Health and Medicine
Supports medical research and healthcare programs benefiting community through grants addressing health needs and advancing medical knowledge.
Philanthropic foundation supporting Jewish community and general causes
About Organization
Giving is directed to the Jewish community and the community at large to benefit programs with an emphasis on health, medical research, education, children, arts, culture, social services, and Jewish causes. Based in Los Angeles, CA, the foundation was established in 1954 with 34 employees and annual revenue of $22.6 million, managing endowment funds and donor-advised funds for charitable giving.
Health and Medicine
Supports medical research and healthcare programs benefiting community through grants addressing health needs and advancing medical knowledge.
Education and Children
Funds educational programs and initiatives supporting children and students through scholarships and support for educational institutions.
Arts and Culture
Advances arts, culture, and Jewish causes through grants supporting cultural institutions, social services, and community programs.
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2024)
$22.6M
+140.3% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$24.4M
+95% vs 2023
Assets (2024)
$59.2M
-3.2% vs 2023
Employees (2024)
34
+0% vs 2023
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,586,600 | $24,402,149 | $59,193,884 | 34 |
| 2023 | $9,400,332 | $12,514,330 | $61,121,419 | 34 |
| 2022 | $6,068,703 | $6,446,313 | $58,637,790 | 0 |
| 2020 | $6,394,805 | $6,277,291 | $64,417,325 | 0 |
| 2019 | $7,407,092 | $7,089,952 | $53,282,778 | 0 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Establishes permanent endowment funds through donor collaboration generating sustained support for community needs.
Directs grants to programs emphasizing health, medical research, education, arts, social services, and Jewish causes.
Provides expert fund administration and investment oversight ensuring responsible stewardship of charitable assets.
Addresses evolving community needs through responsive grant making and philanthropic leadership.
Services and programs offered by Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles Group
Manages permanent endowment funds generating sustained support for Jewish community institutions and programs benefiting health, education, and cultural causes.
Directs philanthropic giving to nonprofits emphasizing medical research, education, arts and culture, social services, and Jewish causes across community.
Collaborates with donors establishing charitable funds aligned with philanthropic values providing professional management and grant administration.
Provides philanthropic leadership addressing community needs through strategic grant making and engagement with Jewish institutions and broader community.
Meet the people behind Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles Group.
Annette Shapiro has been a volunteer for more than 60 years. She was the first woman and the first…
The Foundation has a remarkable staff and board. Among other things, we offer a nurturing environment for a…
Mark Schwartz is chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. He is a public and private…
I have a longstanding relationship with The Foundation that goes back nearly 40 years. I am especially proud…
I have been particularly impressed with The Foundation’s staff, grantmaking and programs. I have served a prior term…
Melissa Held Bordy is the Chief Financial Officer of Held Properties. Prior to joining Held Properties in 1987, she…
Anthony Chanin is vice president of business management, real estate and investments for Sonco Investments and Real Estate….
I have been involved with The Foundation for 44 years. It is a critical component in our community…
It is rewarding to be a part of The Foundation team, and to support Jewish organizations in Los…
Lorin M. Fife is a former chair of The Foundation’s Board of Trustees and its Executive Committee. He…
The Foundation is one of the greatest gifts in our community to support individual donors in fulfilling their…
Tom Heymann has more than 45 years of experience in operationally complex, service-intensive environments spanning a variety of…
Getting connected with the Jewish Community Foundation transformed my relationship with community work and charity. It’s managed by…
Stacy Reznikoff Kent has devoted 25 years to nonprofit management, both as a professional and as a dedicated…
Mark Lainer works in real estate development and investments. He joined The Foundation’s Board of Trustees in 1986 and…
I’ve worked with hundreds of families on their estate plans, and seen first-hand the value of having a…
The Foundation not only facilitates grantmaking, but more importantly accelerates it by making Cutting Edge Grants, supporting the…
Marcia Weiner Mankoff is a clinical social worker in the field of foster care and adoption. She is…
I truly believe in the teaching, ‘As my parents planted for me, so do I plant for my…
Nurit Robin, an attorney, is actively involved in building and sustaining Jewish life in Los Angeles. She is…
My introduction to the organized Jewish community was thirty years ago when I served on a Federation committee…
I have had the opportunity to work with the Jewish Community Foundation as an investment advisor on behalf…
Evan Schlessinger is past chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. His other lay leadership roles…
The Jewish Community Foundation has been instrumental in facilitating the living legacy of my grandparents. Not only have…
The Jewish community, working together, can help heal the world. I believe the Jewish Community Foundation is a…
Adam Weiss was recently named chief administrative officer & chief legal officer of Relativity, a global legal software…
Cathy Siegel Weiss is a former Foundation Chair, current trustee, and co-chair of the Investment Committee. She is…
The Foundation is a real community treasure – especially now that costs of forming and maintaining family foundations…
For more than 60 years, the Jewish Community Foundation has played a critical role in building the LA Jewish…
As a member of The Foundation’s Investment Committee, I have helped maintain a disciplined investment process which has…
1954
1954
Founded by Jewish leaders to build permanent resources for community future needs during post-war prosperity.
1962
1962
Received $1 million bequest from Sarah Federman Hersh Kuttnauer, largest gift at time, supporting charitable purposes.
2019
2019
Reached $7.4 million revenue supporting expanded grant making to health, education, and cultural programs.
2024
2024
Operates with 34 employees, 127 volunteers, and $22.6 million revenue managing charitable giving across Los Angeles.
