American Jewish World Service
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
American Jewish World Service meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world and end poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean."
Year, State Incorporated:
1985, NY
American Jewish World Service (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. Through the provision of grants the organization seeks to advance 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. 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, 2021, American Jewish World Service's program expenses were:
| Programs | $32,744,168 |
| Communications | $3,298,845 |
| Strategic learning, research and evaluation | $1,100,787 |
| Total Program Expenses | $37,143,800 |
Chief Executive
Robert Bank, President and CEO
Compensation*
$376,688
Chair of the Board
Bradley Abelow
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Consultant
Board Size
28
Paid Staff Size
100
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Foundation grants
AJWS incurred joint costs of $1,196,808 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $814,719 was allocated to fundraising expenses, $368,742 was allocated to program expenses, and $13,347 was allocated to administrative expenses.
Fundraising costs were 11% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $63,511,509, 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, 2021.
Source of Funds
| Study tour fees and miscellaneous | $103,243 |
| Government agencies | $411,771 |
| Bequests | $411,822 |
| Donated services and goods | $631,995 |
| Donor advised fund | $3,600,000 |
| Investment income, net | $5,465,909 |
| Individuals | $21,265,596 |
| Foundations and corporations | $37,190,325 |
| Total Income | $69,080,661 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 14% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $69,080,661 |
| Total expenses: | $46,674,037 |
| Program expenses | $37,143,800 |
| Fundraising expenses | $6,679,520 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,850,717 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $22,406,624 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $47,372,566 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $69,779,190 |
| Total Liabilities | $8,784,880 |
| Total Assets | $78,564,070 |
Note: For the year ended April 30, 2021, AJWS reported in-kind income of $631,995 including donated online advertisement services ($424,254), donated legal services ($174,813), and donated computer software ($32,928).
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Report completed by:
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