THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION
-Preservation of religious sites, temples and monuments of Jerusalem.-Excavation, repairs, preservation and upkeep of such historic sites and antiquities of Jerusalem of permanent educational value to mankind.-Educational or religious projects in Jerusalem which are exclusively charitable.- all charitable activity is done through grant making and not direct contact with vulnerable groups
Objects
(I) TO ASSIST IN AND PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION REPAIR EMBELLISHMENT AND UPKEEP OF THE RELIGIOUS SITES TEMPLES AND MONUMENTS OF JERUSALEM FOR THE INSPIRATION OF THE PEOPLES OF ALL FAITHS. (II) TO ASSIST IN AND PROMOTE THE EXCAVATION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC SITES AND ANTIQUITIES IN JERUSALEM AS ARE OF PERMANENT EDUCATIONAL VALUE TO MANKIND. (III) TO ASSIST IN EDUCATIONAL RELIGIOUS PROJECTS IN JERUSALEM. (IV) TO ASSIST IN THE RELIEF OF POVERTY SICKNESS AND DISTRESS IN JERUSALEM.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £6,128, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining reserves to cover operating costs for at least one year. However, the charity holds significant restricted and endowment funds, with total net assets increasing to £6,877,144. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation raised total income in the year of £5,276,608 (2024: £3,006,831) and incurred costs of raising funds of £58,500 (2024: £46,887).” — page 5
“At the end of the financial period, unrestricted funds held totalled £6,128 (2024: £16,337).” — page 5
“Martin Paisner, a director of the corporate trustee Jerusalem Foundation Trustees Limited, is also a trustee of the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation. During the year the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation made restricted donations totalling £802,854 (2024 - £602,596) to The Jerusalem Foundation.” — page 27
“Martin Paisner, a director of the corporate trustee Jerusalem Foundation Trustees Limited, is also a trustee of the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation. During the year the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation made restricted donations totalling £799,106 (2024 - £414,957) to The Jerusalem Foundation.” — page 27
“Martin Paisner, a director of the corporate trustee Jerusalem Foundation Trustees Limited, is also a trustee of the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation. During the year the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation made restricted donations totalling £802,854 (2024 - £602,596) to The Jerusalem Foundation.” — page 27
“Martin Paisner, a director of the corporate trustee Jerusalem Foundation Trustees Limited, is also a trustee of the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation. During the year the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation made restricted donations totalling £799,106 (2024 - £414,957) to The Jerusalem Foundation.” — page 27
“Martin Paisner, a director of the corporate trustee Jerusalem Foundation Trustees Limited, is also a trustee of the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation. During the year the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation made restricted donations totalling £802,854 (2024 - £602,596) to The Jerusalem Foundation.” — page 27
“Martin Paisner, a director of the corporate trustee Jerusalem Foundation Trustees Limited, is also a trustee of the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation. During the year the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation made restricted donations totalling £799,106 (2024 - £414,957) to The Jerusalem Foundation.” — page 27
“Martin Paisner, a director of the corporate trustee Jerusalem Foundation Trustees Limited, is also a trustee of the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation. During the year the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation made restricted donations totalling £802,854 (2024 - £602,596) to The Jerusalem Foundation.” — page 27
“Martin Paisner, a director of the corporate trustee Jerusalem Foundation Trustees Limited, is also a trustee of the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation. During the year the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation made restricted donations totalling £799,106 (2024 - £414,957) to The Jerusalem Foundation.” — page 27
“Martin Paisner, a director of the corporate trustee Jerusalem Foundation Trustees Limited, is also a trustee of the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation. During the year the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation made restricted donations totalling £802,854 (2024 - £602,596) to The Jerusalem Foundation.” — page 27
“Martin Paisner, a director of the corporate trustee Jerusalem Foundation Trustees Limited, is also a trustee of the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation. During the year the Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation made restricted donations totalling £799,106 (2024 - £414,957) to The Jerusalem Foundation.” — page 27
“The issue was flagged by the auditors of The Jerusalem Foundation UK as a potential compliance issue requiring disclosure to the Charity Commission. In response, the Trustees agreed to file a Serious Incident Report and a reimbursement request was also made for funds to be returned, within the immediate week.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2022 (received 22/12/2023, 52 days after the 31/10/2023 due date).
In the news
- Jerusalem Foundation UK appoints new chief executive
- The CJN Circuit: Jerusalem Foundation of Canada—Pathway to the Future in Solidarity with Jerusalem
- Rabbi Joy Levitt steps in as CEO of Jerusalem Foundation Inc., looking to aid a 'very complicated but beautiful' city
- Shai Doron, Jerusalem Foundation president, dies in London at 64
- The Jerusalem Foundation's work to build a better Jerusalem
- The Jerusalem Foundation of Canada deeply mourns the passing of Julia Koschitzky C.M.
- Seeing the big picture of Jerusalem with the Jerusalem Foundation
- Jerusalem Foundation celebrates 50 years of enhancing the capital city
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Imry Ben-Ami — Chief Executive Officer
- Arik Grebelsky — President
- Nomi Yeshua — Chief Development Officer
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/02/2025)
Trustees
- JERUSALEM FOUNDATION TRUSTEES LIMITED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £5.3m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.0m | £3.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.5m | £4.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.1m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £6,128, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining reserves to cover operating costs for at least one year. However, the charity holds significant restricted and endowment funds, with total net assets increasing to £6,877,144. The auditor confirmed that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by AC Mole LLP.
Who funds THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation, THE MAURICE WOHL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE MARCUS MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION, DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| RONTADES LIMITED | 1 | £300k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £161k |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £115k |
| THE POLONSKY FOUNDATION | 1 | £98k |
| NEWPIER CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £61k |
| BEAULAND LIMITED | 1 | £60k |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| PHILIP KING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
Charities like this
- THE JERUSALEM TRUST
- FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH HERITAGE
- 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION
- KEHAL CHAREDIM TRUST
- THE JERUSALEM AND THE MIDDLE EAST CHURCH ASSOCIATION
- CHASDEI YITZOK CHARITIES LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION | £5.3m | — | 0 | below | 1.1% | no doubt |
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | £2.4m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH HERITAGE | £951k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 4 CHARITY FOUNDATION | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KEHAL CHAREDIM TRUST | £427k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE JERUSALEM AND THE MIDDLE EAST CHURCH ASSOCIATION | £268k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |