named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Government Relations
Lobbies Congress on Israel-related policies, testifies before legislative bodies, and advocates for military aid to Israel, recognition of Israeli sovereignty, and accountability for antisemitism.
ZOA Campus
Operates in over 40 states to support pro-Israel students on college campuses, working with nearly 150 student organizations to combat anti-Zionism and provide advocacy resources.
ZOA Center for Law and Justice (ZOA-CLJ)
Provides legal advocacy and support for Jewish and pro-Israel students, files amicus briefs in civil rights and religious freedom cases, and litigates against institutions accused of antisemitism or failing to protect Jewish students.
ZOA Women
National initiative to empower women leaders and philanthropists in advocating for Israel and combating antisemitism through education, events, and public engagement.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 5 activities
- Advocacy for U.S. policy recognition of Israeli sovereigntySuccessfully advocated for U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocation of the U.S. embassy, recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and Trump administration support for Israel applying its law in parts of Judea and Samaria. Includes long-term lobbying efforts and public campaigns.
- Capitol Hill lobbying and government engagementLeads an annual Capitol Hill Mission to lobby members of Congress on policies affecting Israel and U.S.-Israel relations. Also works with Congress to demand timely responses on civil rights complaints and advocates for enforcement of laws protecting Jewish rights.
- Filing civil rights complaints and lawsuits against institutions for antisemitismFiles Title VI complaints with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights against universities and school districts for failure to protect Jewish students from harassment, including cases at Rutgers University, Duke University, and Fairfax County Public Schools. Also filed a lawsuit against Cherry Hill, NJ school officials for retaliation and failure to protect a Jewish student.
- Legal advocacy and amicus participation in U.S. courtsFiles amicus briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court on issues affecting Jewish and Israeli rights, including workplace religious accommodations, support for victims of terrorism in Israel, and opposition to compelled union representation with antisemitic views. Also provides legal commentary on U.S. foreign policy issues affecting Israel’s security.
- Public education and media advocacy on Israel and antisemitismProduces reports, newsletters, op-eds, and public statements; issues email action alerts; and participates in radio and television appearances to advocate for Israel and combat anti-Israel bias in media and on campuses. Also educates Congress and the public on legal issues affecting Israel and the Jewish people.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- College campus presence and student organization collaborationOperates ZOA Campus programs in over 40 states with presence at major colleges and universities. Collaborates with nearly 150 student and campus organizations through Campus Coordinators and Fellows to support advocacy and leadership development.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Legal assistance for pro-Israel students and victims of terrorismProvides free legal support to pro-Israel students on college campuses across the U.S. and assists American victims of terrorism in asserting their legal rights, including efforts to hold sponsors of terrorism accountable.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- ZOA Women’s leadership and membership developmentHosts local and regional events, including branded brunches after galas, to promote the ZOA Women’s mission, attract new members, and build leadership pipelines.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fundraising advocacy resulting in financial support for Israeli victims of conflictConducted a campaign that secured $400,000 in grants from Broadway Cares to support Israelis affected by the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.58M
Contributions & grants$6.39M74%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2.14M25%
Other revenue$48K
expenses
Total expenses$7.24M
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising22%
Salaries & benefits$4.67M
Grants paid out$44K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$52.65M
Cash$2.08M
Investments$38.59M
Liabilities$5.52M
Net assets$47.13M
Liquid reserves67.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORTON KLEIN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $622K |
| SUSAN TUCHMAN | DIRECTOR/CTR FOR LAW & JUSTICE | 40 | $214K |
| RAVI NAMAKKAL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $211K |
| ELIZABETH BERNEY | NATL DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH | 40 | $202K |
| ALAN JAY | NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $193K |
| DANIEL POLLAK | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 40 | $161K |
| ALLISON ZUR | REG. DIR. & YOUNG LEADERSHIP DIR, FL | 40 | $137K |
board members · 18
- BART BLATSTEIN — ASSOCIATE TREASURER
- BEN CHOUAKE — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN DECKER — DIRECTOR THRU 12/2024
- BRIAN GRODMAN — DIRECTOR THRU 12/2024
- CHERNA MOSKOWITZ — DIRECTOR THRU 12/2024
- DANIEL KATZ — DIRECTOR
- DR ARTHUR KOOK — DIRECTOR
- DR JUDITH FRIEDMAN ROSEN — DIRECTOR THRU 12/2024
- DR MICHAEL GOLDBLATT — DIRECTOR
- DR ROBERT SHILLMAN — DIRECTOR THRU 12/2024
- DR STANLEY BENZEL — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD LEWIS — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD SIEGEL — DIRECTOR
- GARY ERLBAUM — DIRECTOR
- GARY SCHOTTENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- HARVEY FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
- HENRY SCHWARTZ — DIRECTOR THRU 12/2024
- ISAAC ABRAHAM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Broadway Cares Partner — Partnered with ZOA to provide $400,000 in grants to support Israelis after the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre.
- JNS Partner — Co-publishes op-eds authored by ZOA leaders.
- National Task Force Combatting Antisemitism Coalition — Member organization participating in national efforts to combat antisemitism.
- Rhonda Small Partner — Co-Chair of ZOA Women
- Susan Good Partner — ZOA National Board Member and Co-Chair of ZOA Women
- The Jerusalem Post Coalition — Recognized ZOA as one of the most important and influential Jewish groups in the U.S.
- The Jerusalem Post Partner — Published the organization's op-ed on US-Iran-Lebanon coordination efforts.
- The Wall Street Journal Coalition — Publicly endorsed ZOA as the most credible advocate for Israel on the American Jewish scene.
- U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Government — Receiving and investigating Title VI complaints filed by ZOA against multiple educational institutions.
- ZOA Campus Network — Subsidiary network operating under ZOA with campus-focused programming
- www.campus.zoa.org Partner — Online platform supporting ZOA Campus activities.
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.
- Education-Driven Public Advocacymethodology: education_and_advocacyBy combining education with public engagement, the organization fosters informed and principled support for the U.S.-Israel relationship, because knowledge transfer increases advocacy efficacy and counters misinformation at scale.
- Legal Advocacy and Legislative Influencemethodology: legal_advocacyBy leveraging legal frameworks and engaging in legislative processes, the organization advances the rights and security of Jewish and pro-Israel communities, because institutional change through law and policy creates durable protections and shapes public discourse in favor of Israel.
- Women-Led Narrative Advocacymethodology: women_led_advocacyBy empowering women as leaders and public storytellers, the organization increases the reach and authenticity of pro-Israel advocacy, because personal narratives led by influential women build social credibility and resilience against antisemitic and anti-Zionist narratives in everyday settings.