Program 1 · 6% of program spending · $5.0M in grants $5.0M
The helen diller quantum center
The 990 read · EIN 13-0434195 · NY · Fiscal year FY ending Sep 2025
American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology
American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“The American technion society supports the technion's critical research and (continued on sch o)…”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $639K Michael Waxman-Lenz, 0.6% of spending
- Revenue
- $122.7M 73.5% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $103.2M 79.4% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $754.7M end of FY ending Sep 2025
- Savings
- 87.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 76 employees, 253 volunteers
01 · Red flags
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Sep 2025
Of each dollar it spent, 79.4¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
79.4¢
Programs, $81.9M
12.9¢
Fundraising, $13.3M
7.7¢
Admin, $8.0M
Cost to raise $1
15¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology spent 15¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $90.2M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Program 2 · 4.5% of program spending · $3.7M in grants $3.7M
The technion reservist fund 2024
Program 3 · 78.1% of program spending · $62.6M in grants $64.0M
The technion is known for world-leading research in a range of areas: aerospace engineering, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, cancer, computer science, electrical engineering, medicine, quantum engineering, robotics, sustainability, and energy/water. In 2025, the American technion society provided funding for the zuckerman stem leadership program, the millicent broadwin support for undergraduates/graduate students, the martin & grace druan rosman high-performance computing data center, renovation of the horace w. Goldsmith building, catalysis center infrastructure equipment, the…
04 · The savings
Net assets: $461.1M to $754.7M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
461
472
434
458
487
493
501
506
587
519
558
755
05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
Michael Waxman-Lenz
Chief Executive Officer
$639,107
David Chivo
Chief Development Off.(thru 10/2024)
$627,036
Deborah Berkowitz
Chief Financial Officer
$280,460
Jerome Kleinman - Exec Dir
Principal Gifts (thru 12/2024)
$278,146
Judy Sager
Executive Dir., Planned Giving
$270,525
Victoria Buder
Executive Director, Principal Gifts
$261,061
Irv Elenberg
Regional Senior Dir. of Devp.
$252,618
Maryellen Titani - Exec Dir
Chief Camp Ops. & Stewardship Off.
$247,132
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bandujo Advertising Design | Advertising | $962,922 |
| Group Gordon | Public relations | $381,600 |
| Prime Buchholz & Associates | Investment | $352,226 |
| Grant Thornton Llp | Auditor | $314,235 |
| Central Park Speakers LLC | Speaking engagements | $285,247 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology CEO make?
Michael Waxman-Lenz, Chief Executive Officer, received $639,107 in reportable compensation in FY ending Sep 2025, 0.6% of American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology's $103.2M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology donations go to programs?
American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology reported 79.4% of FY ending Sep 2025 spending as programs, 12.9% as fundraising and 7.7% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IXHow much money does American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology have?
Net assets were $754.7M at the end of FY ending Sep 2025, about 87.7 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part XDoes American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
- American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “American Society for Technion Israel Institute of Technology: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/american-society-for-technion-israel-institute-of-technology/