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The 990 read · EIN 13-1818723 · NY · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Anti-Defamation League

Anti-Defamation League: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Adl was formed in 1913 to stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.”

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
$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
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 75.3¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
75.3¢
Programs, $96.6M
12.7¢
Fundraising, $16.3M
11.9¢
Admin, $15.3M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
12¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Anti-Defamation League spent 12¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $135.5M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 29.3% of program spending · $555K in grants $28.3M

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…

Program 2 · 18.8% of program spending · $27K in grants $18.1M

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…

Program 3 · 10.1% of program spending · $32K in grants $9.8M

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.

Program 4 · 8.2% of program spending · $77K in grants $7.9M

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.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $-8.8M to $50.5M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
-9
-22
-22
-16
-7
-3
4
16
30
32
12
51
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Jonathan Greenblatt
CEO & National Director
$1,326,036
Frederic Bloch
Svp, Growth
$719,631
George Selim
Executive Vice President
$397,844
Adam Neufeld
Chief Operating Officer
$392,013
Steven Sheinberg
SVP & General Counsel
$352,983
Susan Roberson
Chief Financial Officer
$328,565
Gabrielle Savage
Svp, Field Operations
$315,070
Cheryl Drazin
Chief People & Adv. Officer
$314,720
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
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Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

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 VII

What 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 IX

How 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 X

Does 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)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Anti-Defamation League Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Anti-Defamation League Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

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/