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AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
New York, NY · EIN 135563393 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R200 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Very Large (>$50M) · ajc.org
revenue
$126.7M
expenses
$102.3M
net assets
$307.6M
employees
393
volunteers
1,175
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

AJC's mission is to enhance the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world.

profile · synthesized from sources

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is a global advocacy organization that promotes the security and well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, while advancing democratic values and human rights worldwide. It engages in policy analysis, diplomatic advocacy, and coalition-building on issues including antisemitism, Middle East security, and religious freedom. AJC operates through a network of regional offices and centers focused on transatlantic and regional cooperation.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $26.09M
    GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (AJC) IS THE GLOBAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOR THE JEWISH PEOPLE. THROUGH OUR 25 REGIONAL OFFICES ACROSS THE U.S., 15 OVERSEAS POSTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH 38 JEWISH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE, AJC WORKS TO CREATE A WORLD IN WHICH JEWS AND ISRAEL THRIVE. WE CREATE TRUSTED PARTNERSHIPS WITH GLOBAL LEADERS, INCLUDING ELECTED OFFICIALS, DIPLOMATS, RELIGIOUS LEADERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, CORPORATIONS, MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS, AMONG OTHER SECTORS OF CIVIL SOCIETY. AJC's DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS INVOLVE EXTENSIVE OUTREACH TO, AND INTERACTION AND JOINT PROGRAMMING WITH, U.S. AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, POLITICAL FACTIONS, POLICY EXPERTS, MEDIA OUTLETS, AND CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS, INCLUDING OVERSEAS JEWISH COMMUNITIES. WITH THE GLOBAL JEWISH COMMUNITY STILL REELING FROM THE HORRORS OF HAMAS' BRUTAL ATTACK ON OCTOBER 7, 2023, AJC MOBILIZED ITS UNPARALLELED GLOBAL NETWORK TO TACKLE THE UNPRECEDENTED THREATS FACING WORLD JEWRY. FROM WORLD CAPITALS TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES, AJC WORKED WITH LEADERS ACROSS SOCIETY TO SUPPORT ISRAEL AND COMBAT SURGING ANTISEMITISM, AND WE LEVERAGE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS TO EDUCATE, COUNTER MISINFORMATION, AND SHAPE PUBLIC OPINION. AJC RELEASED ITS ANNUAL STATE OF ANTISEMITISM IN AMERICA REPORT, ADVOCATED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ITS "CALL TO ACTION AGAINST ANTISEMITISM IN AMERICA," WHICH PROVIDES THE NECESSARY DATA TO BETTER UNDERSTAND, RESPOND TO, AND PREVENT ANTISEMITISM. THE AGENCY ALSO RALLIED THE UNITED STATES, EUROPEAN AND MIDDLE EAST ALLIES, AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO UNITE IN ACTION TO DECISIVELY HALT IRAN'S QUEST FOR NUCLEAR WEAPONS, CURTAIL ITS CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS PROGRAM, AND CHECK ITS REGIONAL AGGRESSION AND INTERNAL OPPRESSION.
