American Friends of Libi
Organization·ngo·AI Enriched
Relationships:1
Events:2
Library:3
Confidence:
92%
Key Facts
Type
Organization
Sector
ngo
Industry
Not specified
Status
Draft
Country
United States
Headquarters
Brighton, MA, United States
Founded
1/1/2002
Dissolved
Active
Email
info@friendsoflibi.org
Phone
617 738 0111
Also Known As
American Friends of LIBIAFLLIBI USAFriends of Libi
Tags
501c3pro-IsraelIDF supportmilitary welfare
Overall Confidence
92%
Internal Notes
No notes
Key Information
Leadership
Dr. John A.I. Grossman
President
- Present
Dr. John A.I. Grossman
Chairman
- Present
Shimshon Erenfeld
Vice Chairman
- Present
Shimshon Erenfeld
Treasurer
- Present
Zvi Alon
Board Chair
2024 - Present
Paul Lipof
Chairman
David Golden
Director
- Present
Karen D. Hurvitz
Director
- Present
Daniel Alpert
Director
- Present
Mendy Fellig
Director
- Present
Ricki Alon
Director
- Present
Positions
No positions added
About
The American Friends of Libi is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit authorized by the IDF and Israel’s Ministry of Defense to channel donations from the US to LIBI (Israel), supporting educational, social, medical, spiritual, and recreational programs for IDF soldiers and their families. It also raises funds for the IDF, sometimes in competition or coordination with the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF). Managed by volunteers with low overhead (under 10%, with over 90% of funds directed to programs), it collaborates with representatives from IDF units including Paratroopers, Golani, Armor, Engineering, Artillery, Air Force, Navy, Special Forces, Disabled Veterans, and Bereaved Families.
Key Relationships

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
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Both organizations funnel money to the same Israeli recipient (AWIS/Libi), creating a complex web of redundant funding streams.
Recent Events
Appointed Board Chair at American Friends of Libi
Zvi Alon became Board Chair of American Friends of Libi
1/1/2024
Founded American Friends of Libi
Organization founded as a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit authorized by the IDF and Israel's Ministry of Defense
1/1/2002