irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12.87MMEMBERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT SEE SCHEDULE O
- #2 $4.88MMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SEE SCHEDULE O
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Coalition for Women’s Health Equity
Convene stakeholders to champion better women’s health outcomes through public education, legislative advocacy, and inclusion in research and clinical trials.
Hadassah Medical Organization
Operate two world-class hospital campuses in Jerusalem that provide advanced medical care regardless of race, ethnicity, or nationality, and serve as a foundation for research and innovation.
Influentials-to-Israel
Invite elected officials and leaders to visit Hadassah’s hospitals in Israel to experience their work firsthand and strengthen US-Israel ties.
Never Again Education Act
Advocate for and support the implementation of Holocaust and anti-hate education in schools across the United States.
Youth Aliyah
Rescue and support at-risk Jewish youth by providing care and education in youth villages in Israel; since 1934, over 300,000 young people from 80 countries have graduated.
reConceiving Infertility
Raise awareness, destigmatize infertility, and advocate for access to affordable diagnosis and treatment for individuals and families.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 3 activities
- Advocates for Israel, women's health, and anti-hate educationEngages in advocacy efforts focused on supporting Israel, combating antisemitism, safeguarding women's health and reproductive rights, and expanding Holocaust and anti-hate education, including securing passage of the Never Again Education Act.
- Organizes national conference with pre- and post-conference extensions in IsraelHosts a national conference that includes programming before and after the main event, with extensions taking place in Israel to deepen engagement and connection to the country.
- Organizes travel trips to Israel for cultural and educational engagementFacilitates travel trips to Israel that include visits to historical sites, cultural experiences, volunteering, and community engagement activities for participants across the United States.
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Support for Israeli Medical Institutions 2 activities
- Builds medical and humanitarian capacity in IsraelHelped create and sustain Israel’s medical system, including founding medical infrastructure and supporting breakthroughs in treatments and science that save lives globally.
- Funds maternal and child health services in IsraelRaises funds through the Delivering Hope campaign to support maternal and child health services at Hadassah Medical Organization hospitals, which serve approximately 15,000 births annually.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Advances women's health and Israel through international advocacy statusHolds special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to advance global advocacy on women's health and support for Israel.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conducts clinical research and trials at Hadassah hospitalsRuns approximately 2,000 clinical trials annually at Hadassah hospitals, contributing to medical innovation and global health advancements.
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Constitutional and Government Accountability Litigation 1 activity
- Conducts legal advocacy through Supreme Court events and amicus briefsOrganizes U.S. Supreme Court swearing-in events and files amicus briefs as part of broader legal advocacy initiatives to influence public policy and legal outcomes.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Mobilizes national network of chapters and supportersOperates 700 chapters across all U.S. congressional districts and mobilizes a network of 33,000 men to support Hadassah’s medical and humanitarian initiatives in Israel and globally.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual events and programs across the United StatesOrganizes more than 2,400 activities and events annually across the U.S. to engage members and promote organizational mission and values.
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Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizes educational and leadership development programsOffers leadership development and education programs, including travel opportunities to Israel, through Young Judaea and other initiatives to instill Jewish values and develop future leaders.
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Jewish and Hindu Funeral Rites Support 1 activity
- Provides Kaddish recitation and yahrzeit memorial servicesOffers daily Kaddish recitation for 11 months after burial, annual recitation in perpetuity, inscription in the Hadassah Kaddish Prayer Book, and annual yahrzeit reminders to honor deceased loved ones.
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Jewish Community Poverty Relief 1 activity
- Provides advanced medical care through Hadassah hospitalsDelivers medical services to 1.2 million patients annually at Hadassah hospitals in Israel, providing care regardless of race, ethnicity, or nationality, with recognition including a Nobel Peace Prize nomination in 2005.
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Nursing Professional Development 1 activity
- Provides continuing education for health professionalsOffers continuing education programs for nurses and allied health professionals to support professional development and improve healthcare delivery.
