named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Center for Brain Sciences
Conducts multidisciplinary clinical research on neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric disorders, and neuro-rehabilitation techniques including tDCS
Community Mental Health Center
Off-campus clinic treating over 2,000 individuals monthly, with outreach to schools and ultra-Orthodox communities
Edith and Dr. Heinz E. Samson Medical Pavilion
State-of-the-art hospital expansion adding 270 beds, housing departments in psychogeriatrics, respiratory care, internal medicine, and an underground sheltered emergency hospital
Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma
Nationwide leader in trauma counseling and therapy for victims of terrorism, war, and violence; provides training to professionals and community programs
Peace of Mind
Therapeutic reintegration program for IDF soldiers, combining psychological support with leisure activities in Jewish communities abroad
Training Program for Ethiopian Immigrant Nurses’ Aides
Provides free training, stipends, and meals to Ethiopian immigrants to become para-professionals in geriatric and psychiatric care
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Neurological Disorder Research & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Conducting clinical and basic research on brain sciences and neurodegenerative diseasesConducts multidisciplinary research on Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, schizophrenia, ADHD, depression, epilepsy, stroke recovery, and genetic factors in psychiatric disorders, including collaborations with the Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Delivering specialized geriatric and psychogeriatric careProvides specialized medical services for aging patients, including treatment for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia, and complex psychiatric conditions, with a dedicated Department of Psychogeriatrics for long-term care of elderly patients with severe dementia and chronic psychiatric illness.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding hospital services, capital projects, research, and equipment at Herzog Hospital in JerusalemProvides financial support to Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem for clinical services, capital infrastructure projects, research initiatives, and the acquisition of medical equipment.
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Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities 1 activity
- Operating a 600-bed hospital specializing in geriatric, respiratory, and psychiatric careOperates Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem as a 600-bed facility, originally 330 beds, expanded through the construction of the Samson Medical Pavilion, providing specialized care in geriatrics, respiratory medicine, and mental health.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Providing community-based mental health and educational outreachDelivered screening, treatment, and training programs to over 42,000 children and trained over 4,000 teachers, counselors, and school psychologists in mental health support.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Providing mental health care and psychotrauma treatmentDelivers mental health services through an off-campus Community Mental Health Clinic treating over 2,000 individuals monthly and provides care for patients with psychotrauma and psychiatric disorders.
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Providing pet therapy for pediatric patientsOffers daily pet therapy sessions for pediatric patients using a therapy rabbit and dog to support emotional well-being.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Supporting reintegration of Israeli soldiers through hosted programsHosts reintegration programs for Israeli soldiers by organizing visits to international Jewish communities, having hosted over 25 groups.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Training mental health professionals and supporting workforce developmentTrains hundreds of mental health professionals annually in psychotrauma treatment and operates a geriatric care training program for Ethiopian immigrants, providing free education, stipends, and meals, with 80 graduates employed at Herzog Hospital.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing long-term respiratory care for pediatric and adult patientsOperates the largest Children's Chronic Respiratory Care Department in Israel and the largest adult long-term respiratory care unit in the country, serving over 200 patients, with plans to double pediatric bed capacity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.40M
Contributions & grants$1.40M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.05M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$84K
Grants paid out$891K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.32M
Cash$162K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$1.29M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 20
- ABBE L DIENSTAG — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY BERKOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- DAVID GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR
- DR ELLIOTT GERSHON — DIRECTOR
- DR JACOB HAVIV — EX OFFICIO
- DR SEYMOUR HUBERFELD — DIRECTOR
- HARRIET SAMUELS — DIRECTOR
- ISAAC RESHAD — VICE PRESIDE
- JACOB METH — AUDIT COMMIT
- JOHN RUSKAY — DIRECTOR
- LENNY ROTH — DIRECTOR
- MALKA RAHMANAN — DIRECTOR
- MANSOUR AARON KARIMZADEH — CHAIRMAN
- MARCELO MESSER — VICE PRESIDE
- MATTHEW L KATZEFF — TREASURER
- PAMELA HIGER- POLANI — DIRECTOR
- SHAMAI KEINAN — EX OFFICIO
- STAN STEINREICH — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN SHWARTZ — EX OFFICIO
- YEHEZKEL CAINE — EX OFFICIO
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine Partner — Collaborates on research into genetic factors in psychiatric disorders.
- Herzog Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary of financial support for services, capital projects, clinical research, and equipment purchases.
- Herzog Hospital Partner — Primary beneficiary of financial support for services, capital projects, research, and equipment.
- Herzog Medical Center Partner — Primary beneficiary of philanthropic support and awareness efforts.
- Israel Defense Forces Partner — Collaborates to identify combat units for the 'Peace of Mind' reintegration program.
- Israel's Ministry of Social and Labor Affairs Government — Recognizes the Ethiopian immigrant nurses’ aide training program at Herzog Hospital.
- Samson Medical Pavilion Partner — Hosting the new, expanded respiratory care unit in a dedicated facility currently under construction.
- Sarah Herzog Hospital Partner — Primary healthcare institution supported by American Friends of Herzog Hospital Inc in Jerusalem, Israel.
- Solmark Partner — Design and development partner for the organization's website.
- YNET Network — Source of media coverage about pet therapy program at Herzog Hospital.
- prohatch.com Partner — Hosts crowdfunding campaign for Herzog Hospital's respiratory care initiative.
strategies · 3
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.
- Community- and Outreach-Based Mental Health Service Deliverymethodology: community-based treatment deliveryBy delivering mental health treatment directly in communities and conducting outreach to schools, clinics, and sheltered workplaces, the organization increases access to care for children and adolescents because proximity and proactive engagement reduce barriers to service utilization.
- Integrated Clinical Care and Research to Advance Treatmentmethodology: integrated-care-and-researchBy integrating specialized geriatric, psychiatric, respiratory, and psychotrauma care with clinical research in neurodegenerative and mental health disorders, the organization advances patient outcomes and treatment innovation because research-informed practice enhances therapeutic efficacy and drives medical progress.
- Research-Driven Development of Targeted Neurological and Psychiatric Treatmentsmethodology: research-driven careBy applying electrophysiology and neurocognition research to identify illness-specific biomarkers and cognitive mechanisms, the organization develops targeted treatments for neurodegenerative and psychiatric conditions because precision diagnostics enable more effective, individualized interventions.