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 world. In pursuit of this mission, AJC advances democratic principles, fights anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry, advocates for a secure Israel achieving fair treatment in the community of nations, and seeks to safeguard universal human rights. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON AJC'S MISSION IS AVAILABLE ON AJC'S WEBSITE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$334.9M
+12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$883K
-74.9% YoY
Grant Count
20
-52.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-47.3% YoY
About American Jewish Committee
Based on IRS filings
American Jewish Committee is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $334.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $883K. Net investment income was $8.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $334,912,804 | $298,419,414 | $275,116,097 |
| Revenue | $126,680,875 | $88,083,675 | $68,011,015 |
| Expenses | $102,290,971 | $82,678,117 | $62,037,706 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,801,142 | $3,235,013 | $12,865,823 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Friends of Magen David Adom ($100,000), American Friends of Sheba Medical Center ($100,000), American Friends of Rambam Medical Center ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | AJC grant to AFMDA for its activities in offering training in emergency first aid in medical care communities through Israel. | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | AJC Grant in support for its Victims of War Rehabilitation center. | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Rambam Medical Center New York, NY | AJC additional grant for its activities to assist Rambam Hospital in installing a new remote VPN system. | $100,000 |
| KAVOD SHEF INITIATIVE DENVER, CO | Grant to support funding of food for Holocaust Survivors. | $85,000 |
| JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY NEW YORK, NY | Ed Chase Jewish Theological Seminary allocation. | $83,171 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY INC NEW YORK, NY | AJC grant for its PTSD clinic. | $50,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc NEW YORK, NY | AJC grant for its activities in relief of soldiers injured in the current war. | $50,000 |
| THINC Foundation San Diego, CA | AJC grant for Conducting a survey comparing public attitudes toward teaching ethnic studies vs. critical or liberated ethnic. | $50,000 |
| The Giving Group Community GGC Boston, MA | AJC grant to support ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation of Kibbutz Nir Oz after 10/07 assault. | $50,000 |
| JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY NEW YORK, NY | Ed Chase Jewish Theological Seminary allocation. | $42,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID R BERZ | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| MICHAEL L TICHNOR | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| ROBERT E LAPIN | CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS | 12 | — |
| ROBERTA S BARUCH | CHAIR, ADVOCACY | 5 | — |
| STEVEN J WISCH | CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 5 | — |
| THEODORE DEUTCH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 60 | $735,841 |
| AMY LEVIN RAGEN | CHAIR, INTERRELIGIOUS AFFAIRS | 5 | — |
| ANDREW H MARKS | EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ANTHONY E MEYER | ASSOCIATE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 5 | — |
| BEN A PLOTKIN | EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| CLIFF P GOLDSTEIN | ASSOCIATE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 5 | — |
| DAVID W INLANDER | EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| FRANK LINDE | CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE | 5 | — |
| HARRIET P SCHLEIFER | CHAIR, CONTEMPORARY JEWISH LIFE | 5 | — |
| ILANA RON LEVEY | EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ILENE ENGEL | CHAIR, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | 5 | — |
| JEFFREY E STONE | CHAIR, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 5 | — |
| JEFFREY H ARONSON | EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JOYCE SILBERSTANG | EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| LISA L PRUZAN | EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MATTHEW BRONFMAN | EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MATTHEW J COEN | CHAIR, GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS | 5 | — |
| MELANIE NELKIN | CHAIR, NATIONAL POLICY, EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL FELDSTEIN | EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ROBERT L NEWMARK | CHAIR, REGIONAL OFFICES | 5 | — |
| STEPHNE BEHREND | EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| STEVEN L ZELKOWITZ | ASSOCIATE TREASURER/CHAIR, BUDGET COMMITTEE, EC MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ELISSA FISHMAN AS OF MAY 06 2024 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 45 | $252,291 |
| MARC D STERN | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 45 | $337,573 |
| RICHARD M HYNE UNTIL MAY 31 2024 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 45 | $278,059 |
| BELLE YOELI | CHIEF STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER | 45 | $310,375 |
| JANET BECKER | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES AND STRATEGY OFFICER | 45 | $341,724 |
| JASON ISAACSON | CHIEF POLICY & POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER | 45 | $328,000 |
| JULIE SCHAIR | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 45 | $421,542 |
| MELANIE PELL | CHIEF FIELD OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $309,176 |
| DINA SIEGEL VANN | DIRECTOR, BILLA | 40 | $261,314 |
| JON SCHWEITZER | MANAGING DIRECTOR, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $251,742 |
| MICHAEL GILBERT | DIRECTOR REGIONAL OFFICE ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $257,468 |
| NOAM MARANS | DIRECTOR, INTERRELIGIOUS AFFAIRS | 40 | $263,181 |
| ROBERT LEIKIND | REGIONAL DIRECTOR, AJC BOSTON | 40 | $262,859 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Jewish Committee?
American Jewish Committee is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $334.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Jewish Committee?
As of 2024, American Jewish Committee holds $334.9M in total assets with $126.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $883K in 2024.
Where does American Jewish Committee operate?
American Jewish Committee has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington.
What size grants does American Jewish Committee award?
In 2024, American Jewish Committee awarded 20 grants totaling $883K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Jewish Committee's EIN?
American Jewish Committee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5563393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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