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American Israel Public Affairs Committee
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee
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aipac.org
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The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit political advocacy organization founded in 1952 and headquartered at 251 H Street NW, Washington, D.C. Its mission is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact policies that strengthen the U.S.-Israel partnership, accomplished through direct congressional lobbying, grassroots member mobilization, and a Political Action Committee (PAC) that channels member contributions to pro-Israel candidates from both major parties. The organization explicitly states that it is neither directed nor funded by the Israeli government and that all members and donors are Americans.

AIPAC's operational product surface is organized around five core offerings: an "AIPAC Action" grassroots platform enabling members to contact Congress on legislation such as annual security assistance and missile defense cooperation; an "AIPAC Political Program" administered through the AIPAC PAC to support Democratic and Republican candidates; an "AIPAC Membership" program with tiered options including Club Membership and the AIPAC Tomorrow Campaign aimed at younger supporters; "AIPAC Resources" providing policy memos, bill summaries, and press releases; and an "AIPAC Careers" function supporting Washington, D.C.-based staff with hybrid schedules and full benefits. Distribution is built around a single-country U.S. footprint, with the website explicitly restricting access to U.S. residents, and outreach conducted across Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, email, and earned media.

The business model is donations- and membership-driven: AIPAC generates revenue from member contributions and direct PAC donations, and reports no public pricing or membership fee structure. The organization claims a 6.5-million-member base and cites that overall organizational and political fundraising doubled under its incoming CEO's prior leadership. No revenue figures, audited financials, or PAC disbursement totals are publicly disclosed in the source material.

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AIPAC is a 501(c)(4) U.S. political advocacy organization founded in 1952 that lobbies Congress, mobilizes 6.5 million American members, and operates the largest pro-Israel PAC to elect bipartisan pro-Israel candidates.

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political advocacy lobbying, congressional policy lobbying, political action committee, bipartisan policy advocacy, grassroots member mobilization
Industry2 codes
1Government Accountability, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Advocacy
CodeBPAGAFANPrimaryYes
2Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution & Stabilization
CodeBPAGABAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Political Organizations81394
  • Social Advocacy Organizations8133
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
Product category
Political Advocacy and Lobbying Services
Social media profiles5 records
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1Member Donations and PAC Contributions
TypeOthers
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AIPAC generates revenue through donations from its members and direct contributions to political candidates through the AIPAC PAC. Members contribute directly to Democratic and Republican candidates through the organization's PAC as the largest pro-Israel PAC in the United States.

aipac.org
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AIPAC is a political advocacy organization that lobbies the U.S. Congress to pass pro-Israel legislation and supports the election of political candidates who back the U.S.-Israel alliance. It mobilizes 6.5 million American members through grassroots action tools, a Political Action Committee, and policy research resources to advance bipartisan U.S.-Israel partnership policies.

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AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) is a political lobbying organization that operates as a single-purpose advocacy platform rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a suite of services including grassroots action tools for contacting Congress, a political action committee (PAC) for supporting pro-Israel candidates, membership programs with various engagement tiers, policy research resources (memos, bill summaries), and career opportunities. These offerings work together to advance AIPAC's mission of strengthening the U.S.-Israel partnership through advocacy, political engagement, and member education.

Product and service5 records
1AIPAC Action
CategoryAdvocacy and lobbying
Description

Grassroots advocacy platform enabling AIPAC members to contact Congress and take action on U.S.-Israel policy issues, including lobbying for security assistance, missile defense cooperation, and other alliance priorities.

2AIPAC Political Program (AIPAC PAC)
CategoryPolitical action committee
Description

Political action program and Political Action Committee through which AIPAC members contribute directly to Democratic and Republican candidates who support the U.S.-Israel alliance; billed as the largest pro-Israel PAC.

3AIPAC Membership
CategoryMembership program
Description

Membership program providing Americans opportunities to engage in political advocacy for the U.S.-Israel partnership, with tiered options including Club Membership and the AIPAC Tomorrow Campaign for younger supporters.

