- Exempt under
- 501(c)(3)[1]
- IRS ruling date
- June 1948[2]
- Publication 78 data
- Listed (PC)[3]
- Total revenue, period ending Jun 2025
- $135,300,377[4]
Anti-Defamation League is listed in IRS records in New York, New York, as exempt under section 501(c)(3)[5][1]. The IRS master file lists total revenue of $135,300,377 for the tax period ending June 2025[4].
IRS status
The IRS lists Anti-Defamation League as exempt under section 501(c)(3), classification: Charitable Organization[1]. Its foundation code is 16, described as an organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes 509(a)(2)[6]. It appears in IRS Publication 78 data with status code PC, a public charity[3]. The IRS classifies it under NTEE code R600: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Civil Liberties[7].
| Item | IRS record |
|---|---|
| EIN[5] | 13-1818723 |
| Location in IRS records[5] | New York, New York |
| Exempt under[1] | Section 501(c)(3) |
| IRS classification[1] | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling date[2] | June 1948 |
| Foundation code[6] | 16: Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes 509(a)(2) |
| Deductibility code[8] | 1: Contributions are deductible |
| Publication 78 data[3] | Listed, status PC |
| NTEE code[7] | R600: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Civil Liberties |
| Filing requirement[9] | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Fiscal year ends[10] | June |
| Latest e-filed return[11] | Form 990, tax period ending June 2025 |
| Latest Form 990-N[12] | Tax year 2021 |
Finances as reported to the IRS
On its Form 990 for the tax period ending June 2023, Anti-Defamation League reported total revenue of $38,294,911, total expenses of $57,939,187 and net assets of $12,074,894[13]. Contributions, gifts and grants were $37,830,522 on that return[14]. On its Form 990 for the tax period ending December 2022, it reported total revenue of $105,430,775[15]. On its Form 990 for the tax period ending December 2021, it reported total revenue of $101,058,936[16].
IRS master file, newer period. For the most recent return in the IRS master file, for the tax period ending June 2025, the IRS lists total revenue of $135,300,377 and total assets of $101,355,368.[4]
- Total revenue
- Total expenses
| Tax period ending | Form | Total revenue | Total expenses | Net assets at year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2021[16] | Form 990 | $101,058,936 | $81,510,625 | $30,143,106 |
| December 2022[15] | Form 990 | $105,430,775 | $100,194,254 | $31,496,060 |
| June 2023[13] | Form 990 | $38,294,911 | $57,939,187 | $12,074,894 |
Totals as reported on each return. The IRS publishes these extracts one to two years after filing.
Balance sheet, tax period ending June 2023
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total assets[17] | $67,064,785 |
| Total liabilities[17] | $54,989,891 |
| Net assets or fund balances[17] | $12,074,894 |
Form 990 checklist. In the Form 990 checklist (Part IV) for the tax period ending June 2023, Anti-Defamation League answered yes to: it engaged in lobbying activities; it had an office outside the United States; it reported professional fundraising services.[18]
Questions people ask
- What is the EIN of Anti-Defamation League?
- The IRS lists its employer identification number (EIN) as 13-1818723[5].
- Is Anti-Defamation League a 501(c)(3) organization?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as exempt under section 501(c)(3), classification: Charitable Organization[1].
- Are contributions to Anti-Defamation League tax-deductible?
- The IRS deductibility code 1 for the organization reads: Contributions are deductible[8]. It appears in Publication 78 data with status code PC[3].
- Where is Anti-Defamation League located?
- The IRS Business Master File lists it in New York, New York[5].
- What is the latest revenue reported for Anti-Defamation League?
- The IRS master file lists total revenue of $135,300,377 for the tax period ending June 2025[4].
Facts and sources
- The IRS lists Anti-Defamation League as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, classification: Charitable Organization. IRS EO Business Master File
- The ruling date in the IRS master file (the month and year of the IRS letter recognizing the exemption) is June 1948. IRS EO Business Master File
- Anti-Defamation League (EIN 13-1818723) appears in the IRS Publication 78 data, the list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions, with status code PC (A public charity, deductibility limitation 50% (60% for cash contributions)). IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search data
- For the most recent return in the IRS master file, for the tax period ending June 2025, the IRS lists total revenue of $135,300,377 and total assets of $101,355,368. IRS EO Business Master File
- The IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File lists Anti-Defamation League with employer identification number (EIN) 13-1818723, located in New York, New York. IRS EO Business Master File
- IRS foundation code 16 for Anti-Defamation League: Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to... IRS EO Business Master File
- The IRS master file assigns Anti-Defamation League the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code R600: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Civil Liberties. IRS EO Business Master File
- IRS deductibility code 1 for Anti-Defamation League: Contributions are deductible. IRS EO Business Master File
- IRS filing requirement code 01 for Anti-Defamation League: 990 (all other) or 990EZ return. IRS EO Business Master File
- Anti-Defamation League's accounting period (fiscal year) ends in June, according to the IRS master file. IRS EO Business Master File
- The IRS Form 990 series e-file data released in 2026 includes a Form 990 from Anti-Defamation League for the tax period ending June 2025. IRS Form 990 e-file data
- The latest Form 990-N (e-Postcard) in IRS data for EIN 13-1818723 is for tax year 2021. IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search data
- On its Form 990 for the tax period ending June 2023, Anti-Defamation League reported total revenue $38,294,911, total expenses $57,939,187, net assets or fund balances at year end $12,074,894. IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- Revenue lines on the Form 990 for the tax period ending June 2023: contributions, gifts and grants $37,830,522 (Part VIII, line 1h); program service revenue $642,000 (Part VIII, line 2g); investment income $16,943 (Part VIII, line 3); total revenue $38,294,911 (Part VIII, line 12). IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- On its Form 990 for the tax period ending December 2022, Anti-Defamation League reported total revenue $105,430,775, total expenses $100,194,254, net assets or fund balances at year end $31,496,060. IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- On its Form 990 for the tax period ending December 2021, Anti-Defamation League reported total revenue $101,058,936, total expenses $81,510,625, net assets or fund balances at year end $30,143,106. IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- Balance sheet at the end of the tax period ending June 2023 (Form 990, Part X): total assets $67,064,785, total liabilities $54,989,891, net assets or fund balances $12,074,894. IRS SOI Form 990 extracts
- In the Form 990 checklist (Part IV) for the tax period ending June 2023, Anti-Defamation League answered yes to: it engaged in lobbying activities; it had an office outside the United States; it reported professional fundraising services. IRS SOI Form 990 extracts