About Us
MERIT Spread Foundation is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the USA and as a public benefit company in Israel (holding permit according to section 46). Merit became quickly a key player in the Jewish philanthropic world in Israeli and in the USA. It is executing in parallel numerous initiatives serving various social causes such as education, health, scientific research, welfare, culture and more. Its donors include high net worth individuals, corporations, and major philanthropic funds. Some programs are operated independently, while others are operated in cooperation with other organizations having special expertise.
Mission
A Merit Spread donor advised fund account is a simple, tax efficient investment solution for charitable giving. Contributions may include cash, securities, or appreciated assets. Donors are eligible for a current-year tax deduction while making giving decisions over years to come.
Our Team
Mr. Alon Tal
Alon Tal is the founder and Chairman of Merit Spread Foundation. He also serves as CEO of the organization.
For over two decades, Alon is engaged in private wealth management, corporate finance and sophisticated financial engineering. He established Alpha, a group which provides financial services for affluent families and international corporates. Alon holds a B.A. in accounting and economy and an executive MBA from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
Alon established Merit Spread Foundation with the general agenda of supporting multiple social causes, in the areas of Education, Health, women empowerment, art & culture and Social Welfare. One of the goals was to provide donors and non-profit organizations an efficient, advanced platform that would allow both to engage in a philanthropic activity and to do so in the most productive way. Alon introduced methodologies and culture of a business organization to the nonprofit sphere. These methodologies support donors and charities in constructing more value to the supported causes of any donation.
Mr. Ariel Nissim
A Partner at Meitar law and head of the non-profit dept. Served in key positions in the Israel Corporations Authority of the Ministry of Justice. An expert in non-profit associations, Public Benefit Corporations and endowments. Since 2020, Adv. Nissim has served as the Israel Bar Association National Council arbitrator.
Mr. Marian Cohen
A seasoned executive, active both in Israel (private and public sector) and in the international market. Currently, the President of the MER Group, Chairman of the Israeli Hi-Tech Association, and Director in the Israeli Export Institute.
Mr. Ilan Admon
An experienced industry executive. Among other positions, the former CEO of Frito-Lay – Strauss Israel, Chairman of Willi Food International and SVP Pelephone Communications. A board member at public traded and private ownership companies. Engaged for many years in Philanthropic activity, currently a board member at the Israel National Council for the Child.
Dr. Aiman Mansour
A leading international expert on policy and security in the Middle East; Served for many years in the Prime Minister’s Office as Senior Director for the Middle East. Currently a director for business development in the Middle East and north Africa in the Menomadin group.
Mr. Amnon Epstein
A founder partner of the leading law firm Epstein Rosenblum Maoz (ERM) and heads the firm’s banking and finance and projects’ practices. Amnon is also an expert on regulation and international arbitration. He is a visiting professor at the Hebrew University and Reichman University, an Oxford University graduate (BCL), formerly an intern at the Israeli Supreme Court and an officer in the IDF.
Ms. Michal Katsir
An experienced CPA. Fulfilled CFO positions in various public and private global companies, such as Israeli Aerospace Industries LTD and the big four accounting firms. An expert in financial management.
Mr. Amir Frankl
A partner in the leading law firm Shibolet; an expert in commercial litigation. Served for many years as an airborne officer in the Israeli Airforce.
Ms. Micky Rozin-Aharonson
An expert in international relations and strategy; served for many years in the public sector in a variety of roles. Among them, Senior Director for Foreign Policy in the Prime Minister’s Office and others, Foreign Policy Adviser and Chief of Staff to the Minister of Transport.