4AIPAC Resources
CategoryPolicy content and research
Description

Educational materials including policy memos, bill summaries, and press releases that inform members and the public about U.S.-Israel policy developments and legislative priorities.

5AIPAC Store
CategoryRetail/merchandise
Description

Branded merchandise store (store.aipac.org) offering AIPAC-related products to supporters.

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Partnership1 partner
1U.S. Government (Congress)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

AIPAC lobbies Congress to pass annual U.S. security assistance to Israel, support missile defense cooperation, and fund joint programs. Works with both Democrats and Republicans to advance legislation supporting the U.S.-Israel partnership.

Recent move6 records

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Peers10 records
1Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Larger, broader Jewish civil rights and advocacy organization with overlapping Congressional lobbying and grassroots engagement, operating a wider portfolio (antisemitism, hate crimes, civil rights) beyond the U.S.-Israel focus that defines AIPAC.

2US Chamber of Commerce
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest U.S. business lobbying organization with similar Congressional access, member-funded advocacy, and bipartisan positioning; serves as a benchmark for the scale and operating model of major Washington advocacy groups.

3Emily's List
TypeOthers
Description

Major U.S. political action committee using a member-funded, single-purpose electoral-advocacy model structurally analogous to the AIPAC PAC; useful proxy for PAC mechanics, donor cultivation, and campaign-finance compliance workflows.

4Christians United for Israel (CUFI)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Large pro-Israel advocacy organization with a membership-driven model similar to AIPAC; competes for the same Congressional champions, donor pool, and grassroots mobilization around U.S.-Israel policy priorities.

5AARP
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Multi-million member U.S. advocacy organization with extensive lobbying and PAC activity; operates a comparable dues- and donation-funded membership engine targeting a defined demographic, mirroring AIPAC's member-monetization architecture.

6National Rifle Association (NRA)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large single-issue U.S. lobbying and PAC organization with multi-million member base and Congressional lobbying model structurally similar to AIPAC; comparable in scale, PAC contribution mechanics, and grassroots tactics.

7Zionist Organization of America (ZOA)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-established pro-Israel advocacy group that lobbies Congress and engages in political activity parallel to AIPAC, with a more hawkish stance; directly competes for influence over U.S. Middle East policy positions.

8Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
TypeEmerging player
Description

Policy and advocacy think tank focused on U.S. national security and Middle East policy that produces research and lobbying outputs aligned with AIPAC's pro-Israel priorities; comparable in policy domain though smaller and newer than AIPAC.

9Hadassah
TypeRegional player
Description

Large U.S.-based Jewish membership and advocacy organization with Congressional lobbying operations; overlaps with AIPAC in pro-Israel advocacy and grassroots mobilization but does not operate a comparably scaled political action committee.

10J Street
TypeDirect peer
Description

Pro-Israel political advocacy PAC and lobbying organization operating in the same U.S. policy space as AIPAC, but positioned as a dovish/centrist alternative; competes directly for pro-Israel donor dollars, Congressional access, and political endorsements.

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American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Political Advocacy and Lobbying Servicesaipac.org

AIPAC is a 501(c)(4) U.S. political advocacy organization founded in 1952 that lobbies Congress, mobilizes 6.5 million American members, and operates the largest pro-Israel PAC to elect bipartisan pro-Israel candidates.

What American Israel Public Affairs Committee does

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit political advocacy organization founded in 1952 and headquartered at 251 H Street NW, Washington, D.C. Its mission is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact policies that strengthen the U.S.-Israel partnership, accomplished through direct congressional lobbying, grassroots member mobilization, and a Political Action Committee (PAC) that channels member contributions to pro-Israel candidates from both major parties. The organization explicitly states that it is neither directed nor funded by the Israeli government and that all members and donors are Americans.