  2. #2 $20.77M
    THE DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL OFFICES: THE DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL OFFICES NETWORK OF 25 OFFICES ADVANCES AJC'S ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP AND FUNDRAISING PRIORITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. IN LOCATIONS WHERE AJC DOES NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL PRESENCE, WE WORK WITH PARTNERS TO ACCOMPLISH AJC'S OBJECTIVES, INCLUDING GLOBAL DIPLOMACY, POLITICAL ADVOCACY, COALITION BUILDING, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS. THE REGIONAL OFFICES COMMUNICATE AND ADVOCATE WITH A VARIETY OF KEY INTERLOCUTORS, INCLUDING ELECTED OFFICIALS, DIPLOMATS, INTERGROUP AND INTERFAITH LEADERS, CIVIC LEADERS, UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS, CAMPUS LEADERS AND THE MEDIA. THEY CONNECT THE LOCAL TO THE GLOBAL AND POSITION AJC AS THE GO-TO JEWISH ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES. IN 2024, AJC NATIONAL EFFORTS CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON ADDRESSING THE AFTERMATH OF THE OCTOBER 7 ATTACK, INCLUDING THE SPIKE IN ANTISEMITISM AND UNFAIR CRITICISMS OF THE JEWISH STATE AROUND THE WORLD AND IN MULTILATERAL FORUMS. MAJOR RESOURCES WERE DEVOTED TO EDUCATING UNINFORMED AUDIENCES THROUGH TRAININGS AND WEBINARS, ADDRESSING GAPS IN HATE CRIME REPORTING IN THE U.S. TO PROTECT TARGETED COMMUNITIES, AND SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT WHEN IT COMES TO ISRAEL'S EFFORTS TO NEUTRALIZE TERRORIST THREATS, FROM HAMAS, TO HEZBOLLAH, AMONG OTHERS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

AJC Abu Dhabi
Promotes regional cooperation and security dialogue in the Gulf, particularly on maritime and economic stability.
AJC Europe
Coordinates advocacy across European nations on issues including Iran policy, antisemitism, and regional security.
AJC Jerusalem
Provides on-the-ground analysis and advocacy focused on Israel’s security and regional diplomacy.
AJC Paris
Engages French policymakers and civil society to strengthen Jewish security and Franco-Israeli relations.
Center for a New Middle East
Advances U.S. and regional security through policy analysis and advocacy on Iran, Israel, and Middle East diplomacy.
Transatlantic Institute
AJC’s Brussels-based office promoting EU-U.S. cooperation on combating antisemitism, religious freedom, and Middle East policy.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 4 activities
    • Global expansion of antisemitism advocacy and policy influence
      Expanded domestic antisemitism recommendations into a Global Call to Action following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Operates 40 offices across six continents and maintains relationships in over 110 countries to mobilize leaders and advance protective policies for Jewish communities and Israel.
    • Regional diplomacy and track II engagement in the Middle East
      Maintains a permanent office in Abu Dhabi, UAE—AJC Abu Dhabi: The Sidney Lerner Center for Arab-Jewish Understanding—established in 2021, making it the only Jewish organization with a presence in an Arab state. Organizes delegations of thousands of American and international leaders to the Middle East to strengthen regional ties and understanding.
    • Research and public reporting on antisemitism in America
      Conducts annual research on antisemitism in the U.S., including the State of Antisemitism in America Report and fall 2025 surveys comparing experiences and perceptions among American Jews and the general U.S. population. Maintains the "Translate Hate" glossary, an online tool that identifies and explains antisemitic language.
    • Support for Jewish students facing antisemitism on campus
      Provides direct support and guidance to Jewish students navigating antisemitism, including anti-Israel protests and encampments, through tailored advice and a dedicated email contact. Encourages reporting incidents to university systems and identifies potentially discriminatory faculty behaviors for escalation to administrators or federal authorities.
  • Combating Antisemitism and Hate 2 activities
    • Development and dissemination of antisemitism combat resources
      Created and released the Combating Antisemitism Playbook (updated in May 2026), a comprehensive framework providing sector-specific guidance for 13 societal sectors on identifying, preventing, and responding to antisemitism. The playbook was informed by practitioner workshops with over 60 leaders and builds on earlier advocacy efforts like the 2022 Call to Action Against Antisemitism.
    • Implementation support for U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
      Assembled a task force to support implementation of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism by collaborating with federal agencies (including Education, Agriculture, and Homeland Security) to train employees and advance policy changes. AJC’s prior Call to Action influenced the development of the national strategy through overlapping recommendations.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Bipartisan public forums on antisemitism and U.S.-Israel relations
      Hosts large-scale bipartisan forums such as the AJC Global Forum event featuring U.S. Senators and attended by 2,000 participants from the U.S. and 70 countries, focusing on antisemitism, U.S.-Israel relations, and American values.
  • Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
    • Center for Education Advocacy
      Established the Center for Education Advocacy to strengthen advocacy efforts and enact systemic change for Jewish students in K–12 and higher education institutions.
  • Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
    • Domestic advocacy and leadership infrastructure
      Operates 25 regional offices across the United States to advance advocacy and leadership initiatives, including public education, policy engagement, and community mobilization around Jewish safety and security.
  • Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
    • Hostage advocacy and family support following October 7 attack
      Organized hundreds of advocacy engagements since October 2023 for families of hostages, including high-level meetings with U.S. and international officials at the White House, State Department, FBI, and media outlets to raise awareness and press for action.
  • Jewish Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Interreligious and cross-regional leadership programs
      Operates the Michael Sachs Fellowship for Emerging Leaders, a six-month program for young American, Israeli, and Arab professionals; convenes Regional Business Collectives for U.S.-based entrepreneur engagement; and hosts the Africa-Israel Agricultural Dialogue to promote food and energy security. Also organizes joint conferences, seminars, and training programs on interreligious dialogue.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Advocacy on U.S.-Iran policy and nuclear agreements
      Engages in sustained advocacy around U.S.-Iran diplomacy, including issuing public statements on the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, advocating for congressional oversight under the Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015, launching public campaigns urging constituent action, and communicating directly with senior U.S. officials. Also released a public framework outlining principles for any comprehensive agreement with Iran.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$126.68M
Contributions & grants$115.61M91%
Program service revenue$1.74M1%
Investment income$8.80M7%
Other revenue$532K
expenses
Total expenses$102.29M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$51.31M
Grants paid out$2.25M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$334.91M
Cash$52.25M
Investments$216.58M
Liabilities$27.28M
Net assets$307.63M
Liquid reserves31.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +43.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 14
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
THEODORE DEUTCH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 60 $973K
JULIE SCHAIR CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 45 $482K
JANET BECKER CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES AND STRATEGY OFFICER 45 $392K
MARC D STERN CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER 45 $387K
JASON ISAACSON CHIEF POLICY & POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER 45 $378K
BELLE YOELI CHIEF STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER 45 $335K
ROBERT LEIKIND REGIONAL DIRECTOR, AJC BOSTON 40 $325K
MELANIE PELL CHIEF FIELD OPERATIONS OFFICER 40 $324K
NOAM MARANS DIRECTOR, INTERRELIGIOUS AFFAIRS 40 $310K
JON SCHWEITZER MANAGING DIRECTOR, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS 40 $309K
DINA SIEGEL VANN DIRECTOR, BILLA 40 $308K
MICHAEL GILBERT DIRECTOR REGIONAL OFFICE ADVANCEMENT 40 $297K
RICHARD M HYNE UNTIL MAY 31 2024 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 45 $297K
ELISSA FISHMAN AS OF MAY 06 2024 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 45 $280K
board members · 11
  • AMY LEVIN RAGEN — CHAIR, INTERRELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
  • ANDREW H MARKS — EC MEMBER
  • ANTHONY E MEYER — ASSOCIATE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • BEN A PLOTKIN — EC MEMBER
  • CLIFF P GOLDSTEIN — ASSOCIATE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • DAVID R BERZ — TREASURER/SECRETARY
  • DAVID W INLANDER — EC MEMBER
  • FRANK LINDE — CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE
  • HARRIET P SCHLEIFER — CHAIR, CONTEMPORARY JEWISH LIFE
  • ILANA RON LEVEY — EC MEMBER
  • ILENE ENGEL — CHAIR, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • 110 countries Government — Maintains relationships with leaders and institutions in over 110 countries to advance Jewish safety and pro-Israel advocacy.
  • ADL Partner — Includes ADL as a trusted resource for Jewish students navigating antisemitism on campus.
