Jewish Center for Justice
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.
Jewish Center for Justice at a glance
In short: Jewish Center for Justice gave $380K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $380K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $379,509
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $379,509
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $379,509
- Total assets
- $826,127
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Center for Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Judj ($380K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2022) to $380K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Judj Encino, CA | Fiscal Sponsorship | $379,509 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $826,127 | $888,052 | $699,339 | $379,509 | 1 | $1,181 |
| 2023 | $630,501 | $770,105 | $679,889 | $339,936 | 1 | $543 |
| 2022 | $542,362 | $616,183 | $483,487 | $227,570 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $409,666 | $529,261 | $450,912 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $331,319 | $406,473 | $246,851 | — | — | — |
About Jewish Center for Justice
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Center for Justice is a public charity 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 grant totaling $380K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Center for Justice is led by Rabbi Joel Simonds, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rabbi Joel Simonds
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $33K (2024)
Julie Bank
Director
Board Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teddy Levitt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Caple
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Montgomery
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Melvoin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Elias Chajet
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Leah Sternberg
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Carson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liana Schwarz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbi Hertz
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Haarmann
CFO
See Sch O → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Sampson
Vice President
Secretary → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Lazarus
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Nicole Blank (2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Laffer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Leah Sternberg (2022) — Director
- Former: Lesa Rosentreter (2022) — Director
- Former: Joel Simonds (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $33K, to Rabbi Joel Simonds (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Center for Justice
How much does Jewish Center for Justice give each year?
Jewish Center for Justice gave $380K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $340K across 1 grant.
How large is Jewish Center for Justice?
Jewish Center for Justice reported $826K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $888K.
What is Jewish Center for Justice?
Jewish Center for Justice is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $826K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Jewish Center for Justice operate?
Jewish Center for Justice has awarded grants in California.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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