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The American Friends of Migdal Ohr

Lighting the way

New York, NY   |  www.migdalohrusa.org

Mission

Migdal Ohr means “tower of light” in Hebrew and serves as a beacon of hope to thousands of orphaned and neglected children. We serve over 12,000 children every year and raise them to become thriving, successful adults. Migdal Ohr gives children the support and education they need to overcome socio-economic barriers and realize their full potential. Migdal Ohr was established in 1972 by Israel Prize Winner Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman to ensure that each of Israel’s orphaned, abused, and neglected children would have a bright future, regardless of where they came from. Decades later, we remain fervently committed to that mission and dedicated to strengthening Israel’s next generation from the ground up.

Ruling year info

1987

Executive Director

Ms. Atara Solow

Main address

1325 Avenue of the Americas 28th Floor

New York, NY 10019 USA

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EIN

13-3389558

NTEE code info

Single Organization Support (Q11)

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Our programs

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Migdal Ohr

Migdal Ohr’s network of services and programs provide everything from a child’s most basic needs - clothing, medical care, family structure, and emotional support - to education, vocational training, mentorship, and more.

Together, we are working to ensure that every orphaned and neglected child grows up in a community that loves them and enables them to thrive.

Migdal Ohr is creating large scale change for Israel’s most underserved populations. We are raising a generation of dignified, capable adults who are moving society forward, defying the odds, and exceeding even their own expectations.

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How we listen

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Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

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  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

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The American Friends of Migdal Ohr

Board of directors
as of 08/23/2023
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Board chair

Sharon Haberman

American Friends of Migdal Ohr

Term: 2016 - 2023

Michael Kronenberg

Tony Fromer

Nathan Paul

Gary Miller

Jordana Grunfeld

Louis Meneged

Jeffrey Eisenberg

Steven Starkman

Laurie Lasher

Bryna Landes

Murray Appelbaum

Rick Barry

Adam Grunfeld

Howard Millendorf

Norman Saffra

Gerald Seligsohn

Tzvi Solomon

Brad Berger

Yehuda Eliezri

Joe Rozehzadeh

Tzvi Fishman

Steven Fink

Max Thurm

Fabia Preminger

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 08/23/2023

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  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.