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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Advocating for Israel and the Jewish people. Defending democratic values for all.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show American Jewish Committee with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1906, it is among the oldest social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $127M in annual revenue. 179 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Jewish Committee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 135563393. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Jewish Committee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
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 $127M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for social services charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $127M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Jewish Committee holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $127M 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
As he retires from American Jewish Committee after almost 50 years, Rabbi Andrew Baker plans to stay ‘AJC-adjacent’ - JNS
Sens. Fetterman, McCormick address American Jewish Committee’s Global Forum - The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
American Jewish Committee Leaders Meet and Tour 770 - COLlive
Don’t let fear take away pride during Jewish American Heritage Month | Opinion - Miami Herald
American Jewish Committee names new regional president - Your Observer
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at American Jewish Committee Lecture - 6abc Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at American Jewish Committee Lecture - 6abc Philadelphia
American Jewish Committee Hosts Annual Ambassadors’ Seder in DC - Washington Jewish Week
ALPHA EPSILON PI AND AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO COMBAT CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM - AEPi
American Jewish Committee hosts seder in Washington for diplomats from 75 countries - Cleveland Jewish News
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 179 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1906
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, NY, United States.
- What is American Jewish Committee's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Jewish Committee trustworthy?
- American Jewish Committee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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