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The 990 read · EIN 13-1623886 · NY · Fiscal year FY ending Sep 2025

American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science

American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science orchestrates support in the United States for the vibrant world-renowned scientific research center and graduate school in israel…”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$867K David Doneson, 0.6% of spending
Revenue
$262.9M 65.4% from donations and grants
Spent
$148.1M 79.9% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$1.10B end of FY ending Sep 2025
Savings
89.5 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
82 employees, 45 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

low

Business transactions with insiders or their companies

Part IV line 28b answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, lines 28a–28c; Schedule L Part IV
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Sep 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 79.9¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
79.9¢
Programs, $118.3M
13.3¢
Fundraising, $19.7M
6.8¢
Admin, $10.1M
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
11¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science spent 11¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $171.9M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 3.8% of program spending · $4.5M in grants $4.5M

Funds were transmitted to the feinberg graduate school at the weizmann institute of science for scientific and educational purposes. The feinberg graduate school's purpose is to conduct, operate and maintain a graduate school for the study of natural sciences and mathematics. Since its establishment in 1958 as the academic arm of the weizmann institute of science responsible for all student and postdoctoral affairs, the feinberg graduate school has established its reputation as a multidisciplinary center where students strive to the highest levels of knowledge and understanding, under the…

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $602.6M to $1.10B in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
603
675
667
652
719
743
749
764
975
909
891
1105
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

David Doneson
Chief Executive Officer
$866,576
Aaron Westfall
Chief Philanthropy Officer
$535,498
Michele Willner
Chief Financial Officer
$471,138
Stacy Sulman
Chief Legal Officer
$449,237
Susan Foley
Chief Operating Officer
$395,709
Bonnie Diamond
Managing Director
$374,204
Janis Rabin
Leadership Giving Officer
$358,919
Elaine Yaniv
Managing Director Leadership Gifts
$358,558
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
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Flightpath IncMarketing/design$389,900
Sandhurst AssociatesMaintenance services$265,400
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science CEO make?

David Doneson, Chief Executive Officer, received $866,576 in reportable compensation in FY ending Sep 2025, 0.6% of American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science's $148.1M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII

What percentage of American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science donations go to programs?

American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science reported 79.9% of FY ending Sep 2025 spending as programs, 13.3% as fundraising and 6.8% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX

How much money does American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science have?

Net assets were $1.10B at the end of FY ending Sep 2025, about 89.5 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part X

Does American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: business transactions with insiders or their companies. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
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Amir Arani, “American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/american-committee-for-the-weizmann-institute-of-science/