American Society For Yad Vashem Inc

New York, NY · Founded 1981

Supports Holocaust education and remembrance by funding Yad Vashem's programs and memorial activities

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Education and Remembrance

Topic

Holocaust History

Contact

Rona Gottlib Bochenek

Website Contact

About Organization

The organization supports public education about the Holocaust and serves as a memorial to its victims by distributing funds to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel. Based in New York, NY, the organization was founded in 1981 and operates with 15 employees and 12 volunteers. With $6.0 million in annual revenue and $104.2 million in total assets, it has distributed funds supporting community services, arts and culture programs, and general operating support.

What They Focus On

Holocaust Education

Supports public education programs teaching about Holocaust history, causes, and consequences through Yad Vashem partnerships

Victim Remembrance

Funds memorial activities and programs honoring the memory of Holocaust martyrs and heroes

Community Support

Provides grants for community services, arts, and cultural programs advancing Holocaust awareness and remembrance

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$6.0M

-54.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$5.5M

-70% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$104.2M

+2.3% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

-6.3% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$6,036,526	$5,507,429	$104,173,055	15
2023	$13,308,432	$18,367,803	$101,850,895	16
2022	$29,313,564	$22,684,925	$95,685,751	17
2020	$28,323,491	$19,178,075	$98,376,124	17
2019	$16,464,427	$17,749,199	$81,593,986	18
2018	$22,429,190	$18,547,228	$77,093,445	17

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Fundraising and Development

Raises funds from donors committed to Holocaust education and remembrance
02

Program Identification

Evaluates Yad Vashem programs and projects that align with educational and memorial mission
03

Grant Distribution

Distributes funds to support selected programs at Yad Vashem and related organizations
04

Impact Monitoring

Tracks outcomes of funded programs to ensure effective Holocaust education and remembrance

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Society For Yad Vashem Inc

Holocaust Education Support

Funds educational programs and projects at Yad Vashem to teach about Holocaust history and remembrance

Memorial Activities

Supports memorial programs honoring the victims and martyrs of the Holocaust

Community Services Grants

Distributes funds to community and human services programs related to Holocaust remembrance

Arts and Culture Programs

Provides grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives that preserve Holocaust memory

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Society For Yad Vashem Inc.

Contact the team Contact

Rona Gottlib Bochenek

COO/CFO

Full-time

Compensation: $212,336

Stanley Stone

Executive Director End 03/24

Full-time

Compensation: $171,625

Amy Cooper

National Campaingn Dir. End 01/24

Full-time

Compensation: $283,301

Sylvia Moskovitz

West Coast Regional Dir. End 01/24

Full-time

Compensation: $201,109

Dana Shakarchy

Tri State Regional Dir. End 01/24

Full-time

Compensation: $187,721

Chris Morton

Dir. Of Planned Giving End 01/24

Full-time

Compensation: $186,155

Denise Herschberg

South East Regional Dir. End 01/24

Full-time

Compensation: $181,292

Andrew J Groveman

Director

Barry Rubenstein

Director

Caroline Massel

Director

David Halpern

Director

Lawrence J Burian

Director

Milestones

1981

Organization Founded

1981

American Society for Yad Vashem established to support Holocaust remembrance in the United States

1982

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1982

Received IRS 501(c)(3) designation to operate as charitable educational organization

2020

Major Fundraising Success

2020

Achieved record revenue of $28.3 million supporting expanded Holocaust education programs

2022

Peak Revenue Year

2022

Reached highest annual revenue of $29.3 million for Holocaust remembrance initiatives

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Adina Burian Co-Chair End 02/24 1.00 hrs/week

