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Name:	B'nai B'rith International
Address:	2020 K Street, NW, Seventh Floor
	Washington, DC 20006
Phone:	202-857-6600 888-388-4224
Web Address:	www.bnaibrith.org

B'nai B'rith International (BBI) does not meet the followingStandard for Charity Accountability.

Standard 3: Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings - An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities. BBI does not meet the meeting frequency provision of this Standard because only one meeting of the full governing board was held in the past fiscal year.

B'nai B'rith International (BBI) meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.

BBI provides senior housing and advocacy on issues of concern to seniors and their families; helps communities in crisis; and promotes Jewish identity through cultural activities. BBI operates community programs including Communities in Crisis, aid for the impoverished in Latin America; Project HOPE holiday packages for the poor; Solo Seder kit packages for soldiers overseas; and Unto Every Person There is a Name Holocaust commemoration programs and ceremonies. Furthermore, BBI spreads its message of tolerance through education programs aimed at building a world of understanding. BBI is also involved in youth programs like BBI Cares for Kids, to bring visitors and gifts to hospitalized children; Camp Passport, bringing Israeli kids who have experienced terror first hand to the U.S. for camp; and the Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge and Enlighten America, teaching kids tolerance. Through its Center for Human Rights and Public Policy, BBI addresses issues of foreign and domestic concern to the Jewish community. Enlighten America, BBI's community-based anti-hate program, combats bigotry and violence, delivering messages that promote tolerance to schools, youth groups, neighborhood organizations, and places of worship.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, BBI's program expenses were:

Humanitarian assistance	7,568,000
Jewish continuity	6,292,000
Community involvement	2,531,000
Public advocacy	1,961,000
Senior housing and services	683,000
Total Program Expenses:	$19,035,000

Chief Executive : Daniel S. Mariaschin, Executive Vice President

Compensation*:

$302,446

Chair of the Board: Moishe Smith
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Business owner

Board Size: 171

Paid Staff Size: 83

*July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, telemarketing, special events, print advertisements, grant proposals, Internet appeals, planned giving, cause-related marketing, membership appeals, and face to face solicitations

Fund raising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $23,584,000, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on BBI's audited financial statements (consolidated with subsidairies) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.

Source of Funds
Contributions and other support	9,414,000
In-kind contributions	7,095,000
Camp income	3,614,000
Member dues contribution	1,873,000
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments	1,050,000
Dividends and interest	950,000
Other dues and participation fees	836,000
Advertising income	378,000
Member insurance program	374,000
Royalties and other income	260,000
Change in value of split interest trusts	-318,000
Total Income	$25,526,000

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 71%  Fund Raising: 12%  Administrative: 17%

Total income				$25,526,000
	Program expenses			$19,035,000
	Fund raising expenses			3,239,000
	Administrative expenses			4,484,000
Total expenses				$26,758,000
Expenses in Excess of Income				(1,232,000)
Beginning net assets				17,415,000
Other Changes in Net Assets				(2,093,000)
Ending net assets				14,090,000
Total liabilities				13,829,000
Total assets				$27,919,000

Note 1: In the above financial summary, "other changes in net assets" represents the effect of adoption of recognition and measurements provisions of FASB statement no. 158.

Note 2: According to BBI's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, the organization received $7,095,000 in in-kind donations including food, clothing, and medical supplies.