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American Jewish World Service

CharityWatch report issued
April 2021

Top-Rated Charity
A-
CharityWatch Grade
Our independent grade based
on a number of factors.
 
78%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$15
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.

Contact Information

American Jewish World Service
45 West 36th Street
New York, NY 10018

Other Names

AJWS

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.ajws.org

Stated Mission

Inspired by the Jewish commitment to justice, works to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world.

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 04/30/2020

Program Percentage: 78%

The percentage of American Jewish World Service's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$42,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $15

How many dollars American Jewish World Service spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$43,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Joint Costs

American Jewish World Service's rating was adjusted for Joint Costs. If you are a donor who considers direct mail, telemarketing, and other Joint Cost solicitations to be true charitable programs, the below efficiency ratios, which were not adjusted for joint costs, may better reflect your goals.

Program % Cost to Raise $100
78% $14
Accounting rules allow charities to report some telemarketing, direct mail, and other solicitation costs as Program expenses. CharityWatch believes that most donors do not consider a charity's solicitation activities to be the Programs they are intending to support with their donations. We therefore adjust such expenses out of a charity's reported Program expense and add it to Fundraising expense prior to calculating its rating.

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
American Jewish World Service Audited Financial Statements 22-2584370
American Jewish World Service IRS Form 990 22-2584370
Entity: American Jewish World Service
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 22-2584370
Entity: American Jewish World Service
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 22-2584370

Governance & Transparency

CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
American Jewish World Service
meets governance benchmarks.
 
American Jewish World Service
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Opt-Out Policy  

  Name Title Compensation
1 Robert Bank President/CEO $382,700
2 Amy Pasquale Executive VP $370,770
3 Margo Bloom VP for Development $365,222
1
Name: Robert Bank
Title: President/CEO
Compensation: $382,700
2
Name: Amy Pasquale
Title: Executive VP
Compensation: $370,770
3
Name: Margo Bloom
Title: VP for Development
Compensation: $365,222

CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

According to the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) audit of April 30, 2020 (Note 3, Contributions and Contributions Receivable, Net):

"A significant portion of AJWS's total revenues and support, excluding donated services and goods, were provided by a single donor during the year ended April 30, 2020, and a single donor during the year ended April 30, 2019. These contributions amounted to 34% and 38%, respectively, of total revenues and support when donor-advised funds from one of the donors is included. When donor-advised contributions are excluded, such percentages were 30% and 33%, respectively."

According to the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) audit of April 30, 2020 (Note 14, Donated Services and Goods), AJWS received in-kind donated services and goods in fiscal 2020 on which it placed a total value of $558,018, including $343,243 in "Donated online-advertisement service."

[Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.]

According the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) audit of April 30, 2020 (Note 18, Loan Payable):

"On March 13, 2020, the United States declared a national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ('CARES') Act was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 27, 2020. ... Under the CARES Act, the Department of Treasury implemented the Small Business Administration's ('SBA') Paycheck Protection Program ('PPP'), which provides loans for businesses, nonprofits and other organizations with 500 or fewer employees that meet specific eligibility requirements. Under the Act, SBA may forgive loans if beneficiary organizations meet the criteria determined by the SBA. On April 6, 2020, AJWS applied for the SBA's PPP and was granted approval. AJWS received loan proceeds totaling $2,132,540 on April 10, 2020. AJWS is accounting for the loan monies received as a loan payable until such time the conditions for recognition as revenue have been satisfied."

According to the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) tax filing for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2020, AJWS reports re: Compensation, Supplemental Information (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part III):

Regarding severance payments to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a):

"Jacqueline Hart, VP for Strategic Learning Res., received a separation payment of $28,560 during calendar year 2019. This amount is reported on Schedule J, Part II, Column B(iii) ['Other reportable compensation']."

[The reported total compensation for Jacqueline Hart in calendar year 2019 is $275,853.]


Regarding nonfixed payments to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, Line 7):

"The following individuals, listed in Part VII [Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors], received a non-fixed payment in the form of a bonus, during the year.

Robert Bank – $10,247
Kristine Stallone – $3,704
Margo Bloom – $4,650
Stuart Schear – $3,672
Shari Turitz – $3,581
Jacqueline Hart – $7,500
Corey Lutsky – $2,500
Danielle Edwards – $2,500"

"AJWS values are focused around supporting a collaborative and performance-driven organizational culture. AJWS celebrates and rewards exemplary performance and staffs [sic] commitment to advancing its mission. The organization recognizes outstanding individual performance and contributions through performance recognition awards. All staff are eligible for recognition award consideration. Awards are based on contributions and achievements above and beyond the expectations of the individual's role and responsibilities."


The reported total compensation in calendar 2019 for the above-listed individuals that received a non-fixed bonus payment ranges from $382,700 to $190,710 (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II).


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