AIPAC's operational product surface is organized around five core offerings: an "AIPAC Action" grassroots platform enabling members to contact Congress on legislation such as annual security assistance and missile defense cooperation; an "AIPAC Political Program" administered through the AIPAC PAC to support Democratic and Republican candidates; an "AIPAC Membership" program with tiered options including Club Membership and the AIPAC Tomorrow Campaign aimed at younger supporters; "AIPAC Resources" providing policy memos, bill summaries, and press releases; and an "AIPAC Careers" function supporting Washington, D.C.-based staff with hybrid schedules and full benefits. Distribution is built around a single-country U.S. footprint, with the website explicitly restricting access to U.S. residents, and outreach conducted across Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, email, and earned media.

The business model is donations- and membership-driven: AIPAC generates revenue from member contributions and direct PAC donations, and reports no public pricing or membership fee structure. The organization claims a 6.5-million-member base and cites that overall organizational and political fundraising doubled under its incoming CEO's prior leadership. No revenue figures, audited financials, or PAC disbursement totals are publicly disclosed in the source material.

American Israel Public Affairs Committee firmographics

Firmographics
Name
American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Legal name
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Website
https://aipac.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1952
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Short description
AIPAC is a 501(c)(4) U.S. political advocacy organization founded in 1952 that lobbies Congress, mobilizes 6.5 million American members, and operates the largest pro-Israel PAC to elect bipartisan pro-Israel candidates.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

American Israel Public Affairs Committee industry classification

Industry
Product category
Political Advocacy and Lobbying Services
NAICS
Political Organizations (81394), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)
SIC
Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry
Government Accountability, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Advocacy (BPAGAFAN)
akta.pro secondary industry
Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution & Stabilization (BPAGABAJ)

Keywords

  • Political advocacy lobbying
  • Congressional policy lobbying
  • Political action committee
  • Bipartisan policy advocacy
  • Grassroots member mobilization

Where American Israel Public Affairs Committee is headquartered

Location

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Washington
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United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

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American Israel Public Affairs Committee business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

  1. Member Donations and PAC Contributions: AIPAC generates revenue through donations from its members and direct contributions to political candidates through the AIPAC PAC. Members contribute directly to Democratic and Republican candidates through the organization's PAC as the largest pro-Israel PAC in the United States.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

American Israel Public Affairs Committee product offering

Product offering

Core offering

AIPAC is a political advocacy organization that lobbies the U.S. Congress to pass pro-Israel legislation and supports the election of political candidates who back the U.S.-Israel alliance. It mobilizes 6.5 million American members through grassroots action tools, a Political Action Committee, and policy research resources to advance bipartisan U.S.-Israel partnership policies.

Product overview

AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) is a political lobbying organization that operates as a single-purpose advocacy platform rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a suite of services including grassroots action tools for contacting Congress, a political action committee (PAC) for supporting pro-Israel candidates, membership programs with various engagement tiers, policy research resources (memos, bill summaries), and career opportunities. These offerings work together to advance AIPAC's mission of strengthening the U.S.-Israel partnership through advocacy, political engagement, and member education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • AIPAC Action Grassroots advocacy platform enabling AIPAC members to contact Congress and take action on U.S.-Israel policy issues, including lobbying for security assistance, missile defense cooperation, and other alliance priorities.
  • AIPAC Political Program (AIPAC PAC) Political action program and Political Action Committee through which AIPAC members contribute directly to Democratic and Republican candidates who support the U.S.-Israel alliance; billed as the largest pro-Israel PAC.
  • AIPAC Membership Membership program providing Americans opportunities to engage in political advocacy for the U.S.-Israel partnership, with tiered options including Club Membership and the AIPAC Tomorrow Campaign for younger supporters.
  • AIPAC Resources Educational materials including policy memos, bill summaries, and press releases that inform members and the public about U.S.-Israel policy developments and legislative priorities.
  • AIPAC Store Branded merchandise store (store.aipac.org) offering AIPAC-related products to supporters.

Companies that use American Israel Public Affairs Committee

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Named customers1 record

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

American Israel Public Affairs Committee technology and API

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American Israel Public Affairs Committee partnerships and signals

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One partnership is on record.

