Inclusive Parks

Annual Major Donor SocietiesHerzl Society - $5,000 minimum annual commitmentSapphire Society: Major Donor Society for Women - $5,000 minimum annual commitmentPresident’s Society - $10,000 minimum annual commitmentNegev Society - $25,000 minimum annual commitment

Lifetime Major Donor SocietiesCentury Council - $100,000 lifetime commitmentWorld Chairman’s Council - $1 million lifetime commitment

Wall of Honor at American Independence ParkA lasting tribute to your support of the land and people of Israel

Contributions to Jewish National Fund of $5,000 and above are recognized on a central dedicatory wall in the heart of American Independence Park (AIP), located outside of Jerusalem in the Judean Hills. Inaugurated by JNF on July 4, 1976 to commemorate the United States Bicentennial, the beautiful park affords breathtaking views of Jerusalem to the east and the Mediterranean coast to the west. Its picnic sites, lookouts, visitor center, biking and jogging trails, and other attractions make it a favorite recreation spot for families. Donors have the opportunity to participate in a moving dedication ceremony at AIP.

Affinity GroupsJNF has created additional societies that allow professionals to show their support for the land and people of Israel while participating in a network of colleagues. Donors can join Doctors for Israel Society, Lawyers for Israel Society or Rabbis for Israel Society with a minimum annual gift of $1,000.

For more information, contact Yael Septee Kane at ykane@jnf.org or 212.879.9305 x220.

dONOR sOciETiEsJewish National Fund’s major donor societies

continue a legacy that dates back to 1901. It was

then that Theodor Herzl stood in front of the Fifth

Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland and announced

the establishment of JNF, passing around his hat to

collect donations to realize the dream of a Jewish

homeland in Israel. You are part of that legacy. Then

and now, supporting JNF means playing an active

role in building a prosperous future for the land of

Israel and its people.

JNF invites those who wish to make an impact in

Israel to become members of a JNF major donor

society and join a prestigious group of more than

3,000 people around the U.S. and the world who

demonstrate a deep commitment to Israel through

their support of Jewish National Fund. Your

contributions provide the critical resources that

allow JNF to improve quality of life for all in Israel.

To recognize your dedication and thank you for your

partnership, you will receive exclusive privileges and

services.

PLANNEd giviNg OPPORTUNiTiEs

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES A Charitable Gift Annuity is a simple agreement between the donor and JNF. In exchange for an irrevocable gift of cash or securities, JNF agrees to pay one or two annuitants a fixed sum for life. The annuity payments can be monthly, quar-terly, semiannually or annually and are guaranteed by the general resources of Jewish National Fund.

CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS Your Charitable Trust Remainder is a partnership with JNF, whereas you receive regular income and JNF receives the trust principal - or the remainder interest - when the trust terminates. This special relationship enables you to achieve your financial goals while empowering JNF to continue its important work in Israel.

CHARITABLE LEAD TRUSTS A gift plan that enables you to transfer assets to family members at reduced tax cost while making a generous gift to JNF.

LIFE INSURANCE Life insurance can also play an important role in fulfilling a donor’s intent to create a lasting legacy with Jewish Na-tional Fund. It can be done with an existing policy; a new policy can be taken out for the explicit purpose of making a charitable gift; or, JNF can be designated as the ultimate beneficiary of an existing policy.

ENDOWMENTS Endowment gifts differ from gifts to JNF’s annual campaign. The principal from the JNF Endowment Fund remains intact, providing a permanent source of funds. As the Fund grows, the income it generates to support projects grows as well.

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS For as little as $10,000 you can donate cash, stocks, bonds or mutual funds to establish a Donor Advised Fund. You will receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of your contribution and you can recommend grants to JNF as well as other charities of your choice.

BEqUESTSWhat better way is there to communicate a lifetime of good memories and success than with a bequest to Jewish Nation-al Fund? Through your will or estate plan you can perpetuate the memory of a loved one, as well as secure wishes for the future. As a result of your generosity, your name will live on through JNF. At the same time, your bequest may protect your assets from taxes and other expenses. You may also be entitled to name recognition at a park or project in Israel.

