Form990
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
MediumBullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
 
Doing business as
AJC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
165 EAST 56TH STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY100222709
D Employer identification number

13-5563393
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 95,782,795
F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID A HARRIS
165 EAST 56TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY100222709
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.AJC.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1906
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: AJC's mission is to enhance the wellbeing of the jewish people and israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 27
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 26
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 289
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,168
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 4,975
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 52,529,883 64,972,689
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,191,978 1,649,731
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 4,391,342 7,093,053
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 633,948 719,994
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 58,747,151 74,435,467
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 554,925 574,099
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 33,583,001 35,137,013
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 161,075 502,367
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet8,557,259    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 19,863,619 21,634,072
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 54,162,620 57,847,551
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 4,584,531 16,587,916
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 190,550,932 189,301,304
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 32,613,818 32,975,684
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 157,937,114 156,325,620
Part II
Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign Here
JumboBullet
Signature of officer Date
JumboBullet
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's signature
Date
PTIN
Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet
Firm's address MediumBullet



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: AJC's mission is to enhance the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON AJC'S MISSION IS AVAILABLE IN AJC'S ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON AJC'S WEBSITE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 21,667,493 including grants of $ 522,455 ) (Revenue $ 841,362 )
GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: AJC EXCELS IN RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND ADVOCACY AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. AJC UNDERSTANDS THE ISSUES IN DEPTH AND MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANY OF THE WORLD'S KEY DECISION-MAKERS, ENABLING IT TO HAVE AN IMPACT ON POLICY DECISIONS. AJC MAINTAINS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTES THAT CARRY OUT ITS ADVOCACY WORK THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, INCLUDING IN AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, LATIN AMERICA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST. AJC HAS OFFICES OR REPRESENTATION IN BERLIN, BRUSSELS, JERUSALEM, PARIS, ROME, SAO PAULO, SOFIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, TOKYO, WARSAW, AND NEW DELHI, AND HAS FORMAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH MORE THAN 30 JEWISH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. AJC'S WASHINGTON, D.C.-BASED OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COORDINATES THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNATIONAL OFFICES AND INSTITUTES, AS WELL AS ITS ENGAGEMENT WITH THE U.S. ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS. THESE RELATIONSHIPS ALLOW AJC TO PLAY A MEANINGFUL ROLE IN ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE ACTION BOTH IN WASHINGTON DC AND ACROSS THE WORLD. AJC HAS PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN EDUCATING MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT'S ON ISSUES RANGING FROM COMBATING ANTISEMITISM TO PROMOTING ISRAEL'S PLACE IN THE WORLD. MOREOVER, PROJECT INTERCHANGE, SENDS OVER 20 COHORTS OF INFLUENTIAL DECISION MAKERS, JOURNALISTS, RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO ISRAEL AND TO LEARN ABOUT THE JEWISH STATE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 14,020,143 including grants of $ 23,789 ) (Revenue $ 544,411 )
REGIONAL OFFICES: AJC MAINTAINS 22 REGIONAL OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. THESE OFFICES ESTABLISH AND BUILD KEY RELATIONSHIPS WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. REGIONAL OFFICES FOSTER TIES WITH INTER-RELIGIOUS AND INTER-GROUP ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS CIVIL SOCIETY GENERALLY, IN ORDER TO BUILD COALITIONS AND MOBILIZE THE JEWISH COMMUNITY TO ADVOCATE ON AJC'S PRIORITY ISSUES. IN 2018, THESE ISSUES INCLUDED: AFFIRMING ISRAEL'S PLACE IN THE WORLD, COMBATING GLOBAL ANTISEMITISM, COUNTERING THE SPREAD OF RADICALISM AND EXTREMISM, AND FOSTERING AMERICAN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP. REGIONAL OFFICES PERIODICALLY ENGAGE IN NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AJC PRIORITIES, SUCH AS ASKING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CREATE A SPECIAL ENVOY ON ANTISEMITISM AND PASSING HATE CRIME LEGISLATION IN THE US. AJC ALSO HAS CREATED THE LFT (LEADERS FOR TOMORROW) PROGRAM WHICH TRAINS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR ISRAEL ON CAMPUS AND SPEAK OUT AGAINST ANTISEMITISM. IN 2018, THE PROGRAM GREW TO BE PRESENT IN EIGHT U.S. CITIES WITH PLANS UNDERWAY TO EXPAND IT BOTH IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,549,117 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 98,984 )
COMMUNICATIONS: AJC ALSO RELIES ON PUBLIC ADVOCACY TO ACCOMPLISH OUR GOALS. WE RELY ON OUR ACTIVE EXPANSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS AS WELL AS OUR MEDIA RELATIONS DEPARTMENT TO EDUCATE THE WORLD ABOUT OUR POSITIONS AND BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR OUR INITIATIVES. AJC OP EDS APPEAR IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES AROUND THE GLOBE AND OUR VIDEOS HAVE THOUSANDS OF WATCHERS. AJC EXPERTS ARE WIDELY CITED IN LEADING MEDIA PUBLICATIONS AROUND THE GLOBE. IN 2018, OUR #SHOWUPFORSHABBAT CAMPAIGN IN THE WAKE OF THE PITTSBURGH SHOOTING WAS VIEWED BY OVER 250 MILLION PEOPLE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,248,528 including grants of $ 27,855 ) (Revenue $ 164,974 )
AJC'S 2018 OTHER PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) INTERRELIGIOUS AND INTERGROUP RELATIONS: AJC BUILDS COALITIONS WITH LIKE-MINDED PARTNERS TO ADVANCE SHARED INTERESTS AND VALUES, AND TO FURTHER UNDERSTANDING. AJC CONVENED A MUSLIM-JEWISH ADVISORY COUNCIL AND A LATINO-JEWISH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, FOR EXAMPLE, TO WORK TOGETHER ON ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN AND IMPORTANCE. TOGETHER, AJC ADVOCATES COLLECTIVELY WITH ITS PARTNERS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM AND EXTREMISM, AND FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL (E.G., COMBATING PROPOSALS TO BOYCOTT ISRAEL). (2) CONTEMPORARY JEWISH LIFE: AJC STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH CONTINUITY AND TO ENRICH THE RELATIONSHIP OF JEWS IN THE DIASPORA WITH THE STATE OF ISRAEL. AJC TAKES PUBLIC POSITIONS AND HOLDS SYMPOSIA AND MISSIONS ADDRESSING THIS VITAL ISSUE. AJC IS WORKING TO BRING TOGETHER THESE TWO COMMUNITIES TO BOTH STRENGTHEN THE TIES BETWEEN THE TWO LARGEST JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN THE WORLD, BUT ALSO STRENGTHEN THE AMERICAN - ISRAELI RELATIONSHIP.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 4,248,528 including grants of $ 27,855 ) (Revenue $ 164,974 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet42,485,281
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII .................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
142
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 5
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
289
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletIS , PL , BE , FR , GM
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
Yes
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................
16
 
