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2025 Annual Report

Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. Micah 7:8

Shalom, Looking back at 2025, we saw examples of both the depth of darkness and the unyielding strength of light. Simply put, last year was a hard year, but a good year. It reminds me of the words of the prophet Micah: “Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light” (Micah 7:8). God’s people know how it feels to sit in darkness. But even there, His light finds them. As you read this report, you will see your role in shining that light. With your support, The Fellowship was able to deliver emergency aid, food, shelter, and dignity to hundreds of thousands caught in prolonged conflict. That same light shone through in Flags of Fellowship, which has become a powerful movement of unity, remembrance, and unwavering solidarity. More than a memorial, it’s a bold declaration that those whose lives were so cruelly taken on October 7 will never be forgotten — and that Israel and the Jewish people will never stand alone. I was deeply moved to see fields of blue and white flags stretching across communities, each one representing a precious life, a unique story, and a sacred memory. Together, they formed a powerful visual testimony of hope, resilience, and the enduring promise that even in the darkest moments, we stand together. 2025 brought moments that we had prayed for but hardly dared to imagine. After two long and agonizing years, the final group of Israeli hostages came home. The ceasefire in Gaza brought the promise of peace to a war-weary nation. And even during the conflict, Jewish immigrants from around the world continued to return to Israel. Your partnership helped make those journeys happen. You stood with God’s chosen people, even when it was not popular to do so. You brought light into places that felt unreachable. You proved, once again, that faith is not passive — it moves, it gives, it guards. I pray that this report shows you the tremendous difference your support is making for Jews in Israel, Ukraine, and around the world. As we look back, we also look ahead. And we do so with clear eyes and full hearts, because we know that the Lord is good, and His promises never fail. With blessings from the Holy Land,

Yael Eckstein President and Global CEO 2

YOUR 2025 IMPACT

Over 2 million people were helped by The Fellowship

Poverty

Security

Aliyah

Fellowship

3 million meals served through Fellowship-supported soup kitchens worldwide

800,000 people worldwide provided

More than 6,000 olim (immigrants)

8,000 people engaged in

4,500 young adult olim empowered

174,000 prayer requests taken

795,000 children and families received basic necessities like food, medicine, and clothing

142,000 elderly Jews and Holocaust survivors provided with food, medicine, and warm winter clothes 4

with access to secure synagogues and other Jewish institutions Provided emergency and medical equipment

Over 100 mobile bomb shelters installed across Israel

made aliyah (immigrated to Israel)

through scholarships and job training

monthly prayer services

to the Western Wall in Jerusalem

More than 1,350 churches, synagogues, and colleges held Flags of Fellowship events

A Continual State of Emergency In Israel, the threat of missile attacks and drone strikes weighs heavily on every citizen. But with the support of friends like you, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has been able to meet the needs of a nation in crisis.

Equipping Emergency Teams in Syria In 2025, The Fellowship partnered with Magen David Adom to deliver ﬁve fully equipped ambulances to Druze medical teams in southern Syria, where emergency systems are stretched to the breaking point. The partnership reﬂected The Fellowship’s deep bond with Christian and Druze communities who have endured great persecution and share in the region’s hardships. Last June, The Fellowship extended its reach further, transporting $250,000 in medical equipment into Syria to establish a regional clinic near the Israeli border. Staffed by a dedicated team of medical professionals, the clinic serves about 14,400 people. The Fellowship provided a total of $655,000 worth of medicine, supplies, and food to the communities.

The Night the Ground Shook On June 15, 2025, a missile hit the coastal town of Bat Yam, Israel. Nine people were killed, 200 were injured, and more than 100 buildings were left uninhabitable. Nearby lived a new olim (immigrant) family from Belarus. Months earlier, Lubov had given birth to a son. The family lived on the fourth ﬂoor of an apartment building with no bomb shelter. “When the sirens go off, often in the dead of night, I have no time to think. I just grab my baby, hold him tight against my chest, and run down all those stairs, out into the darkness.” Days before The Fellowship’s visit, a rocket struck nearby. The family made it to safety ... barely. In the aftermath, Lubov said, “I want to say thank you with all my heart to The Fellowship and to all the Christians in the United States … food packages and a clothing gift card are such a big help for us now. Thank you for being our shelter in more ways than one.”

