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…
American Jewish Committee
American Jewish Committee: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“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.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $736K Theodore Deutch, 0.7% of spending
- Revenue
- $126.7M 91.3% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $102.3M 80.2% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $307.6M end of 2024
- Savings
- 36.1 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 393 employees, 1,175 volunteers
1 thing to look at.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
Professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised
Professional fundraisers raised $962,846 and kept $786,073 (81.6%). The charity received $176,773.
Schedule G Part I, line 2bOf each dollar it spent, 80.2¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, American Jewish Committee spent 11¢ on fundraising, or about 11¢ counting joint costs.
Fundraising ÷ $115.6M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXWhat it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
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…
Other 2024 programmatic activities: ajc's other 2024 programmatic activities include: (1) interreligious and intergroup relations: ajc builds coalitions with like-minded partners to advance shared interests and values, and to further understanding. The agency firmly believes that the well-being of the jewish community is linked to that of other faith and minority groups in the United States and around the world. In 2024, ajc created translate hate: the catholic edition, a groundbreaking resource for churches across America to pave the way towards eradicating antisemitism.; (2) amid a massive…
Net assets: $123.5M to $307.6M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot Digital LLC | Media communications | $6,950,000 |
| Attn Inc | Media communications | $4,624,091 |
| Global Strategy Group LLC | Media communications | $3,446,650 |
| Fat Camp Films LLC | Video production | $2,421,762 |
| Mjv Mechanical | Building maintenance and hvac | $1,532,684 |
The questions people ask about the American Jewish Committee.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the American Jewish Committee CEO make?
Theodore Deutch, Chief Executive Officer, received $735,841 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.7% of American Jewish Committee's $102.3M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of American Jewish Committee donations go to programs?
American Jewish Committee reported 80.2% of 2024 spending as programs, 12.1% as fundraising and 7.7% as management. That includes $545K of joint mail and ad costs counted as programs; without them, programs were 79.7%.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does American Jewish Committee have?
Net assets were $307.6M at the end of 2024, about 36.1 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes American Jewish Committee have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
Form 990 (2024)Every number, traced.
- American Jewish Committee Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- American Jewish Committee Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “American Jewish Committee: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/american-jewish-committee/