Description: The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is a nonpartisan civil rights organization founded in 1913 that works to combat antisemitism, bigotry, and hate while promoting justice, fair treatment, and inclusive democratic values through advocacy, education, research, and law enforcement training. Type: Non-profit civil rights organization (national 501(c)(3) with affiliated advocacy entities) Policies: Addresses antisemitism and hate-crime prevention, anti-discrimination and civil-rights protections, countering violent extremism and domestic terrorism, online safety and platform accountability, diversity and inclusion education, law-enforcement training, and related public-safety and civil-liberties policy issues. Funding: Primarily funded by individual donations and memberships, private foundations and grants, corporate and organizational contributions, and fundraising events. Affiliates: ADL Foundation; ADL Action (advocacy arm); regional ADL offices; ADL Center for Technology and Society; notable leaders past and present such as Jonathan Greenblatt (CEO and National Director) and former national director Abraham Foxman.
