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Womens International Zionist Organization

EIN 13-3041381 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WIZO USA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE US INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. WIZO, THE WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL ZIONIST ORGANIATION, IS AN INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT OF WOMEN VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE STATUS OF WOMEN, EQUALITY IN EDUCATION, FAMILY WELFARE, AND SUPPORT OF THE WEAKER SECTORS OF ISRAELI SOCIETY.

Income
$6.7 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
19.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
21
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$220,964, executive director, ny

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $5.1 million spent. WIZO USA FUNDS WELFARE INSTITUTIONS IN ISRAEL INCLUDING: A. 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. SCHOOLS AND YOUTH VILLAGES, INCLUDING 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. COMMUNITY CENTERS PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN INCLUDING SPORTS, ACADEMIC TUTORING AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING SHELTER OPEN DURING COVID QUARANTINE FOR WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN FLEEING DANGEROUS PARTNERS. ACTIVITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN INCLUDING SPORTS, ACADEMIC TUTORING AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING. F. FOSTER HOMES MISHPACHTON FAMILY UNIT: FOR STUDENTS THAT REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROGRESS IN THEIR STUDIES AND PERSONAL ISSUES, PROVIDES A FOSTER HOME WHERE STUDENTS LIVE AS A COHESIVE FAMILY THROUGH THEIR HIGH SCHOOL. THE "PARENTS" OF THIS FAMILY ARE ACTUALLY TRAINED SOCIAL WORKERS WHO PROVIDE THE STRUCTURE, SUPERVISION, AND NURTURING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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