named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Campaigns
Runs public petitions and letter-writing initiatives targeting universities, governments, and cultural institutions on issues related to Israel and antisemitism
International Mayors Conference
Brings mayors from around the world to Israel to foster understanding and relationships between global city leaders and Israel
Mideast Watchpost
Provides analysis and real-time updates on Middle East security and political developments
activities · 4 groups
What they do
-
Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 3 activities
- Monitor and respond to regional conflicts and humanitarian developmentsIssues public statements and hosts briefings on developments in the Israel-Lebanon and Israel-Gaza conflicts, including responses to ceasefire agreements, humanitarian aid models, and hostage situations.
- Promote democratic values and combat antisemitismConfronts antisemitism and advocates for democratic alliances through public statements, op-eds, and historical engagement in civil rights and immigration advocacy.
- Support Jewish and pro-Israel civic engagementOperates the Jewish Political Guide, a platform that informs voters about candidates' and officials' positions on Israel, combating hate, and issues important to the Jewish community.
-
-
SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for U.S.-Israel relations and regional diplomacyAdvances diplomatic ties through initiatives such as Science Diplomacy and high-level convenings like the International Mayors Conference, fostering dialogue between global leaders and promoting regional stability.
-
-
Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Operate AJCatalyst Lab incubator programRuns the AJCatalyst Lab, a venture-style incubator that identifies, supports, and scales high-impact initiatives combating antisemitism by providing start-up funds, strategic mentorship, operational support, media advice, and network access.
-
-
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Historical civil rights and immigration advocacyEngaged in civil rights advocacy during the 1960s alongside Martin Luther King Jr., participated in the March on Washington, and supported German Jewish immigration and protective legislation during the 1930s and WWII.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$400K
Contributions & grants$398K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$385
expenses
Total expenses$350K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$130K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$226K
Cash$203K
Investments$23K
Liabilities$337K
Net assets$-111K
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +113.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ALAN PINES — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL ROSEN — PRESIDENT
- DR BEN CHOUAKE — DIRECTOR
- DR MUNR KAZMIR — DIRECTOR
- JACK ROSEN — CHAIRMAN
- JOHN KRUGER — SECRETARY
- JORDAN ROSEN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL MELNICKE — TREASURER
- MORTON DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- ZEEV RUBENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Abraham Accords Network — Supports expansion of the Abraham Accords to include more Arab-Muslim states in normalization with Israel.
- Ajlan & Bros Holding Company Partner — Partnered through coverage of a landmark joint venture with Israel’s SolarEdge Technologies.
- Council for World Jewry Network — Board member of the Council for World Jewry.
- Gaza Relief Foundation Partner — Co-hosted an emergency media briefing on a new humanitarian aid model for Gaza.
- Israeli government Government — Works with the Israeli government to advance Jewish rights and strengthen diplomatic ties.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Partner — Collaborated with Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1960s civil rights movement to fight segregation and advance equal rights.
- New York Post Partner — Featured coverage of the American Jewish Congress launching a new incubator program to combat antisemitism.
- President Government — Collaborates with the President to advance Jewish rights and understanding of Israel.
- President’s Export Council Government — Appointed to the President’s Export Council, the principal national advisory committee on international trade.
- Riverdale Country School Partner — Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Riverdale Country School.
- SolarEdge Technologies Partner — Partnered through coverage of a landmark joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s Ajlan & Bros Holding Company.
- The Algemeiner Partner — Partnered with The Algemeiner to publish an op-ed on democratic alliances.
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Partner — Collaborated with the U.S. Ambassador to Israel in a hosted webinar on U.S.-Israel relations.
- US Congress Government — Works with members of the US Congress to advance Jewish rights and understanding of Israel.
- United Nations Government — Engages with members of the UN to address anti-Israel sentiment and promote understanding of Israel.
- United States Holocaust Memorial Council Government — Appointed member of the Board of Trustees for the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Action-Driven Advocacy for Jewish Community Challengesmethodology: action-driven advocacyBy applying an action-driven mindset and innovation, the organization addresses challenges facing the Jewish people, because proactive and adaptive strategies are more effective in producing tangible outcomes than reactive or traditional approaches.
- Diplomacy-First Approach to Strengthen International Supportmethodology: face-to-face diplomacyBy leveraging direct diplomatic access and face-to-face engagement, the organization builds international understanding and support for Israel, because personal and institutional diplomacy fosters trust and cooperation more effectively than public campaigns alone.
- Education as Critical Defense Against Antisemitismmethodology: education_for_critical_thinkingBy providing historical facts and promoting critical thinking through education, the organization counters antisemitic narratives, because informed individuals are better equipped to recognize and resist misinformation and prejudice.
- Legal Advocacy as Democratic Tool for Protecting Rightsmethodology: legal_advocacyBy using law and legislation as tools within democratic systems, the organization protects American Jewish rights and advances Israel’s interests, because legal frameworks provide enforceable, systemic change that advocacy alone cannot achieve.
- Science and Technology as Tools for Diplomatic Influencemethodology: science_diplomacyBy leveraging Israel's scientific and technological capabilities, the organization builds diplomatic relationships and addresses global challenges, because shared innovation creates interdependence and soft power more effectively than political appeals alone.