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CONFERENCE OF PRESIDENTS OF MAJOR JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132500881 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · conferenceofpresidents.org
revenue
$539K
expenses
$527K
net assets
$201K
employees
0
volunteers
1
program ratio
60%
mission · from form 990

COORDINATES CONSENSUS BUILDING AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT, AND PURSUES COLLECTIVE ACTION MAXIMIZING RESOURCES AMONG 50 NATIONAL JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS ISSUES OFNATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONCERN TO STRENGTHEN TIES BETWEEN CITIZENSOF THE USA, ISRAEL AND THE BROADER MIDDLE EAST AND TO ELIMINATEANTI-SEMITISM AND RELIGIOUS BIGOTRY. WORKS WITH RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL ANDETHNIC GROUPS AND PROVIDES VARIOUS FORA FOR AMERICAN AND WORLD LEADERSTO ADDRESS KEY ISSUES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations serves as the central coordinating body for 50 national Jewish organizations, focusing on consensus-building and policy development on issues of national and international concern. It works to strengthen ties between the U.S., Israel, and the broader Middle East, while combating antisemitism and religious bigotry. The organization engages in public advocacy, intergroup collaboration, and provides forums for national and world leaders.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Inter-Organizational Collaboration
Coordinates joint initiatives with major Jewish organizations such as ADL, AJC, Hadassah, and StandWithUs to advance shared goals in education, civil rights, and communal safety.
Policy Coordination and Consensus Building
Facilitates unified positions among 50 national Jewish organizations on matters of national and international concern, particularly related to U.S.-Israel relations and combating antisemitism.
Public Advocacy and Statements
Issues public statements and coordinates responses to political developments affecting Jewish communities, including condemnation of antisemitic rhetoric and support for U.S.-Israel relations.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 2 activities
    • Coordinates policy development and consensus building among national Jewish organizations
      Facilitates collaboration among 50 national Jewish organizations to develop unified policy positions on national and international issues, including U.S.-Israel-Middle East relations and combating anti-Semitism and religious bigotry.
    • Issues public statements in response to political rhetoric and events affecting the Jewish community
      Releases public statements to condemn false or inflammatory accusations against Israel, mourn prominent political figures, and challenge rhetoric that endangers Jewish communities.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Provides forums for dialogue with American and world leaders on key issues
      Organizes and hosts forums that bring together leaders from government, religious communities, and civil society to discuss critical national and international issues in partnership with diverse groups.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$539K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$533K99%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$527K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$282K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$227K
Cash$98K
Investments$0
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$201K
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WIILIAM C DAROFF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 20 $559K
STEPHANIE HAUSNER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 20 $301K
RACHEL BINDER MANAGIN DIR. FINANCE & OPE 15 $156K
board members · 2
  • BETSY BERNS KORN — CHAIR-ELECT
  • HARRIET SCHLEIFER — CHAIR (THROUGH 3/31/25)
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • 50 National Jewish Organizations Coalition — Member organizations participate in consensus building, policy development, and collective action initiatives.
  • ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) Coalition — Jointly issued a statement with the Conference of Presidents regarding progress at the NEA Representative Assembly.
  • American Jewish Committee (AJC) Coalition — Jointly issued a statement with the Conference of Presidents regarding progress at the NEA Representative Assembly.
  • Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America Coalition — Jointly issued a statement with the Conference of Presidents regarding progress at the NEA Representative Assembly.
  • Jerusalem Post Partner — Published an opinion piece authored by the CEO of the Conference of Presidents.
  • Jerusalem Post Partner — Published opinion piece by the organization's CEO.
  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani Government — Publicly responded to statements made by the elected official regarding Israel.
  • National Education Association (NEA) Partner — Engaged through its Jewish Affairs Caucus to advance Jewish inclusion in union governance.
  • Senator Lindsey Graham Partner — Described as a trusted friend of the American Jewish community and a steadfast champion of Israel.
  • StandWithUs Coalition — Jointly issued a statement with the Conference of Presidents regarding progress at the NEA Representative Assembly.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Coalition Building Grounded in Shared Values
    methodology: shared-values-and-security-partnership
    By forming coalitions around shared democratic values and mutual security interests, particularly in support of Israel, the organization builds durable alliances that enhance legitimacy and influence, because partnerships rooted in principle are more resilient and impactful than transactional arrangements.
  • Collective Action Through Coordinated Advocacy
    methodology: collective_action_network
    By aligning national Jewish organizations around shared policy goals, the organization increases its advocacy influence and resource efficiency, because unified networks produce stronger political and diplomatic outcomes than isolated actors.
  • Constructive Disagreement as a Mechanism for Unity
    methodology: constructive_disagreement
    By fostering constructive disagreement within a framework of shared responsibility, the organization sustains Jewish unity and continuity, because respectful debate strengthens collective identity and prevents fragmentation.
  • Principled Advocacy Based on Factual Accuracy
    methodology: truth-and-accuracy_advocacy
    By countering anti-Israel rhetoric with factual rigor and truth-based discourse, the organization strengthens public understanding and policy outcomes, because accurate information is essential to countering bias and sustaining legitimate debate.