  • U.S. Government (Congress)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIPAC lobbies Congress to pass annual U.S. security assistance to Israel, support missile defense cooperation, and fund joint programs. Works with both Democrats and Republicans to advance legislation supporting the U.S.-Israel partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

American Israel Public Affairs Committee competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Anti-Defamation League (ADL): Larger, broader Jewish civil rights and advocacy organization with overlapping Congressional lobbying and grassroots engagement, operating a wider portfolio (antisemitism, hate crimes, civil rights) beyond the U.S.-Israel focus that defines AIPAC.
  • US Chamber of Commerce: Largest U.S. business lobbying organization with similar Congressional access, member-funded advocacy, and bipartisan positioning; serves as a benchmark for the scale and operating model of major Washington advocacy groups.
  • AARP: Multi-million member U.S. advocacy organization with extensive lobbying and PAC activity; operates a comparable dues- and donation-funded membership engine targeting a defined demographic, mirroring AIPAC's member-monetization architecture.
  • National Rifle Association (NRA): Large single-issue U.S. lobbying and PAC organization with multi-million member base and Congressional lobbying model structurally similar to AIPAC; comparable in scale, PAC contribution mechanics, and grassroots tactics.

Others

  • Emily's List: Major U.S. political action committee using a member-funded, single-purpose electoral-advocacy model structurally analogous to the AIPAC PAC; useful proxy for PAC mechanics, donor cultivation, and campaign-finance compliance workflows.

Direct peers

  • Christians United for Israel (CUFI): Large pro-Israel advocacy organization with a membership-driven model similar to AIPAC; competes for the same Congressional champions, donor pool, and grassroots mobilization around U.S.-Israel policy priorities.
  • Zionist Organization of America (ZOA): Long-established pro-Israel advocacy group that lobbies Congress and engages in political activity parallel to AIPAC, with a more hawkish stance; directly competes for influence over U.S. Middle East policy positions.
  • J Street: Pro-Israel political advocacy PAC and lobbying organization operating in the same U.S. policy space as AIPAC, but positioned as a dovish/centrist alternative; competes directly for pro-Israel donor dollars, Congressional access, and political endorsements.

Emerging players

  • Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD): Policy and advocacy think tank focused on U.S. national security and Middle East policy that produces research and lobbying outputs aligned with AIPAC's pro-Israel priorities; comparable in policy domain though smaller and newer than AIPAC.

Regional players

  • Hadassah: Large U.S.-based Jewish membership and advocacy organization with Congressional lobbying operations; overlaps with AIPAC in pro-Israel advocacy and grassroots mobilization but does not operate a comparably scaled political action committee.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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Frequently asked questions about American Israel Public Affairs Committee

What does American Israel Public Affairs Committee do?

AIPAC is a political advocacy organization that lobbies the U.S. Congress to pass pro-Israel legislation and supports the election of political candidates who back the U.S.-Israel alliance. It mobilizes 6.5 million American members through grassroots action tools, a Political Action Committee, and policy research resources to advance bipartisan U.S.-Israel partnership policies.

Is American Israel Public Affairs Committee a public or private company?

American Israel Public Affairs Committee is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was American Israel Public Affairs Committee founded?

American Israel Public Affairs Committee was founded in 1952. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is American Israel Public Affairs Committee based?

American Israel Public Affairs Committee is headquartered in Washington, United States, in the North America region.

How does American Israel Public Affairs Committee make money?

One revenue line is on record: member Donations and PAC Contributions.

Who are American Israel Public Affairs Committee's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Anti-Defamation League (ADL), US Chamber of Commerce, AARP and National Rifle Association (NRA). Emily's List is listed as an others. Direct peers are Christians United for Israel (CUFI), Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) and J Street. Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is listed as an emerging player. Hadassah is listed as a regional player.

Does American Israel Public Affairs Committee have an API?

No public API is recorded for American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

What industry is American Israel Public Affairs Committee in?

