Americans for Peace Now

Location: Washington, D.C.

Category: Advocacy or Public Service

Debra DeLee

President and CEO

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Americans for Peace Now is the sister organization of Shalom Achshav, the prominent Israeli movement for a peaceful, two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Founded in 1981, three years after Shalom Achshav was established, APN describes itself as “pro-Israel” and “pro-peace.” It works to build support for the goals of Shalom Achshav in the United States, including the evacuation of settlements and the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel. APN engages in advocacy and education about the conflict and regularly comments on Israeli-Palestinian issues.

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Debra DeLee is the president and CEO of Americans for Peace Now. Her history in politics includes stints as executive director of the Democratic National Committee in 1993, and chair of the DNC from 1994-1995. She also served as CEO of the 1996 Democratic National Convention and was a “superdelegate” at the 2008 Convention. In addition to leading APN, DeLee serves on J Street’s advisory council.

2016

Institution Revenue: $1,616,946

Institution Total Expenses: $1,822,203

Employees: 10

Salary: $228,866

2014

Institution Revenue: $2,405,226

Institution Total Expenses: $2,021,029

Employees: 8

Salary: $228,866

Underpaid by:3%

For information on previous years, see here.

For information on other Jewish nonprofits, see here.

For information on other Jewish advocacy or public service leaders, see here.

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¹¹ _{Not a 501(c)3}

¹² _Annualized

¹³ _{Position currently vacant}

¹⁴ _{As per Form 990, JNF declined to comment}

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¹⁶ _{Data from president-elect period}

¹⁷ _{2010 Employees}

¹⁸ _{Legally exempt from public disclosure of salary}

¹⁹ _{Highest paid professional, not CEO}

²⁰ _{Paid from two related organizations}

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²⁴ _{Includes a one-time honorarium of $55,000}

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