Frequently
Asked
Questions
Who funds AIPAC?
AIPAC is largely funded by billionaires and corporate executives. Find more information on AIPAC Donors here.
How can we stop AIPAC?
See our recommendations to combat AIPAC’s anti-democratic influence here.
Can you track this person?
We are only able to track campaign contributions and independent expenditures by the Israel lobby groups. We cannot provide any data on funds provided to non-elected officials.
Send us a message to suggest tracking for congressional and presidential candidates.
Why do some members of Congress receive such small amounts from the Israel lobby?
When you see smaller Israel lobby donations to Congressmembers who consistently vote in line with its agenda, consider the bigger picture. These lawmakers have already proven their pro-Israel stance, so they don’t need heavy funding—for now. However, if they face a tough reelection battle or deviate from the lobby’s priorities, groups like AIPAC and their allies can quickly pour in massive campaign support—or fund a primary challenger to replace them.
Do U.S. taxpayers pay for Israel’s weapons?
Yes. The US provides Israel at a minimum $3.3B in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) grants (non-repayable) and $500M for cooperative programs annually. The US also supplements this aid with additional military aid such as in 2024 when the U.S. approved an additional $14.5B to Israel.
The $3.3 billion FMF grant is used in part (75%) by Israel to purchase US weapons, with the rest (25%) set aside for Israel to purchase Israeli weapons and parts.
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What’s up with J Street?
J Street is not an automatic disqualifier for us due to their inconsistencies in rhetoric and policy. We evaluate candidates based on lobby contributions and voting record on Israel-Palestine issues.