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Nonprofit · EIN 04-3652179

OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · POTOMAC, MD 20854

Financials

$264K$228K2024$241K$194K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$241,273$194,461$46,812$429,644$9,863$419,781
December 31, 2024990$264,097$228,047$36,050$357,505$1,645$355,860
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$235,752
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,493
Net gain from sales of assets
$651
Other revenue
$3,028

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$85,619
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$48,335
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$48,335
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$23,871
Travel
$23,999
Program services (functional)
$142,760
Management and general (functional)
$9,105
Fundraising (functional)
$42,596

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$357,505
Total assets, end of year
$429,644
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,863
Net assets, end of year
$419,781
Publicly traded securities
$55,611
Gross receipts
$241,273
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AVIVA TESSLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
30$48,335
RABBI JOEL TESSLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA FRIEDLANDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA PARZOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALAN REINITZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALLISON GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LARRY GREENPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
PENNIE ABRAMSONVICE CHAIR
Officer
1$0
DEBBIE FISCH-SASSONSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
DEBBIE KLIS-MELNICKTREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOEL TESSLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA FRIEDLANDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA PARZOWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALAN REINITZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALLISON GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LARRY GREENPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
PENNIE ABRAMSONVICE CHAIR
Officer
1$0
DEBBIE FISCH-SASSONSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
DEBBIE KLIS-MELNICKTREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
350-C FORTUNE TERRACE 209, POTOMAC, MD 20854-2980
In care of
% ANNE CLEMONS
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
350C Fortune Terrace Suite 209, Potomac MD 20854
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DEBBIE KLIS-MELNICK, 350-C FORTUNE TERRACE 209, POTOMAC, MD 20854
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Debbie Klis, 350C Fortune Terrace Suite 209, Potomac MD 20854
Signed the 990
DEBBIE KLIS-MELNICK, TREASURER
Phone
(301) 275-0419
Return prepared by
STAX FINANCIAL LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND REHABILITATIVE NEEDS TO INJURED SURVIVORS OF TERROR ATTACKS IN ISRAEL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DURING THE YEAR, OPERATION EMBRACE PROVIDED DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. DIRECT GIFTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO FAMILIES INCLUDE: TUITION ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, TRANSPORTATION TO THERAPY SESSIONS, PSYCH EVALUATIONS, CONVENTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, AND BASIC SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME. VARIOUS HOLIDAY EVENTS, SUMMER ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS WERE COORDINATED ON BEHALF OF VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
    Expenses $88,767 · grants $31,626
  • ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF THE HAMAS-ISRAEL WAR VIA PROGRAMS, MEALS, MEDICAL PROCEDURES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
    Expenses $53,993 · grants $53,993

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
04-3652179
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$429,644
Income (IRS master file)
$241,273

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$241,273$194,461$429,644XML
990December 2024$264,097$228,047$357,505XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Debbie Klis
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3652179).

Questions about OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC is 04-3652179.
Is OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEBBIE KLIS-MELNICK.
Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,335 (AVIVA TESSLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does OPERATION EMBRACE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $241,273, expenses of $194,461 and total assets of $429,644 at year end.

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