The Jerusalem Fund

What The Jerusalem Fund does

The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1977 by Georgetown professor Dr. Hisham Sharabi and headquartered at 2425 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC. The organization educates the American public about the Palestinian political experience and supports Palestinian communities in the Occupied Territories through five integrated programs: the Palestine Center (educational programming for policy makers, journalists, students, and the general public, established 1991), Humanitarian Link (quarterly grants to humanitarian organizations in the OPT), Gallery Al-Quds (contemporary Arab and Palestinian art exhibitions), the Palestine Diabetes Institute (the first diabetes-treatment facility in Palestine, with clinics in Al-Bireh, Nablus, and Hebron), and the Hisham Sharabi Memorial Library (one of the largest Palestine-centered collections in the United States). The organization does not develop proprietary technology; its digital footprint is limited to a website, blog, newsletter, and the Network for Good donation platform. It is governed by a Board of Directors and operates with 1-10 staff.

The Jerusalem Fund raises revenue exclusively through donations and charitable contributions — including individual donations at tiers from $50 to $1,000, monthly recurring giving, online donations via Network for Good, direct mail campaigns, and annual benefit dinners (including events in Chicago and Dallas). All donations are tax-deductible and designated to programs. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The organization partners strategically with NAAMA Foundation and Physicians for Peace (since 2009) on the Palestine Diabetes Institute and has previously directed humanitarian funding to UNRWA ($25,000 in 2014) and purchased medical equipment for the Gaza Strip ($107,783 in 2009). Its geographic reach spans the United States (programmatic headquarters, donor base, and audience) and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (humanitarian and healthcare delivery). Leadership was refreshed in 2026 with the appointment of Dr. Said Salih Kaymakci as Executive Director (January 2026) and Dr. Eid Mustafa as Chairman of the Board (June 2026), succeeding the long-tenured Dr. Subhi Ali.

Name

The Jerusalem Fund

Legal name

The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development

Website

https://thejerusalemfund.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jerusalem Fund is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 1977, that educates Americans about the Palestinian political experience and supports Palestinian communities through humanitarian grants, cultural preservation, and a three-clinic diabetes institute in the West Bank.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Advocacy and Education

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Nonprofit advocacy education
• Humanitarian grant making
• Cultural preservation programs
• Policy education programming
• Diabetes healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization raises funds through individual donations, online giving platforms (Network for Good), and direct mail campaigns. Donors contribute to support humanitarian aid, educational programs, and cultural preservation initiatives in Palestine.
2. Benefit Dinners and Events: The organization hosts annual benefit dinners (such as the 48th Anniversary Benefit Dinner in Chicago and Dallas) to raise funds and build community support for Palestinian causes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Jerusalem Fund educates American policy makers, journalists, students, and the general public about Palestinian political experience through the Palestine Center, provides quarterly humanitarian grants to organizations serving Palestinians via Humanitarian Link, preserves Palestinian and Arab-American contemporary art through Gallery Al-Quds, and operates the Palestine Diabetes Institute, the first diabetes facility in Palestine, with clinics in Al-Bireh, Nablus, and Hebron. The organization is funded through charitable donations and benefit events.

Product overview

The Jerusalem Fund operates a multi-program portfolio focused on education, humanitarian aid, and cultural preservation related to Palestine. Its core programs include: The Palestine Center (policy and public education), Humanitarian Link (humanitarian grant-making), Gallery Al-Quds (art exhibition), Palestine Diabetes Institute (healthcare), and the Hisham Sharabi Memorial Library (research).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Palestine Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Palestine Diabetes Institute operates three clinics covering northern, central, and southern regions of the West Bank

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UNRWA (United Nations Relief Works Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2014The Jerusalem Fund presented a check for $25,000 to UNRWA for the purpose of aiding Palestinian refugees in Syria. This partnership supports humanitarian relief efforts for Palestinian refugees.
• National Arab American Medical Association (NAAMA) FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2009NAAMA Foundation partnered with The Jerusalem Fund to establish the Palestine Diabetes Institute in Al-Bireh, Palestine, the first such facility in Palestine. The partnership focuses on diabetes treatment, awareness, and education.
• Physicians for PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2009Physicians for Peace collaborated with The Jerusalem Fund on the establishment of the Palestine Diabetes Institute. The organization provides medical volunteer work and support for Palestinian healthcare initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Zochrot: An Israeli nonprofit focused on Palestinian history education and advocacy. Adjacent to The Jerusalem Fund's education mandate but operates from a different national perspective and narrower thematic scope.
• Americans for Justice in Palestine Action: A U.S.-based advocacy organization advancing Palestinian rights through grassroots organizing and policy campaigns. Comparable in U.S.-focused advocacy mission though narrower in programmatic scope.

Direct peers

• Grassroots International: A U.S.-based foundation that makes grants to Palestinian and other Global South civil society organizations. Comparable in international grantmaking and donor-advised funding model.
• Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF): A U.S.-based nonprofit focused on providing free medical care to Palestinian children through clinical programs and partnerships. Comparable in healthcare delivery model and U.S. donor solicitation for Palestinian causes.
• Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU): A U.S.-based nonprofit educating American policymakers, journalists, and the public about Palestinian issues. Directly comparable to the Palestine Center's policy education and media outreach mandate.
• US Campaign for Palestinian Rights: A U.S.-based coalition network advocating for Palestinian rights through policy campaigns and public education. Comparable in advocacy mission and U.S. policy-maker engagement.
• Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA): A U.S.-based nonprofit providing humanitarian aid and grants to Palestinian communities, including healthcare and children's services. Comparable in grantmaking model and donor-driven fundraising.
• American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA): A U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering humanitarian aid, health, and education programs to Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza, and refugee camps. Directly comparable in mission, U.S. donor base, and operational footprint.
• KinderUSA: A U.S.-based nonprofit raising funds for humanitarian and development projects serving Palestinian children and families. Comparable in donor-driven humanitarian aid focus.

Regional players

• Palestine Red Crescent Society: The principal Palestinian emergency medical and humanitarian services organization operating clinics and hospitals across the Occupied Territories. Comparable to PDI's on-the-ground healthcare delivery, though serving a different geography and scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jerusalemfund
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-jerusalem-fund

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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