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Zaka North Inc

EIN 46-0567613 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$8.2 million
Spending
$11.2 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
1
Volunteers
3

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 38 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $2.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PROGRAM CONSISTS OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO ZAKA SEARCH, RESCUE AND RECOVERY, TO SUSTAIN ITS EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FUNDRAISING AND GRANTMAKING TO SUPPORT THE ACQUISITION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES, SEARCH AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT, PROTECTIVE GEAR, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS FUNDING FOR TRAINING, DEPLOYMENT, AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR ZAKA VOLUNTEERS RESPONDING TO TERROR ATTACKS, NATURAL DISASTERS, ACCIDENTS, AND OTHER MASS-CASUALTY EVENTS IN ISRAEL AND WORLDWIDE. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HELD A VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AND RESILIENCE RETREAT FOR ZAKA VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,100 ATTENDEES, OFFERING REST, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPOSED TO TRAUMATIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE SITUATIONS. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ENSURE THAT ZAKA VOLUNTEERS ARE ABLE TO RESPOND RAPIDLY, PROFESSIONALLY, AND WITH DIGNITY TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WHILE HONORING THE DECEASED AND ASSISTING SURVIVORS.
  2. $5.0 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED GRANTS TO FUND THERAPY, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BENEFITING JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL. GRANTS ALSO INCLUDED COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ZAKA MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENSURING SUPPORT FOR THOSE SERVING ON THE FRONT LINES OF THE COMMUNITY.

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 July 2014.

    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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