Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles Group

Los Angeles, CA

Philanthropic foundation supporting Jewish community and general causes

Primary audience
Jewish Community
Work area
Philanthropic Foundation
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Aaron Barg

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.

What They Focus On

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.

Financial Information

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

Historical financial data from IRS Form 990
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.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Resource Building

    Establishes permanent endowment funds through donor collaboration generating sustained support for community needs.

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    Strategic Giving

    Directs grants to programs emphasizing health, medical research, education, arts, social services, and Jewish causes.

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    Professional Management

    Provides expert fund administration and investment oversight ensuring responsible stewardship of charitable assets.

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    Community Impact

    Addresses evolving community needs through responsive grant making and philanthropic leadership.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles Group

Endowment Management

Manages permanent endowment funds generating sustained support for Jewish community institutions and programs benefiting health, education, and cultural causes.

Grant Making

Directs philanthropic giving to nonprofits emphasizing medical research, education, arts and culture, social services, and Jewish causes across community.

Donor Services

Collaborates with donors establishing charitable funds aligned with philanthropic values providing professional management and grant administration.

Community Leadership

Provides philanthropic leadership addressing community needs through strategic grant making and engagement with Jewish institutions and broader community.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles Group.

Annette Shapiro

Annette Shapiro

 has been a volunteer for more than 60 years. She was the first woman and the first… SEE FULL BIO...
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Annette Shapiro has been a volunteer for more than 60 years. She was the first woman and the first…

Lawrence Rauch

Lawrence Rauch

The Foundation has a remarkable staff and board. Among other things, we offer a nurturing environment for a… SEE FULL BIO...
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The Foundation has a remarkable staff and board. Among other things, we offer a nurturing environment for a…

Mark N. Schwartz

Mark N. Schwartz

Foundation Chair

Mark Schwartz is chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. He is a public and private…

Martin S. Appel

Martin S. Appel

I have a longstanding relationship with The Foundation that goes back nearly 40 years. I am especially proud… SEE FULL BIO...

I have a longstanding relationship with The Foundation that goes back nearly 40 years. I am especially proud…

Lynn Bider

Lynn Bider

I have been particularly impressed with The Foundation’s staff, grantmaking and programs. I have served a prior term… SEE FULL BIO...

I have been particularly impressed with The Foundation’s staff, grantmaking and programs. I have served a prior term…

Melissa Held Bordy

Melissa Held Bordy

 is the Chief Financial Officer of Held Properties. Prior to joining Held Properties in 1987, she…

Melissa Held Bordy is the Chief Financial Officer of Held Properties. Prior to joining Held Properties in 1987, she…

Anthony Chanin

Anthony Chanin

Treasurer

Anthony Chanin is vice president of business management, real estate and investments for Sonco Investments and Real Estate….

Allan Cutrow

Allan Cutrow

I have been involved with The Foundation for 44 years. It is a critical component in our community… SEE FULL BIO...

I have been involved with The Foundation for 44 years. It is a critical component in our community…

William R. Feiler

William R. Feiler

Co-Chair, Investment Committee

It is rewarding to be a part of The Foundation team, and to support Jewish organizations in Los…

Lorin M. Fife

Lorin M. Fife

is a former chair of The Foundation’s Board of Trustees and its Executive Committee. He… SEE FULL BIO...

Lorin M. Fife is a former chair of The Foundation’s Board of Trustees and its Executive Committee. He…

Mindy Freedman

Mindy Freedman

The Foundation is one of the greatest gifts in our community to support individual donors in fulfilling their… SEE FULL BIO...

The Foundation is one of the greatest gifts in our community to support individual donors in fulfilling their…

Tom Heymann

Tom Heymann

has more than 45 years of experience in operationally complex, service-intensive environments spanning a variety of… SEE FULL BIO...

Tom Heymann has more than 45 years of experience in operationally complex, service-intensive environments spanning a variety of…

Daniella Naim Kahen

Daniella Naim Kahen

Getting connected with the Jewish Community Foundation transformed my relationship with community work and charity. It’s managed by…

Stacy Reznikoff Kent

Stacy Reznikoff Kent

has devoted 25 years to nonprofit management, both as a professional and as a dedicated… SEE FULL BIO...

