American Israel Public Affairs Committee
- Assets
- $179.4m
- Revenue
- $78.3m
- Investments
- $2.1m
- Employees
- 447
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1968
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 53-0217164
Organization Overview
American Israel Public Affairs Committee is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2021, American Israel Public Affairs Committee employed 447 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Israel Public Affairs Committee is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, American Israel Public Affairs Committee generated $78.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $63.5m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.9%) per year over the past 6 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND THE U.S.-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP IN WAYS THAT ENHANCE THE SECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INFORMATION AND MEMBER EDUCATION: EXPERTS IN GATHERING AND DISSEMINATING THE MOST UP TO DATE ANALYSES OF MIDDLE EAST ISSUES AND AMERICAN POLITICS.
LOBBYING: TO HELP IN THE THE PASSING OF PRO-ISRAEL LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES AND WORK WITH GOVERNMENT, DIPLOMATS, ACADEMICS AND POLITICIANS TO TRACK AND ANALYZE EVENTS AND TRENDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Howard Kohr CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $1,054,772 |
Richard Fishman Co-Ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $812,172 |
Arne Christenson Managing Dir-Policy & Politics | Officer | 40 | $618,855 |
Elliot Brandt Managing Dir-National Affairs | Officer | 40 | $584,636 |
Brian Shankman Chief Strat Dir - Ntnl Affairs | 40 | $572,339 | |
Michael Sachs Atlantic States Director | 40 | $562,242 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Viva Creative Llc Event Production | 9/29/21 | $6,909,672 |
Aramark Services Inc Catering | 9/29/21 | $3,384,725 |
Hargrove Inc Event Planning | 9/29/21 | $2,669,434 |
City Security Consultants Inc Security Services | 9/29/21 | $1,281,375 |
Event Force Inc Conf/event Staffing | 9/29/21 | $1,144,107 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $76,750,178 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,796,150 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $76,750,178 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,861 |
| Investment income | $1,096,993 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $359,305 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $78,256,627 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $7,402,089 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,934,911 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $23,744,006 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,055,522 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,756,190 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,184,925 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $195,289 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $141,820 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $147,703 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $242,464 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,832,539 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,012,515 |
| Office expenses | $1,443,661 |
| Information technology | $1,737,974 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,104,501 |
| Travel | $106,828 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,393,471 |
| Interest | $395,850 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,012,699 |
| Insurance | $254,343 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $63,521,153 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,962,425 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $29,490,583 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,109,430 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,854,129 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $80,385,802 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,143,239 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,450,355 |
| Total assets | $179,395,963 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,982,907 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,143,750 |
| 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 | $17,748,781 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $11,116,689 |
| Total liabilities | $54,992,127 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $94,193,192 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,210,644 |
| 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 | $179,395,963 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Israel Public Affairs Committee has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Anschel Eilian Family Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE STRENGTHENING OF THE US-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP. | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $8,532,965 |
| Earnings | $1,441,394 |
| Net Contributions | $860,815 |
| Other Expense | $341,485 |
| Ending Balance | $10,493,689 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Middle East Broadcasting Networks Inc Springfield, VA | $63,451,558 | $112,111,736 |
Digital Promise Global Washington, DC | $123,728,620 | $89,291,301 |
International Research And Exchanges Board Inc Washington, DC | $28,553,118 | $70,556,802 |
American Israel Public Affairs Committee Washington, DC | $179,395,963 | $78,256,627 |
Tigray Development Association In North America Washington, DC | $14,141,545 | $64,772,988 |
Amideast Washington, DC | $36,442,040 | $48,272,646 |
American Israel Education Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $162,256,798 | $65,043,938 |
Institute For Governance And Sustainable Development Inc Washington, DC | $3,406,420 | $7,176,788 |
Middle East Media And Research Institute Inc Washington, DC | $4,612,496 | $9,235,135 |
International Consortium Of Investigative Journalists Inc Washington, DC | $7,479,893 | $3,022,355 |
Israel Institute Inc Washington, DC | $4,523,703 | $683,865 |
U S Assoc For Intl Migration Washington, DC | $429,111 | $3,312,005 |