Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University

What Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University does

Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University (AFTAU) is a registered Australian charitable non-profit (ABN 66 309 569 145) that operates as the official Australian representative and fundraising arm of Tel Aviv University. Founded approximately four decades ago (sources conflict between 1971 and 1980), the organization functions as a bridge between Australian and Israeli communities, raising tax-deductible donations to support Tel Aviv University's educational and research missions. AFTAU operates through three regional chapters — Victoria (headquarters at Tok Corporate Centre, Toorak, Victoria), New South Wales (Sydney), and Western Australia (Perth) — under a national leadership structure headed by CEO David Solomon with chapter presidents Roger Mendelson (Vic) and Andrew Silberberg (NSW).

AFTAU's core offerings span six programmatic areas: student scholarships (including the Periphery Program admitting ~60 students per year from disadvantaged communities with full scholarship support), research funding and laboratory equipment purchases for TAU, the AFTAM collaborative research program with Monash University (AFTAU's first formal Australian academic partnership), PTSD and mental health treatment for TAU students (average treatment cycle cost $3,000 per student, with links to TAU's National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience), student exchange and study abroad programs (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, short-term, and Eli Gap Year), and donor engagement through events, campus visits, and the Global Connection podcast. Funds are disbursed through AFTAU Welfare LTD in accordance with its deed.

The organization is governed by a Board of Governors with connections to TAU's external governance structure, and is supported by a network that includes notable Australian Jewish community figures such as Mark Leibler AC. AFTAU's go-to-market is community-led: cultural, social and educational events, special briefings, conferences, and campus visits drive donor engagement and fundraising. The organization runs an active events calendar (annual programming documented from 2018 through 2026), maintains a WordPress-based website (aftau.asn.au), publishes TAU news and rankings coverage, and operates a newsletter subscription channel. Named institutional supporters visible on AFTAU's website include Australian Jewish News, Arnold Bloch Leibler, ERDI Foundation, Gandel Foundation, Mt Pearl, and TPF/Visy.

Name

Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University

Legal name

Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University

Website

https://aftau.asn.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University (AFTAU) is a registered Australian charitable non-profit that raises funds to support Tel Aviv University's scholarships, research, mental health treatment, and academic exchange programs, operating through chapters in Victoria, NSW, and Western Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Fundraising

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Research Grants, Fellowships & Stipends (International) (EDAIAOAJ), Need-Based Grants & Bursaries (EDAIAOAB), Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ)

Keywords

• University fundraising
• Charitable donations
• Scholarship programs
• Academic partnerships
• Community engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne (Victoria)

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: AFTAU raises funds through charitable donations from Australian supporters to support Tel Aviv University's educational and research goals. Donations above $2 are tax deductible, with funds disbursed by AFTAU Welfare LTD.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AFTAU is an Australian charitable organization that raises tax-deductible donations from Australian supporters to fund Tel Aviv University's educational and research mission. Its core offerings include student scholarships for underprivileged Israeli students, IDF reservists and new immigrants; research and laboratory equipment funding; financial support for TAU's PTSD and mental health treatment clinic (~$3,000 per treatment cycle); study abroad and student exchange facilitation; and academic research partnerships such as AFTAM with Monash University. Funds are disbursed via AFTAU Welfare LTD.

Product overview

Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University (AFTAU) is a charitable organization that serves as a dynamic bridge between Australian and Israeli communities, focused on nurturing higher education and supporting Tel Aviv University. The organization operates as a unified fundraising and advocacy entity rather than a product company, offering student scholarships, research funding, mental health treatment programs, and educational exchange opportunities. AFTAU's activities span providing financial support to underprivileged Israeli students, facilitating collaborative research between TAU and Australian universities, purchasing laboratory equipment, and supporting PTSD treatment for traumatized students.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Student Scholarships and Financial Support Provides scholarships for financially underprivileged Israeli students, including new immigrants and IDF Reservists, supporting tuition and living costs throughout undergraduate studies. Awarded through AFTAU's annual fundraising and disbursed via AFTAU Welfare LTD.
• Research Funding and Equipment Support Direct support for Tel Aviv University research, including laboratory equipment purchases (such as mass spectrometers) and contributions to capital projects.
• PTSD and Mental Health Treatment Support Supports TAU's post-trauma clinic providing evidence-based treatments for TAU students suffering from PTSD, including subsidized care and full coverage of therapy costs. Average treatment cycle cost is $3,000 per student.
• Student Exchange and Study Abroad Programs Facilitates Australian student participation in TAU International Programs, including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and short-term exchange options, plus the Eli Gap Year Program.
• Periphery Program for Outstanding Students Special admissions track admitting approximately 60 students per year from disadvantaged communities, providing full scholarship support for the entirety of their undergraduate studies.
• AFTAM Program (Monash University Collaboration) Collaborative research program between Tel Aviv University and Monash University, representing AFTAU's first formal academic partnership endeavor in Australia. Facilitates research partnerships and academic cooperation between the two institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• TAU ranked in top 20 worldwide for scientific citations and top 100 internationally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Monash UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFTAU established the AFTAM program with Monash University, the first such collaboration between an Australian university and Tel Aviv University. This program facilitates research partnerships and academic cooperation between the two institutions.
• Tel Aviv UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFTAU serves as the official Australian representative and Friends organization for Tel Aviv University, facilitating academic partnerships, student exchanges, research collaborations, and fundraising support for TAU's educational and research mission.
• Global Network of Friends' AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFTAU is part of a global network of Friends' associations affiliated with Tel Aviv University, enabling international collaboration and support for TAU across multiple countries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aftau

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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