A Look at Poverty in Israel More than 2 million Israelis, including over a million children, live below the poverty line. The Fellowship stood in that gap, meeting the urgent needs of poor Israelis with compassion and generosity. In 2025, through food distribution, ﬁnancial aid, and care for the vulnerable, The Fellowship reached hundreds of thousands of people in Israel.

“May God Protect and Bless Them” Michael and his wife Ilana live in northern Israel with their six children. “All eight of us live in a three-room apartment. It’s very cramped, but we can’t afford a bigger place,” Michael shares. “Supporting six children is challenging, especially with the rising cost of clothes, schoolbooks, and extracurricular activities.” Michael works hard to support the family and his elderly parents. But his minimumwage income barely covers their basic needs. The generosity of Fellowship partners helps keep Israeli families like Michael’s above water. The resources you provide — food, clothing, and daily necessities — sustain them. “The support from the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is very signiﬁcant for us,” Michael says. “It touches our hearts that millions of Christians care about us. May God protect and bless them.”

A Look at Poverty in Ukraine Across Ukraine, poverty was deepened by war, displacement, and fragile infrastructure. Families faced impossible choices. Should they buy food, purchase medicine, or pay their rent? Yet even here, hope shone through. Through your steadfast support, The Fellowship was able to come alongside the poor in Ukraine, meeting urgent needs and renewing their faith.

“You Are Angels Doing God’s Work” Frosyna walks slowly now. Her back is bent by age. But, even at 89, Frosyna still pulls weeds in the garden at her home in a remote Ukrainian village. She uses the same hands that once dug for potatoes in frozen fields to keep her little sister alive. As a child living through World War II, Frosyna’s first memories aren’t of lullabies or laughter, but of empty cupboards, Nazis with dogs, and whispered warnings from neighbors: “Hide. They’re coming.” She was just a child when her mother died and her father went to war. But Frosyna no longer faces winter alone. “You came to feed me when I was weak,” she said, cradling a food box from The Fellowship. “I bless you. You are angels doing God’s work ... I’ll tell God about you when I pass away. Your kindness will not be forgotten.”

Providing Security In 2025, The Fellowship’s faithful supporters like you stood for God’s people — providing ongoing safety and emergency support for first responders, hospitals, synagogues, and Jews threatened by terror and war. Across Israel and beyond, when God’s people were in danger, The Fellowship mobilized to protect them.

Helping a Mother Protect Her Children Lian is a 31-year-old mother of five children living in Israel. Last year, on a night when rocket sirens began to blare, Lian had no time to think. Her children — ages seven years to six weeks — scrambled as their world erupted into chaos. “With the second boom — we just flew,” Lian recounts. “We thought the missile had hit our house directly. Everything was destroyed.” But Lian’s family survived … barely. Two neighboring families did not. Every day seemed to bring a new threat of missiles launched against Israel. “I’m their mother,” Lian says tearfully. “I have to protect them. But how?” The answer came in the form of friends like you. Because of your support, The Fellowship was able to provide Lian’s family with emergency food, shelter, and hope. “I’m touched to know that Christians in the United States care about Israel — and about me,” Lian shares with a smile. “Thank you.” 12

Making Aliyah Since its founding, The Fellowship has helped more than 780,000 Jewish people return to Israel. This is a clear expression of God’s faithfulness and a living fulfillment of biblical prophecy. 2025 saw a wave of new families making aliyah (immigrating to Israel). To assist with aliyah, The Fellowship provides transportation, vocational training, and integration support.