No
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
27
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
26
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , CT , FL , GA , AL , HI , IL , KS , KY , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NC , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , AR , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletDANIEL GOLDWATER CONTROLLER165 EAST 56TH STREET   NEW YORK,NY100222709 (212) 891-1473
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) DAVID HARRIS
 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (SEE SCHEDULE J)
 60.0
.................
0.1 		X   X       705,797 0 168,766
(2) JOHN M SHAPIRO
 
PRESIDENT
 20.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) HARRIET P SCHLEIFER
 
CHAIR, BOARD OF GOVERNORS
 12.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) MATTHEW BRONFMAN
 
CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) SUZANNE D JAFFE
 
TREASURER/SECRETARY
 10.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) FRANK LINDE
 
ASSOCIATE TREASURER/BUDGET COMMITTEE
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(7) MATTHEW J COEN
 
CHAIR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) HENRY DUBINSKY
 
CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) LINDA MIRELS
 
ASSOCIATE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) ROBERT L NEWMARK
 
CHAIR, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) MICHAEL TICHNOR
 
CHAIR, REGIONAL OFFICES COMMITTEE
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) STEVEN J WISCH
 
ASSOCIATE CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) STEVEN L ZELKOWITZ
 
CHAIR, PROGRAM COORDINATING COMMITTEE
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) RENE-PIERRE AZRIA
 
EC MEMBER
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) ROBERTA S BARUCH
 
EC MEMBER
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) RICHARD L BERKMAN
 
EC MEMBER
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) NED DUBILO
 
EC MEMBER
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) MARVIN ISRAELOW
 
EC MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) MARTIN KRALL
 
EC MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) ANTHONY E MEYER
 
EC MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) BEN A PLOTKIN
 
EC MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) DEBRA SMITH SAIDOFF
 
EC MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) JEFFREY E STONE
 
EC MEMBER
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) DAVID W INLANDER
 
CHAIR, INTERRELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) ROBERT E LAPIN
 
CHAIR, CONTEMPORARY JEWISH LIFE
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) KIM J PIMLEY
 
CHAIR, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) ALLAN J REICH
 
CHAIR, NATIONAL POLICY
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) RICHARD M HYNE
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 45.0
.......................0.1 		    X       293,524 0 42,824
(29) MARC D STERN
 
GENERAL COUNSEL
 45.0
.......................0.1 		    X       239,556 0 40,503
(30) JULIE SCHAIR
 
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGING DIRECTOR, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
 45.0
.......................0.1 		      X     284,803 0 54,262
(31) JASON ISAACSON
 
ASSISTANT EXEC DIRECTOR FOR POLICY/MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE OGIA
 45.0
.......................0.0 		      X     265,831 0 39,594
(32) DANIEL ELBAUM
 
CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER
 45.0
.......................0.0 		      X     289,614 0 12,067
(33) STEVE BAYME
 
DIR, CONTEMPORARY JEWISH LIFE
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     267,566 0 39,775
(34) JANET BECKER
 
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGING DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION & HR
 45.0
.......................0.0 		      X     279,445 0 42,885
(35) RABBI DAVID ROSEN
 
DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL INTERRELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   241,226 0 92,864
(36) ROBIN LEVENSTON
 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROJECT INTERCHANGE
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   223,544 0 8,097
(37) ROBERT LEIKIND
 
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, AJC BOSTON
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   215,084 0 51,169
(38) DINA SIEGEL VANN
 
DIRECTOR, BILLA
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   212,492 0 41,377
(39) MICHAEL GILBERT
 
DIRECTOR REGIONAL OFFICE ADVANCEMENT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   211,777 0 45,973
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 3,730,259 0 680,156
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet88
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ESHET INCOMING