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Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Supports Youth Aliyah villages for at-risk youthSupports Youth Aliyah, a program that has provided care and education to over 300,000 vulnerable young people from 80 countries since 1934, helping them build new lives in Israel.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152.34M
Contributions & grants$148.05M97%
Program service revenue$613K0%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$3.68M
expenses
Total expenses$115.40M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$32.44M
Grants paid out$57.91M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$588.48M
Cash$45.60M
Investments$42.63M
Liabilities$60.68M
Net assets$527.79M
Liquid reserves9.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RON ALONI | CFO/COO & CO-INTERIM CEO (AS OF 1/6/2024) | 39 | $568K |
| SHERYL ZELIGSON | CLO, GEN COUNSEL & CO-INTERIM CEO (AS OF 1/6/2024) | 39 | $552K |
| LORI B LASSON | PLANNED GIVING | 40 | $425K |
| JUDITH ALPERIN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (until 9/4/2024) | 40 | $418K |
| BART MINSKY | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 40 | $381K |
| NAOMI LEAH ADLER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (until 1/10/2024) | 39 | $379K |
| MAXWELL WINER | REGIONAL DIR. OF MAJOR GIFTS, WEST | 40 | $313K |
| JODI WECHTER LEVY | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $299K |
| LINDY ETTIN | MEMBERSHIP- PROGRAM | 40 | $295K |
board members · 16
- AILEEN BORMEL — NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER
- AMY B SOLOMON — National Board Member
- AUDREY B LEVINE — Region Pres. Board Member
- BARBARA SHURBERG — NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER
- BONNIE LIPTON — PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT
- CAROL ANN SCHWARTZ — PRESIDENT (AS OF 1/1/2024)
- CAROL ROSENTHAL — NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLE GREENFIELD — NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER
- CATHY OLSWING — National Board Member (AS OF 1/1/2024)
- CHERYL SPERBER — National Board Member (AS OF 1/1/2024)
- Clara Gillman — National Board Member (AS OF 1/1/2024)
- DANA WAXLER — National Board Member
- DEBBIE KNIGHT — NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER
- DEBORAH WISKIND — NATIONAL BOARD MEMBER
- DIANE SIGEL — National Board Member (AS OF 1/1/2024)
- DIANE TAUB — National Board Member
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Hadassah Associates Partner — Men who support Hadassah's mission and have raised millions for medical initiatives including stem cell research, gene therapy, and Alzheimer's disease research.
- Hadassah Keepers of the Gate Partner — Distinguished donor group supporting Hadassah's medical, educational, and advocacy initiatives
- Hadassah Medical Organization Network — Professional Physicians Council engages with the Hadassah Medical Organization as part of its mission focus.
- Hadassah Medical Organization Partner — Collaborates on groundbreaking research related to women's health.
- Hadassah Medical Organization Partner — Collaborates with Hadassah Medical Organization to advance medical breakthroughs and support patient care through fundraising and awareness initiatives.
- Hadassah Medical Organization Partner — Doctors from the Hadassah Medical Organization are global leaders; their work is highlighted on Hadassah trips.
- Hadassah Medical Organization Partner — Partner organization through which Hadassah advances healthcare in Israel and globally.
- Hadassah Medical Organization Partner — Provides healing and hope for patients through contributions to the Perpetual Yahrzeit program.
- Hadassah Medical Organization Partner — Supports medical care and research at Hadassah Medical Organization as part of its mission to enhance health in Israel and worldwide.
- International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Partner — Supports the IHRA working definition of antisemitism to enhance understanding and strengthen protections for Jewish people.
- Young Judaea Partner — Partner organization focused on strengthening Jewish life and leadership, supported by Hadassah donors.
- Youth Aliyah Partner — Partnered with Youth Aliyah to rescue Jewish children from Europe and support youth villages in Israel.
- Youth Aliyah Partner — Supports Youth Aliyah villages that provide residential care and education for youth.
- Youth Aliyah Villages Partner — Partner organization providing support for at-risk children, supported by Hadassah donors.
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.
- Coalition-Based Advocacy for Health Equitymethodology: coalition_buildingBy convening multi-stakeholder coalitions like the Coalition for Women's Health Equity, we produce greater policy influence and public awareness, because unified, collaborative efforts amplify advocacy impact beyond what any single organization can achieve.
- Experiential Solidarity through Immersive Travelmethodology: experiential-engagementBy offering immersive travel experiences centered on Israel, we produce stronger emotional and communal bonds with the Zionist mission, because shared lived experiences foster deeper solidarity and long-term engagement.
- Volunteer-Driven Movement Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven advocacy and medical supportBy mobilizing a national network of volunteers to lead education, advocacy, and health initiatives, we produce sustained impact in the U.S. and Israel, because grassroots leadership increases ownership, scalability, and community trust.
- Women's Leadership as Leverage for Organizational Impactmethodology: women-led empowermentBy developing women's leadership capabilities and creating pathways for influence, we produce greater advocacy power and mission reach, because empowered women leaders drive more effective and sustained community action.
- Youth Development through Residential Educationmethodology: youth-development-through-residential-educationBy providing residential education and life skills training in Youth Aliyah villages, we produce long-term personal and professional growth among vulnerable youth, because structured, supportive environments enable holistic development and integration into society.