The Jerusalem Connection
The Jerusalem Connection is a private foundation, based in RICHMOND, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $138K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44K
-97.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$14K
-13.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-87.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+594.9% YoY
About The Jerusalem Connection
Based on IRS filings
The Jerusalem Connection is a private foundation, based in RICHMOND, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $138K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,915 | $1,558,305 | $1,758,047 |
| Revenue | $429,806 | $518,230 | $938,949 |
| Expenses | $331,580 | $679,536 | $1,008,085 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $54,115 | $47,797 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $137,566 | $136,893 | $4,195 |
| 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
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Richmond Lodge No 1 of the Good Lio ($14,300).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND LODGE NO 1 OF THE GOOD LIO RICHMOND, VA | FELLOWSHIP OF CHARITY | $14,300 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES LESSIN | PRESIDENT, D | 25 | $11,600 |
| GADIELLE ROZMARYN | SECRETARY | — | — |
| BANJAMIN ENGELHART | TREASURER | — | — |
| JOSHUA GOLDBURG | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Jerusalem Connection?
As of 2024, The Jerusalem Connection holds $44K in total assets with $430K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $14K in 2024.
Where does The Jerusalem Connection operate?
The Jerusalem Connection has awarded grants in New York, Virginia.
What size grants does The Jerusalem Connection award?
In 2024, The Jerusalem Connection awarded 1 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Jerusalem Connection's EIN?
The Jerusalem Connection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1400732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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