Stacy Reznikoff Kent has devoted 25 years to nonprofit management, both as a professional and as a dedicated…

Jeffrey H. Kinrich

Jeffrey H. Kinrich

I look forward to serving as a Foundation Trustee and using my expertise to help make a lasting… SEE FULL BIO...
Mark Lainer

Mark Lainer

 works in real estate development and investments. He joined The Foundation’s Board of Trustees in 1986 and…

Mark Lainer works in real estate development and investments. He joined The Foundation’s Board of Trustees in 1986 and…

Jeffrey Loeb

Jeffrey Loeb

I’ve worked with hundreds of families on their estate plans, and seen first-hand the value of having a… SEE FULL BIO...

I’ve worked with hundreds of families on their estate plans, and seen first-hand the value of having a…

Matthew Louchheim

Matthew Louchheim

The Foundation not only facilitates grantmaking, but more importantly accelerates it by making Cutting Edge Grants, supporting the… SEE FULL BIO...

The Foundation not only facilitates grantmaking, but more importantly accelerates it by making Cutting Edge Grants, supporting the…

Marcia Weiner Mankoff

Marcia Weiner Mankoff

Vice President, Secretary

Marcia Weiner Mankoff is a clinical social worker in the field of foster care and adoption. She is…

Heidi Monkarsh

Heidi Monkarsh

I truly believe in the teaching, ‘As my parents planted for me, so do I plant for my… SEE FULL BIO...

I truly believe in the teaching, ‘As my parents planted for me, so do I plant for my…

Nurit Robin

Nurit Robin

an attorney, is actively involved in building and sustaining Jewish life in Los Angeles. She is… SEE FULL BIO...

Nurit Robin, an attorney, is actively involved in building and sustaining Jewish life in Los Angeles. She is…

Marc Rohatiner

Marc Rohatiner

My introduction to the organized Jewish community was thirty years ago when I served on a Federation committee… SEE FULL BIO...

My introduction to the organized Jewish community was thirty years ago when I served on a Federation committee…

Scott Sandler

Scott Sandler

I have had the opportunity to work with the Jewish Community Foundation as an investment advisor on behalf… SEE FULL BIO...

I have had the opportunity to work with the Jewish Community Foundation as an investment advisor on behalf…

Evan Schlessinger

Evan Schlessinger

is past chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. His other lay leadership roles…

Evan Schlessinger is past chair of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. His other lay leadership roles…

Elana Rodan Schuldt

Elana Rodan Schuldt

As a recent transplant to LA, I am inspired by the strong leadership of the Jewish Community Foundation…. SEE FULL BIO...
Alexandra Shabtai

Alexandra Shabtai

The Jewish Community Foundation has been instrumental in facilitating the living legacy of my grandparents. Not only have… SEE FULL BIO...

The Jewish Community Foundation has been instrumental in facilitating the living legacy of my grandparents. Not only have…

Andrea Sonnenberg

Andrea Sonnenberg

The Jewish community, working together, can help heal the world. I believe the Jewish Community Foundation is a… SEE FULL BIO...

The Jewish community, working together, can help heal the world. I believe the Jewish Community Foundation is a…

Adam Weiss

Adam Weiss

was recently named chief administrative officer & chief legal officer of Relativity, a global legal software… SEE FULL BIO...

Adam Weiss was recently named chief administrative officer & chief legal officer of Relativity, a global legal software…

Cathy Siegel Weiss

Cathy Siegel Weiss

Co-Chair, Investment Committee

Cathy Siegel Weiss is a former Foundation Chair, current trustee, and co-chair of the Investment Committee. She is…

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Aaron Barg

Vice President/Director
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Adam Greitzer

Vice President/Director
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Adam Matye

Vice President/Director
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Alan Levey

Vice President/Director
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Amy Ziering

Vice President/Director
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Anabella Emquies

Vice President/Director
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Arline Pepp

Vice President/Director
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Alan Sinder

Vice President/Director (BEG 9/24)
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Bonnie Barg

Vice President/Director
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Bruce Goren

Vice President/Director
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Burt Harris

President /Director
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CARYN katz

Vice President/Director
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Dana Pepp

Vice President/Director
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Daniel M Rothblatt

Director (BEG 8/24)
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Denise Pepp

Vice President/Director
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Dorothy Goren

Vice President/Director
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Dudley Pepp

President /Director
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Eric Levine

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Geri Levine Loe

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Griffin Harris

Vice President/Director
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Harold Masor

President /Director
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Harry Zimmerman

Vice President/Director
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Ira Ziering

Vice President/Director
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Ilyse Teller

Vice President/Director
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Janet Lonner

