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AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR WORLD JEWRY INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 200995247 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R22 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Micro (<$100K) · worldjewry.org
revenue
$3K
expenses
$6K
net assets
$218K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO WORK, IN COOPERATION WITH JEWISH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD, TOWARD FORGING UNDERSTANDING

profile · synthesized from sources

Advocacy organization focused on combating global anti-Semitism and strengthening Jewish communities worldwide. It works by building relationships with international leaders, promoting Israel, and fostering dialogue across faiths and nations. The council takes a proactive approach, engaging governments and civic leaders to advance Jewish rights and influence policy.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

International Mayors Conference
Annual event bringing together urban leaders globally to educate them on issues facing Israel and foster international dialogue.
Preemptive Activism
Proactive strategy to identify and respond early to rising anti-Semitism, exemplified by engagement with French Jewish communities and government.
Science Diplomacy Initiative
Uses Israeli technological advancements and American leadership to build diplomatic ties between the U.S., Israel, and other nations, particularly in Africa and Latin America.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 7 activities
    • Advocacy for Israel and Jewish rights through international engagement
      Engages with political and community leaders across the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, Europe, Pakistan, and Arab countries to promote Israel's interests and advance Jewish rights. Coordinates outreach to Muslim-majority nations and fosters relationships with countries unfamiliar with Jewish affairs.
    • Coordinating global Jewish communities to prevent isolation
      Maintains international cooperation and coordination among centers of Jewish life worldwide to ensure interconnectedness and mutual support across the diaspora.
    • Facilitating international diplomatic dialogue through science
      Operates the Science Diplomacy Initiative, which leverages Israeli scientific advancements and American leadership to build international diplomatic ties and foster global dialogue.
    • High-level diplomatic facilitation on behalf of Jewish communities
      Facilitates meetings between senior organizational leaders and foreign government officials, such as ministers and economic policymakers, to address international and economic issues impacting Jewish communities.
    • Highlighting Israeli technological contributions internationally
      Promotes awareness of Israel’s scientific and technological advancements in regions such as Africa and Latin America to strengthen international ties and recognition.
    • Hosting the International Mayors Conference
      Sponsors an annual conference that educates global urban leaders about issues facing Israel and facilitates the exchange of ideas among international mayors.
    • Strengthening Jewish political participation globally
      Partners with Jewish communities and organizations, such as the Union of Progressive Judaism in France, to increase Jewish involvement in political life and improve political access and influence outside the U.S. and Israel.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$3K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$316K
Cash$10K
Investments$0
Liabilities$99K
Net assets$218K
Liquid reserves19.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +64.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • ALAN PINE — DIRECTOR
  • ALEXANDER LEVIN — DIRECTOR
  • EDWARD AMIACH — DIRECTOR
  • JACK ROSEN — CHAIRMAN
  • MARVIN ROSEN — DIRECTOR
  • MUNR KAZMIR — DIRECTOR
  • PROSPER ASSOULINE — DIRECTOR
  • RABBI BERL LAZAR — DIRECTOR
  • RABBI PYNCHAS BRENNER — DIRECTOR
  • SAUL ROTZTAIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • American Jewish Congress Partner — Leadership overlap with shared leadership under Jack Rosen, indicating a close organizational relationship.
  • Arab world Government — Established strong relations with key leaders in Arab countries.
  • CRIF Partner — Engaged in discussions with CRIF, the leading French Jewish communal agency, regarding rising anti-Semitism in France.
  • Israeli Government Government — Maintains relationships with Israeli leaders, including the Prime Minister and Defense Minister, and participates in events at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Jewish communities around the world Partner — Cooperates with Jewish communities globally to advance mutual understanding
  • Morocco Government — Recognized Morocco's normalization of diplomatic relations with Israel.
  • Organization of the American States Government — Engaged in international dialogue through participation in the Panama Conference.
  • Pakistan Government — Established strong relations with key leaders in Pakistan.
  • Sergio Massa Partner — Met with Argentina's Minister of Economy to discuss international and economic issues related to the Jewish community.
  • U.S. Congress Government — Participates in congressional roundtables and engages with members of Congress on issues related to anti-Semitism and Jewish interests.
  • UPJF Partner — Partnered with the Council to enhance Jewish political participation in France.
  • United Nations Government — Has met with the Secretary General, indicating engagement at the highest levels of the UN.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Bridge Building via Model Adaptation
    methodology: model_adaptation_and_bridge_building
    By adapting the American Jewry model to empower emerging Jewish leaders globally, we strengthen diaspora communities, because locally relevant adaptations of proven communal frameworks enhance sustainability and leadership capacity.
  • Diplomatic Advocacy through Relationship Leverage
    methodology: diplomatic_advocacy
    By leveraging established political access and personal relationships with foreign government officials, we advance the interests of the Jewish community and strengthen international ties, because trust-based diplomacy enables more effective advocacy and policy influence.
  • Global Solidarity through Collective Responsibility
    methodology: collective_responsibility
    By acting on the principle of collective responsibility among Jews worldwide, we combat anti-Semitism and promote communal well-being, because a shared sense of mutual obligation strengthens global unity and coordinated action.
  • Preemptive Activism to Protect Jewish Communities
    methodology: preemptive_activism
    By identifying and responding to emerging threats before they escalate, we protect Jewish communities, because early intervention prevents harm and builds resilience.
  • Science Diplomacy for International Relationship Building
    methodology: science_diplomacy
    By combining Israeli scientific and technological innovation with American diplomatic influence, we build international relationships, because shared scientific engagement fosters trust and cooperation across geopolitical divides.