Anti-Defamation League
- Assets
- $81.5m
- Revenue
- $101.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 501
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/1948
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-1818723
Organization Overview
Anti-Defamation League, operating under the name Adl, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Adl employed 501 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Adl is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Adl generated $101.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $81.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ADL WAS FORMED IN 1913 TO ELIMINATE ANTI-SEMITISM AND BIGOTRY IN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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REGIONAL OPERATIONS - SUPERVISES AND COORDINATES THE LEAGUE'S COAST-TO-COAST NETWORK OF REGIONAL AND SATELLITE OFFICES IN THE UNITED STATES. EACH REGIONAL OFFICE CARRIES OUT THE LEAGUE'S AGENDA IN THE RESPECTIVE DESIGNATED GEOGRAPHIC AREA IN THE USA. REGIONAL OPERATIONS ARE CHARGED WITH COORDINATING THE WORK OF THE REGIONAL OFFICES TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT ADL'S OVERALL MISSION. THE REGIONAL OFFICES SUPPORT THE NATIONAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESS WITH LOCAL PERSPECTIVES, PRIORITIES AND INPUT. THE FIELD STAFF AND LAY LEADERS REACH OUT TO BOTH THE LOCAL JEWISH AND OTHER COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADL PROGRAMS.
CENTER ON EXTREMISM - IN A WORLD RIDDLED WITH CYBERHATE, ONLINE HARASSMENT, AND MISUSES OF TECHNOLOGY, THE CENTER ON EXTREMISM (COE) SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO LEGISLATORS, JOURNALISTS, UNIVERSITIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND TECH PLATFORMS AND ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN A TARGET OF ONLINE HATE AND HARASSMENT. COE DEVELOPS PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS AND ADVOCATES FOR CHANGE AT ALL LEVELS OF SOCIETY. IT IS A FORCE FOR INNOVATION, PRODUCING CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH TO PROTECT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, INFORM THE PUBLIC, AND ENGAGE YOUTH. CTS BUILDS ON ADL'S CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE SECURING JUSTICE AND FAIR TREATMENT FOR ALL IN A DIGITAL WORLD.
EDUCATION - FURTHERS THE LEAGUE'S MISSION THROUGH THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS IN THE CORE PRIORITY AREAS OF ANTI-BIAS, BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING, SCHOOL CLIMATE AND ANTI-SEMITISM. ADL EDUCATION DELIVERS THESE PROGRAMS TO PREK-12 SCHOOL COMMUNITIES, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES, COMMUNITY GROUPS, CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, YOUTH SERVICE PROVIDERS AND WORKPLACES. IN 2020, ADL EDUCATION PROGRAMS WERE DIRECTLY DELIVERED TO OVER 91,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THESE EDUCATION PROGRAMS HAVE POSITIONED ADL AS A LEADER IN ANTI-BIAS PROGRAMMING AND BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION, DIRECTLY REACHING ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND WORKPLACE EMPLOYEES WITH IN-DEPTH TRAINING AND RESOURCES. EMPLOYEES WITH IN-DEPTH TRAINING AND RESOURCES.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND INTERFAITH PROGRAMS - MAINTAINS CONTACTS THROUGHOUT EUROPE, LATIN AMERICA, THE MIDEAST, AND THE UNITED STATES FROM WHICH INFORMATION IS GATHERED RELATING TO POLITICAL AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS THAT IMPACT ANTI-SEMITISM AND BIGOTRY. OBSERVES AND ANALYZES TRENDS AROUND THE WORLD RELATED TO ANTI-SEMITISM, HATE, AND RELATED ISSUES. PREPARES AND DISSEMINATES REPORTS AND DATA REGARDING ISRAEL'S SECURITY, U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONS, BIGOTRY AND ANTI-SEMITISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST. INITIATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON THE MIDEAST AND ISRAELI ISSUES, AS WELL AS ON INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES ON FIGHTING ANTI-SEMITISM AND BIGOTRY, MAINTAINS CONTACT WITH FAITH LEADERS IN THE U.S. AND OTHER COUNTRIES. DEVELOP PROGRAMS OF COOPERATION ON INTERGROUP UNDERSTANDING AND HUMAN RELATIONS WITH CATHOLIC AND PROTESTANT RELIGIOUS GROUPS AT COMMUNITY, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. PARTICIPATES IN EDUCATIONAL AND ACTION PROGRAMS IN INTERFAITH EFFORTS. ORGANIZES TRAINING PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR SEMINARS AND RELIGIOUS-ORIENTED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.LEADERSHIP - THE LEADERSHIP DIVISION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ATTRACTING, EDUCATING AND CULTIVATING ADL LEADERS BY HOSTING SEVERAL ANNUAL NATIONAL MEETINGS, OVERSEEING GOVERNANCE, PROVIDING PERIODIC E-MAIL AND PRINT COMMUNICATIONS ON ADL ISSUES, RECRUITING PARTICIPANTS FOR MISSIONS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES, AND HOSTING PRIVATE MEETINGS WITH NATIONAL AND WORLD LEADERS AT ADL HEADQUARTERS. THE LEADERSHIP DIVISION PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT TO ADL REGIONS TO HELP ENHANCE THEIR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND ALSO OFFERS GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE TO REGIONAL LEADERS LOOKING TO EXPAND THEIR INVOLVEMENT ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Greenblatt CEO & National Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $575,716 |