12 NAHALAT YITZHAK ST
TELAVIV    
IS 		Program and event travel services 2,883,283
TRIPLE A STUDIOS LLC

809 WEST 181ST STREET 262
NEW YORK,NY10033 		Global Forum Branding 564,812
A B DATA CLIENT TRUST ACCOUNT

PO BOX 170062
MILWAUKEE,WI532178000 		Mail Fulfillment 499,175
MG SECURITY SERVICES LLC

133 WEST 25TH STREET SUITE 8W
NEW YORK,NY10001 		Security 431,201
MJV MECHANICAL

18 MEADOW ST
LOCUST VALLEY,NY11560 		Bldg Engineers 418,009
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet18
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 90,800
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 17,019,903
d Related organizations1d 25,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 47,836,986
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1,827,954
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 64,972,689
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a REGISTRATION FEES 900099 1,643,727 1,643,727    
b SALE OF PUBLICATIONS 511190 6,004 6,004    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 1,649,731
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 1,800,867   4,975 1,795,892
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   1,563,519
b Less: rental expenses   242,703
c Rental income or (loss) 0 1,320,816
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 1,320,816     1,320,816
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   24,247,106
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   18,954,920
c Gain or (loss) 0 5,292,186
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 5,292,186     5,292,186
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 17,019,903of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 1,548,883
b Less: direct expenses ...b 2,149,705
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -600,822   -600,822
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 74,435,467 1,649,731 4,975 7,808,072
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 192,719 192,719
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16. 381,380 381,380
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,066,812 1,924,609 440,381 701,822
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 23,263,247 16,565,471 2,392,577 4,305,199
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 403,789 315,621 43,789 44,379
9 Other employee benefits ....... 6,831,928 4,964,115 612,180 1,255,633
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,571,237 1,162,715 188,549 219,973
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 211,167 131,583 77,863 1,721
c Accounting ........... 420,439 239,303 181,136 0
d Lobbying ........... 0 0    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 502,367 502,367
f Investment management fees ...... 176,059 130,284 21,127 24,648
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,532,879 1,614,762 918,117 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 503,972 452,604 20,460 30,908
13 Office expenses ....... 3,278,290 1,563,775 1,153,577 560,938
14 Information technology ...... 836,327 630,393 115,135 90,799
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 2,727,092 2,281,295 184,638 261,159
17 Travel ............ 2,709,389 2,571,530 69,983 67,876
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 148,826 148,826    
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 6,472,761 5,982,054 137,665 353,042
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,308,461 1,110,790 61,378 136,293
23 Insurance ... 308,410 121,451 186,457 502
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a
b
c
d
e All other expenses 0 0 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 57,847,551 42,485,280 6,805,012 8,557,259
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 547,863 306,803   241,060
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 17,301,994 1 21,476,549
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 5,935,726 2 7,617,800
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 25,926,387 3 29,548,194
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 0 4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L .............
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L ..............
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 0 8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 2,316,950 9 2,301,434
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 34,704,247
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 24,935,692 9,132,261 10c 9,768,555
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 68,751,883 11 61,303,742
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 61,185,731 12 57,285,030
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 190,550,932 16 189,301,304
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 4,236,290 17 5,001,739
18 Grants payable ... 0 18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,257,665 19 797,818
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 27,119,863 25 27,176,127
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 32,613,818 26 32,975,684
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 28,023,000 27 26,625,682
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 60,615,840 28 53,964,664
29 Permanently restricted net assets 69,298,274 29 75,735,274
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 157,937,114 33 156,325,620
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 190,550,932 34 189,301,304
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
74,435,467
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
57,847,551
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
16,587,916
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
157,937,114
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-16,248,056
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-1,951,354
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
156,325,620
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number

13-5563393
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv), 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and 170(b)(1)(A)(ix)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, 8, or 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 48,355,580 47,969,581 67,120,436 52,529,883 64,972,689 280,948,169
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 48,355,580 47,969,581 67,120,436 52,529,883 64,972,689 280,948,169
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 34,158,663
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 246,789,506
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 48,355,580 47,969,581 67,120,436 52,529,883 64,972,689 280,948,169
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,893,473 1,939,512 2,087,712 2,732,041 3,364,386 12,017,124
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 1,623,124 1,991,221 1,396,717 1,254,092 1,548,883 7,814,037
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 300,779,330
12
12
6,468,229
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
82.05 %
15
15
88.98 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2014 (b) 2015 (c) 2016 (d) 2017 (e) 2018 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2018 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2018
1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
a From 2013.......  
b From 2014.......  
c From 2015.......  
d From 2016.......  
e From 2017.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2013 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2018 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2014......  
b Excess from 2015.....  
c Excess from 2016.....  
d Excess from 2017.....  
e Excess from 2018.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - LEASE TERMINATION, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - 545877.0, COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 545877.0; DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - 802.0, COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 802.0; DESCRIPTION - GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS NOT INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 1C, COLUMN A - 1623124.0, COLUMN B - 1444542.0, COLUMN C - 1396717.0, COLUMN D - 1254092.0, COLUMN E - 1548883.0, COLUMN F - 7267358.0;
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018


Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number

13-5563393
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
Name of organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
  		Employer identification number
13-5563393
Part I
Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 3
Name of organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
  		Employer identification number

13-5563393
Part II
Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
Page 4
Name of organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
  		Employer identification number

13-5563393
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1
SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number

13-5563393
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...............................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
Yes
 