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
I have been involved with The Foundation for 44 years. It is a critical component in our community…
Anthony Chanin is vice president of business management, real estate and investments for Sonco Investments and Real Estate….
I truly believe in the teaching, ‘As my parents planted for me, so do I plant for my…
Lorin M. Fife is a former chair of The Foundation’s Board of Trustees and its Executive Committee. He…
I have been particularly impressed with The Foundation’s staff, grantmaking and programs. I have served a prior term…
My introduction to the organized Jewish community was thirty years ago when I served on a Federation committee…
Mark Lainer works in real estate development and investments. He joined The Foundation’s Board of Trustees in 1986 and…
I have a longstanding relationship with The Foundation that goes back nearly 40 years. I am especially proud…
The Foundation is a real community treasure – especially now that costs of forming and maintaining family foundations…
Mark Schwartz is chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. He is a public and private…
Melissa Held Bordy is the Chief Financial Officer of Held Properties. Prior to joining Held Properties in 1987, she…
It is rewarding to be a part of The Foundation team, and to support Jewish organizations in Los…
The Foundation is one of the greatest gifts in our community to support individual donors in fulfilling their…
Tom Heymann has more than 45 years of experience in operationally complex, service-intensive environments spanning a variety of…
Getting connected with the Jewish Community Foundation transformed my relationship with community work and charity. It’s managed by…
Stacy Reznikoff Kent has devoted 25 years to nonprofit management, both as a professional and as a dedicated…
I look forward to serving as a Foundation Trustee and using my expertise to help make a lasting…
I’ve worked with hundreds of families on their estate plans, and seen first-hand the value of having a…
The Foundation not only facilitates grantmaking, but more importantly accelerates it by making Cutting Edge Grants, supporting the…
Marcia Weiner Mankoff is a clinical social worker in the field of foster care and adoption. She is…
The Foundation has a remarkable staff and board. Among other things, we offer a nurturing environment for a…
Nurit Robin, an attorney, is actively involved in building and sustaining Jewish life in Los Angeles. She is…
I have had the opportunity to work with the Jewish Community Foundation as an investment advisor on behalf…
Evan Schlessinger is past chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. His other lay leadership roles…
As a recent transplant to LA, I am inspired by the strong leadership of the Jewish Community Foundation….
The Jewish Community Foundation has been instrumental in facilitating the living legacy of my grandparents. Not only have…
Annette Shapiro has been a volunteer for more than 60 years. She was the first woman and the first…
The Jewish community, working together, can help heal the world. I believe the Jewish Community Foundation is a…
Adam Weiss was recently named chief administrative officer & chief legal officer of Relativity, a global legal software…
Cathy Siegel Weiss is a former Foundation Chair, current trustee, and co-chair of the Investment Committee. She is…
The Foundation looks for opportunities to make an effective charitable impact and focuses on being a leader in…
For more than 60 years, the Jewish Community Foundation has played a critical role in building the LA Jewish…
I am honored to be involved with The Foundation, the leader in charitable giving services for the LA…
As a member of The Foundation’s Investment Committee, I have helped maintain a disciplined investment process which has…
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2024)
$448K
Highest Paid
$207K
Aaron Lerner
Compensated Officers
7
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Lerner | Director | $0 | $206,788 | $206,788 | 0.2 |
| Daniel M Rothblatt | Director (Beg 8/24) | $0 | $71,349 | $71,349 | 0.1 |
| Deborah Johnston | Treasurer | $0 | $42,737 | $42,737 | 1.8 |
| Sarah Hahn | Director (Beg 5/24) | $0 | $39,812 | $39,812 | 0.1 |
| Ellen Rosen | Secretary/Assistant Secretary/Director | $0 | $36,596 | $36,596 | 1.9 |
| Warren Fong | Director | $0 | $27,223 | $27,223 | 0.2 |
| Naomi Strongin | Director (Beg 1/24) | $0 | $23,585 | $23,585 | 0.1 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Lerner | Director | $0 | $164,853 | $164,853 | 0.1 |
| Ellen Rosen | Secretary/Assistant Secretary/Director | $0 | $35,872 | $35,872 | 2.7 |
| Robert Avery | Treasurer | $0 | $32,129 | $32,129 | 2.2 |
| Marvin I Schotland | Secretary/Assistant Secretary/Director | $0 | $24,457 | $24,457 | 2.8 |
| Deborah Johnston | Treasurer/Director (Start 1/2023) | $0 | $11,931 | $11,931 | 2 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin I Schotland | Secretary/Director | $0 | $78,804 | $78,804 | 2.8 |
| Ellen Rosen | Assistant Secretary/Director | $0 | $22,051 | $22,051 | 2.7 |
| David Carroll | VP/TREAS/ASST. Secretary/DIR (Term 5/2022) | $0 | $14,896 | $14,896 | 2.7 |
| Robert Avery | Treasurer/Director (Start 4/2022) | $0 | $7,204 | $7,204 | 2.2 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Schotland | Secretary/Director | $0 | $65,217 | $65,217 | 2.3 |
| David Carroll | VP/TREAS/ASST. Secretary/DIR | $0 | $36,986 | $36,986 | 2.3 |
| Ellen Rosen | Assistant Secretary | $0 | $19,251 | $19,251 | 2.3 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Schotland | Secretary/Director | $0 | $63,619 | $63,619 | 2.1 |
| David Carroll | VP/TREAS/ASST. Secretary/DIR | $0 | $32,825 | $32,825 | 2.1 |
| Ellen Rosen | Assistant Secretary | $0 | $14,201 | $14,201 | 2.1 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.
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