The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
The jerusalem fund provides education and cultural programming in order to promote awareness about palestinian and arab-israeli affairs. While its events have a local reach, its publications and information resources have a national circulation. It also sponsors a humanitarian and civil society assistance program for palestinians, as well as several diabetes clinics in palestine. It is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the District Of Columbia.
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development at a glance
In short: The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development gave $226K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,822
- +2158.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,274
- +652.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,293,200
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
Humanitarian Link
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development Grants
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Palestine Diabetes Institute
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Middle East Children's Alliance ($200K). Together the top 3 received $226K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development gives
- Giving grew 201% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $226K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East Children's Alliance Berkley, CA | Education | $200,000 |
| Unrwa Washington, DC | Food Aid & Health SV | $20,000 |
| Mondoweiss Detroit, MI | Technology | $5,822 |
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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 | $9,293,200 | $1,712,734 | $1,589,121 | $225,822 | 3 | $201,457 |
| 2023 | $7,744,368 | $1,425,213 | $1,472,852 | $10,000 | 1 | $47,223 |
| 2022 | $6,069,387 | $1,191,372 | $1,482,864 | $30,300 | 3 | $-141,487 |
| 2021 | $7,179,772 | $1,412,390 | $1,549,495 | $75,000 | 1 | $230,608 |
| 2020 | $6,803,602 | $2,722,099 | $1,360,667 | $57,000 | 1 | $507,178 |
| 2019 | $5,137,612 | $2,033,828 | $1,522,333 | $45,000 | 1 | $186,028 |
About The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
Based on IRS filings
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $226K. Net investment income was $201K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development is led by Subhi Ali, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Subhi Ali
Chairman
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eid B. Mustafa
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mohayya H. Khilfeh
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar Fayez Esq.
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Osamah Khalil
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rajai Khoury
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samera Sood
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tawfik Z. Ramadan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walid Keilani
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ahlam Muhtaseb
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Sr Naser Rustom (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jehad Abusalim (2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Siham Rashid (2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Mohamed Mohamed (2019–2021) — Executive Di
- Former: George S. Hishmeh (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sari Nabulsi (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
How much does The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development give each year?
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development gave $226K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development's typical grant size?
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $75,274, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development give grants?
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%).
Does The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development?
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development?
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $9.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development's EIN?
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1238142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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