American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1914, NY
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Affiliates
Jack G. Buncher Charitable Fund for AJJDC
Swergold Family Foundation for Children in Crises
The Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Charitable Foundation
The Thalheimer Family - JDC Support Foundation
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Stated Purpose
""o save Jewish lives and build Jewish life throughout the world."
AJJDC's 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, 2017, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee's program expenses were:
Former Soviet Union |
$125,482,133 |
Israel |
$89,444,063 |
Europe |
$43,940,778 |
Multi-Regional |
$18,868,576 |
Africa/Asia |
$4,046,428 |
Latin America |
$2,493,654 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$284,275,632 |
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Chief Executive
David Schizer, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$919,088
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Chair of the Board
Stanley Rabin
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Philanthropist
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Board Size
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Paid Staff Size
991
*2017 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $302,727,262, 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 - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Source of Funds |
Grants |
$154,680,181 |
Contributions |
$148,047,081 |
Investment gain, net |
$74,950,649 |
Other income |
$11,004,008 |
Actuarial loss on annuity obligations |
($317,840) |
Total Income |
$388,364,079 |
- Programs: 89%
- Administrative: 8%
- Fundraising: 3%
Total Income |
$388,364,079 |
Program expenses |
$284,275,632 |
Fundraising expenses |
$11,144,513 |
Administrative expenses |
$24,885,779 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$320,305,924 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$68,058,155 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$518,012,661 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$6,181,324 |
Ending Net Assets |
$592,252,140 |
Total Liabilities |
$122,641,255 |
Total Assets |
$714,893,395 |
Note In the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" represents gain on sale of fixed assets ($4,319,900) and actuarial adjustment for pension plan ($1,861,424).