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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 13 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentile | $856k |
Chief Development Officer Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers nationwide | $434k |
Chief Financial Officer Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers nationwide | $389k |
Chief Human Resources and Strategy Officer Key Employee Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers nationwide | $381k |
Chief Legal Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $377k |
Chief Policy & Political Affairs Officer Key Employee Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers nationwide | $368k |
Regional Director, Ajc Boston Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $315k |
Chief Advocacy Officer Key Employee Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers nationwide | $310k |
Director, Interreligious Affairs Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $300k |
Director, Billa Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $298k |
Chief Field Operations Officer Key Employee Above 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers nationwide | $295k |
Director Regional Office Advancement Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $291k |
Managing Director, Ajc Europe Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $243k |
Plus 27 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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What Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy executives earn in New York
Comparable civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations in New York pay their highest-earning executive a median of $125,000.
These are civil rights, social action & advocacy sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 213 organizations across 213 filings (2022 – 2024).
See full Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy pay data for New York →Common questions about AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE received $856,157 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in New York: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE reported $88.1M in total revenue and $82.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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