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Jerusalem Institute of Justice (JIJ)

Website:

jij.org
Location:

Fort Worth, TX
Tax ID:

47-1817557
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)

Budget (2020):

Revenue: $457,535
Expenses: $412,302
Assets: $71,176
Type:

Legal aid and research
Formation:

2015
President:

Scott Montgomery

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Jerusalem Institute of Justice (JIJ) is a legal and research organization based in Jerusalem, Israel, focused on democracy, human rights, and freedom of religion in Israel and the Middle East. JIJ is supported in the United States by JIJ USA, which is based in Dallas, Texas. 1

Jerusalem Institute of Justice advocates for the legitimacy of the State of Israel, provides free legal aid to non-Jewish ethnic and religious minorities, and opposes sex trafficking and prostitution in Israel. 1

Activities

Jerusalem Institute of Justice advocates for Israel and focuses its research on human rights abuses, especially those related to the Palestinian Authority, Hamas, and Islamic terrorism. JIJ’s efforts focus on exposing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement as harmful to Palestinians, educating the public about bias against Israel within the United Nations, and researching modern antisemitism. 2

In Israel, JIJ provides free legal aid to non-Jewish ethnic and religious minorities in an effort to protect civil rights and religious freedoms. To date, JIJ has handled 1,300 legal cases and has won 25 cases in the Supreme Court of Israel. JIJ’s cases are typically related to family unification, immigration, and affirmative action. 3

JIJ’s Project NOA (Not Objects Anymore) opposes sex trafficking and prostitution in Israel. JIJ likens prostitution to modern-day slavery, and its Project NOA intends to change the public perception of this issue through education, social media campaigns, and collaborations with the community. Project NOA advocates for the adoption of the Swedish model, which would criminalize the buyer of sex services as opposed to the provider. Project NOA claims that the Swedish model would protect those providing sex services, as those individuals are often victims of trafficking. 4

GDC Israel is JIJ’s hands-on, four-month long internship program for individuals aged 18-30, focused on strengthening international pro-Israel advocacy efforts. The program focuses on building practical, diplomatic skills, networking with political activists, and exploring social activism. The program is designed to connect interns with the history and culture of Israel. 5

Funding

Jerusalem Institute of Justice is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses. While JIJ does not disclose its donors, tax filings confirm donations from the Servant Foundation ($31,000 in 2019), 6 Bless Israel USA ($7,500 in 2014), 7 and DonorsTrust ($5,000 in 2017). 8

People

Jerusalem Institute of Justice’s key staff include CEO Flavia Sevald, COO Lydia Morgan, and Rob Buchheit, executive director of JIJ USA. 1

Members of the JIJ board include Cathy Sheffield, president of ThinkGiving, LLC and a faculty member at the American Institute for Philanthropic Studies, 9 and Oli Snyder, board secretary and a former associate pastor of Global Jewish Ministry at the Gateway Church. 10

Other members of the board include Lauri Rolfe, secretary; Scott Montgomery, president and treasurer; and Rod Leeper. 11

References

  1. “About.” Jerusalem Institute of Justice. Accessed December 29, 2022. https://jij.org/about/.
  2. “Advocacy for Israel.” Jerusalem Institute of Justice. Accessed January 2, 2023. https://jij.org/projects/advocate-israel/.
  3. “Legal Aid.” Jerusalem Institute of Justice. Accessed January 2, 2023. https://jij.org/projects/legal-aid/.
  4. “Project NOA.” Jerusalem Institute of Justice. Accessed January 2, 2023. https://jij.org/projects/project-noa/.
  5. “GDC Israel.” Jerusalem Institute of Justice. Accessed December 29, 2022. https://gdc-israel.jij.org/.
  6. Servant Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). 2019. Schedule I, Part II.
  7. Bless Israel USA. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990-EZ). 2014. Schedule O.
  8. DonorTrust. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2017, Schedule I, Part II.
  9. “Cathy R. (Reagan) Sheffield, CAP®, CFRE, CSPG.” LinkedIn. Accessed December 29, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyreagansheffield/.
  10. “Olivera Snyder.” LinkedIn, 2022. Accessed December 29, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/in/olisnyder/.
  11. Jerusalem Institute of Justice, Inc. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). 2020.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: January 1, 2015

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2020 Dec Form 990 $457,535 $412,302 $71,176 $23,211 N $457,535 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2019 Dec Form 990 $443,227 $455,074 $8,758 $6,026 N $443,227 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2018 Dec Form 990 $432,038 $479,827 $15,287 $708 N $432,038 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2017 Dec Form 990 $564,176 $526,758 $62,424 $2,003 N $564,176 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2016 Dec Form 990 $747,720 $747,754 $28,704 $925 N $747,720 $0 $0 $113,000
    2015 Dec Form 990 $510,909 $483,096 $28,738 $925 N $510,909 $0 $0 $87,313 PDF
    2014 Dec Form 990 $593,027 $580,596 $16,692 $550 N $593,027 $0 $0 $0

    Jerusalem Institute of Justice (JIJ)


    Fort Worth, TX