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Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America

Hadassah, The Power of Women Who DO

three stars

84.38

40 Wall Street New York, NY 10005
tel: (800) 928-0685   Web Site
EIN: 13-1656651

Board Leadership
Ellen Hershkin
National President

CEO
Janice Weinman
Executive Director, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 84.38 three stars
  Financial 78.12 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 97.00 four stars
This rating was published 10/01/2019 using data provided by the charity on a consolidated pro forma 990 which was verified against 990s received from the IRS.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. is a Not-For-Profit organization exempt under 501 (C) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. In Israel, Hadassah initiates and supports pace-setting health care, education and youth institutions, and land development to meet the country's changing needs. In the United States, Hadassah enhances the quality of American and Jewish life through its education and Zionist youth programs, promotes health awareness, and provides personal enrichment and growth for its members.

Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. is a Not-For-Profit organization exempt under 501 (C) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. In Israel, Hadassah initiates and supports pace-setting health care, education and youth institutions, and land development to meet the country's changing needs. In the United States, Hadassah enhances the quality of American and Jewish life through its education and Zionist youth programs, promotes health awareness, and provides personal enrichment and growth for its members.

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Financial

two stars

78.12

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

97.00

This rating was published 10/01/2019 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)		 72.6%
  Administrative Expenses 16.0%
  Fundraising Expenses 11.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.14
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 5.28
  Program Expenses Growth 1.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 15.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America 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

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America (NY) 84.38 three stars
Refugees International (DC) 88.58 three stars
The Carter Center (GA) 97.87 four stars
Appeal of Conscience Foundation (NY) 86.70 three stars
V-Day (CA) 93.37 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $50,643,035
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $504,813
   Fundraising Events $298,597
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $95,526
Total Contributions $51,541,971
   Program Service Revenue $665,152
Total Primary Revenue $52,207,123
   Other Revenue $12,773,886
TOTAL REVENUE $64,981,009
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $65,168,759
   Administrative Expenses $14,541,302
   Fundraising Expenses $9,852,512
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $89,562,573
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-24,581,564
   
Net Assets $564,117,240

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.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-12 10/01/2019 84.38 three stars
2016-12 05/01/2018 83.89 three stars
2015-12 07/01/2017 83.97 three stars
2014-12 08/01/2016 93.31 four stars
2014-12 07/01/2016 93.06 four stars
2013-12 06/01/2016 88.92 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 02/01/2015 85.99 three stars
2012-12 04/01/2014 98.75 four stars
2011-12 03/01/2013 97.70 four stars
2010-12 08/01/2012 72.64 two stars
2010-12 06/01/2012 71.70 two stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 79.04 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 07/01/2011 70.18 two stars
2008-05 09/01/2009 91.60 four stars
2007-05 07/01/2009 98.36 four stars
2006-05 07/01/2008 94.41 four stars
2005-05 07/01/2007 94.27 four stars
2004-05 07/01/2005 84.93 three stars
2003-05 08/01/2004 85.71 three 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 13-1656651
Name in IRS Master File HADASSAH THE WOMENS ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA INC
NTEE Code S81
NTEE Classification Women's Service Clubs
NTEE Type Community Improvement, Capacity Building
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (154) Health clinic
(59) Other school related activities
(927) Fundraising
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 Central - the organization is a parent (group ruling) and is not a church or 501(c)(1) organization.
Group Name HADASSAH THE WOMENS ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA INC
Ruling Date August, 1943
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 Compensation from Affiliates
$94,383 0.10% Janice Weinman Chief Executive Officer $315,976
Other Salaries of Note
$95,347 0.10% Richard Annis Chief Financial Officer $319,206

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America (NY) 84.38 three stars
EarthRights International (DC) 99.27 four stars
Shared Hope International (WA) 92.73 four stars
International Justice Mission (DC) 87.44 three stars
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Note: This rating represents consolidated financial data for these organizations:

  • Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America
  • Hadassah Foundation (13-4022483)
  • Hadassah Medical Relief Association, Inc. (13-6110872)

Charity Contact Info

Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America
40 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
tel: (800) 928-0685
EIN: 13-1656651

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Board Leadership

Ellen Hershkin
National President

CEO

Janice Weinman
Executive Director, CEO

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