Andrew J Groveman Director 1.00 hrs/week

Barry Levine Treasurer End 02/24 1.00 hrs/week

Barry Rubenstein Director 1.00 hrs/week

Caroline Massel Director 1.00 hrs/week

David Halpern Director 1.00 hrs/week

Fred Zeidman Assistant Treasurer End 02/24 1.00 hrs/week

Ira Drukier Treasurer Beg 02/24 5.00 hrs/week

Lawrence J Burian Director 1.00 hrs/week

Leonard A Wilf Interim Chair Beg 02/24 5.00 hrs/week

Mark Moskowitz Co-Chair End 02/24 1.00 hrs/week

Mark Wilf Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.1M

Highest Paid

$687K

Stanley Stone

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Stanley Stone	Executive Director End 03/24	$171,625	$515,435	$687,060	35
Amy Cooper	National Campaingn DIR. End 01/24	$283,301	$28,719	$312,020	35
Rona Gottlib Bochenek	COO/CFO	$212,336	$18,153	$230,489	35
Sylvia Moskovitz	West Coast Regional DIR. End 01/24	$201,109	$21,654	$222,763	35
Dana Shakarchy	Tri State Regional DIR. End 01/24	$187,721	$25,236	$212,957	35
Chris Morton	DIR. Of Planned Giving End 01/24	$186,155	$18,158	$204,313	35
Denise Herschberg	South East Regional DIR. End 01/24	$181,292	$20,028	$201,320	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Stanley Stone	Executive Director	$399,235	$10,746	$409,981	40
Amy Cooper	Development Director	$282,575	$17,513	$300,088	40
Rona Gottlib Bochenek	CFO	$225,245	$12,513	$237,758	40
Suzanne Schwartz	Director, Marketing And Co	$196,560	$5,000	$201,560	40
Sylvia Moskovitz	West Coast Regional Direct	$182,000	$17,513	$199,513	40
Dana Shakarchy	Tri State Regional Directo	$180,690	$17,513	$198,203	40
Chris Morton	Director Of Planned Giving	$170,888	$11,550	$182,438	40
Denise Herschberg	South East Regional Direct	$161,950	$12,513	$174,463	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Stanley Stone	Executive Director	$324,966	$8,238	$333,204	40
Amy Cooper	Development Director	$231,519	$16,574	$248,093	40
Zoya Pisarenko	Director Of Finance Through 06/30	$215,709	$10,713	$226,422	40
Suzanne Schwartz	Director, Marketing And Communications	$187,200	$5,000	$192,200	40
Sylvia Moskovitz	West Coast Regional Director	$173,500	$16,574	$190,074	40
Denise Herschberg	South East Regional Director	$154,554	$11,574	$166,128	40
Chris Morton	Director Of Planned Giving	$159,900	$5,000	$164,900	40
Dana Shakarchy	Tri State Regional Director	$131,273	$12,519	$143,792	40
Rachelle Grossman	Events Manager	$100,733	$16,574	$117,307	40
Rona Gottlib Bochenek	CFO As Of 06/01	$106,643	$10,202	$116,845	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Stanley Stone	Executive Director	$271,820	$5,319	$277,139	40
William Bernstein West Coast	DIR. Of Institutional Advancement	$221,758	$6,200	$227,958	40
Zoya Pisarenko	Director Of Finance	$188,112	$16,001	$204,113	40
Ronald B Meier	Former Executive Director	$200,000	—	$200,000	—
Amy Cooper	National Campaign Director	$183,707	$14,158	$197,865	40
Robert Morton	Director Of Planned Giving	$153,588	$7,750	$161,338	40
Emily Snyder	Director - East Coast	$145,404	$7,494	$152,898	40
Marlene Yahalom	Director Of Education	$108,536	$1,464	$110,000	40
Eillene Leistner	Chief DEV. Officer Thru 3/31/20	$54,563	$5,000	$59,563	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Eillene Leistner	Development Director	$237,850	$5,000	$242,850	40
William Bernstein West Coast	DIR. Of Institutional Advancement	$219,785	$6,200	$225,985	40
Zoya Pisarenko	Director Of Finance	$203,210	$5,000	$208,210	40
Stanley Stone	Executive Director As Of 06/12/19	$176,302	$5,000	$181,302	40
Ronald B Meier	Executive Director Thru 06/11/19	$160,787	$5,000	$165,787	40
Robert Morton	Director Of Planned Giving	$150,672	$7,700	$158,372	40
Emily Snyder	Major Gifts	$144,480	$6,000	$150,480	40
Marlene Yahalom	Director Of Education	$106,250	—	$106,250	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$450K

Total Forgiven

$455K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

Loan Details 1 loan

$450,000

Forgiven

Forgiven: $454,813 100%

Approved Apr 27, 2020

Lender Israel Discount Bank of New York

Jobs Reported 15

Forgiven On May 21, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$206K Grants Received

10 Organizations

Top Funders

10 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$140K

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$13K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$10K

Jcc Fund

$10K

Fjc

$8K

Give Lively Foundation Inc.

$7K

American Endowment Foundation

$6K

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.

$6K

PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund

$6K

Amg Charitable Gift Foundation 2 grants

$150

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Jcc Fund Fjc Give Lively Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund Amg Charitable Gift Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

24 Registrations

19 Clients

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 19 total

American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals

3 filings

Self

American Society For Microbiology

2 filings

Self

American Society For Radiation Oncology

2 filings

Self

American Society For Transplantation And Cellular Therapy

2 filings

Self

Acg Advocacy Obo The American Society For Collective Rights Licensing

1 filing

Self

American Society For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

1 filing

Self

American Society For Clinical Laboratory Science

1 filing

Self

American Society For Clinical Pathology

1 filing

Self

American Society For Dermatologic Surgery Association

1 filing

Self

American Society For Engineering Education

1 filing

Self

American Society For Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

1 filing

Self

American Society For Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics

1 filing

Self

American Society For Histocompatibility And Immunogenetics

1 filing

Self

American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery

1 filing

Self

American Society For Mohs Surgery

1 filing

Self

American Society For Nuclear Cardiology

1 filing

Self

American Society For Quality

1 filing

Self

American Society For Reproductive Medicine (Asrm)

1 filing

Self

North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology And Nutrition

1 filing

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Society For Yad Vashem Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(212) 220-4304

Social

Visit Website

500 Fifth Avenue 42nd Floor New York, NY 10110

American Society For Yad Vashem Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Fundraising and Development

Program Identification

Grant Distribution

Impact Monitoring

Programs and Initiatives

Holocaust Education Support

Memorial Activities

Community Services Grants

Arts and Culture Programs

Team & Leadership

Rona Gottlib Bochenek

Stanley Stone

Amy Cooper

Sylvia Moskovitz

Dana Shakarchy

Chris Morton

Denise Herschberg

Andrew J Groveman

Barry Rubenstein

Caroline Massel

David Halpern

Lawrence J Burian

Milestones

Organization Founded

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

Major Fundraising Success

Peak Revenue Year

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 1 loan

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Lobbying Activity

Clients 19 total

Contact

Email

Phone

Social