American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to save Jewish lives and build Jewish life throughout the world."
Year, State Incorporated:
1914, NY
Also Known As:
JDC
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee's (AJJDC) relief and welfare programs provide human services to Jews in need in countries around the world. The organization reports that these services are provided to individuals that meet criteria relevant to the local environment, such as poverty and income levels, available social services, and consideration for physical mobility, disabilities, and unique circumstances.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee's program expenses were:
| Europe | $17,726,831 |
| Former Soviet Union | $189,739,633 |
| Israel | $104,344,178 |
| Other | $26,804,715 |
| Total Program Expenses | $338,615,357 |
Chief Executive
Ariel Zwang, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$843,160
Chair of the Board
Annie Sandler
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Philanthropist
Board Size
141
Paid Staff Size
923
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $391,168,990, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions for capital projects | $2,820,921 |
| Other income | $5,749,514 |
| Investment return used for operations | $29,793,100 |
| Excess of investment return, net | $62,227,164 |
| Contributions | $194,001,835 |
| Grants | $194,346,234 |
| Total Income | $488,938,768 |
Programs: 91% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $488,938,768 |
| Total expenses: | $372,564,060 |
| Program expenses | $338,615,357 |
| Fundraising expenses | $11,280,814 |
| Administrative expenses | $22,667,889 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $116,374,708 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $760,019,415 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $819,923 |
| Ending Net Assets | $876,502,026 |
| Total Liabilities | $93,810,668 |
| Total Assets | $970,312,694 |
Note: In the above finanical section, "other changes in net assets" represents actuarial adjustment for pension plan ($1,701,409), actuarial loss on annuity obligations (-$356,010), and actuarial adjustment for non-qualified plans (-$1,237,496).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance