Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA), is a New York, New York-based public charity and philanthropic membership organization. Its stated work spans education, advocacy, women’s empowerment and youth development, as well as support for medical care and research. The organization says it was founded in 1912.
Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc at a glance
In short: Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc gave $1.1M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,064,931
- -90.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -52.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $133,116
- -80.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $588,478,451
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 355-7900
Website: https://hadassah.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hadassah Medical Relief Association Inc ($315K). Together the top 8 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 143 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HWZOA describes its work as serving people in Israel, the United States and worldwide. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (62%), Pennsylvania (26%), Massachusetts (9%), Illinois (2%) and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $86.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hadassah Medical Relief Association Inc New York, NY | General Support | $315,327 |
| Young Judaea Global New York, NY | Youth Programs | $300,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Medical Programs | $274,154 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Educational Programs | $95,000 |
| Camp Midwest Skokie, IL | Youth Programs | $25,000 |
| Camp Tel Yehudah New York, NY | Youth Programs | $23,350 |
| Camp Young Judaea- Sprout Lake Verbak, NY | Youth Programs | $18,000 |
| Camp Young Judaea Hendersonville Hendersonville, NC | Youth Programs | $14,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $588,478,451 | $152,343,895 | $115,403,104 | $1,064,931 | 8 | $6,281 |
| 2023 | $548,349,435 | $142,915,579 | $112,270,062 | $11,516,911 | 17 | $1,446 |
| 2022 | $519,782,366 | $98,818,990 | $189,696,758 | $86,623,640 | 44 | — |
| 2021 | $602,030,575 | $497,757,585 | $85,688,841 | $1,467,902 | 42 | $91,495 |
| 2020 | $173,121,095 | $23,710,435 | $20,312,520 | $1,102,890 | 32 | $8,003,164 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
HWZOA states that it enhances the health and lives of people in Israel, the United States and worldwide through education, advocacy, women’s empowerment, youth development, and support of medical care and research. Its stated mission also emphasizes commitment to Israel and empowering individuals through education, advocacy, leadership opportunities and personal fulfillment.
The organization describes advocacy and Zionist education programs, health and wellness education, and youth development. Its filing reports advocacy on issues including support for Israel, women’s health and combating antisemitism, along with educational programming and support for Young Judaea and Youth Aliyah.
The 2024 grants included support for medical, educational and youth programs. Among the grantees, Hadassah Medical Relief Association Inc. describes its mission as supporting HWZOA; Young Judaea Global describes its work as educating and empowering Jewish youth to engage with Israel and lead positive change; and the University of Pennsylvania describes a mission that includes research and patient care. Brandeis University describes its work as advancing the humanities, arts and sciences and providing a broad education. Young Judaea Camp Tel Yehudah describes its work as helping Jewish and Zionist youth experience Jewish diversity and develop leadership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, HWZOA reported 8 grants totaling $1,064,931. Grant amounts ranged from $14,100 to $315,327, with a median of $60,000.
The largest grants were $315,327 to Hadassah Medical Relief Association Inc. for general support, $300,000 to Young Judaea Global for youth programs, $274,154 to the University of Pennsylvania for medical programs, and $95,000 to Brandeis University for educational programs. Other reported grants supported youth programs at Camp Midwest ($25,000), Camp Tel Yehudah ($23,350), Camp Young Judaea–Sprout Lake ($18,000) and Camp Young Judaea Hendersonville ($14,100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol Ann Schwartz as president as of January 1, 2024; Viviane Kovacs as treasurer; and Marcia Gabrilove Ladin as secretary. Listed vice presidents were Fran Feldman, Jill Sapperstein, Liz Alpert, Michelle Hubertus, Peg Elefant and Valerie Lowenstein. Aileen Bormel was listed as a national board member.
Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc is led by Ron Aloni, CFO, COO & Co-Interim CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 78 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ron Aloni
CFO, COO & Co-Interim CEO
CFO & COO → CFO, COO & Co-Interim CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $465K (2024)
Sheryl Zeligson
Clo, General Counsel & Co-Interim CEO
General Counsel → Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, 2021
Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel → Clo, General Counsel & Co-Interim CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $470K (2024)
Naomi Leah Adler
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
39 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $365K (2024)
Carol Ann Schwartz
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maxwell Winer
Regional Director of Major Gifts & West
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$282K (2022) → $263K (2024)
Jodi Wechter Levy
Finance Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$228K (2023) → $247K (2024)
Bart Minsky
Chief Human Resources Officer
Human Resources → Chief Human Resources Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $307K (2024)
Lori B. Lasson
Planned Giving
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $348K (2024)
Judith Alperin
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$332K (2023) → $371K (2024)
Lindy Ettin
Membership- Program
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$241K (2023) → $250K (2024)
Aileen Bormel
National Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Shurberg
National Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Lipton
Past National President
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Rosenthal
National Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Sperber
National Board Member
Region President Board Member → National Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clara Gillman
National Board Member
Vice President → National Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Sigel
National Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Hershkin
Past National President
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frieda Rosenberg
National Board Member
Portfolio Council Officer → National Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Hammerman
National Board Member
Vice President → National Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Sapperstein
Vice President
National Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Heyman
National Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Gabrilove Ladin
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcie Natan
Past National President
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlene E. Post
Past National President
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merna Shapiro
National Board Member
Vice President → National Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Hubertus
Vice President
National Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Falchuk
Past National President
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peg Elefant
Vice President
National Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis J. Abramson
National Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhoda Smolow
Past National President
President → Past National President, 2024
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roni Schwartz
National Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Sisselsky
National Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Sherman
National Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zandra Goldberg
National Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Wiskind
National Board Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Werner
National Board Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Alpert
Vice President
National Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Rubin
National Board Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Conwisar
National Board Member
Region President Board Member → National Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Z. Bonder
National Board Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Drayer
National Board Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Lowenstein
Vice President
National Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Viviane Kovacs
Treasurer
National Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
34 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Greenfield
National Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Waxler
National Board Member
Region President Board Member → National Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Knight
National Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill B. Goldstone
National Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Backman
National Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Gold-Benjamin
National Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Goldberg
National Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Shuman
National Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Ann Freedman
National Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Goretsky
Region President Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Glass
National Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy B. Solomon
National Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey B. Levine
Region President Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Taub
National Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Feldman
Vice President
On filings since 2023
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greta Rothschild
National Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iris Altschuler
Region President Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Borke
Region President Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Aron
National Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Freedman
National Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita Shapiro
National Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Gursky
National Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Cadoff
National Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Glicksberg
National Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Smolinsky
Region President Board Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Olswing
National Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Marcus
National Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Burke
Region President Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Kroot
Region President Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
PAULA Zucker
Region President Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Saunders
National Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Kleinman
National Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Cohen Grossman
Region President Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Shikora
National Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (45)
- Former: Carmela E. Kalmanson (2020–2023) — Past National President
- Former: Elaine Winograd (2020–2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Shelley Kaplan (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Bobbie Prager (2021–2023) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Dianne Gottlieb (2021–2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Haren A. Haber (2021–2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Kacy Spivack (2021–2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Linda S. Goldstein (2021–2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Lisa Davidson (2021–2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Krasnegor (2021–2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Roz Kantor (2021–2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Sandra Smith (2022–2023) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Sara Efrat Efron (2022–2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Anastasia Torres- Gil (2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Andrea Holper (2023) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Lynn Gold- Benjamin (2023) — National Board Member
- Former: Michele Weiner-Merbaum (2023) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Randi Freeman (2023) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Anastasia Torres-Gil (2020–2022) — National Board Member
- Former: Haidi Appel (2020–2022) — National Board Member
- Former: Janet Hand Deixler (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Janice Weinman (2020–2022) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Jodi Wechter-Levy (2020–2022) — Finance Director
- Former: Lisa Kanner (2020–2022) — Legal
- Former: Rachel Schonberger (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Stacey Maslow (2020–2022) — National Board Member
- Former: Susan Moye (2020–2022) — National Board Member
- Former: Geri Lipschitz (2021–2022) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Joanne Shapiro (2021–2022) — National Board Member
- Former: Leslie Gonzalez (2022) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Renee Sidman (2022) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Tami Rabin (2022) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Fran Heicklen (2020–2021) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Joshua Rednik (2020–2021) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Marlene Kaplan (2020–2021) — National Board Member
- Former: Rena Feuerstein (2020–2021) — National Board Member
- Former: Sheila Derman (2020–2021) — National Board Member
- Former: Francine Ephrain (2021) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Harriet Zeitlin (2021) — Regional Director of Major Gifts & West
- Former: Kathy Kerstein (2021) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Leslie Deman (2021) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Marla Kameny (2021) — Region President Board Member
- Former: Eleanor Rozlyne Goldhar (2020) — Communications
- Former: Mollie Isaacson (2020) — National Board Member
- Former: Ofelia Averack (2020) — President Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $470K, to Sheryl Zeligson (CLO, Gen Counsel & Co-Interim CEO (As of 1/6/2024)). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc
How much does Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc give each year?
Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc gave $1.1M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11.5M across 17 grants.
What is Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc's typical grant size?
Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $133,116, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc give grants?
Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (26%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Youth Programs" (5 grants).
Who are Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc's largest grantees?
Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hadassah Medical Relief Association Inc ($315,327), Young Judaea Global ($300,000) and University of Pennsylvania ($274,154), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc?
Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc reported $588.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $152.3M.
What does Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc fund?
HWZOA states that it enhances the health and lives of people in Israel, the United States and worldwide through education, advocacy, women’s empowerment, youth development, and support of medical care and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc?
Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hadassah.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc's EIN?
Hadassah The Women's Zionist Org of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1656651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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