Frederic Bloch Svp, Growth | Officer | 34 | $409,893 |
Sonal Shah Internal Consultant | 40 | $389,422 | |
Kenneth Jacobson Deputy National Director | 40 | $282,214 | |
Thomas Ruderman Svp, Talent & Knowledge | Officer | 40 | $280,197 |
Eileen Hershenov Svp, Policy | 40 | $273,317 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Tru North Advisors Financial Advisory | 12/30/21 | $182,713 |
Cdr Fundraising Group Fundraising Services | 12/30/21 | $1,071,940 |
Kaizen Technologies Temp Services | 12/30/21 | $186,104 |
Vrp Consulting It Support | 12/30/21 | $144,000 |
Situation Interactive Media | 12/30/21 | $457,166 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $8,755,989 |
| Related organizations | $9,824,492 |
| Government grants | $7,486,610 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $50,818,183 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $76,885,274 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,441,421 |
| Investment income | $5,034 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $26,669 |
| Net Rental Income | $303,167 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $71,735 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,003,715 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $101,058,936 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $518,565 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,541,735 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $261,367 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $34,987,263 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $412,607 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,165,996 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,948,809 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $311,086 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,109 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,159,061 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,629 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,022,541 |
| Advertising and promotion | $949,311 |
| Office expenses | $1,303,611 |
| Information technology | $3,471,733 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,461,212 |
| Travel | $512,737 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,140,477 |
| Interest | $852,104 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,505,091 |
| Insurance | $872,578 |
| All other expenses | $396,535 |
| Total functional expenses | $81,510,625 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,839,751 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,786,336 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $22,737,630 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $314,500 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,324,166 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,222,732 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,103,238 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,131,175 |
| Total assets | $81,459,528 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,710,558 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,168,613 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $4,000,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $36,437,251 |
| Total liabilities | $51,316,422 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$9,555,583 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $39,698,689 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $81,459,528 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Anti-Defamation League has awarded $453,360 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $115,000 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that Anti-Defamation League has recieved totaling $364,146.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mickey Shapiro Charitable Tr Farmington Hills, MI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS | $200,000 |
Epstein Philanthropies New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $95,000 |
Kahn Family Charitable Foundation Wellesley, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Susan Greenspun Fine Family Foundation Henderson, NV PURPOSE: DONATIONS | $10,000 |
Weiner-Marc Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $6,000 |
Ralph And Dorothy Hartwell Schugar Charitable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $132,164,903 |
| Earnings | -$25,611,690 |
| Net Contributions | $1,415,760 |
| Other Expense | $4,783,638 |
| Ending Balance | $103,185,335 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY | $824,812,518 | $241,948,484 |
American Civil Liberties Union Inc New York, NY | $218,780,528 | $162,150,933 |
Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | $81,459,528 | $101,058,936 |
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | $46,676,983 | $13,573,500 |
Center For Constitutional Rights Inc New York, NY | $41,124,158 | $13,327,325 |
Human Rights Foundation Inc New York, NY | $22,212,219 | $22,408,926 |
Aclu Foundation Of Massachusetts Inc Boston, MA | $25,972,208 | $5,947,455 |
American Civil Liberties Foundation Of Pennsylvania Inc Philadelphia, PA | $9,232,042 | $4,773,653 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Massachusetts Boston, MA | $9,320,391 | $5,089,981 |
Equal Justice Usa Inc Brooklyn, NY | $9,056,649 | $3,782,041 |
American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | $23,701,662 | $5,522,447 |
Laurel House Inc Stamford, CT | $1,051,841 | $2,377,839 |