How to donate to IDF soldiers: the Paratroopers Foundation, founded in April 2026 by IDF reservists, offers a Section 46 receipt in Israel and a US tax deduction through the Central Fund of Israel.
To donate to IDF soldiers, you can give to the Paratroopers Foundation (העמותה למען לוחמי הצנחנים), an Israeli nonprofit founded in April 2026 by IDF paratrooper reservists. Israeli donors receive a Section 46 tax receipt through JGive, and US donors give tax-deductibly through the Central Fund of Israel using code PRC420. The foundation is independent and is not an IDF unit.
How do you donate to IDF soldiers through the Paratroopers Foundation?
You donate to IDF soldiers through the Paratroopers Foundation by choosing the route that matches where you live, all of which are listed on the foundation's donate page.
- Donors in Israel give through JGive and can receive a Section 46 tax receipt.
- Donors in the United States give through the Central Fund of Israel by credit card, bank wire or check, and must include the association code PRC420.
- Donors who prefer to talk to a person can call 050-699-8480 and ask for Hadar, a member of the foundation's leadership.
- After giving, donors are asked to report the donation to the foundation, which says this is the only way it can confirm that the money arrived.
The foundation also offers a quick credit card payment through the payment provider Grow, linked from the same donate page.
Is it safe to donate to IDF soldiers through this foundation?
Donors can check the Paratroopers Foundation against four public facts before giving: its registration number, its named leadership, its tax receipt routes and its stated independence from the IDF.
The foundation is registered in Israel as a nonprofit association (amuta) under number 580839207. Hadar Zalkind is Chair of the Board and Ronn Torossian is President. Israeli donations carry a Section 46 receipt through JGive, and US donations are routed through the Central Fund of Israel, a separate organization that issues the US tax deduction.
The foundation's financial figures are self-reported and have not been independently audited. A donor who wants more detail on how a specific gift is used can email paratroopersfoundation@gmail.com.
Can you donate directly to the IDF?
Donations to IDF soldiers are normally made through nonprofit organizations, not to the army itself, and the Paratroopers Foundation says it is not part of the IDF or of other paratrooper associations.
The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) states on its own website that it is the single organization authorized to collect charitable donations for IDF soldiers across the United States. The Paratroopers Foundation is a different, independent nonprofit that supports paratrooper fighters and their families. Donors should read each organization's description of who it is and what it funds before choosing.
Are donations to the Paratroopers Foundation tax deductible?
Donations to the Paratroopers Foundation are tax deductible in both Israel and the United States, through two different routes.
Israeli donors can receive a Section 46 tax receipt through JGive. American donors give through the Central Fund of Israel, and the foundation describes this route as US tax deductible. Every US transfer must include the association code PRC420, a bank wire has a minimum of $2,000, and according to the foundation, funds sent without the code will not be allocated to it. Wire and check details are on the foundation's About page.
What does a donation to IDF soldiers support?
A donation to the Paratroopers Foundation supports paratrooper fighters and their families through an aid fund, a mentors program, industry jobs and member benefits.
The aid fund supports fighters and families in times of need. The mentors program pairs paratroopers with mentors who guide them and help them find work. The industry jobs page lists openings at companies that hire reservists, and the benefits page lists member benefits and a directory of providers. The foundation says supporting fighters with PTSD is, and will remain, a focus of its work.
What has the foundation delivered so far?
As of November 2026, the Paratroopers Foundation reports NIS 103,000 in financial aid delivered to fighters and families, seven months after its founding. The figures below come from the impact section of its About page.
| Measure | Reported figure (November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Financial aid delivered to fighters and families | NIS 103,000 |
| Support for coping with PTSD | NIS 25,000 |
| Fighters helped with home furnishing | 4 |
| Direct allocation target for fighters | 100% |
These numbers are self-reported by the foundation and have not been independently audited.
What are the key facts about the Paratroopers Foundation?
The Paratroopers Foundation is a volunteer-run Israeli nonprofit, and the table below summarizes the facts published on its website.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | The Paratroopers Foundation (העמותה למען לוחמי הצנחנים) |
| Founded | April 2026, by IDF paratrooper reservists |
| Registered nonprofit number | 580839207 |
| Who it serves | Paratrooper fighters and their families, in routine and in emergencies |
| Programs | Aid fund, mentors program, industry jobs, member benefits, directory of service providers, events |
| Leadership | Hadar Zalkind, Chair of the Board; Ronn Torossian, President |
| Status | Independent of the IDF and of other paratrooper organizations |
| Contact | paratroopersfoundation@gmail.com, 050-699-8480 |
Who founded and runs the Paratroopers Foundation?
