named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Expert Media Placement
Connects journalists with spokespeople, officials, and subject-matter experts for quotes, interviews, and analysis on Israel and regional affairs.
Press Delegations to Israel
Organizes trips for U.S. journalists to Israel to meet government officials, industry leaders, and experts for first-hand understanding of the country’s culture, innovation, and challenges.
Virtual and In-Person Briefings
Hosts exclusive meetings and virtual sessions for journalists with experts and thought leaders on Israel and the Middle East.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 3 activities
- Hosting briefings and forums for media professionals on Middle East issuesConducts regular in-person and virtual briefings, meetings, and forums in major U.S. cities and online, connecting journalists with top experts and thought leaders to discuss Israel and the broader Middle East, fostering informed dialogue and information sharing.
- Organizing press delegations to Israel for U.S. journalistsArranges and facilitates press delegations to Israel for U.S.-based media professionals, including journalists from national broadcast, print, and online outlets, with structured meetings involving senior government officials, private sector leaders, innovators, and experts across sectors such as technology, agriculture, medicine, and culture. These delegations aim to deepen understanding and improve the accuracy of media coverage on Israel and the Middle East.
- Providing media with expert access and informational resources on Israel and the Middle EastSupplies U.S. media professionals with timely news, background research, analysis, and access to expert sources—including diplomats, military leaders, and NGO authorities—for accurate reporting on Israel and the Middle East. This includes maintaining a network of spokespeople and facilitating interviews and quote requests.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Placing media content on Israel and the Middle EastSupports the placement of articles and broadcasts in media outlets, achieving measurable reach; as of June 30, 2026, facilitated 422 placements across 157 outlets, generating over 38.7 million views.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$831K
Contributions & grants$831K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$528K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$145K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$330K
Cash$57K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$330K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +1376.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM KAMEN | CFO | 35 | $135K |
board members · 1
- MENACHEM M MARGOLIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- 157 different media outlets Partner — Collaborates with over 150 media outlets by providing access to Middle East content experts.
- 2MpressÜ Partner — Designed and developed the AMEPRESS website to support the organization's online presence.
- Europe Israel Press Association Network — Non-partisan organization with which AMEPA is affiliated.
- U.S. based media Partner — U.S.-based media organizations whose journalists participate in AMEPA-organized press delegations to Israel.
strategies · 2
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.
- Expert Access Network 7 orgsmethodology: expert-access-networkBy connecting journalists with vetted experts from Israel, the U.S., and around the world, we improve the quality and balance of media coverage because timely access to authoritative sources enables more informed, accurate, and context-rich reporting.shared approach: Media Accountability Through Public Engagement →
- First-Hand Exposure Model 7 orgsmethodology: firsthand-exposure-through-delegationsBy organizing journalist delegations to Israel, we produce more accurate and nuanced media coverage because direct, firsthand experience fosters deeper understanding of the country's people, culture, and complexities than secondhand reporting can.shared approach: Media Accountability Through Public Engagement →