What services does American Israel Public Affairs Committee provide?

The organization delivers programs and services focused on advancing its mission through direct service delivery, capacity building, and community partnerships. Services are designed based on community needs assessment and evidence-based practices.

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Programs are available to eligible individuals and groups within the service area. Specific eligibility criteria may apply based on program requirements. Contact the organization directly for detailed information about access and enrollment.

How is the organization funded?

Funding comes from diverse sources including individual donations, foundation grants, government contracts, and earned revenue. Financial information is publicly available through annual reports and IRS Form 990 filings.

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American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Washington, DC · Founded 1963

Lobbying organization strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship through bipartisan advocacy

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Community Service

Topic

Social Impact

Contact

Howard Kohr

Website Contact

About Organization

American Israel Public Affairs Committee strengthens and expands the U.S.-Israel relationship in ways that enhance the security of both the United States and Israel through grassroots advocacy and policy engagement. Founded in 1963 and based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with $156.4 million in annual revenue and 356 employees mobilizing more than 6 million members nationwide.

What They Focus On

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Research Impact

Conducts research and evaluation to inform best practices and demonstrate program effectiveness.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$156.4M

+97% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$100.4M

+20.8% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$229.6M

+34.6% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

356

-5.3% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$156,448,717	$100,363,669	$229,573,060	356
2022	$79,401,004	$83,081,062	$170,596,173	376
2021	$73,512,996	$79,102,769	$163,965,523	408
2020	$78,256,627	$63,521,153	$179,395,963	447
2019	$96,590,240	$92,128,734	$154,433,955	504
2018	$133,892,601	$109,829,047	$156,925,281	476
2017	$104,740,110	$102,398,623	$128,109,746	466

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Assess Needs

Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.
02

Design Programs

Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.
03

Deliver Services

Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.
04

Evaluate Impact

Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Israel Public Affairs Committee

General Support

Provides general support designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Grant Can Only Be Met If The Requirements Of Irc S

Provides grant can only be met if the requirements of irc s designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

General Support

Provides general support designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

General Purposes

Provides general purposes designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Us-israel Relations

Provides us-israel relations designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

Howard Kohr

Chief Executive Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $1,307,898

Richard L Fishman

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $1,281,373

Arne Christenson

Managing Director For Policy & Politics

Full-time

Compensation: $803,055

Elliot Brandt

Vice Chief Executive Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $730,996

Elias Saratovsky

Director Of Regional Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $710,278

Michael Sachs

Atlantic States Director

Full-time

Compensation: $699,355

Brian T Shankman

Chief Strategic Director Of National Affairs

Full-time

Compensation: $698,646

Robert H Bassin

CEO United Democracy Project

Full-time

Compensation: $681,135

Philip S Friedman

General Counsel & Director Of Political Operations

Full-time

Compensation: $657,619

Jeremy Rider

Director - Events And Creative Services

Full-time

Compensation: $589,025

Suzanne M Kinzer

Chief Financial Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $532,837

Samantha C Margolis

Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Of Staff

Full-time

Compensation: $474,955

Milestones

1963

Organization Founded

1963

Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Alan Franco Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Alan Levow Board Member 4.0 hrs/week

Amy Friedkin Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Anita Friedman Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Bernice Manocherian Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Bernie Kaminetsky President-Elect, Board Of Directors 8.0 hrs/week

Betsy Berns Korn Chairperson Of Board Of Directors 4.0 hrs/week

Bob Pincus Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Bonnie Siegel Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

David Steiner Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

David Sterling Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

David Victor Board Member 4.0 hrs/week

Debbie Rudy Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Donna Bender Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Edward Levy Jr Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Erika Neuberg Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Harriet Schleifer Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Hilary Smith Kapner Board Member 4.0 hrs/week

Howard Friedman Board Member 4.0 hrs/week

Jamie Sprayregen Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Jan Zakowski Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Kevin Pailet Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Lee Rosenberg Board Member 4.0 hrs/week

Lillian Pinkus Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Mark Rubin Secretary/Treasurer 8.0 hrs/week

