American Jewish World Service meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
AJWS advances the health and human rights of women, girls and LGBT people; promotes civil and political rights; defends access to food, land and water; and aids communities in the aftermath of disasters. AJWS reports that it pursues lasting change by supporting grassroots and global human rights organizations in Africa, Asia Latin America and the Caribbean, and by mobilizing supporters in the United States to advocate for global justice. The organization reports that by working together, the AJWS community strives to build a more just and equitable world.
For the year ended April 30, 2017, American Jewish World Service's program expenses were:
Programs |
$52,673,501 |
Communications |
$3,696,673 |
Strategic learning, research and evaluation |
$2,254,270 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$58,624,444 |
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Chief Executive
Robert Bank, President and CEO
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Compensation*
$329,368
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Chair of the Board
Monte Dube
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney, Proskauer Rose LLP
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Board Size
26
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Paid Staff Size
116
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $66,347,946, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on American Jewish World Service's audited financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2017.
Source of Funds |
Donor-advised fund |
$34,000,000 |
Individuals |
$26,743,044 |
Foundations and corporations |
$3,785,547 |
Special event revenue, net of expense |
$729,439 |
Donated goods and services |
$530,179 |
Study tour fees and miscellaneous revenue |
$353,284 |
Investment income, net of expenses |
$317,950 |
Bequests |
$298,238 |
Government agencies |
$261,499 |
Total Income |
$67,019,180 |
- Programs: 87%
- Fundraising: 8%
- Administrative: 5%
Total Income |
$67,019,180 |
Program expenses |
$58,624,444 |
Fundraising expenses |
$5,095,270 |
Administrative expenses |
$3,844,836 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$67,564,550 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-545,370 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$37,828,459 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$37,283,089 |
Total Liabilities |
$9,161,267 |
Total Assets |
$46,444,356 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2017, AJWS received in-kind income of $530,179 including online advertising services ($329,456), legal services ($179,891), and computer software ($20,832).