The Jerusalem Connection
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $938.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Founding
- 08/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-1400732
Organization Overview
The Jerusalem Connection is located in Richmond, VA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (X12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Jerusalem Connection employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jerusalem Connection is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Jerusalem Connection generated $938.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Jerusalem Connection has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $952,681. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN PUBLIC POLICY CONVERSATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED THE VENUE TO HOST WEEKLY DJ'S AND/OR LIVE BANDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO "BRING THE NEIGHBORHOOD TOGETHER AND TO FOSTER FELLOWSHIP AND CREATE A SAFE RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN HOSTING EVENTS TO FACILITATE CONVERSATION AND "TIME TOGETHER" TO HEAL RACIAL DIVISION AND PROMOTE DIALOG WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAKES ITS FACILITIES AVAILABLE AS A "COMMUNITY CENTER", TO ALLOW OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD RELIGIOUS SERVICES, MEMORIAL SERVICES, WEDDINGS, BAR-MITZVAHS, GRADUATION PARTIES, AND OTHER LIKE KIND EVENTS.
CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO INDIVIDUALS AND RELIGIOUS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR JEWISH LEARNING AND OUTREACH. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ALSO MADE TO INDIGENT FAMILIES IN THE RICHMOND, VA METROPOLITAN AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Lessin President | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $74,000 |
Josh Goldberg Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gideon Margalit Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin Englehart Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gadielle Rozmaryn Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $180,573 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $180,573 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,195 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $573,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $938,949 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $244,816 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,404 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,932 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $128,133 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,469 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,784 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,045 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,000 |
| Office expenses | $4,716 |
| Information technology | $2,429 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,859 |
| Travel | $21,826 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $57,898 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $76,924 |
| Insurance | $71,429 |
| All other expenses | $34,743 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,008,085 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,711 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,570,937 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $12,399 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,758,047 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,462 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,099,590 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $500,000 |
| Total liabilities | $1,651,052 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $106,995 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,758,047 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Jerusalem Connection has awarded $235,096 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RUDLIN TORAH ACADEMY PURPOSE: TO HIRE A NATIONAL PLACEMENT FIRM TO ASSIST THE BOARD WITH THE HIRING OF A NEW HEADMASTER FOR THE SCHOOL | $10,000 |
RICHMOND LODGE NO 1 OF THE GOOD LIONS PURPOSE: TO WORK WITH A LOCAL DAY SCHOOL TO STRENGTHEN NETWORK RELATIONSHIP IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY | $18,300 |
KENNESETH BETH ISRAEL PURPOSE: SYNAGOGUE YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND ADULT EDUCATION | $7,434 |
RICHMOND JEWISH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GRANT FOR THE RUDLIN TORAH ACADEMY, A JEWISH DAY SCHOOL, TO CONSTRUCT A FUTURE SCHOOL BUILDING | $140,000 |
YESHIVAT HAR HABAYIT PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF IN THIS SCHOOL OF | $40,362 |
CHARITABLE GAMING PAC PURPOSE: GRANTS FOR STAFF TO HELP SUPPORT LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONEMT AND PROFIT FOR CHARITABLE GAMING | $19,000 |