12,969
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
68,681
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
81,650
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY DURING 2018, AJC SOUGHT TO INFLUENCE STATE, FEDERAL, AND NATIONAL POLICY THROUGH DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFF, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. AJC STAFF AND LAY LEADERS HELD MEETINGS ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS. IN CONTACTING FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCY AND ELECTED OFFICIALS REGARDING EXISTING OR PENDING LEGISLATION, AJC'S ACTIVITIES FOCUSED PRINCIPALLY ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS LEGISLATION (INCLUDING SANCTIONING HEZBOLLAH AND HAMAS AS TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR U.S.-ISRAEL COOPERATION); MEASURES DIRECTED AGAINST BOYCOTT OF, DIVESTMENT FROM, AND SANCTIONS AGAINST ISRAEL; IMMIGRATION POLICY (INCLUDING SUPPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE REFORM); AND, INITIATIVES RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY DURING 2018, AJC SOUGHT TO INFLUENCE STATE, FEDERAL, AND NATIONAL POLICY THROUGH DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFF, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. AJC STAFF AND LAY LEADERS HELD MEETINGS ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS. IN CONTACTING FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCY AND ELECTED OFFICIALS REGARDING EXISTING OR PENDING LEGISLATION, AJC'S ACTIVITIES FOCUSED PRINCIPALLY ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS LEGISLATION (INCLUDING SANCTIONING HEZBOLLAH AND HAMAS AS TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR U.S.-ISRAEL COOPERATION); MEASURES DIRECTED AGAINST BOYCOTT OF, DIVESTMENT FROM, AND SANCTIONS AGAINST ISRAEL; IMMIGRATION POLICY (INCLUDING SUPPORT OF COMPREHENSIVE REFORM); AND, INITIATIVES RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2018


Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number

13-5563393
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 114,677,296 81,401,339 71,657,000 79,561,265 80,436,448
b Contributions ... 5,099,898 24,283,295 7,982,610 95,237 484,827
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -10,972,458 13,452,362 5,018,535 -3,910,869 1,923,814
d Grants or scholarships ... 162,364 335,807 413,428 447,813 405,072
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		3,409,444 3,805,812 2,702,171 3,539,262 2,765,854
f Administrative expenses .... 359,150 318,081 141,207 101,558 112,898
g End of year balance ...... 104,873,778 114,677,296 81,401,339 71,657,000 79,561,265
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet18.7 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet72.23 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet9.07 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   430,126 430,126
b Buildings ....   17,982,814 13,597,370 4,385,444
c Leasehold improvements   3,636,365 1,617,669 2,018,696
d Equipment ....   12,654,942 9,720,653 2,934,289
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 9,768,555
Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018
Page 3
Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) long/short equities		 16,872,227 F

(B) state of israel bonds		 127,456 F

(C) multistrategy hedge funds		 9,455,149 F

(D) debt securities		 5,644,606 F

(E) fixed income mutual funds		 8,546,547 F

(F) equity funds		 1,212,901 F

(G) 1-3 year us treasury index fund		 15,426,144 F
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 57,285,030
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
accrued unfunded pension liability 20,019,837
other retirement benefits 3,410,523
charitable gift annuities 1,913,179
lease obligations 1,798,224
security deposits 34,364
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 27,176,127
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part X, Line 1 Accrued unfunded pension liability Accrued unfunded pension liability of $20,019,837 represents the excess of pension benefit obligation over the assets of the frozen pension plan.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds INCOME FROM AJC'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE A SOURCE OF ONGOING SUPPORT FOR ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote AJC HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND THAT IT WILL CONTINUE TO BE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2018


Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1




SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number

13-5563393
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   15,951,486
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 5 26 Program Services ADVOCACY 3,907,819
Middle East and North Africa 1 11 Program Services ADVOCACY 2,581,915
Middle East and North Africa 1 11 Investments   1,651,709
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 5 26 Grantmaking   22,165
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grantmaking   89,215
East Asia and the Pacific 0 1 Program Services ADVOCACY 125,421
Middle East and North Africa 1 11 Grantmaking   270,000
South America 0 1 Program Services ADVOCACY 39,103
North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services ADVOCACY. 29,962
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 13 87 24,668,795
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 13 87 24,668,795
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
Page 2
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Middle East and North Africa Grant to support a joint Jewish-Israeli Arab high School choir project, designed to bring about inter-group understanding. 95,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
Middle East and North Africa Grant designated to purchase 1,940 6-person tents for Syrians displaced by the fighting. 70,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
Sub-Saharan Africa Grant to fund Holocaust Education in South Africa 69,215 WIRE TRANSFER      
Middle East and North Africa Grant designated to support IsraAID'S relief efforts in response to the destruction caused by Typhoon Ompong/Mangkhut in the Philippines. 25,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
Middle East and North Africa Grant to support IsraAID's relief efforts in response to the destruction caused by the recent earthquake & tsunami in Indonesia. 25,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
Sub-Saharan Africa Grant to support IsraAID's relief efforts in response to the crisis in Vanuatu. 15,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
Middle East and North Africa Grant to support IsraAID's relief efforts in response to the Volcan de Fuego eruption in Guatemala. 15,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
Middle East and North Africa Grant designated to support IsraAID's relief efforts in response to flooding in Kerala, India 15,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
Middle East and North Africa Contribution designated for the Burning Bush Marketing Project in South Africa 15,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) AJC Contribution for Belzec Memorial Project on Holocaust studies 10,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Grant to support project Defending Independent Civil Society from Rampant Authoritarianism 10,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
Middle East and North Africa Grant to support IsraAID's relief efforts in response to Typhoon Urduja in the Philippines 10,000 WIRE TRANSFER      
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
13
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
Page 4
Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds AJC'S GRANT RECIPIENTS CERTIFY THAT THE GRANTS WILL BE USED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE UNITED STATES (US) LAWS, US AND INTERNATIONAL STATUTES, REGULATIONS, RULES AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS, INCLUDING ALL ANTI-TERRORIST FINANCING AND ASSET CONTROL LAWS, STATUTES, REGULATIONS, RULES AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS. NO FUNDS WILL BE USED IN PARTISAN FASHION TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. AJC REQUIRES THE RECIPIENTS TO SUBMIT NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 FOREIGN INVESTMENTS AJC INVESTS IN SEVERAL ENTITIES THAT ARE LEGALLY DOMICILED IN FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS. THE 2018 END OF YEAR VALUE OF INVESTMENTS DOMICILED IN CENTRAL AMERICA/CARIBBEAN AND IN MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA WERE $15,951,486 AND 1,651,709, RESPECTIVELY.
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS AJC'S GRANT RECIPIENTS CERTIFY THAT THE GRANTS WILL BE USED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE UNITED STATES (US) LAWS, US AND INTERNATIONAL STATUTES, REGULATIONS, RULES AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS, INCLUDING ALL ANTI-TERRORIST FINANCING AND ASSET CONTROL LAWS, STATUTES, REGULATIONS, RULES AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS. NO FUNDS WILL BE USED IN PARTISAN FASHION TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. AJC REQUIRES THE RECIPIENTS TO SUBMIT NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
Schedule F (Form 990) 2018
Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1



SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number

13-5563393
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
AB DATA
P O BOX 170062
 
MILWAUKEE, WI532178000 		MAIL SOLICITATION & PROGRAM ADVOCACY Yes   736,186 502,367 233,819
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 736,186 502,367 233,819
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, AL, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, AK, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, AR, WA, WV, WI
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

DINNER EVENT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

DINNER EVENT
(event type) 		(c) Other events

38
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
2,781,330
1,274,136
12,964,436
17,019,902

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
2,550,770
1,186,636
11,733,613
15,471,019
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
230,560
87,500
1,230,823
1,548,883



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 379,182 142,167 1,628,356 2,149,705
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 2,149,705
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -600,822
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 3
11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(v) AB DATA AMOUNTS IN COLUMN (V) REPRESENT PAYMENTS TO PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS FOR FUNDRAISING AND PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDRAISING EXPENSES, SUCH AS: PRINTING, PAPER, ENVELOPES, ETC.
Schedule G, Part II, Line 9(d) Other direct fundraising event expenses AJC REPORTS ALL EXPENDITURES RELATED TO ITS SPECIAL EVENT FUNCTIONS AS "OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES" ON SCHEDULE G, PART II, LINE 9. COSTS OF RUNNING THESE SPECIAL EVENTS ARE FREQUENTLY INVOICED AS ONE FEE BY THE VENDOR, SO THAT THE RENTAL, FOOD AND OTHER COSTS ARE BUNDLED AND FURTHER CATEGORIZATION ON SCHEDULE G, PART II IS NOT POSSIBLE. IT IS THEREFORE MORE ACCURATE TO COMBINE ALL THE EXPENSES.
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(iii) AB DATA Checks are mailed directly to AB Data's PO Box in Milwaukee. On a daily basis, AB Data retrieves the checks from the PO Box and hands the checks to the personnel for data entry. The data entry personnel physically open up every single piece of mail and enter the donations into AB Data's record-keeping system. Once the donations are entered into the record-keeping system, they are then deposited directly into AJC's bank account. On a monthly basis, AJC's Accounting Department reconciles the bank account to a report provided by AB Data which lists all the donations.
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1

Note: To capture the full content of this document, please select landscape mode (11" x 8.5") when printing.

Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number
13-5563393
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Hias Inc
1300 Spring Street NW
Washington,DC20910 		13-5633307 501(c)(3) tax exempt 44,600 0     Grant to support trainings on asylum representation for attorneys in Israel to support African asylum seekers & migrants in Israel.
(2) RFCUNY- BROOKLYN COLLEGE
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn,NY11210 		11-1904329 501(c)(3) tax exempt 30,000 0     Grant to support the project of the Human Rights in Iran Unit at CUNY- Brooklyn College.
(3) Jewish Theological Seminary
3080 Broadway
New York,NY10027 		13-0887640 501(c)(3) tax exempt 29,068 0     Charitable / educational purposes consistent with Edward M Chase's will.
(4) Physicians for Human Rights
2 Arrow Street
Cambridge,MA02138 		22-2488437 501(c)(3) tax exempt 28,000 0     Grant to support project establishing new medical school clinics that will facilitate the provision of forensic documentation of ill treatment for use in US asylum proceedings.
(5) Asylum Access
555 12th Street
Oakland,CA94607 		20-3642040 501(c)(3) tax exempt 25,325 0     Grant for a project preventing arbitrary detention of asylum seekers in Mexico.
(6) Hellenic American Leadership Council
22 W Washington St
Chicago,IL60602 		26-4103685 501(c)(3) tax exempt 10,000 0     Grant to support the fire relief efforts in Greece, covering expenses related to food, housing, and clothing for those left homeless.
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
6
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2018

