WIZO NSW

What WIZO NSW does

WIZO NSW INC (Women's International Zionist Organisation, NSW chapter) is a private non-profit charity registered in New South Wales, Australia (ABN 77 128 437 658), headquartered in Bondi Junction. It is one of 50 federations within the global WIZO movement founded in 1920 and is part of WIZO Australia Pty Ltd, the entity eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. The organization raises funds from the Australian Jewish diaspora and channels them into WIZO's network of over 800 social welfare projects in Israel.

Its core offerings are non-commercial in nature: an annual membership program, a three-tier child sponsorship scheme (Silver $1,000, Ruby $1,800, Emerald $5,000 per year), legacy/bequest giving, Bar/Bat Mitzvah program donations, and event-based fundraising. Supplementary revenue comes from merchandise sales — Mitzvah Cards ($20/6 cards), Mitzvah Kippahs ($18), Magen David necklaces ($200), greeting cards ($25-$36), and branded apparel — distributed through a WordPress-based e-commerce website and the TryBooking event ticketing platform. Beneficiaries include disadvantaged children, at-risk youth, women fleeing abuse, new immigrants, and the elderly across Israeli society.

WIZO NSW operates with approximately 8 paid staff, supported by an elected board, executive leadership (President Nilly Berger, Vice President Benita Kam, Treasurer Julie Ross), and a large volunteer base spanning local groups (WIZO Yaffa, Tsafon, Ayelet, Kesher) and sub-programs (Lev Echad). Its competitive position rests on WIZO's century-old brand, formal United Nations ECOSOC and UNICEF consultative status, direct partnership with the Israeli government as the country's largest welfare organization, and an established federation network spanning five continents and 250,000 members.

Name

WIZO NSW

Legal name

WIZO NSW INC

Website

https://wizonsw.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WIZO NSW is a Sydney-based Jewish non-profit charity and one of 50 WIZO federations worldwide, raising tax-deductible funds through memberships, child sponsorships, events, and merchandise to support 800+ social welfare projects for women, children, and families in Israel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO), Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (MNCH) Programs (BPADAIAC)

Keywords

• Charitable social services
• Child welfare programs
• Community fundraising events
• Donation management services
• Women's welfare support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bondi Junction

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Tax-deductible donations (all donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia) and child sponsorship programs form the primary revenue streams for WIZO NSW.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from supporters who join as WIZO members, with membership being described as the foundation of all WIZO actions.
3. Gift Shop Sales: Sale of Mitzvah Cards ($20), Mitzvah Kippahs ($18), Magen David necklaces ($200), aprons, and other merchandise through the WIZO gift shop.
4. Bequests and Wills: Legacy giving through bequests and wills, encouraging supporters to leave lasting gifts to WIZO NSW.
5. Event Revenue: Revenue from hosted events including gala dinners, community gatherings, and educational programs featuring notable speakers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WIZO NSW is a registered Australian charity that raises funds through individual donations, memberships, sponsorships, merchandise sales, bequests and community events to support over 800 social welfare projects in Israel serving women, children and families. Programs include child sponsorship, bar/bat mitzvah community giving, project-specific cause funding, and a tiered donor recognition framework.

Product overview

WIZO NSW is a charitable organization operating as a unified portfolio of social welfare and fundraising programs rather than a technology product. The core offerings include membership, donations, and child sponsorship at three tier levels (Silver, Ruby, Emerald). Supporting programs include the Bar/Bat Mitzvah educational program for disadvantaged Israeli children, the Lev Echad sub-program for women aged 35-55, and legacy/planned giving. Merchandise includes greeting cards (physical and eCards), jewelry (Magen David Necklace), religious items (Mitzvah Cards and Kippah), and apparel. The organization publishes the WIZO Review newsletter and hosts community events. All programs support WIZO's network of over 800 social welfare projects in Israel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lev Echad: A group within WIZO for women aged 35-55 years old who are passionate about supporting vulnerable people of Israel. 'Lev Echad' means 'one heart' in Hebrew.

