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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN INC AZ SECTION
Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 860394830 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ncjwaz.org
revenue
$130K
expenses
$45K
net assets
$248K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Improving the lives of women & children

profile · synthesized from sources

National Council of Jewish Women Arizona (NCJW AZ) is a grassroots organization focused on progressive social justice reform. They advocate for issues such as reproductive justice, gender equity, and civil rights, and operate programs like Ruth Place, a trauma recovery center for survivors of sexual violence. NCJW AZ also engages in community service and legislative advocacy.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Pizza Dinner & Volunteer Project
An event to assemble sanitary bags and make sandwiches for immigrant and homeless families in need.
Life & Legacy Program
An initiative in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Center for Jewish Philanthropy to ensure the sustainability of the organization through endowment funds and legacy giving.
Ruth Place
A model community recovery center addressing chronic and complex trauma rooted in repeated sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, incest, and sexual trafficking, emphasizing wellness and holistic approaches.
Social Action Task Force
Volunteer-led groups focused on specific social justice issues such as reproductive justice, gender equity, ending sexual and domestic violence, humane immigration policies, voter rights, civil rights, and racial justice.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Trauma-Informed Training and Professional Consultation 2 activities
    • Trauma Recovery Services for Sexual Violence Survivors
      Operates Ruth Place, a comprehensive trauma recovery program for adults aged 18+ who have experienced sexual violence, including childhood sexual abuse, incest, and sex trafficking. Services include brain-body education, self-regulation groups, post-traumatic growth groups, holistic wellness, and peer-based support, delivered with cultural sensitivity.
    • Trauma Recovery Services for Sexual Violence Survivors (Ruth Place)
      Operates Ruth Place, a comprehensive trauma recovery program for adults 18+ who are survivors of chronic and complex trauma from sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, incest, and sexual trafficking. Services include brain-body education, self-regulation groups, post-traumatic growth groups, holistic wellness, and peer-based support, delivered with cultural sensitivity.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 2 activities
    • Volunteer Support for Immigrant and Homeless Families
      Organizes volunteer events to assemble sanitary bags and make sandwiches for immigrant and homeless families.
    • Volunteer Support for Immigrant and Homeless Families
      Organizes volunteer events to assemble sanitary bags and make sandwiches for immigrant and homeless families.
  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Legal Challenges 1 activity
    • Advocacy for Closure of Dilley Detention Center
      Coordinated and hosted a family-friendly candlelight vigil to advocate for the closure of the Dilley Detention Center.
  • Grassroots Mobilization & Advocacy Campaigns 1 activity
    • Social Justice Advocacy and Organizing
      Engages in social justice advocacy and organizing, mobilizing a network of advocates to advance social justice, safeguard rights, and improve lives.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Founding and Establishment of Community Organizations
      Played a vital role in establishing key community organizations in Arizona, including Jewish Family and Children Services, the Child Crisis Nursery (now part of Child Crisis Center), and the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program.
    • Founding and Supporting Community Organizations
      Played a vital role in establishing key community organizations in Arizona, including Jewish Family and Children Services, the Child Crisis Nursery (now part of Child Crisis Center), and the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program.
    • Social Justice Advocacy
      Engages a network of advocates in social justice efforts to safeguard rights and improve lives, including coordinating vigils to demand the closure of detention centers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$130K
Contributions & grants$37K28%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$40%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$248K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$248K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +37.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 8
  • Gale Stam — Director at Large
  • Jan Aver — Events Director
  • Jane Strauss — Director at Large
  • Jeannine Scheck — Director at Large
  • Judith Rosenthal — Director at Large
  • Julie Gunnigle — Director at Large
  • Molly Stryer — Director at Large
  • Paula Weitzenberg — Director at Large
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy Partner — Local partner in Phoenix for the Grinspoon Foundation in the Life and Legacy initiative.
  • Gov. Katie Hobbs Partner — Featured speaker or attendee at NCJWAZ events, including the Power of Persistence Event.
  • Harold Grinspoon Foundation Partner — Partner in the Life and Legacy program to build endowment funds.
  • Jennifer Henderson Partner — Featured speaker or attendee at NCJWAZ events, including the Power of Persistence Event.
  • Joyce Vance Partner — Featured speaker or attendee at NCJWAZ events, including the Power of Persistence Event.
  • Mother Forward Partner — Coordinated a vigil with NCJW AZ Section to demand the closure of the Dilley Detention Center.
  • NCJW, Inc. Network — Arizona Section of NCJW, Inc., operating Ruth Place as part of the national organization.
  • Or Tzion Partner — Cosponsor of a volunteer event to support immigrant and homeless families.
  • Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Partner — Featured speaker or attendee at NCJWAZ events, including the Power of Persistence Event.
  • Women for Women Tempe Partner — Cosponsor of a volunteer event to support immigrant and homeless families.