Matt Engel Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Melvin Dow Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Michael Kassen Board Member 4.0 hrs/week

Michael Tuchin President, Board Of Directors 4.0 hrs/week

Mort Fridman Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Phil Roberts Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Richard Bassuk Board Member 4.0 hrs/week

Robert Cohen Board Member 4.0 hrs/week

Ronald Bakalarz Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Sandy Perl Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Sarit Catz Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Steve Demby Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Steve Grossman Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Susie Bender Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Tim Wuliger Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Yana Lukeman Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Yehuda Neuberger Board Member 8.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$9.8M

Highest Paid

$1.4M

Howard Kohr

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Howard Kohr	Chief Executive Officer	$1,307,898	$59,639	$1,367,537	40
Richard L Fishman	Co-Chief Executive Officer	$1,281,373	$57,964	$1,339,337	40
Arne Christenson	Managing Director For Policy & Politics	$803,055	$59,497	$862,552	40
Elliot Brandt	Vice Chief Executive Officer	$730,996	$52,547	$783,543	40
Michael Sachs	Atlantic States Director	$699,355	$60,425	$759,780	40
Brian T Shankman	Chief Strategic Director Of National Affairs	$698,646	$55,245	$753,891	40
Robert H Bassin	CEO United Democracy Project	$681,135	$60,147	$741,282	40
Elias Saratovsky	Director Of Regional Affairs	$710,278	$26,643	$736,921	40
Philip S Friedman	General Counsel & Director Of Political Operations	$657,619	$50,488	$708,107	40
Jeremy Rider	Director - Events And Creative Services	$589,025	$55,675	$644,700	40
Suzanne M Kinzer	Chief Financial Officer	$532,837	$55,722	$588,559	40
Samantha C Margolis	Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Of Staff	$474,955	$48,349	$523,304	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Richard L Fishman	Co Chief Executive Officer	$1,216,046	$76,715	$1,292,761	40
Howard Kohr	Chief Executive Officer	$1,223,915	$66,954	$1,290,869	40
Arne Christenson	MD Of Policy And Politics	$730,777	$76,715	$807,492	40
Brian T Shankman	Chief Strategic Director	$676,004	$71,813	$747,817	40
Elliot Brandt	MD Of National Affairs	$681,468	$60,432	$741,900	40
Elias Saratovsky	Director Of Regional Affairs	$671,122	$70,331	$741,453	40
Michael Sachs	Atlantic States Director	$666,064	$74,093	$740,157	40
Robert H Bassin	CEO United Democracy Project	$620,656	$76,715	$697,371	40
Philip S Friedman	General Counsel & Director	$617,619	$32,141	$649,760	40
Jeremy Rider	DIR Of Events & Creative Srvs	$551,137	$74,083	$625,220	40
Suzanne M Kinzer	Chief Financial Officer	$496,241	$57,170	$553,411	40
Samantha C Margolis	Chief Administrative Officer	$429,341	$48,901	$478,242	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Howard Kohr	CEO	$1,089,027	$55,803	$1,144,830	40
Richard L Fishman	Co-CEO	$903,445	$66,638	$970,083	40
Arne Christenson	Managing DIR-Policy & Politics	$648,227	$66,638	$714,865	40
Brian T Shankman	Chief Strat DIR-Ntnl Affairs	$643,188	$66,638	$709,826	40
Michael Sachs	Atlantic States Director	$632,965	$66,638	$699,603	40
Elias Saratovsky	Director - Regional Affairs	$625,400	$54,628	$680,028	40
Elliot Brandt	Managing DIR-National Affairs	$608,696	$42,591	$651,287	40
Robert H Bassin	CEO United Democracy Project	$535,034	$66,638	$601,672	40
Marvin C Feuer	DIR-Policy & Gov'T Affairs	$513,217	$55,803	$569,020	40
Suzanne M Kinzer	Chief Financial Officer	$421,849	$48,222	$470,071	40
Samantha C Margolis	Chief Administrative Officer	$380,139	$42,591	$422,730	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Howard Kohr	CEO	$1,054,772	$53,578	$1,108,350	40
Richard Fishman	Co-CEO	$812,172	$63,628	$875,800	40
Arne Christenson	Managing DIR-Policy & Politics	$618,855	$63,628	$682,483	40
Brian Shankman	Chief Strat DIR - Ntnl Affairs	$572,339	$63,628	$635,967	40
Elliot Brandt	Managing DIR-National Affairs	$584,636	$41,325	$625,961	40
Michael Sachs	Atlantic States Director	$562,242	$63,628	$625,870	40
Robert Bassin	Director - Political Affairs	$498,096	$63,628	$561,724	40
Jeremy Rider	Director - Events And Creative	$473,244	$63,628	$536,872	40
Marvin Feuer	DIR-Policy & Gov'T Affairs	$480,101	$53,578	$533,679	40
Samantha Margolis	Chief Administrative Officer	$353,695	$41,325	$395,020	40
Mary Rickey	Interim-Chief Financial Off	$293,530	$63,628	$357,158	40
Suzanne Kinzer	Chief Financial Officer	$292,794	$15,057	$307,851	40
Bennett Goldstein	Former Mng. DIR & CFO	$123,667	—	$123,667	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Howard Kohr	CEO	$1,079,123	$57,708	$1,136,831	40
Richard Fishman	Co-CEO	$902,393	$69,701	$972,094	40
Arne Christenson	Managing DIR-Policy & Politics	$660,338	$69,701	$730,039	40
Elliot Brandt	Managing Director -DEV	$639,934	$43,066	$683,000	40
Brian Shankman	DIR - Regional Affairs & DEV	$604,346	$69,701	$674,047	40
Michael Sachs	Regional Director - Northeast	$597,238	$69,701	$666,939	40
Robert Bassin	Director - Political Affairs	$534,247	$69,701	$603,948	40
Marvin Feuer	DIR-Policy & Gov'T Affairs	$503,757	$69,701	$573,458	40
Jeremy Rider	Director - Events And Creative	$502,672	$57,708	$560,380	40
Bennett Goldstein	Mng. DIR & CFO	$394,116	$49,555	$443,671	40
Samantha Margolis	Chief Administrative Officer	$387,499	$43,066	$430,565	40
Mary Rickey	Interim-Chief Financial Off	$288,652	$69,741	$358,393	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$281K Grants Received

