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Hazon

Jewish Inspiration. Sustainable Communities.

four stars

98.23

25 Broadway Suite 1700
New York, NY 10004
tel: (212) 644-2332   Web Site
EIN: 13-1623922

Board Leadership
Robert M. Friedman
Chair

CEO
Nigel Savage
President & CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 98.23 four stars
  Financial 97.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Hazon means vision. We create healthier and more sustainable communities in the Jewish world and beyond. Our programs are multi-generational and give entry points for Jews of all backgrounds who are concerned about the environment and the world. Hazon serves a national and international population; members of every denomination and those who are unaffiliated; intergenerational from children to seniors – including families and singles, with a particular focus on young adults interested in developing the skills to take on leadership roles in their communities and make a difference in the world.

Hazon means vision. We create healthier and more sustainable communities in the Jewish world and beyond. Our programs are multi-generational and give entry points for Jews of all backgrounds who are concerned about the environment and the world. Hazon serves a national and international population; members of every denomination and those who are unaffiliated; intergenerational from children to seniors – including families and singles, with a particular focus on young adults interested in developing the skills to take on leadership roles in their communities and make a difference in the world.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of participants engaged in programs
22,000
Number of organizational partners
150
Number of one-day programs
130
Number of program graduates
50
Number of middle-schoolers particpating in nature-based Jewish Learning through the Teva Program
1,000
Number of individuals engaged in Jewish, Outdoor, Food, Farming, and Environmental Education nationwide indirectly through the JOFEE Fellowship
60,000
Number of Facebook followers
16,000
Number of list subscribers
25,000
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This impact information is current as of September 2019, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

97.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 85.4%
  Administrative Expenses 7.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 6.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.26
  Program Expenses Growth 13.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 13.9%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Hazon on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Hazon on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Hazon (NY) 98.23 four stars
Messianic Jewish Bible Institute (TX) 89.80 three stars
Maoz Israel Ministries (TX) 92.81 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $7,916,245
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $7,916,245
   Program Service Revenue $4,192,580
Total Primary Revenue $12,108,825
   Other Revenue $83,926
TOTAL REVENUE $12,192,751
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $7,795,429
   Administrative Expenses $578,582
   Fundraising Expenses $438,646
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $8,812,657
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $3,380,094
   
Net Assets $10,369,944

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Thought-Leadership and Capacity Building $4,008,103 51.4%
Transformative Experiences $3,298,549 42.3%
Fiscal Sponsorships $190,218 2.4%

Ratings History
Hazon has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-12 08/01/2019 98.23 four stars
2017-12 12/21/2018 96.66 four stars
2016-12 03/01/2018 95.19 four stars
2015-12 04/01/2017 96.31 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 97.88 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 03/01/2016 96.97 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 13-1623922
Name in IRS Master File HAZON INC
NTEE Code X30
NTEE Classification Jewish
NTEE Type Religion-Related, Spiritual Development
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (325) Camp
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
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).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date April, 1938
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$202,894 2.30% Nigel Savage President & CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Hazon (NY) 98.23 four stars
Messianic Jewish Bible Institute (TX) 89.80 three stars
Maoz Israel Ministries (TX) 92.81 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Hazon
25 Broadway
Suite 1700
New York, NY 10004
tel: (212) 644-2332
fax: (212) 868-7933
EIN: 13-1623922

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Board Leadership

Robert M. Friedman
Chair

CEO

Nigel Savage
President & CEO

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