Hadassah International

What Hadassah International does

Hadassah International, Ltd. is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 and registered at 40 Wall Street, New York, operating as the international support arm of Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. Its core function is to raise funds and coordinate global support for the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), a two-campus academic medical center in Jerusalem (Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus) that delivers advanced clinical care, medical research, and physician training. The organization operates through 13 international chapters across North America, Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Oceania, including in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Latin America, New Zealand, Panama, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA.

HMO's clinical and research infrastructure centers on specialty institutes including the Sharett Institute of Oncology, the Irma and Paul Milstein Heart Center with the Center for Cardiogenetics, the Wohl Institute for Translational Medicine, the Organoid Center for personalized cancer treatment, the Michaelson Institute for Vision Rehabilitation, and the Bone Marrow Transplantation Department. Hadassah's genomic medicine platform is anchored by the HADASSOME exome database, the largest repository of genetic variants in Israel, supporting the identification of more than 100 disease-associated genes. The organization maintains a translational research partnership with Hebrew University and an active technology transfer arm through Hadasit, with collaborations spanning Merck (mRNA cancer initiative), Roche (macular degeneration treatment), and MyBiotics (cancer immunotherapy).

As a non-profit, Hadassah International generates revenue through donations, membership contributions, and fundraising activities rather than commercial sales. The organization engages supporters through its website, monthly e-bulletin, podcasts, social media, international conferences, and annual Year in Review publications. The entity employs approximately 20 staff and is governed by its parent organization, Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc.

Name

Hadassah International

Legal name

Hadassah International, Ltd.

Website

https://hadassahinternational.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hadassah International is a non-profit organization that raises funds and coordinates global support for the Hadassah Medical Organization, a two-campus academic medical center in Jerusalem delivering advanced clinical care, genomic research, and translational medicine through 13 international chapters worldwide.

Ownership category

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Product category

Nonprofit Healthcare Support

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Systems Strengthening & Global Health Technical Assistance (BPADAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health Systems Strengthening & Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Partnerships (HLAJAOAL)

Keywords

• Nonprofit healthcare fundraising
• Medical research support
• Hospital philanthropy
• International donor outreach
• Charitable healthcare missions

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hadassah International is a US-incorporated nonprofit that raises funds and provides international support for the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), an academic medical center in Jerusalem operating two hospitals (Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus). The organization coordinates a global network of 13 international chapters to channel donations toward HMO's advanced medical care, clinical research, and physician-scientist training programs across oncology, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, and genetics.

Product overview

Hadassah International supports the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), a comprehensive medical center network in Jerusalem with two hospital campuses (Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus). The organization offers advanced medical care across multiple specialties including oncology (through the Sharett Institute), cardiology (through the Milstein Heart Center), neurology, pediatrics, and genetic medicine. Key specialized institutes include the Wohl Institute for Translational Medicine, the Organoid Center for personalized medicine, and the Michaelson Institute for Vision Rehabilitation. HMO maintains Israel's largest genetic database (HADASSOME) with over 5,000 exome records. The organization conducts extensive clinical research with 16+ COVID-19 clinical trials and supports physician-scientists who receive major grants from the Israel Science Foundation.

