irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0EDUCATION PROGAMS - ALPHA OMEGA INTERNATIONAL DENTAL FRATERNITY AND ITS CHAPTERS PRESENT OVER 100 LECTURES EACH CALENDAR YEAR. LECTURES ARE PROVIDED BY EXPERT DENTAL AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT CLINICIANS. SOCIAL JUSTICE IN DENTISTRY AND COMMUNITY ARE OTHER AREAS OF CONCERN.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AOpen Arms Network
Specialty-based peer network for AO members to share knowledge, discuss cases, and build referrals across disciplines including orthodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery.
AO–Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program
Provides comprehensive, no-cost dental care to Holocaust survivors across North America, improving their quality of life and restoring dignity through access to treatment.
Continuing Education Programs
Offers over 100 AGD PACE-certified lectures and webinars annually on clinical dentistry and practice management, delivered by expert clinicians worldwide.
Student & Alumni Mentorship Program
Connects dental students and recent graduates with experienced practitioners in the AO network for guidance, networking, and professional development.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Dental Professional Development & Support 3 activities
- Deliver dental and practice management education through lectures and webinarsPresents over 100 lectures annually on dental and practice management topics through its chapters and offers an AGD PACE-certified webinar series providing clinical education to dental professionals globally.
- Strengthen organizational governance and member engagementOperates committees to guide programs, governance, member engagement, recognition, communications, and strategic initiatives, and collaborates with external organizations to advance dentistry, education, and humanitarian service.
- Support professional development of dental studentsOperates student chapters across North America, Europe, and Israel that provide mentorship, networking, service opportunities, and professional development support for dental students.
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Comprehensive Dental Care Services 2 activities
- Deliver dental services to vulnerable populationsProvides dental care and support to vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, the ill, the underprivileged, individuals with special needs, Holocaust survivors, and terror victims through member-led initiatives and institutional partnerships.
- Provide no-cost dental care to Holocaust survivorsOperates the AO–Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program, launched in 2015, to increase access to oral health care by providing comprehensive, no-cost dental services to Holocaust survivors.
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Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Fund dental education and access-to-care initiativesProvides historic support for dental schools in Israel and funds initiatives aimed at expanding access to dental care.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Honor long-term member service and leadershipPresents the Ben Williamowsky Meritorious Service Award and Certificate of Merit Award to members who have provided exceptional, exemplary, or sustained service to the Society at the international or chapter level for over ten years.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognize contributions to dentistry and the Jewish communityRecognizes individuals for leadership, academic contributions, anti-bias advocacy, and service to the dental profession and Jewish community through awards and public acknowledgments, including honoring Dr. S. Perry Brickman for exposing antisemitism and recognizing the Israeli Police Dental Forensics Unit for victim identification efforts.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Support Israeli dental professionals and students affected by traumaRuns a program to support Israeli dentists, dental students, and faculty coping with trauma following the events of October 7, 2023.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$185K
Contributions & grants$102K55%
Program service revenue$81K44%
Investment income$5940%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$219K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$376K
Cash$42K
Investments$150K
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$362K
Liquid reserves10.5 mo
7 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue -52.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE PIROWSKIN | Executive Dir. | 40 | $102K |
board members · 18
- Alexander Zalesski DMD — Director
- Bernard Kahn DDS — Director
- David Marks — At-Large
- Deborah Amar DDS — Director
- ELDAD HELFT DDS — President
- GARY SCHAROFF — Treasurer
- GUY ABOODI DMD — Director
- Jack Bottner DDS — Secretary
- LEA SARMENT DDS — Director
- Lois Jackson DDS — Director
- MARVIN SONNE DDS — Past President
- Marcelo Bercovici DMD — Director
- NINA TETRA — AT LARGE
- PAUL TROMBLY DMD — Director
- SARAH TEITELBAUM — Student Rep
- SHARON PERLMUTTER DDS — President-Elect
- VLADI DVOYRIS DMD — Director
- WENDY SPEKTOR DDS — Director
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- ACUITY NEGOTIATIONS Partner — Provides valuable services and support to Alpha Omega members through affiliation.
