About Us
The Israel Magen Fund of Canada (IMFoC.org), a Canadian registered charity, is led by an experienced, skilled, and dedicated Board of Directors and staff. Following October 7, 2023, IMFoC has mobilized to support vital search and rescue efforts, mental and physical health, and social services for impacted communities in Israel.
Our mission is to identify and support qualified institutions in Israel that require search and rescue, mental health treatment, medical equipment, and social services for the community.
With a strong commitment to internal operation efficiency, the vast majority of funds we raise are sent directly to our projects, ensuring that your contributions have a meaningful and immediate impact on the lives of those we serve.
To uphold our dedication to transparency, third-party audited financial statements are available upon request. These statements provide accountability for the use of your donations and demonstrate our commitment to responsible stewardship of your contributions.
Your continued support is not only valuable but transformative. Through your generosity, we can make a significant and lasting difference. Together, we are building a brighter future for Israelis. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in this mission.
Financial Statements
Our Commitment to Efficiency
At the Israel Magen Fund of Canada, we understand the importance of seeing your generosity make a tangible difference. That’s why we are committed to running a lean and efficient operation, making sure your support reaches those who need it most.
We keep our team small and virtual, which reduces overhead and allows more funds to go directly into life-saving projects. Most of our communication is digital, saving on printing and shipping costs. When we do send printed materials for special campaigns, as we do only a few times a year, they are donated to us, leaving only the cost of postage to cover. Our goal is to achieve zero printing costs, and with your help, we’re making progress.
Even our advertising is only possible with the support of donors. Every campaign strategy and piece of communication is created in-house, allowing us to avoid agency fees and keep expenses low.
Because of this commitment to efficiency, your donations go further, enabling us to transform more lives and communities in Israel. Together, we make every dollar count.
Our Leadership
Harold Heilbut
President / CEO
With over 30 years of experience as President of Heilbut Commercial Realty Inc., Harold Heilbut transitioned to the not-for-profit sector as CEO of the Canadian Friends of an Israeli University. His decade-long experience in this field paved the way for a new initiative. Following the events of October 7, Harold became involved with the Israel Magen Fund of Canada in partnership with other board members.
Shiri Lidai
Executive Director
Born in Israel, Shiri is a dual-licensed lawyer with over 12 years of legal experience in Israel and Canada. She holds a law degree from Tel Aviv University and an LL.M. from York University. The events of October 7 deepened her commitment to supporting Israel’s resilience. As Executive Director of the Israel Magen Fund of Canada, she leads vital projects that address urgent needs and build lasting strength in Israeli communities.
Andre Havro
Director of Marketing and Operations
Havro is an award-winning marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in Brazil, the US, and Canada. He has published three books on marketing and is passionate about mentorship and community work. Andre volunteers with ADPList and NPB - Brazilians' Networking Group, and has supported Canadian Friends of Bar-Ilan University in Israel and NACC, an organization helping children with cancer in Brazil.
Board Members
Harold Heilbut - President
Lenny Rothschild - Vice President
David Frieberg - Treasurer
Joseph Shier - Secretary
Dr. Wilfred Levin
Jeremy Shimkofsky
David Rose
Frequently Asked Questions
IMFoC welcomes both one-time and monthly contributions. Donations can be made online by credit card on our secure website, by eTransfer using donate@imfoc.org as the contact email, or by cheque payable to the Israel Magen Fund of Canada and mailed to 41 Alvin Ave, Toronto, ON M4T 2A7.
We also accept gifts of publicly traded securities and Israel Bonds. For assistance with giving options, please contact us or call 416-801-9067.
Yes. IMFoC is a registered Canadian charity, and eligible donations receive an official tax receipt for income tax purposes. When you donate online through our secure website, you’ll automatically receive an e-receipt by email. To reduce administrative costs, paper receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more.
Each project goes through a careful selection and approval process. Our team meticulously evaluates every proposal, consulting Canadian and Israeli experts for a third technical opinion when needed.
We also ensure financial responsibility by obtaining multiple supplier quotes to confirm fair pricing. After equipment or programs are delivered, we continue to monitor their use through periodic reports from our partners. This way, donors can feel confident that their contributions are used effectively and make a real impact.
Transparency and accountability guide everything we do. We operate with minimal overhead so that most of every dollar goes directly to life-saving projects. Donors receive regular updates and impact reports, and our team carefully monitors the use of funds even after delivery to ensure they are used responsibly. This approach ensures compliance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements and guarantees that all activities remain charitable work managed by IMFoC, while addressing Israel's most urgent needs.
IMFoC is a lean, donor-driven Canadian charity working in partnership with trusted organizations in Israel. We focus on projects that save lives and promote health, ensuring measurable impact while maintaining strict compliance with Canadian charitable standards. Most of our communication is digital, reducing printing and shipping costs. For the few special campaigns each year that require printed materials, these are donated to us, with only shipping costs to cover. Our goal is to eliminate printing costs entirely—and with your support, we are getting closer.
Thanks to this commitment to efficiency, your donations go further, helping us transform more lives and communities in Israel. Together, we make every dollar count.