  • AJC Global Forum 2026 Network — Platform for unveiling and disseminating the Combating Antisemitism Playbook to global participants.
  • Abraham Accords Partner — Initiative to expand the Abraham Accords as part of a broader strategy to promote regional coexistence and diplomatic engagement.
  • Biden Administration Government — Worked with AJC on the development and implementation of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
  • Chabad on Campus Partner — Lists Chabad on Campus as a trusted resource and partner organization for Jewish student support.
  • Congress Government — Engages key members to advocate for U.S., Israeli, and regional partner interests regarding Iran policy
  • CyberWell Partner — Partnered with CyberWell to release a report on experiences with online antisemitism and how to combat it.
  • Dave McCormick Partner — Bipartisan participant in AJC Global Forum dialogue on antisemitism and U.S.-Israel relations.
  • Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies Partner — Formal partnership to advance research in religious studies and intercultural dialogue through joint events, publications, and training programs.
  • Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies Partner — New partnership to advance research in religious studies and intercultural dialogue.
  • Hamas Partner — Identified as responsible for the October 7, 2023, massacre against Israelis and foreign nationals.
  • Hillel International Partner — Collaborates with Hillel International on campus outreach and press conferences addressing antisemitism.
  • Hillel International Partner — Partnered with Hillel International to document Jewish college students’ experiences with antisemitism on campus.
  • John Fetterman Partner — Bipartisan participant in AJC Global Forum dialogue on antisemitism and U.S.-Israel relations.
  • Middle East Partnership for Peace Act (MEPPA) Government — Advocates for expanding MEPPA as a mechanism to support U.S.-Israel relations and fulfill the promise of the Abraham Accords.
  • Project Interchange Partner — Utilizes Project Interchange, AJC’s Israel educational arm, to host delegations of Arab leaders for firsthand experiences in Israel.
  • Trump Administration Partner — Collaborates with the Trump Administration to advance Israel’s integration in the Middle East and support hostage recovery efforts.
  • Trump administration Government — Engages senior officials to communicate concerns about U.S.-Iran agreements
  • U.S. Congress Government — Engaging with Congress to advocate for oversight of the U.S.-Iran MOU under the Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015.
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Partner — Partnered with AJC to implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism through training and policy support.
  • U.S. Department of Education Partner — Collaborated with AJC to implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism through training and policy support.
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security Partner — Collaborated with AJC to implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism through training and policy initiatives.
  • USAID Government — Supports and promotes USAID's Middle East Regional Cooperation Program (MERC) and USAID-MASHAV Cooperation as part of regional integration efforts.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Corporate and Tech Sector Engagement for Policy Change
    methodology: corporate_engagement_for_policy_change
    By directly engaging tech, social media, and AI company leaders, systemic reduction in online antisemitism is achieved because influencing platform policies at the design and governance level creates scalable, enforceable change that individual moderation cannot.
  • Experiential Diplomacy to Shift Perceptions
    methodology: experiential-diplomacy
    By facilitating direct, high-level person-to-person experiences—such as delegations of Arab leaders to Israel—attitudes and relationships are transformed because lived experience disrupts stereotypes more effectively than abstract diplomacy or policy dialogue alone.
  • Transformative Advocacy Through Narrative and Diplomatic Reframing
    methodology: transformative_advocacy
    By challenging dominant narratives about Israel and Jewish identity through historical affirmation, myth refutation, and experiential diplomacy, long-term perception change is achieved because direct engagement and counter-narratives disrupt entrenched biases more effectively than reactive defense.
  • Whole-of-Society Approach to Combating Antisemitism
    methodology: whole-of-society approach
    By engaging leaders across all sectors of society—government, corporate, academic, religious, and civil—with tailored strategies and coordinated action, systemic change in antisemitism prevention is achieved because broad-based societal ownership increases legitimacy, reach, and sustainability of efforts.