The Jerusalem Connection
Accepts applications
The Jerusalem Connection is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,986 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $22,993 and the largest $36,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,986
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$22,993
- Largest grant$36,700
- Assets$3,590
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,815 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,412 | 8 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $39,815 | 1 | $43,915 |
| 2025 | $45,986 | 2 | $3,590 |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Lessin 210 Giant Drive, Richmond, VA 23224 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 232-2589 |
What The Jerusalem Connection funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Virginia. It also paid $9,286 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $36,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Charitable Gaming Associat | Fellowship of charity | $36,700 |
| Yeshivat Har Habayit | To support charity | $9,286 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Lessin
- Gadielle Rozmaryn
- Banjamin Engelhart
- Joshua Goldburg
Questions people ask
Does The Jerusalem Connection accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Jerusalem Connection give?
$45,986 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $22,993.
Who runs The Jerusalem Connection?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Lessin (President, D), Gadielle Rozmaryn (Director), Banjamin Engelhart (Director) and Joshua Goldburg (Director).
What does The Jerusalem Connection fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.