Association of Americans and Candians in Israel, AACI

What Association of Americans and Candians in Israel, AACI does

The Association of Americans & Canadians in Israel (AACI) is a nonprofit association (amuta) founded in 1965 and headquartered in Jerusalem, serving English-speaking Americans and Canadians who have made aliyah to Israel or are considering it. The organization operates four physical offices across Israel (Jerusalem HQ, Netanya, Haifa, Beer Sheva) and delivers a portfolio of programs including AACI Membership subscriptions, professional counseling services (with counselors having 20+ years of experience in aliyah bureaucracy), AACI Gives (war-related humanitarian relief), AACI Student Connect (a Jewish-identity educational program for college students across 10 countries and 80 campuses), AACI Remembers (a memorial wall project listing 448 names through October 2023 plus 83 added since October 7, 2023), Loans for Lone Soldiers (interest-free loans to IDF veterans), a Southern Library, and AACI Travels. The technology footprint is limited to a content website, an ActiveTrail e-newsletter serving 15,000+ subscribers, and standard online payment processing; no proprietary technology products are developed. Revenue is generated through membership fees (180-800 NIS tiers), donations accepted in NIS, USD, and CAD with tax-deductible status across Israeli, US, and Canadian jurisdictions, e-newsletter and professional directory advertising, paid events such as Shabbat of Songs retreats, and library fees.

Name

Association of Americans and Candians in Israel, AACI

Legal name

AACI - Association of Americans & Canadians in Israel (עמותת AACI התאחדות עולי אמריקה וקנדה בישראל (ע"ר))

Website

https://aaci.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AACI is a Jerusalem-headquartered Israeli nonprofit founded in 1965 that serves English-speaking American and Canadian immigrants and returnees through membership programs, professional counseling, humanitarian relief, student outreach, and memorial projects across four Israeli offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and multi-year membership fees provide recurring revenue. Membership tiers include Single Annual (180 NIS), Family Annual (290 NIS), 3-Year Single (500 NIS), 3-Year Family (800 NIS), and Overseas Membership (270 NIS). IDF Active Duty members receive free membership.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations in NIS, USD, and CAD with tax-deductible receipts for Israeli, US, and Canadian donors. One-time and recurring monthly donation options are available through their online donation platform.
3. Advertising: AACI generates revenue through advertising in their e-newsletter (15,000+ subscribers) and professional directory. Ad packages include directory listings (1,500 NIS/year), business card ads (3,600 NIS/year), banner ads (4,200 NIS/year), and sponsored articles (300 NIS/issue).
4. Events and Programs: Revenue from events including the Shabbat of Songs weekend retreats (Single room: 3,870 NIS, Double room: 4,300 NIS) and other community programs.
5. Library Services: Southern Library membership (100 NIS), home delivery services (130 NIS), and volunteer program fees support library operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AACI is a membership-based nonprofit that delivers aliyah and absorption counseling, professional directories of English-speaking service providers, humanitarian relief programs, student engagement initiatives, and community events for Americans and Canadians living in Israel. Members receive free advice on citizenship, housing, healthcare, taxation, customs, and legal matters, supplemented by sub-brands including AACI Gives, AACI Student Connect, AACI Remembers, Loans for Lone Soldiers, and AACI Travels.

Product overview

AACI operates as a membership-based nonprofit organization offering a coordinated portfolio of services for Americans and Canadians in Israel. The core offering includes AACI Membership programs providing access to counseling, professional directories, and member benefits, supplemented by humanitarian initiatives (AACI Gives), educational programs (AACI Student Connect), memorial projects (AACI Remembers), and specialized financial products (Loans for Lone Soldiers). Additional services include an e-newsletter reaching 15,000+ subscribers, professional advertising directories, library services, and travel programs through AACI Travel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AACI Gives: War relief project providing essential support to Israelis facing hardships due to ongoing conflict
• AACI Student Connect
• AACI Remembers
• AACI Counseling Services
• Loans for Lone Soldiers
• AACI Southern Library
• AACI Travels
• AACI Connect

Products and services

• AACI Membership Annual and multi-year membership programs for Americans and Canadians in Israel, providing free professional counseling on citizenship/status, education, housing, healthcare, army, social security, customs, financial, insurance, shipping, and legal matters.
• AACI Counseling Services Professional counseling services covering aliyah, customs, citizenship, education, housing, healthcare, army, and social security matters for members and Olim in Israel.
• AACI Gives Humanitarian support project providing essential assistance to Israelis facing hardships due to ongoing war, including accommodation, relief programs, youth centers, equipment donations, and support for evacuees such as Bar-Mitzvah celebrations for displaced families.
• AACI Student Connect Educational program connecting college students in Israel and abroad, addressing worldwide anti-Semitism, and exploring Jewish identity and connection to Israel through cohort-based engagement and ambassador activities.
• AACI Remembers Memorial wall project honoring North Americans and AACI members who have fallen in service to the State of Israel or as victims of terror, with public listing and Yom Hazikaron educational programming.
• Loans for Lone Soldiers Interest-free loans provided to IDF veterans from English-speaking countries who completed service as lone soldiers and have been accepted into recognized Israeli academic or vocational programs.
• AACI Southern Library

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 900 students from 10 countries and 80 campuses connected through AACI Student Connect
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hillel InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACI partners with Hillel International on initiatives connecting Jewish students in Israel and abroad. Hillel International is listed as a partner organization working with AACI on projects serving the Jewish community.
• Jewish Agency for IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACI operates AACI Student Connect in partnership with the Jewish Agency. This educational program creates connections between Jewish students in Israel and worldwide, addressing anti-Semitism and exploring Jewish identity. The Jewish Agency is a key strategic partner for aliyah and integration initiatives.
• Government Offices (Israeli)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACI maintains partnerships with Israeli government offices including Misrad HaKlitah (Ministry of Immigrant Absorption) and local municipalities. These collaborations enable AACI to effectively run community projects and provide essential support services.
• Netivot School TorontominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partnership where Netivot School in Toronto exchanged congratulatory and supporting letters with the Kiryat Shmona school sponsored by AACI Gives for Bar-Mitzvah celebration.
• Beit Oleh America NetanyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACI Jerusalem shares member information with Beit Oleh America Netanya, an associated organization. Members of each association are eligible to receive services from both organizations (except voting rights in the other association's general assembly).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• The Jewish Agency for Israel: AACI's core strategic partner and a quasi-governmental organization facilitating aliyah, Jewish identity programming, and global Jewish communal engagement. Operates overlapping programs in aliyah absorption, student connections, and community building.
• Hillel International: AACI's strategic partner and the premier Jewish campus organization, engaging college students on anti-Semitism, Jewish identity, and Israel connection. Operates AACI Student Connect jointly and shares the same target demographic of young Jewish adults.
• Nefesh B'Nefesh: The leading North American-to-Israel aliyah organization, providing similar immigration support, counseling, and absorption services. Directly competes with AACI in the English-speaking Olim segment and partners with many of the same Jewish communal organizations.
• Beit Oleh America Netanya: AACI's directly affiliated sister organization in Netanya that shares member information and cross-referrals. Operates the same membership-based service model for American Olim in the Netanya region.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish National Fund (JNF-USA): Large established Jewish nonprofit operating in Israel with overlapping donor base among American and Canadian Jews. Engages in community development, education, and land/environmental projects, but is not focused on aliyah absorption services.
• B'nai B'rith International: Long-established Jewish service organization with global operations including Israel-focused programs. Overlaps with AACI in community advocacy, Jewish identity programming, and serving English-speaking Jewish communities abroad.
• World Zionist Organization: A large-scale, established Israeli institution promoting aliyah and Jewish diaspora engagement. Operates overlapping programs in immigration, education, and diaspora-Israel relations, but on a much broader and more institutional scale than AACI.
• Federation system (Jewish Federations of North America): Umbrella organization for Jewish community federations across North America, many of which fund aliyah and Israel programs. Represents both a partner ecosystem and indirect competitor for AACI's North American donor attention and dollars.

Emerging players

• Masa Israel Journey: Offers long-term study, internship, and volunteer experiences in Israel for young Jewish adults from around the world. Overlaps with AACI Student Connect in engaging young diaspora Jews with Israel, though focused on short-term programming rather than permanent aliyah.

Others

• Israel Bonds (Development Corporation for Israel): Sells Israel bonds to North American Jewish investors, operating a parallel fundraising mechanism targeting the same American and Canadian Jewish donor base. While not a direct service competitor, both organizations compete for charitable and investment dollars from the same donor pool.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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