Name:
Samantha C Margolis
AIPAC Role:
Chief Administrative Officer/Chief of Staff
Professional Profile/Associations:
AIPAC Chief Administrative Officer and Chief of Staff, overseeing internal operations and serving as a principal aide to executive leadership. According to AIPAC's 2023 Form 990, received total compensation of $523,304, including a $22,500 contribution to AIPAC's 457(f) supplemental executive retirement plan alongside other senior executives. Holds a degree in Political Science and Jewish Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Has approximately 24 years of professional experience in political advocacy and nonprofit management.
The information in these profiles is drawn primarily from AIPAC's most recent IRS Form 990, supplemented by publicly available sources including news reports, official announcements, and public records. As a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, AIPAC is legally required to file Form 990 annually with the Internal Revenue Service, and these filings are public documents.
However, IRS regulations allow organizations up to eleven months after their fiscal year ends to submit these forms, meaning publicly available data typically lags by approximately one year. This inherent delay underscores why AIPAC—like most major organizations of its size and influence—should maintain a current, public-facing leadership page identifying its board members and senior executives. The absence of such transparency from AIPAC necessitates this project. We are committed to accuracy and will update these profiles as new information becomes available. If you have corrections, updates, or additional sourced information, please contact us at advocacy@dawnmena.org.
