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Anti-Defamation League & Foundation

CharityWatch report issued
May 2023

Top-Rated Charity
A-
CharityWatch Grade
Our independent grade based
on a number of factors.
 
74%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$10
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.

Contact Information

Anti-Defamation League & Foundation
605 Third Avenue
New York , NY 10158

Other Names

ADL

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.adl.org

Stated Mission

To protect the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. To eliminate anti-Semitism and bigotry in the U.S. and around the world.

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2021

Program Percentage: 74%

The percentage of Anti-Defamation League & Foundation's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$85,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $10

How many dollars Anti-Defamation League & Foundation spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$84,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Anti-Defamation League & Anti-Defamation League Foundation Audited Consolidated Financial Statements multiple
Anti-Defamation League Foundation IRS Form 990 13-2887439
Anti-Defamation League IRS Form 990 13-1818723
Entity: Anti-Defamation League & Anti-Defamation League Foundation
Document Type: Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Tax ID: multiple
Entity: Anti-Defamation League Foundation
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-2887439
Entity: Anti-Defamation League
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-1818723

Governance & Transparency

CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Anti-Defamation League & Foundation
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Anti-Defamation League & Foundation
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Opt-Out Policy  

  Name Title Compensation
1 Jonathan A. Greenblatt CEO/National Director $1,251,732
2 Frederic Bloch Senior VP, Growth $505,777
3 Sonal Shah Internal Consultant $393,237
1
Name: Jonathan A. Greenblatt
Title: CEO/National Director
Compensation: $1,251,732
2
Name: Frederic Bloch
Title: Senior VP, Growth
Compensation: $505,777
3
Name: Sonal Shah
Title: Internal Consultant
Compensation: $393,237

CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

CharityWatch's rating of the Anti-Defamation League & Foundation includes the financial activities of the Anti-Defamation League (tax ID #13-1818723) and the Anti-Defamation League Foundation (tax ID #13-2887439), each of which is organized as a 501(c)(3) public charity.

All significant interorganizational balances and transactions between the League and the Foundation have been eliminated in the organization's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.

According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) & Foundation consolidated audit of December 31, 2021 (Note 8(c), Commitments and Contingencies, Paycheck Protection Program):

"On April 28, 2020, ADL received a $7.4 million loan for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The proceeds from the loan were used to pay payroll, rent, and utilities. ADL applied for forgiveness in May 2021 in accordance with the provisions for loan forgiveness. During July 2021, the loan was forgiven."

According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 2021 tax filing, ADL reports re: Compensation, Supplemental Information (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part III):

Regarding nonfixed payments to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, line 7):

"A one-time, performance-based bonus payment was paid to individuals meeting certain metrics. These are reported in [Schedule J, Part II] column (B)(ii) ['Bonus & incentive compensation']. Non-fixed payments are the combined amounts from the filing organization and the related organizations."


ADL reports "Bonus & incentive compensation" payments to 14 individuals in 2021, including $159,000 paid to Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO & National Director, and $104,500 paid to Frederic Bloch, SVP, Growth. Their reported total compensation in 2021 is $1,251,732 and $505,777, respectively. The remaining 12 individuals received "Bonus & incentive compensation" amounts that ranged from $39,000 to $1,440, with associated reported total compensation in 2021 ranging from $393,237 to $178,427. For some individuals, the reported compensation includes amounts paid by related organizations (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II).


In addition, according to the Anti-Defamation League Foundation 2021 tax filing, the Foundation reports "Bonus & incentive compensation" payments to three individuals, in the amount of $800 each, not included in the amounts cited above from the ADL tax filing. The reported total compensation in 2021 for the three individuals ranges from $263,207 and $246,656. The reported compensation includes amounts paid by related organizations (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II).


According to the Anti-Defamation League Foundation 2021 tax filing, the Foundation reports re: Compensation, Supplemental Information (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part III):

Regarding severance payments to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, line 4a):

"Karen Aroesty received a severance payment in calendar year 2021. This severance payment is disclosed in Form 990, Schedule J, Part II, column (B)(iii) ['Other reportable compensation']."

[Karen Aroesty is reported as "Regional Director (ADL) (thru 08/21)," with total compensation in 2021 of $246,656. The total amount reported in Part II, column (B)(iii) as "Other reportable compensation" is $128,360. The reported compensation includes amounts paid by related organizations (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II).]


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