A Family Fleeing War Finds Rest Maksim, 35, his wife Daryna, 32, and their two-year-old son Damir, made aliyah from war-ravaged Ukraine. “I was seven months pregnant,” Daryna recalls. “We were just living our normal lives when everything changed. We woke up to explosions. We were scared.” The family risked their lives to flee their home. After several weeks of being displaced, Maksim and Daryna returned. The city was unrecognizable. “There were destroyed buildings, no electricity, and no water in some areas,” Daryna said. Daryna gave birth that night, as air raid sirens began. “Imagine that you’ve just had a baby, and suddenly you’re in a shelter, holding a newborn,” she says. Realizing they couldn’t stay in Ukraine any longer, Daryna and Maksim contacted The Fellowship. “The Fellowship helped us in ways we never imagined,” Daryna said. “Thank you for helping us make aliyah and start a new life in our homeland, Israel!” 14

Supporting Fellowship The Fellowship supports building bridges between Christians and Jews. Through our outreach efforts, we create meaningful relationships with churches, pastors, and Christian believers. We help Christians learn about the Jewish roots of their faith and deepen their connection to Israel. Pastors gathered at the ﬁrst Fellowship Ambassador Summit to discuss how to bolster Christian support for Israel.

2025 Flags of Fellowship 2025 saw the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terror attacks. To commemorate the day, The Fellowship mobilized a sweeping display of solidarity through its Flags of Fellowship movement. More than 1,300 churches, universities, and synagogues across all 50 states joined in. Over 1 million participants planted 1.6 million Israeli flags, transforming congregations and campuses into memorials, with each flag representing a life lost. At World Outreach Church in Tennessee, thousands gathered for the flagship event. “As Christians, we carry a sacred responsibility to bless Israel and the Jewish people and to stand against evil in all its forms,” said Pastor Allen Jackson. “Planting flags across our campus provides a tangible way to remember what has happened in Israel since October 7, 2023, and the importance of our continued prayers for the Jewish people and the peace of Jerusalem.”

Alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yael was honored for promoting Jewish-Christian relations.

Yael spoke at the International Christian Media Summit on the meaning of Hineni – “here I am.” 17

F I NA NC I A L S TAT E M E N T F O R Y E A R 2 0 2 5 76 cents of every dollar goes to providing humanitarian care, lifesaving aid, ministry and education outreach as well as other efforts furthering the mission of the Fellowship.

Expenses 2025 Board of Directors:

REVENUES Contributions

$305,519,000

Investment return, net of fees

$19,313,000

Contributions from Ministry of Welfare of Israel

$9,991,000

Other Income

$665,000

TOTAL REVENUE

15% Fundraising 76% Mission Services

President and Global CEO Jerusalem, Israel

Bishop Paul Lanier

$335,488,000

General Administration

Chairman Pfafftown, North Carolina

Rev. Johnnie Moore Vice Chair Haymarket, Virginia

EXPENSES

J.R. Dupell

MISSION SERVICES

Treasurer & Secretary Odessa, Florida

Fellowship

$32,413,000

Poverty

$138,336,000

Security

$33,026,000

Director Bayport, Minnesota

Aliyah

$9,295,000

Dr. David Clark

Educational Outreach

$15,543,000

Director Frisco, Texas

Emergency Response

$2,437,000

Subtotal, Mission Services

$231,049,000

Hon. Michele Bachmann, J.D., LL.M.

Programs

Jacob Schimmel Director Jerusalem, Israel

60% Poverty

SUPPORT SERVICES

Yael Eckstein

General and administrative

$28,057,000

Fundraising

$43,668,000

TOTAL EXPENSE

$302,774,000

Other Items

$4,913,000

INCREASE IN NET ASSETS

$27,801,000

Beginning of the Year Net Assets

$222,568,000

End of the Year Net Assets

$250,369,000

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Suzanne Peyser Director Bethesda, Maryland

Bryan Shetsky Director Boca Raton, Florida

14% Security

Laurie Simkovich Director Skokie, Illinois

14% Fellowship 7% Educational Outreach 4% Aliyah

1% Emergency Response

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is the leading nonprofit building bridges between Christians and Jews, blessing Israel and the Jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and lifesaving aid.