THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds were in a surplus of £16,337 at the end of the financial year, following a deficit in the prior period. The trustees' report indicates that the charity maintains free reserves at a level to meet operating costs for at least one year, though it relies on regular drawdowns from expendable endowment funds to cover ongoing operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“At the end of the financial period, unrestricted funds held totalled £16,337 (2023: deficit of £33,088). The Trustee keeps the current reserves position under review, to ensure regular drawdowns from the expendable endowment to provide sufficient unrestricted reserves to cover ongoing operating costs.” — page 5
“During the year the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation made restricted donations totalling £602,596 (2023 - £432,365) to The Jerusalem Foundation.”
“During the year the Stella & Alexander Margulies Charitable Trust made restricted donations totalling £709,753 to The Jerusalem Foundation (2023 - £Nil).” — page 28
“During the year the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation made restricted donations totalling £602,596 (2023 - £432,365) to The Jerusalem Foundation.”
“During the year the Stella & Alexander Margulies Charitable Trust made restricted donations totalling £709,753 to The Jerusalem Foundation (2023 - £Nil).” — page 28
“During the year the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation made restricted donations totalling £602,596 (2023 - £432,365) to The Jerusalem Foundation.”
“During the year the Stella & Alexander Margulies Charitable Trust made restricted donations totalling £709,753 to The Jerusalem Foundation (2023 - £Nil).” — page 28
“During the year the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation made restricted donations totalling £602,596 (2023 - £432,365) to The Jerusalem Foundation.”
“During the year the Stella & Alexander Margulies Charitable Trust made restricted donations totalling £709,753 to The Jerusalem Foundation (2023 - £Nil).” — page 28
“During the year the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Philanthropic Foundation made restricted donations totalling £602,596 (2023 - £432,365) to The Jerusalem Foundation.”
“During the year the Stella & Alexander Margulies Charitable Trust made restricted donations totalling £709,753 to The Jerusalem Foundation (2023 - £Nil).” — page 28
“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.”
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 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/02/2025)
Trustees
- JERUSALEM FOUNDATION TRUSTEES LIMITED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £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 |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.4m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds were in a surplus of £16,337 at the end of the financial year, following a deficit in the prior period. The trustees' report indicates that the charity maintains free reserves at a level to meet operating costs for at least one year, though it relies on regular drawdowns from expendable endowment funds to cover ongoing operating costs. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by A C 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, DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION, THE MAURICE AND VIVIENNE WOHL PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £445k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £127k |
| GERSON BERGER ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £105k |
| OLLINGHAM LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| FRIENDS OF WMSBG-KOLEL DAMESEK ELIEZER | 1 | £100k |
| Y G S YESHIVA GEDOLA SEMINAR | 1 | £59k |
| SHULEM B. ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |