Brooklyn NY | IRS ruling year: 2014 | EIN: 46-0567613
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An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
Organization Mission
Founded in 1995, ZAKA is Israel’s dominant non-governmental rescue and recovery organization, with over 3,000 volunteers deployed around the country, on call 24/7 to ... (More)
Rating Information
Not currently rated
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Historical Ratings
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Zaka North Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Accountability & Finance methodology due to only having 3 years of electronically-filed IRS Form 990 data.
To ensure year-to-year consistency the Encompass Rating System's Accountability & Finance beacon analyzes the three-year average of some data provided through the IRS 990.
Charity Navigator currently only has 3 years of consecutive e-filed Forms 990 from the IRS for Zaka North Inc. under the EIN: 46-0567613.
Before Charity Navigator can evaluate Zaka North Inc., Zaka North Inc. will need to e-file for additional fiscal years.
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
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Impact & Measurement
Score
68
This beacon estimates the actual impact a charity has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
The Measuring Outcomes assessment evaluates how well a charity tracks progress towards its mission's outcomes.
Displayed below are the responses provided by the charity for the Measuring Outcomes assessment. Each question is designed to address specific criteria, with responses eligible for full, partial, or no credit. Please refer to the scoring rubric for details on how responses are scored.
Selected program: Search and Rescue, Submitted September 2024
Program Planning and Design
18 out of 28 points
This section assesses the use of crucial evaluation tools in program objective-setting and activities.
Charity leadership uses information collected to make decisions regarding programs
Agree, uses information collected to improve programs
Charity has shared understanding across staff of how programs lead to the goals a program achieves
Agree, has universal understanding of how programs achieve goals
Charity has documents and reviews how program activities lead to change
Agree, documents and reviews
Charity has researched program model before implementation in the following ways
Did not research program model before implementation
Charity revisits how program activities lead to change
Agree, does revisit how program activities lead to change
Charity tracks program progress in the following ways
Aligns plan with mission
Program Development
19 out of 25 points
This section assesses the consideration of stakeholders in program objectives and activities.
Charity identifies program target population needs in the following ways
Does not identify program target population
Charity considers practical, cultural, and political needs and interests of those served by program
Agree, charity is responsive to practical, cultural, and political needs
Charity uses SMART Goals
Agree, identified Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (SMART) goals
Data Collection and Analysis
10 out of 19 points
This section assesses the best practices used in collecting and analyzing program data.
Charity tracks program information in the following ways
Collects data when a program is complete
Charity collects programmatic information on those served by the program in the following ways
Identifies the number of those served by program
Charity assesses program effectiveness at multiple points in time
Agree, collects information before and after a program is implemented
Reporting and Distribution of Results
19 out of 19 points
This section assesses reporting and disseminating program results.
Charity reports program results to key stakeholders
Reports results to stakeholders
Charity reports both favorable and unfavorable results
Yes, charity reports both favorable of unfavorable results
Use of Results
2 out of 9 points
This section assesses the use of results to guide learning.
Charity uses program results to inform future work for the following reasons
Improve program operations
Culture & Community
Not Currently Scored
Zaka North Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
Founded in 1995, ZAKA is Israel’s dominant non-governmental rescue and recovery organization, with over 3,000 volunteers deployed around the country, on call 24/7 to respond to any terror attack, disaster or accident immediately, professionally and with the necessary equipment. ZAKA, a civilian volunteer organization with sole responsibility in Israel for dealing with incidents of unnatural death, works in close cooperation with all the emergency services and security forces.
Honoring the dead is considered an act of Chesed Shel Emes (true virtue). In Judaism, this is considered the greatest mitzva (good deed) that can be performed, because the recipient has no way of repaying the kindness.
Vision Statement
10 out of 10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
Building a Resilience Center for emergency response volunteers is a visionary project designed to enhance their capacity to serve in high-stress, high-stakes environments while ensuring their well-being. The center would serve as a comprehensive hub for training, mental health support, and physical recovery.
Strategic Goals
20 out of 20 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One:
ZAKA is proud to announce its new Resilience Program, designed to empower emergency personnel with the tools they need to thrive in high-pressure environments. This innovative initiative provides comprehensive training, mental health support, and physical recovery services to volunteers and responders.
Goal Two: The program aims to enhance readiness through advanced simulations, foster emotional well-being with counseling and stress management, and ensure physical fitness with rehabilitation resources. By prioritizing the holistic needs of those on the front lines, ZAKA's Resilience Program sets a new standard for supporting emergency personnel in their critical mission to save lives.
Goal Three: Highlight ZAKA’s vital work in disaster response, recovery, and humanitarian aid.
Share powerful stories of our volunteers' courage and resilience to inspire global recognition and support for their efforts.
Collaborate with international organizations, governments, and NGOs to align efforts in disaster preparedness and response.
Leadership
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Investment in Leadership Development
15 out of 15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
Mentorship and Coaching Programs
Formal Education and Certifications/Training Programs
External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
15 out of 15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborative Engagement
Social Promotion
Adaptability
30 out of 30 points
Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Adaptability Statement
30 out of 30 points
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Strategic Planning Revisions
Organizational Restructuring
Operational Changes/Flexibility
Evaluation and Learning Programs
Partnerships & Collaborations
Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Policy Engagement