The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is a U.S.-based pro‑Israel advocacy and lobbying organization that works to strengthen and preserve the U.S.–Israel relationship by educating and lobbying federal and state policymakers, organizing grassroots supporters, and shaping public policy debates.
U.S.–Israel strategic partnership and diplomatic cooperation; annual foreign and military assistance to Israel; regional security and defense cooperation; counterterrorism; opposing boycotts or measures viewed as hostile to Israel (e.g., BDS); and related Middle East policy and congressional legislation.
Primarily funded through private donations, membership dues, fundraising events and contributions from individuals and allied organizations; it does not publicly disclose a comprehensive list of donors.
American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF); AIPAC PAC; and a broad network of allied advocacy groups, donors, and current and former U.S. elected officials who engage with the organization.
Nonprofit lobbying organization (registered 501(c)(4))