Founded in 2017, the Jewish Center for Justice (JCJ) is a distinguished social justice, education, and leadership development platform that meets each individual where they are in their journey to inspire change. JCJ's mission is to empower current and future leaders to build a more compassionate and just society.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$826K
+31.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$380K
+11.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$380K
+11.6% YoY
About Jewish Center for Justice
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Center for Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $826K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $380K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $826,127 | $630,501 | $542,362 |
| Revenue | $888,052 | $770,105 | $616,183 |
| Expenses | $699,339 | $679,889 | $483,487 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,181 | $543 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Judj ($379,509).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JUDJ Encino, CA | Fiscal Sponsorship | $379,509 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbi Joel Simonds | President & CEO | 50 | $32,699 |
| Julie Bank | Director | 5 | — |
| Jennifer Haarmann | CFO | 5 | — |
| Abbi Hertz | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Teddy Levitt | Director | 1 | — |
| Nick Melvoin | Director | 1 | — |
| Heather Lazarus | Vice President | 5 | — |
| Michelle Sampson | Vice President | 5 | — |
| Mike Montgomery | Director | 1 | — |
| Ellie Caple | Director | 1 | — |
| Rabbi Leah Sternberg | Director | 1 | — |
| Stephanie Carson | Director | 1 | — |
| Rabbi Elias Chajet | Director | 1 | — |
| Liana Schwarz | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jewish Center for Justice?
Jewish Center for Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $826K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Jewish Center for Justice?
As of 2024, Jewish Center for Justice holds $826K in total assets with $888K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $380K in 2024.
Where does Jewish Center for Justice operate?
Jewish Center for Justice has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Jewish Center for Justice award?
In 2024, Jewish Center for Justice awarded 1 grants totaling $380K — an average of about $380K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jewish Center for Justice's EIN?
Jewish Center for Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4397882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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