named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Legacy Circle
Donor recognition society that includes engagement activities like an online book club for supporters
Marcus National Blood Services Center
Facility responsible for testing, processing, and distributing Israel's national blood supply and operating the Human Milk Bank
Rescue Alliance
Corporate partnership program that amplifies MDA's lifesaving work through brand collaborations and shared values
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Emergency Medical Response Support 8 activities
- Emergency medical response during crisesSupports Magen David Adom’s emergency medical services during national emergencies, including Operation Rising Lion in June 2025, and provides life-saving blood transfusions in critical cases such as postpartum hemorrhage.
- Emergency resuscitation and pre-hospital careSupports emergency interventions including CPR and defibrillation by MDA teams and trained volunteers, such as reviving a 67-year-old man who collapsed and restoring the heartbeat of a 74-year-old traveler at Ben Gurion Airport using public defibrillators.
- Facilitation of volunteer deployment for medical professionalsEnables American Jewish medical professionals and physicians to volunteer with Magen David Adom, particularly in response to the Oct. 7 attacks, by facilitating their deployment to support emergency medical services in Israel.
- Fundraising partnershipsReceives 30% of proceeds from Yvel's "Shields of Light" jewelry collection to support Magen David Adom’s emergency response operations.
- Provision of emergency medical vehiclesSupplies and supports emergency medical vehicles including Mobile Intensive Care Units, Medicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and seambulances for use in Israel.
- Supply of medical equipment and infrastructure supportProvides critical medical equipment and tools for emergency operations and supports the modernization and repair of emergency medical stations and facilities in Israel.
- Support for national blood servicesSupports Magen David Adom’s national blood services, including testing, typing, storage, and distribution of Israel’s blood supply through the Marcus National Blood Services Center, ensuring a shared blood supply system accessible to all patients regardless of identity or background.
- Training for emergency medical respondersSupports training programs for Magen David Adom emergency medical teams to respond to attacks, disasters, and mass-casualty emergencies, including CPR training for first responders at prison facilities.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Public engagement and storytellingShares stories of Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work with U.S. audiences through publications like The Pulse, hosts survivor stories at blood donation events, and organizes private and in-person events featuring public figures such as Lior Raz and collaborations with community organizations like Congregation Brothers of Israel.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Publication of impact and innovation reportsPublishes annual achievements in emergency medical care and lifesaving innovations through the MDA Impact Report.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$142.28M
Contributions & grants$129.89M91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16.03M11%
Other revenue$-3.64M
expenses
Total expenses$105.80M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$9.76M
Grants paid out$83.36M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$371.10M
Cash$29.50M
Investments$299.99M
Liabilities$99.28M
Net assets$271.82M
Liquid reserves37.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -50.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHERINE R REED | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $482K |
| TAMARA H KARU | SE. DIR./NATL. DIR. OF ST. PHILAN. | 35 | $414K |
| LISA MARCHITELLI | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 35 | $312K |
| SAM KONIG | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY | 35 | $298K |
| JANET MORGAN | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY | 35 | $270K |
| RICHARD ZELIN | MIDWEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $268K |
| JESSICA NESSIM | DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS | 35 | $267K |
| MAXINE G EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS | 35 | $238K |
| MARILYN EMAS | DIRECTOR, ESTATE & PLANNED GIVING | 35 | $216K |
| HEIDI P LEIN | DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS | 35 | $207K |
| JONATHAN MILLER AS OF 082024 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $121K |
board members · 14
- ALBERT KALIMIAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ANN DESHE — BOARD MEMBER
- ANN LESSER — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/31/2024)
- ANNETTA WELLER EPSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- BARAK RAVIV — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 03/2024)
- BARRY FELDMAN — SECRETARY
- DANIEL DOBIN — VICE CHAIR
- DANIEL SCHWARZWALDER — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVE DIAS — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA FRIED CALCATERRA — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/31/2024)
- FRAEDA KOPMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- GERSHON W TRIMPOL — VICE CHAIR
- HERBERT DONNER — BOARD MEMBER
- ISAAC PRETTER — AUDIT CHAIR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Congregation Brothers of Israel Partner — Co-hosted a private event with AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM.
- El Al Partner — El Al ground employees serve as trained MDA volunteers and respond to emergencies at Ben Gurion Airport.
- International Red Cross Government — Magen David Adom serves as Israel’s official representative, shaping its funding structure and operational independence.
- Lior Raz Partner — Partnered with actor and producer Lior Raz for a series of public events.
- Magen David Adom Partner — Partner organization through which American medical volunteers serve in Israel.
- Magen David Adom Partner — Primary beneficiary of American Friends of Magen David Adom; receives funding to support emergency medical services in Israel.
- Magen David Adom Partner — Primary operational partner in Israel for emergency medical services, blood supply, and disaster response.
- Magen David Adom Partner — Supports MDA's blood services and national blood supply operations in Israel.
- Ministry of Education Partner — Collaborated with the Ministry of Education in teaching music to at-risk youth and children on the autism spectrum.
- World Health Organization Government — Aligns with WHO's World Blood Donor Day theme and global messaging.
- Yvel Partner — Partner in the Rescue Alliance program, donating 30% of proceeds from its "Shields of Light" collection to support emergency response efforts.
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.
- Identity-Based Mobilization of Medical Professionalsmethodology: identity-based mobilizationBy appealing to shared cultural and religious identity, the organization engages American Jewish medical professionals in crisis response efforts, because personal connection to Israel strengthens motivation to contribute skills during emergencies.
- Mobile-Alert Volunteer Response for Rapid Caremethodology: mobile-alert volunteer responseBy activating trained volunteers through a mobile alert system, immediate life-saving care is delivered during emergencies, because rapid defibrillation and bystander intervention significantly increase survival rates in cardiac events.
- Private Donor Funding to Sustain Operationsmethodology: private donor funding due to international affiliation restrictionsBy securing private donations, American Friends of Magen David Adom enables the continuation of emergency medical services in Israel, because Magen David Adom’s status as Israel’s representative to the International Red Cross prevents it from receiving government funding, necessitating alternative financial support.
- Story-Based Engagement to Drive Participationmethodology: story-based donor engagementBy sharing personal stories of blood donation recipients and emergency responses, the organization inspires public awareness and donor participation, because narrative fosters emotional connection and solidarity more effectively than statistics alone.