Schedule I (Form 990) 2018
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. AJC'S GRANT RECIPIENTS CERTIFY THAT THE GRANTS WILL BE USED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE UNITED STATES LAWS, STATUTES, REGULATIONS, RULES AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS, INCLUDING ALL ANTI-TERRORIST FINANCING AND ASSET CONTROL LAWS, STATUTES, REGULATIONS, RULES AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS. NO FUNDS WILL BE USED IN PARTISAN FASHION TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. IN MOST OF THE CASES AJC REQUIRES THE RECIPIENTS TO SUBMIT NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS.
Schedule I (Form 990) 2018



Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1


Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number

13-5563393
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1DAVID HARRIS
 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (SEE SCHEDULE J) 		(i)

(ii)		 568,933
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		136,864
-------------
0 		115,394
-------------
0 		53,372
-------------
0 		874,563
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2RICHARD M HYNE
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 293,524
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,250
-------------
0 		34,574
-------------
0 		336,348
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3MARC D STERN
 
GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 233,032
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,524
-------------
0 		7,249
-------------
0 		33,254
-------------
0 		280,059
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4JULIE SCHAIR
 
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGING DIRECTOR, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 		(i)

(ii)		 283,295
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,508
-------------
0 		8,250
-------------
0 		46,012
-------------
0 		339,065
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5JASON ISAACSON
 
ASSISTANT EXEC DIRECTOR FOR POLICY/MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE OGIA 		(i)

(ii)		 258,427
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,404
-------------
0 		7,962
-------------
0 		31,632
-------------
0 		305,425
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6DANIEL ELBAUM
 
CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 286,630
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,984
-------------
0 		8,250
-------------
0 		3,817
-------------
0 		301,681
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7STEVE BAYME
 
DIR, CONTEMPORARY JEWISH LIFE 		(i)

(ii)		 260,266
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,300
-------------
0 		8,021
-------------
0 		31,754
-------------
0 		307,341
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8JANET BECKER
 
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/MANAGING DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION & HR 		(i)

(ii)		 271,706
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,739
-------------
0 		8,250
-------------
0 		34,635
-------------
0 		322,330
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9RABBI DAVID ROSEN
 
DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL INTERRELIGIOUS AFFAIRS 		(i)

(ii)		 241,226
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		92,864
-------------
0 		334,090
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10ROBIN LEVENSTON
 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROJECT INTERCHANGE 		(i)

(ii)		 222,821
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		723
-------------
0 		6,720
-------------
0 		1,377
-------------
0 		231,641
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11ROBERT LEIKIND
 
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, AJC BOSTON 		(i)

(ii)		 209,224
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,860
-------------
0 		6,456
-------------
0 		44,713
-------------
0 		266,253
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12DINA SIEGEL VANN
 
DIRECTOR, BILLA 		(i)

(ii)		 209,444
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		3,048
-------------
0 		6,588
-------------
0 		34,789
-------------
0 		253,869
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13MICHAEL GILBERT
 
DIRECTOR REGIONAL OFFICE ADVANCEMENT 		(i)

(ii)		 208,827
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,950
-------------
0 		6,397
-------------
0 		39,576
-------------
0 		257,750
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part II, Column (B)(iii) SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN IN 2016, PER DAVID HARRIS' CONTRACT, AJC ESTABLISHED A SUPPLEMENTARY EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN. AS A PORTION OF THE PLAN IS TAXABLE TO DAVID HARRIS EACH YEAR, AJC HAS REMITTED THE AMOUNT OF THE TAXES DUE ON HIS BEHALF, AS IS COMMON PRACTICE, WHICH WILL BE OFFSET AGAINST ANY FUTURE PAYMENTS OF THE PLAN. ACCORDINGLY, SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B INCLUDES THE 2018 CALENDAR YEAR'S TAXABLE BENEFITS OF $107,144. UNDER THE PLAN, AJC ACCRUED AN ADDITIONAL $107,144 IN CALENDAR YEAR 2018. THIS AMOUNT IS DEFERRED AND REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a First-class or charter travel FIRST CLASS AIRLINE TICKETS ARE TYPICALLY BOOKED FOR DAVID HARRIS. AJC PAYS FOR ALL THE TRAVEL COSTS OF HIS WIFE WHO ACCOMPANIES DAVID HARRIS ON CERTAIN AJC TRIPS UP TO A TOTAL $25,000 A YEAR. AJC PURCHASED A TERM LIFE INSURANCE POLICY IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS ON THE LIFE OF DAVID HARRIS PAYABLE UPON HIS DEATH TO HIS BENEFICIARIES. ADDITIONALLY, DAVID HARRIS HAS ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL DISABILITY INCOME POLICIES THAT ARE PAID FOR BY AJC. THE ANNUAL AMOUNTS OF ALL THESE COSTS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FIRST CLASS AIRLINE TRAVEL FOR DAVID HARRIS, ARE INCLUDED IN HIS FORM W-2 AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Travel for companions see responses to line 1A above.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Tax indemnification and gross-up payments IN 2016, PER DAVID HARRIS' CONTRACT, AJC ESTABLISHED A SUPPLEMENTARY EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN. AS A PORTION OF THE PLAN IS TAXABLE TO DAVID HARRIS EACH YEAR, AJC HAS REMITTED THE AMOUNT OF THE TAXES DUE ON HIS BEHALF, AS IS COMMON PRACTICE, WHICH WILL BE OFFSET AGAINST ANY FUTURE PAYMENTS OF THE PLAN. ACCORDINGLY, SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B INCLUDES THE 2018 CALENDAR YEAR'S TAXABLE BENEFITS OF $107,144. UNDER THE PLAN, AJC ACCRUED AN ADDITIONAL $107,144 IN CALENDAR YEAR 2018. THIS AMOUNT IS DEFERRED AND REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan IN 2016, PER DAVID HARRIS' CONTRACT, AJC ESTABLISHED A SUPPLEMENTARY EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN. AS A PORTION OF THE PLAN IS TAXABLE TO DAVID HARRIS EACH YEAR, AJC HAS REMITTED THE AMOUNT OF THE TAXES DUE ON HIS BEHALF, AS IS COMMON PRACTICE, WHICH WILL BE OFFSET AGAINST ANY FUTURE PAYMENTS OF THE PLAN. ACCORDINGLY, SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B INCLUDES THE 2018 CALENDAR YEAR'S TAXABLE BENEFITS OF $107,144. UNDER THE PLAN, AJC ACCRUED AN ADDITIONAL $107,144 IN CALENDAR YEAR 2018. THIS AMOUNT IS DEFERRED AND REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C.
Schedule J (Form 990) 2018
Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1
SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number

