Womens International Zionist Organization

Organization Overview

Womens International Zionist Organization, operating under the name Wizo, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wizo employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wizo is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Wizo generated $4.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WIZO IS A NONPARTY/APOLITICAL MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE STATUS OF WOMEN, WELFARE FOR ALL SECTORS OF ISRAELI SOCIETY, & ENCOURAGEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WIZO USA FUNDS WELFARE INSTITUTIONS IN ISRAEL INCLUDING: A. TWELVE DAY CARE CENTERS THAT SERVE CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS MUST WORK LONG HOURS. WIZO DAY CARE CENTERS PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN WHERE EVERY CHILD'S EMOTIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS ARE MET. B. TWO SCHOOLS AND YOUTH VILLAGES, INCLUDING SEVEN DORMITORIES TO HOUSE AT-RISK YOUTH. FUNDS FOR THE YOUTH VILLAGES AND DORMITORIES ENABLE ALL CHILDREN ACCESS TO ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. WIZO YOUTH VILLAGES ENSURE EVERY STUDENT HAS TOOLS TO EXCEL AND COMPETE IN A COMPLEX GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT. THE VILLAGES HELP STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL POTENTIAL AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNAVAILABLE. C. TWO SHELTERS FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN THAT PROVIDE A SECRET AND SAFE RESIDENCE FOR FAMILIES ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WOMEN LIVING IN WIZO SHELTERS ARE OFFERED VOCATIONAL TRAINING, THERAPIES, AND SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS TO PREPARE THEM FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. D. A CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY. THE CENTER SERVES TO PREVENT THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY THROUGH INTERVENTION AND ONGOING THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT. THE CENTER PROVIDES THE ONLY MEN'S HOTLINE IN ISRAEL, ESTABLISHED TO PREVENT VIOLENT INCIDENCES. E. TWO COMMUNITY CENTERS PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN INCLUDING SPORTS, ACADEMIC TUTORING AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING. F. AN EMERGENCY SHELTER OPEN DURING COVID QUARANTINE FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN FLEEING DANGEROUS PARTNERS. ACTIVITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN INCLUDING SPORTS, ACADEMIC TUTORING AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Susan L Henkin
Executive Director
$178,140
Mireille Manocherian
Co-President
$0
Judit Groisman
Co-President
$0
Mercedes Ivcher
Founding President
$0
Evelyn Sommer
Founding President
$0
Leslie Dezer Salmon
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$17,320
Fundraising events$505,932
Related organizations$0
Government grants $117,395
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,031,749
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,672,396
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $199,575
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,582
Net Income from Fundraising Events $5,585
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,873,974

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Womens International Zionist Organization has recieved totaling $1,336,117.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jewish Communal Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,176,060
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$97,225
Mann Family Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CULTURAL

$20,000
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

$18,686
Jfm Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION

$10,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,420
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