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J Street
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| Location: | Washington, D.C. |
| Type: | 501(c)(4) |
| Top official: | Jeremy Ben-Ami, President |
| Founder(s): | Jeremy Ben-Ami |
| Year founded: | 2008 |
| Website: | Official website |
J Street is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. that, according to its website, "organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans to promote US policies that embody our deeply held Jewish and democratic values and that help secure the State of Israel as a democratic homeland for the Jewish people."[1] The organization was founded in 2008.[2] As of December 2025, J Street directly managed two other organizations: J Street Education Fund and J Street PAC.[1]
Background
J Street was founded in 2008 by Jeremy Ben-Ami.[2] Previously, Ben-Ami served as deputy domestic policy advisor to President Bill Clinton (D) and worked on multiple political campaigns.[3]
As of December 2025, J Street described itself as an advocacy organization that "was created to serve as the political home and voice for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans" and "lobbies Congress and the administration to promote diplomacy-first American leadership and policies that advance justice, equality, peace, and democracy in Israel, in the wider region and in the United States as well."[1] J Street listed the following principles on its website:[1]
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Leadership
As of December 2025, the following individuals served on J Street's Board of Directors:[5]
- Peter Frey, Chair
- Randi Weingarten, Vice Chair
- Nancy Reichman, Political Committee Chair
- Alan D. Solomont, Chair Emeritus
- Kenneth Bob, Treasurer
- Jeremy Ben-Ami, President
- Nancy Buck, Chair of Public Affairs Committee
- Larry Gellman, Board Member
- Marci Gerston, Board Member
- Patricia Gordon, Board Member
- Virginia Gordon, Board Member
- Jon Greenwald, Board Member
- Ben Linder, Board Member
- Steve Masters, Board Member
- Judson Miner, Board Member
- Joseph Pereles, Board Member
- Ilana Horowitz Ratner, Board Member
- Ben Samuels, Board Member
- Cary Sherman, Board Member
- Phyllis Snyder, Board Member
- John Yarmuth, Board Member
- Michael D. Young, Board Member
- Mark Zivin, Board Member
Work and activities
Electoral activities and influence
J Street's website states that in "House and Senate campaigns across the country, we demonstrate the breadth and depth of political support that exists for candidates who champion a diplomacy-first approach to advancing US interests in the Middle East and promoting peace and security for Israel."[1] As of December 2025, J Street's website states that its endorsed congressional candidates have won in 96.2% of the primary elections they endorsed in and 92% of the general elections they endorsed in.[1]
Notable endorsements
This section displays endorsements this organization made in elections within Ballotpedia's coverage scope.
Affiliations
J Street Education Fund
As of December 2025, J Street had a related 501(c)(3) organization, J Street Education Fund. According to J Street's website, the fund "promotes a more open and nuanced conversation on issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the US-Israel relationship. Through education and organizing, the c3 mobilizes pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans in our communities, on campuses and at our national conference in support of justice, equality and peace in Israel and the Palestinian Territory, as well as in the United States."[1]
J Street PAC
As of December 2025, J Street had a related political action committee (PAC), J Street PAC. According to J Street's website, the PAC "helps elect pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy candidates to office, primarily by endorsing and raising money for their campaigns."[1]
Finances
The following is a breakdown of J Street's revenues and expenses from 2010 to 2024. The information comes from ProPublica
| Year | Revenue | Expenses |
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| 2024 | $3.2 million | $3.4 million |
| 2023 | $4 million | $3 million |
| 2022 | $3.5 million | $3.8 million |
| 2021 | $2.9 million | $2.8 million |
| 2020 | $2.6 million | $2.8 million |
| 2019 | $2.7 million | $2.8 million |
| 2018 | $2.6 million | $2.8 million |
| 2017 | $2.5 million | $2.5 million |
| 2016 | $3.4 million | $3.3 million |
| 2015 | $3.3 million | $2.9 million |
| 2014 | $2.4 million | $2.2 million |
| 2013 | $2.6 million | $2.5 million |
| 2012 | $2.7 million | $2.6 million |
| 2011 | $3 million | $2.1 million |
| 2010 | $2.2 million | $1.9 million |
See also
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 J Street, "About Us," accessed December 24, 2025
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Washington Post, "Year-Old Liberal Jewish Lobby Has Quickly Made Its Mark," April 17, 2009
- ↑ J Street, "Jeremy Ben-Ami," accessed December 24, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ J Street, "Board of Directors," accessed December 24, 2025
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