7 Organizations

Top Funders

7 total

Libitzky Family Foundation

$75K

Judi & Steven B Fader Family 2 grants

$75K

Goodman Family Supporting Foundation

$50K

Pearlstone Family Fund Inc.

$36K

Colen Family Foundation

$25K

Yad Dovid Inc.

$10K

Gladstein Fund for Coexistence

$10K

Libitzky Family Foundation Judi & Steven B Fader Family Goodman Family Supporting Foundation Pearlstone Family Fund Inc. Colen Family Foundation Yad Dovid Inc. Gladstein Fund for Coexistence

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

1 Registrations

1 Client

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

American Israel Public Affairs Committee

1 filing

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Phone

(202) 639-5200

Social

Visit Website

251 H Street NW Washington, DC 20001

American Israel Public Affairs Committee

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Assess Needs

Design Programs

Deliver Services

Evaluate Impact

Programs and Initiatives

General Support

Grant Can Only Be Met If The Requirements Of Irc S

General Support

General Purposes

Us-israel Relations

Team & Leadership

Howard Kohr

Richard L Fishman

Arne Christenson

Elliot Brandt

Elias Saratovsky

Michael Sachs

Brian T Shankman

Robert H Bassin

Philip S Friedman

Jeremy Rider

Suzanne M Kinzer

Samantha C Margolis

Milestones

Organization Founded

Program Expansion

Program Expansion

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Disregarded Entities

Lobbying Activity

Clients 1 total

Contact

Phone

Social