International : Development and Relief Services
American Jewish World Service
Alleviating poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the developing world
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (62.94) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 80.5% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 10.3% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 9.0% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.08 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.05) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 6.1% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 17.7% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.45 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (24.88) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2008)
Contact Information
American Jewish World Service
45 West 36th Street
New York, NY 10018
tel: (800) 889-7146
fax: (212) 792-2930
EIN: 22-2584370
Leadership (FYE 12/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Messinger | President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $250,255 | 0.84% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Established in 1985, the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development organization motivated by Judaism's imperative to pursue justice. AJWS is dedicated to alleviating poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the developing world regardless of race, religion or nationality. Through grants to grassroots organizations, volunteer service, advocacy and education, AJWS fosters civil society, sustainable development and human rights for all people, while promoting the values and responsibilities of global citizenship within the Jewish community.
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| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish World Service - NY | 62.94 | |
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| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish World Service - NY | 62.94 | |
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