- AEGIS Communications Partner — Organization affiliated with honorary member Dan Perkins.
- AMERICAN JEWISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Partner — Collaborates with Alpha Omega on advancing dentistry, education, and humanitarian service.
- Ada Products Company Partner — Organization affiliated with honorary member Jon Gurkoff.
- Alpha Omega International Dental Society Network — ALPHA OMEGA INTERNATIONAL DENTAL FRATERNITY is a member of the Alpha Omega International Dental Society network.
- Alpha Omega International Dental Society Network — Main organizational entity under which committees operate
- American Friends of Tel Aviv University Partner — Organization with which honorary members Alan Aufzein and Gail Reiss are affiliated.
- Canadian Foundation Partner — Part of the network of international foundations supporting Alpha Omega's charitable endeavors.
- DENTAL VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAEL Partner — Collaborates with Alpha Omega on advancing dentistry, education, and humanitarian service.
- DMG America Partner — Organization affiliated with honorary member George Wolfe.
- Dr. Laurel Linetsky-Fleisher Partner — Recognized for leadership in Toronto and efforts to combat antisemitism.
- Dr. Paul Bottone Partner — Recognized for 44 years of leadership in the Denver chapter, fostering student engagement and alumni participation.
- Emory University Partner — Collaborated on a documentary about Dr. Perry Brickman's investigation into antisemitism at Emory’s School of Dentistry.
- HENRY SCHEIN CARES FOUNDATION Partner — Collaborates with Alpha Omega on advancing dentistry, education, and humanitarian service.
- Henry Schein Partner — Collaborates with Henry Schein on the Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program to provide no-cost dental care.
- Henry Schein Cares Partner — Public-private partnership to support Holocaust survivors' access to oral health care.
- Holocaust Survivors Program Partner — Program supported by Alpha Omega as part of its charitable endeavors.
- Israeli Police Dental Forensics Unit Partner — Recipient of the Achievement Medal Award for contributions to dental forensics.
- Israeli Police Dental Forensics Unit Partner — Recognized for using dental forensics to identify victims of the October 7th attacks under challenging conditions.
- John D. B. Featherstone Partner — Recipient of the Achievement Medal Award for advancing dentistry and allied sciences.
- London Charitable Trust Partner — Part of the network of international foundations supporting Alpha Omega's charitable endeavors.
- Premier Dental Partner — Organization affiliated with honorary member Julie Charlestein.
- Professor Ayala Stabholz Partner — Recognized for decades of leadership, academic contributions, and support of Alpha Omega and dental education.
- Robert J. Genco Partner — Recipient of the Achievement Medal Award for advancing dentistry and allied sciences.
- SUNY Buffalo Network — Hosted the Alpha Omega student chapter where the International President was active in 1984.
- Toronto Alumni Chapter Network — Local alumni chapter with which the International President has been involved.
- United States Foundation Partner — Part of the network of international foundations supporting Alpha Omega's charitable endeavors.
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.
- Faith-Based Service Model Guided by Tikkun Olammethodology: tikkun_olam_service_modelBy grounding community engagement and humanitarian service in Jewish ethical principles—particularly Tikkun Olam (repairing the world)—the organization motivates sustained participation in social justice and oral health initiatives, because shared spiritual values create deeper commitment to service.
- Leadership and Education Network for Professional Growthmethodology: leadership_and_education_networkBy fostering leadership development and delivering continuing education through expert clinicians, the organization advances professional excellence and lifelong engagement among dental professionals, because structured learning and mentorship strengthen both clinical practice and community commitment.
- Recognition of Excellence to Sustain Engagementmethodology: recognition-of-excellenceBy publicly honoring members and external contributors for leadership, service, and professional impact, the organization reinforces cultural norms of excellence and dedication, because recognition drives motivation, retention, and aspirational standards within the fraternity.