American Task Force on Lebanon

What American Task Force on Lebanon does

American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986/1987 and headquartered in Washington, DC. Its stated mission is to advance and protect the bilateral relationship between the United States and Lebanon through policy education, advocacy, and direct engagement with U.S. and Lebanese government stakeholders. The organization operates with a small core staff of 1-10 employees and is led by Ambassador Edward M. Gabriel in a volunteer President/CEO capacity.

ATFL's programmatic portfolio centers on three pillars: (1) Congressional and executive-branch advocacy on Lebanon-related legislation and foreign aid appropriations, including active engagement on the LEBANON Act and FY2026 foreign assistance; (2) diplomatic facilitation, exemplified by its role in U.S.-mediated negotiations contributing to a 2026 Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and the mobilization of approximately $230 million in humanitarian assistance; and (3) constituency and convening work, including the NextGen leadership pipeline for younger Lebanese-American professionals, the newly launched Expert Advisory Council, annual UNGA-marginal receptions, and the planned 40th Anniversary Gala for September 2026. The organization is FARA-registered and maintains formal ties with the U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Caucus, Lebanese American University, the Keystone Policy Center, and the Lebanese Armed Forces LIFELINE program.

The business model is donation-driven 501(c)(3) funding supplemented by episodic gala and major-gift fundraising; there is no commercial product, pricing structure, or contracted revenue base. Distribution is anchored in Washington, DC policy access and a growing op-ed and broadcast media presence (CNN, National Interest, MS NOW). ATFL's competitive position rests on a nearly four-decade brand, ambassador-level leadership, and a dense coalition of partners that collectively constitute its primary moat in the U.S. foreign-policy advocacy landscape.

Name

American Task Force on Lebanon

Legal name

American Task Force on Lebanon

Website

https://atfl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American Task Force on Lebanon is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986/1987 that advocates for U.S.-Lebanon bilateral relations through Congressional lobbying, diplomatic facilitation, humanitarian aid mobilization, and convening the Lebanese-American diaspora and policy community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (541820)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Communications, Marketing & Government/Community Relations Administration (EDADAKAN)

Keywords

• Policy advocacy services
• Nonprofit public policy
• Government affairs liaison
• Diplomatic engagement programs
• Bilateral relations education

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through donations from individuals, foundations, and supporters of US-Lebanon relations. The website features a PayPal donation option.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ATFL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that educates US policymakers and the public about the importance of a robust US-Lebanon bilateral relationship. Its core offerings are a Government Affairs / Government Relations program that acts as the primary liaison between the Lebanese-American community and the US government; the NextGen Initiative (Internship Program, Rising Leaders Program, and Leadership Summit) that engages students and young professionals on Lebanon-related policy; policy publications, statements, op-eds, and reports disseminated through mainstream and Lebanese-American media; and an annual Gala fundraising/recognition event.

Product overview

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) is a nonprofit policy organization, not a technology company. It does not offer a software product or platform. ATFL's offerings consist of advocacy programs and services including: a Government Relations program that liaises between the Lebanese-American community and the US government; the NextGen Initiative providing opportunities for students and young professionals through Internship, Rising Leaders, and Leadership Summit programs; Media and Reports production including statements, policy papers, webinars, and blog content; and an Annual Gala event. These programs collectively support ATFL's mission to educate policymakers and the public about US-Lebanon bilateral relations through policy advocacy, youth engagement, and public education initiatives.

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Brands

• NextGen: Programming that provides opportunities for students and young professionals to understand Lebanon and engage with the Lebanese American community

Products and services

• Policy Advocacy and Government Relations Program ATFL's Government Affairs program serves as the primary liaison between the Lebanese-American community and the US government, working to strengthen bilateral relations and advance policies that benefit both nations through engagement with US policymakers, Congress, and the executive branch.
• NextGen Initiative ATFL's NextGen Initiative provides structured opportunities for students and young professionals to understand Lebanon, engage with the Lebanese-American community, and meaningfully impact policy through an Internship Program, a Rising Leaders Program, and a Leadership Summit.
• Media and Reports ATFL produces and distributes policy publications - statements, announcements, policy papers, op-eds, webinars, and blog content - to educate policymakers, the Lebanese-American community, and the broader public about US-Lebanon relations and regional developments.
• Annual Gala ATFL's annual Gala dinner brings together Lebanese-American community leaders, US and Lebanese officials, and supporters to celebrate organizational achievements, recognize honorees, and raise funds; the 40th Anniversary Gala is scheduled for September 24, 2026.
• US-Lebanon Relations Education Program ATFL's public education program informs policymakers and the public about US-Lebanon bilateral relations across six key issue areas: US-Lebanon Relations, Governance in Lebanon, Lebanon's Economic Recovery and Assistance, Lebanon's Security and Sovereignty, the Syrian Refugee Crisis, and Human Development in Lebanon.

Quantifiable outcome

• Facilitated US-brokered Lebanon-Israel direct talks in 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• United Nations General AssemblymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025ATFL holds community receptions on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York City, bringing together senior US and Lebanese officials and international partners
• Expert Advisory CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2025ATFL established a new Expert Advisory Council in July 2025 bringing together distinguished senior policymakers, scholars, and diplomats with deep expertise in US-Middle East and Lebanon policy
• US-Lebanon Friendship CaucuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerATFL works closely with the bipartisan US-Lebanon Friendship Caucus in Congress to advance legislation and policy supporting US-Lebanon bilateral relations
• Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATFL advocates for and supports the Lebanese Armed Forces, including facilitating $190 million in US military aid and supporting LAF capacity building
• Lebanese American UniversityminorOthersAmbassador Gabriel serves on the board of Lebanese American University
• Keystone Policy CenterminorOthersAmbassador Gabriel serves on the boards of the Keystone Policy Center

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ATFLebanon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-task-force-on-lebanon
• Instagraminstagram.com/americantaskforceonlebanon

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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