Jerusalem Institute of Justice (JIJ)
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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
Financial Statistics
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Employee Compensation
- Number of Employees: 3
Highest Earning Employees
| Employee | Title | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Monique Beadle | Director | $110,000 |
| Robert Buchheit | Executive Dir. | $89,935 |
| Ken Groat | Director | $16,782 |
Grant Activity
All-time grants received statistics from Candid dataset:
- Total Grant Value: $622,387
- Number of Grants: 41
- Number of Funders: 14
Selection of highest value grants received from the last seven years:
All-time grants given statistics from Candid dataset:
- Total Grant Value: $1,856,000
- Number of Grants: 5
- Number of Recipients: 4
Selection of highest value grants given from the last seven years:
| Amount | Year | Funder | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| $515,000 | 2024 | Multiple MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Recipients | same exempt purpose |
| $490,000 | 2022 | Multiple MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Recipients | assistance |
| $325,000 | 2023 | Multiple South Asia Recipients | assistance |
| $282,000 | 2021 | Multiple EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC Recipients | assistance |
| $244,000 | 2020 | Multiple Israel Recipients | Assistance |