Program 1 · 15.5% of program spending $12.9M
Membership and engagement
The 990 read · EIN 13-1656651 · NY · Fiscal year 2024
Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America
Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“Hadassah, the women's zionist organization of America, inc. Is a volunteer-led organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to the land, the people, and the future of israel.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $470K Sheryl Zeligson, 0.4% of spending
- Revenue
- $152.3M 97.2% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $115.4M 71.8% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $527.8M end of 2024
- Savings
- 54.9 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 260 employees, 290,223 volunteers
01 · Red flags
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
02 · Where $1 goes · 2024
Of each dollar it spent, 71.8¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
71.8¢
Programs, $82.9M
12.0¢
Fundraising, $13.8M
16.2¢
Admin, $18.7M
Cost to raise $1
9¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America spent 9¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $148.0M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Program 2 · 5.9% of program spending $4.9M
Marketing & communications
Program 3 · 9.9% of program spending · $986K in grants $8.2M
Advocacy and zionist education: hadassah provides opportunities to study about judaism, israel, zionism, and jewish history, hebrew, literature, and culture with engagement in a variety of local community programs. As part of health and wellness programs, created for our American hadassah units, hadassah began producing educational materials highlighting diseases which coincided with research happening at hadassah's hospitals in jerusalem and which are the focus of fundraising efforts. Hadassah members advocate for issues of importance to women and the jewish community at the local, state,…
04 · The savings
Net assets: $212.7M to $527.8M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2012 to 2024.
213
213
196
77
80
108
95
115
130
551
447
528
05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
Sheryl Zeligson
Clo, Gen Counsel & Co-Interim CEO (as of 1/6/2024)
$470,107
Ron Aloni
CFO/COO & Co-Interim CEO (as of 1/6/2024)
$464,992
Judith Alperin
Chief Development Officer (until 9/4/2024)
$371,035
Naomi Leah Adler
Chief Executive Officer (until 1/10/2024)
$364,744
Lori B Lasson
Planned Giving
$347,604
Bart Minsky
Chief Human Resources Officer
$306,503
Maxwell Winer
Regional Dir. of Major Gifts, West
$262,955
Lindy Ettin
Membership- Program
$250,177
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06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America CEO make?
Sheryl Zeligson, Clo, Gen Counsel & Co-Interim CEO (as of 1/6/2024), received $470,107 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.4% of Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America's $115.4M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America donations go to programs?
Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America reported 71.8% of 2024 spending as programs, 12% as fundraising and 16.2% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America have?
Net assets were $527.8M at the end of 2024, about 54.9 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2024)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/hadassah-the-women-s-zionist-org-of-america/