American Israel Public Affairs Committee's product category is Political Advocacy and Lobbying Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAFAN, Government Accountability, Ethics & Anti-Corruption Advocacy, with a secondary code of BPAGABAJ, Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution & Stabilization. Its NAICS code is 81394 and its SIC code is 8600.

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Fox NewsHasan Piker points the finger at AIPAC as Democrats speak out against himTwitch streamer Hasan Piker blamed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee for backlash over remarks suggesting American Jews are inviting violence against themselves, while Democratic lawmakers condemned the comments as antisemitic. Democrats including Cory Booker, Hakeem Jeffries and Jacky Rosen criticized him, and Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed distanced himself from Piker.Al JazeeraIs AIPAC’s political standing declining in the US?An Al Jazeera explainer examines whether the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's political standing is declining in the United States. It reports that the pro-Israeli lobby group is increasingly becoming a liability for both progressive and right-wing figures. No specific data, figures or named examples are provided in the available text.POLITICOProgressive Aisha Wahab wins Eric Swalwell’s former House seatCalifornia State Senator Aisha Wahab won the special election for the East Bay congressional seat previously held by Eric Swalwell, defeating moderate Democrat Melissa Hernandez. The victory came despite over $6 million in outside spending from PACs, including those funded by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, supporting her opponent. Wahab will serve until January and is set to face Hernandez again in November for a full term.The Straits TimesDemocratic California state legislator Wahab wins US House seat, media projectsDemocrat Aisha Wahab, a California state senator, was projected to win a special election for a vacant U.S. House seat in a district near San Francisco and San Jose. This victory maintains the current party balance in the House with Democrats holding 213 seats and Republicans 218. The race attracted significant outside spending from groups like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee due to intra-party tensions regarding the war in Gaza.MarketScreenerDemocratic California state legislator Wahab wins US House seat, media projectsDemocrat Aisha Wahab was projected to win a special election for a U.S. House seat in California, defeating fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez. This victory maintains the current party balance in the House at 213 Democrats and 218 Republicans while filling the vacancy left by Eric Swalwell. The race attracted significant outside spending, notably from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.DevdiscourseAisha Wahab Triumphs in Contentious California Congressional RaceAisha Wahab won a special election for the U.S. House of Representatives in California, defeating Democrat Melissa Hernandez to fill the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell. The race attracted significant spending from groups including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, highlighting the impact of foreign policy issues on local voter priorities. This victory adds a new voice to the Democratic caucus as it holds 213 seats.TimesNowCalifornia 14th District Election Result: Aisha Wahab Wins Race To Replace Eric Swalwell, Overcomes Millions In AIPAC SpendingCalifornia State Senator Aisha Wahab won the special election runoff to fill the vacant U.S. House seat for California’s 14th District, defeating fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez. The race was heavily influenced by outside spending from groups aligned with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which spent nearly $4 million opposing Wahab due to her stance on Israel and Gaza. Wahab will serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term until January 2027.NBC NewsDemocrat Aisha Wahab wins the special election for Eric Swalwell’s former California districtDemocratic state Senator Aisha Wahab won the special election for California’s 14th Congressional District, defeating Melissa Hernandez with 53% of the vote. The race was significantly influenced by a $2.5 million spending campaign by a super PAC aligned with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) opposing Wahab due to her stance on Israel's actions in Gaza. This outcome follows a pattern where AIPAC-linked groups have seen mixed results in recent high-profile elections across multiple states.The Washington PostAIPAC has a new target to exert influence over DemocratsThe American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) directed nearly $2.5 million in spending through its super PAC to support Melissa Hernandez in a California congressional race against Aisha Wahab. This expenditure marks a strategic shift by the pro-Israel lobby to target Democratic candidates in previously less competitive districts.WikipediaAbdul El-Sayed: Difference between revisionsThe article outlines the foreign policy views of Abdul El-Sayed, specifically his opposition to U.S. military aid to countries such as Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. It details his criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, labeling them as genocide, and his attribution of regional conflicts to the influence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).