13-5563393
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 145 1,827,954 Market value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I EXPLANATIONS OF REPORTING METHOD FOR NUMBERS OF CONTRIBUTIONS THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 145 SEPARATE GIFTS OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES.
Schedule M (Form 990) (2018)

Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1
SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number

13-5563393
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part I, Line 10 Investment Income Unrealized loss of $16,248,056 and unrealized gain of $9,988,331 in 2018 and 2017, respectively were incurred, but are not required to be included in this line. Investment income in 2018 exceeded income in 2017 primarily due to $2.4 million of higher realized gains.
Form 990, Part I, Line 15 SALARIES, OTHER COMPENSATION & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SALARIES, OTHER COMPENSATION & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN 2018 INCREASED OVER 2017 DUE TO ANNUAL SALARY INCREASES, INCREASES IN HEALTHCARE COSTS, AND A SMALL INCREASE IN HEADCOUNT.
Form 990, Part I, Line 8 CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS THE INCREASE IN CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS IS MAINLY DUE TO TIME-RESTRICTED AND ENDOWMENT GIFTS RECEIVED FROM MAJOR DONORS TOTALING $10 MILLION. THESE GIFTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT CURRENT OPERATIONS BUT WILL BENEFIT AJC IN FUTURE YEARS.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 4,248,528 including grants of $ 27,855)(Revenue $ 164,974) AJC'S 2018 OTHER PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1) INTERRELIGIOUS AND INTERGROUP RELATIONS: AJC BUILDS COALITIONS WITH LIKE-MINDED PARTNERS TO ADVANCE SHARED INTERESTS AND VALUES, AND TO FURTHER UNDERSTANDING. AJC CONVENED A MUSLIM-JEWISH ADVISORY COUNCIL AND A LATINO-JEWISH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, FOR EXAMPLE, TO WORK TOGETHER ON ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN AND IMPORTANCE. TOGETHER, AJC ADVOCATES COLLECTIVELY WITH ITS PARTNERS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM AND EXTREMISM, AND FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF ISRAEL (E.G., COMBATING PROPOSALS TO BOYCOTT ISRAEL). (2) CONTEMPORARY JEWISH LIFE: AJC STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH CONTINUITY AND TO ENRICH THE RELATIONSHIP OF JEWS IN THE DIASPORA WITH THE STATE OF ISRAEL. AJC TAKES PUBLIC POSITIONS AND HOLDS SYMPOSIA AND MISSIONS ADDRESSING THIS VITAL ISSUE. AJC IS WORKING TO BRING TOGETHER THESE TWO COMMUNITIES TO BOTH STRENGTHEN THE TIES BETWEEN THE TWO LARGEST JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN THE WORLD, BUT ALSO STRENGTHEN THE AMERICAN - ISRAELI RELATIONSHIP.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders AJC IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION UNDER APPLICABLE NEW YORK NONPROFIT CORPORATION LAW, AND THE MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF GOVERNORS CONSTITUTES ITS CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body SEE ABOVE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders SEE ABOVE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE RETURN WAS PREPARED INTERNALLY AND THEN REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AJC'S STAFF. THE DRAFT WAS THEN REVIEWED BY AJC'S AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY PROVIDED TO AJC'S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. PURSUANT TO AJC'S BYLAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CONSTITUTES AJC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THAT TERM IS USED IN THE NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy AJC HAS WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES COVERING ALL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, MEMBERS OF THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES STIPULATING THAT NO INDIVIDUAL MAY PARTICIPATE IN A DISCUSSION OR DECISION ON ANY MATTER IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST, AND HE OR SHE MUST DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. ALL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE SIGNING AUTHORITY, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND TO INDICATE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION DOES BUSINESS WITH AN ENTITY IN WHICH THEY HAVE A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT INCLUDE REFRAINING FROM PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS, AS WELL AS ANY DECISION, RELATING TO THE ALLEGED CONFLICT.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official IN 2018, AJC HIRED A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT WHO CONDUCTED A SALARY REVIEW OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION, REVIEWING FAIR MARKET COMPARABLE FOR POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS RECORDS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION SETTING PROCESS. COMPENSATION OF OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS HAS BEEN TIED TO THE SALARY INCREASES NEGOTIATED WITH AJC'S LABOR UNIONS, EXCEPT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED PROMOTIONS AND/OR INCREASED RESPONSIBILITIES. ALL DETERMINATIONS OF COMPENSATION ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN WRITING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees In 2018, salaries for senior managers and key employees were reviewed by the Executive Compensation Committee. AJC retained a professional compensation firm in 2015 and performed a complete a review of relevant salaries and adopted a multi-year plan for adjusting salaries of relevant senior management. The review from 2015 will be performed once again in 2020. ALL DETERMINATIONS OF COMPENSATION ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN WRITING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public AJC CURRENTLY DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. AJC CURRENTLY MAKES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AND FORM 990T IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE IRS DOES NOT REQUIRE THE PUBLIC DISSEMINATION OF AJC'S IRS FORM 1023 BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION WAS INITIALLY RECOGNIZED AS TAX EXEMPT IN 1929 AND PUBLIC AVAILABILITY IS NOT REQUIRED WHERE THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE A COPY OF ITS EXEMPTION APPLICATION ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE REQUIREMENT IN JULY 1987.
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a, Column (D) IN 2016, PER DAVID HARRIS' CONTRACT, AJC ESTABLISHED A SUPPLEMENTARY EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN. AS A PORTION OF THE PLAN IS TAXABLE TO DAVID HARRIS EACH YEAR, AJC HAS REMITTED THE AMOUNT OF THE TAXES DUE ON HIS BEHALF, AS IS COMMON PRACTICE, WHICH WILL BE OFFSET AGAINST ANY FUTURE PAYMENTS OF THE PLAN. ACCORDINGLY, SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B INCLUDES THE 2018 CALENDAR YEAR'S TAXABLE BENEFITS OF $107,144. UNDER THE PLAN, AJC ACCRUED AN ADDITIONAL $107,144 IN CALENDAR YEAR 2018. THIS AMOUNT IS DEFERRED AND REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C.
Form 990, Part VII, Section A AJC'S EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SERVES AS ITS FIDUCIARY BOARD.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 18 PAYMENTS OF TRAVEL OR ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS THESE EXPENSES RELATED TO THE TRAVEL AND MEETING COSTS OF AJC PROJECT INTERCHANGE SEMINARS INVOLVING ELECTED OFFICIALS DURING 2018. PROJECT INTERCHANGE IS AN EDUCATIONAL, NONPARTISAN AND APOLITICAL INITIATIVE WHERE DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE ARE BROUGHT TO ISRAEL TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE COUNTRY. NO PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO SWAY PUBLIC OPINIONS.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COSTS REPRESENTS THE NON-CASH CHARGE TAKEN PRIMARILY DUE TO THE INCREASE IN THE DISCOUNT RATE USED IN CALCULATING THE BENEFIT OBLIGATION - -285878; CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENT - -1665476;
Schedule R, Part II Part II THE FORM 990 INCLUDES ALL ACTIVITY OF OUR FOREIGN AFFILIATES SINCE THE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED SOLELY BY AJC EMPLOYEES AND THE AFFILIATES EXIST AS FLOW-THROUGH ENTITIES FOR PURPOSES OF ACTING WITHIN THE FOREIGN COUNTRIES. IN ADDITION, SHOWING ALL ACTIVITY PROVIDES A MORE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE PICTURE OF AJC AND ENHANCES THE TRANSPARENCY OF OUR REPORTING AS OPPOSED TO REPORTING ONLY OUR U.S. ACTIVITIES. FOR EACH OF AJC'S FOREIGN AFFILIATES, AJC HAS CONTRACTED WITH LOCAL ACCOUNTING FIRMS TO COMPILE FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND PREPARE LOCAL REGULATORY FILINGS. ALL RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN THE UNITED STATES. ADDITIONALLY, PERIODICALLY, AJC STAFF IN THE FINANCE, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS VISIT THE FOREIGN OFFICES TO REVIEW INTERNAL CONTROLS AND MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018


Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1
SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
 
Employer identification number

13-5563393
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RELATIONS
165 EAST 56TH STREET

NEW YORK,NY10022
23-7389215 		FUNDRAISING NY 501(c)(3)   AJC
 
Yes
 
(2)TRANS-ATLANTIC INSTITUTE
 
 
ADVOCACY BE     AJC
 
Yes
 
(3)AJC BERLIN
 
 
ADVOCACY GM     AJC
 
Yes
 
(4)FUNDAJCA AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE CENTRAL EUROPE
 
 
ADVOCACY PL     AJC
 
Yes
 
(5)AJC FRANCE
 
 
ADVOCACY FR     AJC
 
Yes
 
(6)AJC JERUSALEM
 
 
ADVOCACY IS     AJC
 
Yes
 


For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS (2)

6 RED GROUND ROAD
OLD WESTBURY,NY11568
 INVESTMENT NY AJC
  		        Yes  
(2) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST

7586 GLENDEVON LANE
DELRAY BEACH,FL33446
 INVESTMENT FL AJC
  		        Yes  










Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) AJC BERLIN

 B 1,410,000 FMV
(2) AJC FRANCE

 B 1,510,000 FMV
(3) AJC JERUSALEM

 B 1,605,082 FMV
(4) FUNDAJCA AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE CENTRAL EUROPE

 B 600,000 FMV
(5) TRANS-ATLANTIC INSTITUTE

 B 500,000 FMV
(6) INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RELATIONS

 C 25,000 FMV
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2018

Additional Data


Software ID: 18007697
Software Version: 2018v3.1