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The 990 read · EIN 13-5563393 · NY · Fiscal year 2024

American Jewish Committee

American Jewish Committee: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“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
Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

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.

high

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 2b
02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 80.2¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
80.2¢
Programs, $82.1M
12.1¢
Fundraising, $12.4M
7.7¢
Admin, $7.8M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
11¢
as reported
11¢
counting the shared mail

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, 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 · 31.8% of program spending · $2.1M in grants $26.1M

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…

Program 2 · 25.3% of program spending · $64K in grants $20.8M

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…

Program 3 · 9.7% of program spending · $65K in grants $7.9M

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…

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $123.5M to $307.6M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
124
121
120
144
158
156
206
233
271
245
267
308
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Theodore Deutch
Chief Executive Officer
$735,841
Julie Schair
Chief Development Officer
$421,542
Janet Becker
Chief Human Resources and Strategy Officer
$341,724
Marc D Stern
Chief Legal Officer
$337,573
Jason Isaacson
Chief Policy & Political Affairs Officer
$328,000
Belle Yoeli
Chief Strategy and Communication Officer
$310,375
Melanie Pell
Chief Field Operations Officer
$309,176
Richard M Hyne Until May 31 2024
Chief Financial Officer
$278,059
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Talbot Digital LLCMedia communications$6,950,000
Attn IncMedia communications$4,624,091
Global Strategy Group LLCMedia communications$3,446,650
Fat Camp Films LLCVideo production$2,421,762
Mjv MechanicalBuilding maintenance and hvac$1,532,684
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

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 VII

What 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 IX

How 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 X

Does 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)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. American Jewish Committee Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. American Jewish Committee Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

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/