Products and services

• WIZO Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 foster homes housing hundreds of disadvantaged children
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• WIZO AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIZO NSW operates in partnership with WIZO Australia, the national federation organization, to support and fund WIZO projects in Israel. WIZO NSW is part of the broader Australian WIZO network.
• World WIZOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld WIZO is the global umbrella organization coordinating WIZO activities across 50 federations worldwide. WIZO NSW participates in international conferences and initiatives led by World WIZO President Anat Vidor.
• Israeli GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIZO is described as the largest welfare organisation in Israel, partnering with the Israeli government for a stronger and better Israeli society. Projects operate in collaboration with government ministries.
• United Nations (ECOSOC and UNICEF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIZO holds official NGO consultative status with ECOSOC and UNICEF, enabling participation in UN forums and influence on international policy regarding women and children.
• Jewish Agency for IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIZO coordinates with the Jewish Agency for immigrant absorption and support programs, particularly for new immigrants to Israel from various countries.
• Lev Echad GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLev Echad is a subgroup within WIZO for women aged 35-55 who create products like Mitzvah Cards to raise funds and awareness. The group contributes to WIZO NSW's fundraising efforts.
• Various Australian Synagogues and Jewish Community OrganizationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWIZO NSW collaborates with local synagogues and Jewish community organizations for fundraising events, educational programs, and community engagement activities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JNF Australia (Jewish National Fund): Direct peer operating as an Australian-based Israel-focused fundraising charity. JNF Australia competes for the same NSW Jewish-donor dollars as WIZO NSW, with overlapping missions in Israeli welfare, environmental, and community development projects.
• WIZO Victoria / WIZO Australia: Sister federations within the same WIZO movement in Australia. Operate the same child sponsorship, membership, and donation programs targeting Australian Jewish women, with overlapping events and donor engagement strategies.
• Jewish Agency for Israel (Australia desk): Direct peer and named WIZO NSW partner. Coordinates Australian fundraising for Israeli immigrant absorption and welfare programs that closely overlap WIZO's mandate, sharing the same donor pool and government relationships.
• UIA (United Israel Appeal) Australia: Direct peer and umbrella organization for several Israel-affiliated charities in Australia. UIA channels funds to Israeli social welfare and immigrant absorption programs that closely mirror WIZO's mission, competing for the same diaspora donor base.
• Hadassah Australia: Direct peer as a women's Zionist organization raising funds in Australia for Israeli health and welfare causes. Shares similar membership-based community-led fundraising model and target donor demographics with WIZO NSW.

Broad incumbents

• Plan International Australia: Broader incumbent operating child sponsorship and international welfare initiatives from Australia. Competes for the same general-purpose child welfare donor with similar monthly recurring sponsorship mechanics, but at significantly larger scale.
• World Vision Australia: Broader incumbent as one of Australia's largest humanitarian nonprofits. Operates child sponsorship programs (similar to WIZO's) at much larger scale, competing for the broader Australian donor pool interested in international child welfare causes.
• UNICEF Australia: Broader incumbent with which WIZO shares UN-affiliated status (UNICEF consultative). Competes for child-welfare-focused Australian donors and benefits from a global brand and government co-funding that dwarf WIZO NSW's local operation.

Regional players

• Australian Jewish Fund (community foundation): Regional player operating as a grantmaking community foundation for the Australian Jewish community. Targets similar diaspora donors with philanthropic intent toward Israeli welfare and Jewish communal causes, with comparable scale and event-driven fundraising.

Emerging players

• Zonta International (Australia district): Emerging peer as a global service organization of professionals focused on women's empowerment, similar to WIZO's mission. Operates grants and welfare programs but with a less Israel-centric, more general women's rights focus and lower direct overlap.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wizonsw
• Instagraminstagram.com/wizo.nsw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wizo-nsw

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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