Anti-defamation League
74% goes to programs $11 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Anti-defamation League is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1948, with $162,931,957 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 74% of spending to programs.
605 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10158 EIN 13-1818723 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2023)
$162.9M
▲ 54.5% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2023)
$129.8M
Net assets
$44.0M
Employees
600
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating74% to programs · $11 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Anti-defamation League: 74% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +20% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Anti-defamation League: 4 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Anti-defamation League: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Anti-defamation League: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Adl was formed in 1913 to stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice for all.
What they do
Policy and programs - see schedule opolicy and programsencompasses the work of national affairs, the center on technology and society; law enforcement and community security; and the center on extremism. 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 for technology and society, works to develop new strategies in the fight against hate online, analyzing and preparing reports on hate speech and cyber-harassment, providing insights to government and policymakers, and exposing and countering specific cases of abuse and offensive content on the internet. the center on extremism monitors and exposes extremist movements and individuals across the ideological spectrum and provides actionable intelligence and data-based analysis to law enforcement, public officials, community leaders and technology companies. the law enforcement and community security team conducts training for law enforcement agencies on hate crimes, extremism and bias, as well as programs on community security.
Public awareness - manages awareness through published materials, national and regional websites, social media marketing, email marketing, direct mail campaigns, online video and public relations campaigns, communications, and managing relationships with the media. 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 projects such as exhibits and events.
Education - furthers adl's mission through the design and delivery of intergroup, holocaust, antisemitism, 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.
Contact & location
- Address
- 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10158
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Civil Liberties
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $61.4M (FY2013) to $162.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $54.4MNet assets $44.0M
Operating margin
20.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$98.5M
Total liabilities
$54.4M
Net assets
$44.0M
Salaries & benefits
$70.0M
54% of expenses
Board members
21
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $162,931,957▲54.5% | $129,785,524▲29.5% | $44,040,253▲39.8% | $98,456,729▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $105,430,775▲4.3% | $100,194,254▲22.9% | $31,496,060▲4.5% | $93,995,360▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $101,058,936▲10.7% | $81,510,625▲16.2% | $30,143,106▲84.7% | $81,459,528▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $91,313,791▼0.6% | $70,140,638▼8.5% | $16,319,962▲298% | $77,716,839▲66.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $91,822,586▲22.2% | $76,634,548▲5.9% | $4,100,785▲218% | $46,795,249▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $75,131,683▼1.4% | $72,382,432▲12.1% | -$3,464,078▲50.2% | $38,423,229▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $76,202,602▲15.5% | $64,589,213▲10.5% | -$6,961,387▲57.9% | $38,945,602▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $65,971,077▲16.6% | $58,428,555▲5.7% | -$16,541,431▲25.6% | $30,629,125▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,561,516▲2.3% | $55,261,213▲2.0% | -$22,231,203▼2.6% | $26,194,054▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $55,295,291▼9.9% | $54,166,490▼6.8% | -$21,676,776▼146% | $26,423,509▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $61,366,360 | $58,137,559▲11.4% | -$8,811,951▲49.9% | $30,925,474▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $52,183,961▲5.3% | -$17,578,100▼37.3% | $31,355,548▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $49,567,222▼7.4% | -$12,803,191▼110% | $32,256,957▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $53,551,524 | -$6,102,806 | $33,115,592 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Lazowski | Director | 2 | — |
| Andy Adelson | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Barry Curtiss-lusher | Director | 2 | — |
| Ben Sax | Chair | 2 | — |
| Christopher Wolf | Director | 2 | — |
| Daniel Lubetzky | Director | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Price | Director | 2 | — |
| Esta Gordon Epstein | Director | 2 | — |
| Frederic Bloch | Svp, Growth | 34 | — |
| Geraldine Acuna-sunshine | Director | 2 | — |
| Glen Lewy | Director | 2 | — |
| Gregory Libertiny | Svp, Fin. & Admin. | 34 | — |
| Jonathan Greenblatt | Ceo & National Director | 34 | — |
| Larry Scott | Vice-chair | 2 | — |
| Milton Schneider | Director | 2 | — |
| Nicole Mutchnik | Vice-chair | 2 | — |
| Rob Stavis | Director | 2 | — |
| Shamina Singh | Director | 2 | — |
| Steven Sheinberg | Svp & General Counsel | 34 | — |
| Yadin Kaufmann | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| T&m USA LLC | Security | $675,841 |
| First International Resources LLC | Public Relations Research | $577,500 |
| Situation Interactive | Media | $513,929 |
| Wondersauce LLC | Website Development | $379,464 |
| District Production Group LLC | Event Production | $323,000 |
Grants received · $118.6M total
806 grants to Anti-defamation League totaling $118.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $1,238,651 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $935,745 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Advocacy | 2024 | $402,500 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $381,200 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $334,984 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $297,797 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $222,510 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $214,548 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Civil rights | 2024 | $185,361 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $156,528 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $128,418 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $118,550 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $116,200 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | To be used at the organization's discretion | 2024 | $112,750 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Public and societal benefit | 2024 | $110,200 |
Grants made · $1.5M in FY2023
23 grants totaling $1.5M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Anti-defamation League →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jlens | General support | $692,694 |
| Regents of the University of California At Berkeley | Research project | $169,000 |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Inc | Campus partnership | $60,000 |
| Chabad On Campus International Inc | Campus partnership | $50,000 |
| Texas Southern University Foundation | General support | $45,000 |
| Prairie View A&m University | General support | $45,000 |
| One Fact Foundation | Online research | $40,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | General support | $35,000 |
| Mechon Hadar | Education partnership | $35,000 |
| University of Houston | General support | $30,000 |
| Texas Tech University | General support | $25,000 |
| Louisiana State University A&m College | General support | $25,000 |
| University of St Thomas | General support | $25,000 |
| Atid Movement Inc | Online research | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madision | General support | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Anti-defamation League a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Anti-defamation League is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1818723, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Anti-defamation League's EIN?
- Anti-defamation League's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1818723.
- How much revenue does Anti-defamation League report?
- Anti-defamation League reported $162,931,957 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Anti-defamation League's spending goes to programs?
- Anti-defamation League spends about 74% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Anti-defamation League have?
- CharityIndex grades Anti-defamation League A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Anti-defamation League's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Anti-defamation League's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Alan Lazowski (Director).
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Data for Anti-defamation League (EIN 13-1818723) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.