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Products and services

• Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) Hospital Services - Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus campuses A comprehensive academic medical center in Jerusalem comprising two hospitals (Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus) offering advanced medical care, research, and teaching across multiple specialties including oncology, cardiology, neurology, and pediatrics.
• Sharett Institute of Oncology Hadassah's dedicated cancer treatment and research institute, ranked among the best cancer institutes globally by Newsweek, offering advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and clinical trials.
• Wohl Institute for Translational Medicine A research institute focused on translating basic scientific discoveries into clinical applications, supporting physician-scientists in bridging laboratory research and patient care.
• Organoid Center A biobank and research facility developing patient-specific organoid models for personalized cancer treatment and drug testing.
• Breast Oncology Program Comprehensive breast cancer treatment program including genetic testing for BRCA mutations, patient navigation, fertility preservation, and psychological support for young women with breast cancer.
• Irma and Paul Milstein Heart Center Cardiac care center offering advanced cardiovascular treatments and the Center for Cardiogenetics for genetic testing of hereditary heart conditions.
• Michaelson Institute for the Rehabilitation of Vision Eye rehabilitation institute focused on treating lazy eye, inherited retinal diseases, and visual impairment conditions.
• HADASSOME Exome Database Israel's largest genetic variants database with 5,000 records, used for identifying disease-associated genes and supporting personalized medicine.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Department Transplant services including CAR-T therapy development, bone marrow registry, and treatment for blood cancers and genetic disorders.
• Full Circle Campaign International fundraising initiative supporting 360 degrees of healing across all Hadassah Medical Organization programs and facilities.
• Wills and Bequests Program Planned giving and bequest program allowing supporters to include Hadassah International in their estate plans to support HMO's mission.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHadassah International is the international arm of Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. This is the parent organization that Hadassah International operates under, coordinating international support for the Hadassah Medical Organization.
• Hebrew University of JerusalemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHadassah Medical Organization has a longstanding collaboration with Hebrew University for medical research, clinical trials, and physician-scientist training programs. This partnership enables translational medicine bringing research from laboratory to bedside.
• Hadasit (Technology Transfer Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHadasit is Hadassah Medical Center's technology transfer company that commercializes medical research and innovations developed at Hadassah hospitals.
• Canonic (subsidiary of Evogene Ltd.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanonic partnered with Hadasit to conduct pre-clinical studies on anti-inflammatory medical cannabis products at Hadassah under Prof. Reuven Or's laboratory.
• Merck (MSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHadassah and drug giant Merck launched an mRNA initiative to fight cancer, combining pharmaceutical resources with Hadassah's research capabilities.
• RochecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHadassah stem cell breakthrough powered Roche's international development of macular degeneration treatment.
• Hebrew University researchers (Prof. Nir Friedman and Prof. Naomi Habib)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration to develop faster, cheaper COVID-19 testing methods using magnetic beads technology. The robotic protocol was tested at Hadassah Hospital and became operational.
• International Hadassah Chapters (Australia, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Latinoamerica, New Zealand, Panama, Switzerland, UK, USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHadassah International coordinates with chapters worldwide that raise funds, awareness, and support for the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem.
• El Al AirlinesminorOthersEl Al CEO Gonen Usishkin facilitated emergency bone marrow delivery during COVID-19 flight cancellations by replacing a crew member with the bone marrow courier to save a six-month-old baby's life.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Direct Relief: Major international humanitarian medical aid organization with global operations; broader scope than Hadassah International, but comparable in operating international health-support programs and donor-funded medical delivery.
• Jewish National Fund (JNF) USA: Large, established U.S. nonprofit with a multi-country donor network supporting Israeli development, infrastructure, and community health — broader portfolio but overlapping international donor stewardship capabilities.
• American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC): Global Jewish humanitarian organization funding health, welfare, and community programs across many countries — overlaps with Hadassah International in donor-funded international health support.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) USA: Large international medical-humanitarian nonprofit raising funds in the U.S. for global health delivery and emergency response — a broader-scope peer operating donor-funded international medical programs.

Direct peers

• Hebrew University of Jerusalem – American Friends: U.S. fundraising arm for Hebrew University — Hadassah Medical Organization's longstanding translational-research partner. Highly comparable donor network and academic-medicine fundraising structure.
• American Technion Society: U.S.-based support organization for the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, with a comparable structure of regional chapters, major-donor cultivation, and support for Israeli research and innovation.
• American Friends of Magen David Adom: U.S. fundraising affiliate of Israel's national emergency medical service, operating an analogous international donor and chapter network model for an Israeli health-services organization.
• American Friends of Sheba Medical Center: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) fundraising arm for Israel's Sheba Medical Center — the closest functional peer, raising funds for an Israeli academic hospital, stewarding donors, and supporting medical research and innovation.
• American Friends of Rabin Medical Center: U.S. nonprofit that supports Rabin Medical Center in Israel through fundraising, medical innovation grants, and international awareness — directly comparable donor-stewardship and hospital-support model.
• American Friends of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: U.S. nonprofit supporting an Israeli academic and research institution through a chapter-based international fundraising network — analogous operating model for academic-medicine-adjacent support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hadassah-international

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

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