Every Dollar at Work
We believe in radical transparency. Here’s how your investment translates into tangible impact for Conservative/Masorti communities across the country.
HOW WE INVEST YOUR GIFT
Three Initiatives, One Vision
The Tzedek Center’s budget is organized around our three core pillars of work. Every gift — at any level — directly supports this mission-critical infrastructure.
40%
Community Organizing & Social Action
Training and supporting Roshei Tzedek community captains, building the Tzedek Trail digital platform, and sustaining the grassroots network that connects congregations to national advocacy.
YOUR GIFT FUNDS: $50,000 launches the Tzedek Trail. $225,000 funds one full year of the Roshei Tzedek program.
35%
Advocacy for the Movement
Community listening campaigns, Capitol Hill visits, D.C. policy presence, and the relationships with policymakers that give our communities a seat at the table.
YOUR GIFT FUNDS: Each community visit costs $2,500. Year 1 target: 60 visits across the country.
25%
Education & Community Empowerment
Webinars, conferences, publications, and the Education & Cohort Program Lead who designs and delivers this work across the entire Movement.
YOUR GIFT FUNDS: Full-time Education Lead: $82,065/year (salary + benefits).
OUR FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Growing Impact, Year by Year
The Tzedek Center’s growth is intentional and phased. Each year builds on the last, creating an organization that is not only larger but more resilient and more deeply rooted.
YEAR 1
2026
Build & ACtivate
- Roshei Tzedek in 30 synagogues
- 10 states, 100,000 people
- Launch Tzedek Trail
- 150 policymaker relationships
- Form inaugural Advisory Board
YEAR 2
2027
Expand & Deepen
- 50 policymaker connections
- Monthly blog launched
- 30+ policy issues supported
- Expansion to Israel, Canada, South America
YEAR 3
2028
Sustain & Scale
- 300 policymaker connections
- Mailing list: 100,000+
- Monthly webinars Movement-wide
- Quarterly legislator meetings
YEAR 4
2029-30
Lead & transform
- Definitive nonpartisan voice
- 75+ policy issues supported
- 150,000+ constituent network
- Comprehensive resource library
Financial Stewardship
How We Manage Your Trust
The Tzedek Center is committed to responsible financial stewardship. Administrative support is provided in-kind by the Rabbinical Assembly and USCJ, which means more of your gift goes directly to programming and advocacy.
We publish quarterly reports to our stakeholders and make our financials available to major donors upon request. To request financial documentation, please contact Emily Jaeger.
Recent Funding HighlightS
$57,500
KKL-JNF grant for environmental education and sustainability programming
$200K
NSGP grant potential unlocked per congregation through our DHS advocacy
$19,000
KKL-JNF grant for environmental education and sustainability programming