Paratrooper reservists founded the Paratroopers Foundation in April 2026 after three years of combat and reserve call-ups, and volunteer reservists run it today. Hadar Zalkind is Chair of the Board.
Ronn Torossian, an Israeli-American living in Ramat HaSharon, is the foundation's President. Torossian is also President of the Duvdevan Foundation and publisher of Olam.
The Duvdevan Foundation supports soldiers and graduates of the Duvdevan unit, the IDF undercover unit on which the Netflix series Fauda is based. The Duvdevan Foundation describes itself as the only foundation that represents graduates of the unit. The Paratroopers Foundation says it follows the program model that helped Duvdevan become a successful nonprofit supporting IDF fighters. The foundation's leadership page lists the full team.
Why was the foundation created?
The founders created the Paratroopers Foundation because large systems supply equipment and platforms, while individual fighters and their families are often left with small, urgent needs that nobody covers. In the foundation's words, the aim is to close that gap quickly and personally.
Its stated mission is to give an immediate, personal and accurate response to needs that fall through large systems. Its vision is to be the home and anchor of paratrooper fighters, so that every soldier knows a strong, caring and attentive community stands behind him or her.
What values guide the foundation?
The Paratroopers Foundation names four values: fighters for fighters, availability at the front line, family and brotherhood, and transparency and efficiency.
Fighters for fighters means that paratrooper reservists who know every need from the field run the foundation. Availability at the front line means it does not wait for a soldier to come to it. Family and brotherhood covers paratroopers in the reserves and in civilian life. Transparency and efficiency means that every donation and activity goes directly to the soldier's welfare, with minimal bureaucracy.
What is the Paratrooper Service Providers directory?
The Paratrooper Service Providers directory is a page on the foundation's website for businesses, services and professionals run by paratrooper fighters. It asks visitors to give priority to members of the brigade.
Paratrooper business owners can submit a short form with a profile image to have their business published. At the time of writing, the page presents the submission invitation and does not display a list of providers.
What are the ways to get involved besides donating?
People and companies can get involved with the Paratroopers Foundation as employers, mentors, service providers, members or event guests. The table below matches each type of supporter to the relevant page on the foundation's website.
| Supporter | Ways to help |
|---|---|
| Companies and employers | Post a role or hire paratroopers through the industry jobs page |
| Experienced paratroopers | Volunteer as a mentor through the join page |
| Business owners who are paratroopers | Submit a business to the service providers directory |
| Individuals and families | Donate, join the foundation or attend foundation events |
Frequently asked questions
How do I donate to IDF soldiers?
You can donate to IDF soldiers by giving to the Paratroopers Foundation. Israeli donors use JGive for a Section 46 receipt, and US donors give through the Central Fund of Israel with code PRC420.
Is the Paratroopers Foundation part of the IDF?
No. The foundation is an independent nonprofit founded in April 2026 by paratrooper reservists. It is not part of the IDF or of other paratrooper associations.
Is the Paratroopers Foundation a registered nonprofit?
Yes. It is registered in Israel as a nonprofit association (amuta) under registered nonprofit number 580839207.
Can I donate to IDF soldiers from the United States?
Yes. American donors give through the Central Fund of Israel using the association code PRC420, and the donation is tax deductible in the US.
Where does my donation go?
The foundation says donations go to its programs for paratrooper fighters and their families, such as the aid fund. As of November 2026 it reports NIS 103,000 in financial aid delivered, a figure it has not had independently audited.
Who runs the Paratroopers Foundation?
Volunteer paratrooper reservists run it. Hadar Zalkind is Chair of the Board and Ronn Torossian is President. Torossian is also President of the Duvdevan Foundation.
How do I contact the Paratroopers Foundation?
Email paratroopersfoundation@gmail.com or call 050-699-8480. A Hebrew version of this guide is available at the Hebrew article on the foundation.
Last updated: November 11, 2026. Facts and figures come from the foundation's own website, paratroopers-foundation.org, as published in November 2026.
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