When a donor includes JNF in any of the above plans, they become members of Gould Legacy Society and are honored with:

• Name recognition in the Book of Life that will be kept on permanent display at JNF headquarters in New York City• A custom-designed Gould Legacy Society pin• Invitations to special events and lectures• For legacy gifts of $50,000 and above, our donors will receive a limited edition JNF Blue Box designed by Tiffany & Co.• Recognition in Israel

For more information, call 800.562.7526 or visit jnf.org/plannedgiving

JNF’s Planned Giving programs are the most direct, efficient and financially sound methods to demonstrate your will to support the prosperity of the land of Israel and its people. They provide special opportunities to make your mark on Jewish history while granting you various estate and tax benefits.

Gould Legacy Society of Jewish National Fund is a means of honoring and promoting legacy gifts to Jewish National Fund. A legacy gift is one that is provided through our donor’s long term financial or estate plans. There are many ways to create your own legacy:

JEWISH NATIONAL FUND(KEREN KAYEMETH LEISRAEL), INC.

BALANCE SHEET • SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 AND 2011

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Contributions receivable - net

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Beneficial interest in trusts

Investments held under split-interest agreements

Investments - other

Fixed assets - net

Total assets

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

Accrued payroll and related liabilities

Refundable advances

Grants payable

Liabilities under split-interest agreements

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net assets (Exhibit B)

Unrestricted

Operating

Building

Total Unrestricted

Temporarily restricted

Permanently restricted

Total net assets

Total liabilities and net assets

2012

$ 5,841,459 18,935,081

931,867

167,260

61,084,882

49,005,627

4,269,334

$ 140,235,510

$ 814,803

604,532

20,140

20,074,851

34,859,949

56,374,275

33,927,715

12,470,866

46,398,581

34,476,380

2,986,274

$ 83,861,235

$ 140,235,510

2011

$ 4,000,190 18,304,497

643,402

138,663

52,905,596

31,609,499

3,196,849

$ 110,798,696

$ 1,048,926

717,915

200,000

21,169,696

31,407,058

54,543,595

21,911,252

21,911,252

31,357,575

2,986,274

56,255,101

$ 110,798,696

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JEWISH NATIONAL FUND(KEREN KAYEMETH LEISRAEL), INC.

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

(With Summarized Financial Information for the Year Ended September 30, 2011)

Revenues, gains, and other support

Contributions

Present value discount/appreciation and change in contribution receivables

Special events revenue

Less direct cost of special events

Net special events revenue

Bequests

Contributions from split-interest agreements

Change in value of split-interest agreements

Investment Income

Miscellaneous income

Net assets released from restrictions

Total revenues, gains and other support

Expenses

Program Services

Israel projects

Education

Missions and scholarships

Total program services

Supporting services

Management and general

Donor development and fund raising

Total supporting services

Total expenses

Change in net assets before other changes

Loss on foreign currency translation

Change in net assets

Net assets - beginning of year

Net assets - end of year

Operating

$ 28,252,175

(1,520,593)

4,057,782

17,145,850

116,699

1,866,871

274,717

5,999,664

56,193,165

26,410,350

4,149,277

5,311,552

35,871,179

3,617,900 4,549,511

8,167,411

44,038,590

12,154,575

(138,112)

12,016,463

21,911,252

$33,927,715

BuildingFund

$10,974,516

1,496,350

12,470,866

12,470,866

12,470,866

$12,470,866

Total

39,226,691

(1,520,593)

4,057,782

17,145,850

116,699

3,363,221

274,717

5,999,664

68,664,031

26,410,350

4,149,277

5,311,552

35,871,179

3,617,900 4,549,511

8,167,411

44,038,590

24,625,441

(138,112)

24,487,329

21,911,252

$46,398,581

Temporarily Restricted

1,406,250

2,182,176

3,096,560

1,356,251

1,077,232

(5,999,664)

3,118,805

3,118,805

3,118,805

31,357,575

$34,476,380

Permanently Restricted

$2,986,274

$2,986,274

2012

$ 40,632,941

661,583

4,057,78217,145,850

3,096,560

1,472,950

4,440,453

274,717

71,782,836

26,410,350

4,149,277

5,311,552

35,871,179

3,617,9004,549,511

8,167,411

44,038,590

27,744,246

(138,112)

$27,606,134

$56,255,101

$83,861,235

2011

$ 37,042,269

1,886,341

3,878,930

6,791,521

2,518,432

(3,115,777)

(1,260,546)

472,531

48,213,701

30,831,197

3,807,496

5,250,643

39,889,336

3,421,555

4,182,307

7,603,862

47,493,198

720,503

720,503

55,534,598

$ 56,255,101

Unrestricted Total

$ 5,630,503

(1,572,721)