Policy and programs - see schedule opolicy and programs encompasses work including national affairs, the center on extremism; law enforcement; national litigation (including the legal action network); the center for technology and society; and the center for antisemitism research.the national affairs team promotes the league's mission in washington, d.c. And around the country with a focus on legislative advocacy, outreach to government officials, and coalition building. The center on extremism studies and exposes extremist movements and threats across the ideological spectrum and provides…
Anti-Defamation League
Anti-Defamation League: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“Adl was formed in 1913 to stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.”
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Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $1.3M Jonathan Greenblatt, 1% of spending
- Revenue
- $135.3M 100.1% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $128.2M 75.3% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $50.5M end of FY ending Jun 2025
- Savings
- 4.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 623 employees, 3,500 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
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No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 75.3¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Anti-Defamation League spent 12¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $135.5M 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.
Public awareness - manages awareness through published materials, national and regional websites, social media, social media marketing, email marketing, direct mail campaigns, online video and public relations campaigns, communications, and managing relationships. Works to ensure consistent branding across the organization. Keeps constituents informed of breaking news and issues involved with adl's work. Prepares visual and print materials on adl issues, goals and objectives; writes, edits and produces materials (reports, brochures, invitations newsletters, publications); and handles special…
Education - furthers adl's mission through the design and delivery of intergroup, holocaust, anti-bias, and other educational programs and materials for use in p-12 classrooms, on college campuses, and with community groups, corporations, civic associations, religious organizations, youth movements, and other nontraditional learning contexts.
International affairs - maintains contacts throughout europe, latin America, the middle east, and the U.S. To better understand antisemitism and bigotry worldwide and to coordinate on best practices to fight this hatred. Measures and analyzes trends around the world related to antisemitism and related issues. Initiates educational programs for international audiences on understanding and combatting antisemitism.
Net assets: $-8.8M to $50.5M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cx Marketing LLC | Strategy consultant | $1,878,709 |
| Levy Premium Foodservice Lp | Catering services | $970,426 |
| Community Counseling Service Co LLC | Fundraising consultant | $750,726 |
| Global Strategy Group LLC | Media | $679,156 |
| Situation Interactive | Marketing | $623,812 |
The questions people ask about the Anti-Defamation League.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Anti-Defamation League CEO make?
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO & National Director, received $1,326,036 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 1% of Anti-Defamation League's $128.2M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Anti-Defamation League donations go to programs?
Anti-Defamation League reported 75.3% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 12.7% as fundraising and 11.9% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IXHow much money does Anti-Defamation League have?
Net assets were $50.5M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 4.7 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part XDoes Anti-Defamation League have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)Every number, traced.
- Anti-Defamation League Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Anti-Defamation League Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Anti-Defamation League: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/anti-defamation-league/