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American Jewish Committee

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 …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About American Jewish Committee

Advocating for Israel and the Jewish people. Defending democratic values for all.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1929

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R200

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.71%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($64.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Jewish Committee is a registered social services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1906 and has been operating for 120 years. Its EIN is 135563393. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $88M in annual revenue. 179 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Jewish Committee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 89/100.

American Jewish Committee is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1906 and has been active for 120 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Jewish Committee has $88M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Jewish Committee is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $88M in annual revenue. The organization has 179 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Jewish Committee. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

American Jewish Committee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Advocating for Israel and the Jewish people. Defending democratic values for all. American Jewish Committee is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1906.

Among social services charities registered in United States: American Jewish Committee's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $88M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to American Jewish Committee are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 135563393, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

EL
Elissa Fishman
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allan J R••••
CHAIR, NATIONAL POLICY UNTIL JUNE 5, 2022
AM
Amy L•••• R••••
CHAIR, INTERRELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
AN
Andrew H M••••
EC MEMBER
AN
Anthony e M••••
ASSOCIATE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BE
Belle Y••••
CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER
BE
Ben a P••••••
EC MEMBER
CL
Cliff P G••••••••
ASSOCIATE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DA
Daniel E•••••
CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER UNTIL MARCH 1, 2021
DA
David H•••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (SEE SCHEDULE J)
DA
David R B•••
TREASURER/SECRETARY
DA
David W I•••••••
EC MEMBER
DE
Debra S•••• S••••••
EC MEMBER UNTIL JUNE 5, 2022
DI
Dina S••••• V•••
Director & BILLA
EL
Elissa F••••••
Chief Financial Officer
FR
Frank L••••
CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE
HA
Harriet P S••••••••
CHAIR, CONTEMPORARY JEWISH LIFE
HE
Henry W D•••••••
CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE UNTIL JUNE 5, 2022
IL
Ilana R•• L••••
EC MEMBER
IL
Ilene E••••
CHAIR, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
JA
Janet B•••••
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES AND STRATEGY OFFICER
JA
Jason I•••••••
CHIEF POLICY & POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
JE
Jeffrey e S••••
CHAIR, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
JE
Jeffrey H A••••••
EC MEMBER
JO
Joyce S••••••••••
EC MEMBER
JU
Julie S•••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

American Jewish Committee Leaders Meet and Tour 770 - COLlive
May 2026
collive.com
Don’t let fear take away pride during Jewish American Heritage Month | Opinion - Miami Herald
May 2026
www.miamiherald.com
American Jewish Committee names new regional president - Your Observer
May 2026
www.yourobserver.com
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at American Jewish Committee Lecture - 6abc Philadelphia
May 2026
6abc.com
ALPHA EPSILON PI AND AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO COMBAT CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM - AEPi
Mar 2026
aepi.org
American Jewish Committee Hosts Annual Ambassadors’ Seder in DC - Washington Jewish Week
Mar 2026
www.washingtonjewishweek.com
American Jewish Committee hosts seder in Washington for diplomats from 75 countries - Cleveland Jewish News
Mar 2026
www.clevelandjewishnews.com
American Jewish Committee, CAIR join orgs in backing birthright citizenship - The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
Mar 2026
jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com
Statement from the American Jewish Committee on U.S.-Israel Military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran - Cleve
Mar 2026
www.clevelandjewishnews.com
American Jewish Committee releases State of Antisemitism in America 2025 report - MS NOW
Feb 2026
www.ms.now
Form filed
$126.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$88.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$68.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$60.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$75.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Jewish Committee This page 79 $88.1 million 1%
Carenet 89 $10.7 million 1%
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation 89 $23.3 million -
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc 89 $40.0 million -
Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif 89 $15.3 million 0%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 179 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about American Jewish Committee

What is American Jewish Committee?
American Jewish Committee is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Advocating for Israel and the Jewish people. Defending democratic values for all.
When was American Jewish Committee founded?
American Jewish Committee was founded in 1906.
Who leads American Jewish Committee?
Elissa Fishman serves as CFO.
Where is American Jewish Committee located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is American Jewish Committee's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Jewish Committee trustworthy?
American Jewish Committee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Jewish Committee's registration number?
IRS EIN: 135563393.
What is American Jewish Committee's website?
http://www.ajc.org