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Jeanette Matye

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Jerry Goren

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Jess Ravich

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Jill Linhardt

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Joan Ellen Marantz

Vice President/Director
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Joel Shapiro

Vice President/Director
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Jeffrey Schechter

Vice President/Director (BEG 9/24)
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Ken Dusick

President /Director
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Lara Rajninger

Vice President/Director
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Larry Miller

President /Director
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Lori Shapiro

Vice President/Director
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Leonard SHAPIRO

Vice President/Director
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Marilyn Ziering

President /Director
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Mark Rykoff

Vice President/Director
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Melissa Harris Zatzkis

Vice President/Director
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Michael Berke

Vice President/Director
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Michael Ziering

Vice President/Director
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Moise Emquies

President /Director
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Marissa Nachman

Director (BEG 5/24)
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Nancy Powell Eisenstadt

Vice President/Director
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Naomi Strongin

Director (BEG 1/24)
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Peggy Robin

President /Director
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Philip Miller

Vice President/Director
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Abby L.T. Feinman

Vice President
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Selwyn Gerber

The Foundation is a real community treasure – especially now that costs of forming and maintaining family foundations… SEE FULL BIO...

The Foundation is a real community treasure – especially now that costs of forming and maintaining family foundations…

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Ari Moss

For more than 60 years, the Jewish Community Foundation has played a critical role in building the LA Jewish… SEE FULL BIO...

For more than 60 years, the Jewish Community Foundation has played a critical role in building the LA Jewish…

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Debra Smalley

I am honored to be involved with The Foundation, the leader in charitable giving services for the LA… SEE FULL BIO...
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Eugene Stein

Vice President

As a member of The Foundation’s Investment Committee, I have helped maintain a disciplined investment process which has…

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Scott H. Richland

I enjoy being connected to the Los Angeles Jewish community through my involvement as a Foundation trustee.  I’ve…

Milestones

1954

Foundation Established

1954

Founded by Jewish leaders to build permanent resources for community future needs during post-war prosperity.

1962

Major Bequest

1962

Received $1 million bequest from Sarah Federman Hersh Kuttnauer, largest gift at time, supporting charitable purposes.

2019

Program Growth

2019

Reached $7.4 million revenue supporting expanded grant making to health, education, and cultural programs.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operates with 34 employees, 127 volunteers, and $22.6 million revenue managing charitable giving across Los Angeles.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

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Aaron Lerner Director 0.2 hrs/week
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Alicia Liotta Marantz Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Bertrand I Ginsberg Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Carol Ann Emquies Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Charlotte Friedman Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Deborah Johnston Treasurer 1.8 hrs/week
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David Carroll Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Ellen Rosen Secretary/Assistant Secretary/Director 1.9 hrs/week
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Francis Maas Director 0.1 hrs/week
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George Caplan Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Mark Karlan Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Martin Kozberg Director 0.3 hrs/week
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Marvin Schotland Secretary/Assistant Secretary/Director 0.3 hrs/week
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Max Factor III Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Nancy Cherry Director
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Richard Chanin Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Richard Schulman Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Ronald Kabrins Director 0.2 hrs/week
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Sonia Simon Cummings Director 0.1 hrs/week
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Warren Fong Director 0.2 hrs/week
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Scott H. Richland I enjoy being connected to the Los Angeles Jewish community through my involvement as a Foundation trustee.  I’ve…

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$448K

Highest Paid

$207K

Aaron Lerner

Compensated Officers

7

Executive compensation for 2024
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

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$6.3M Grants Given
49 Organizations

Top Grantees

49 total
VB
Valley Beth Shalom Encino, CA
$2.4M
AI
American Israel Education Fnd Inc LA, CA
$1.0M
JF
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
$722K
SW
Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA
$500K
OT
Open Temple Venice, CA
$125K
UF
UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA
$125K
NR
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc New York, NY
$100K
WA
Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts Beverly Hills, CA
$100K
KI
Kehillat Israel Pacific Palisades, CA
$70K
SJ
Saint John's Hospital & Health Center Foundation Santa Monica, CA
$70K
+39 more grantees
Valley Beth Shalom American Israel Education Fnd Inc Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Simon Wiesenthal Center Open Temple UCLA Foundation Natural Resources Defense Council Inc Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts Kehillat Israel Saint John's Hospital & Health Center Foundation Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles Beit T'Shuvah Sharewell - aka Cayton Children's Museum Jewish Free Loan Association TreePeople Inc Wende Museum of the Cold War Hillel at UCLA - Hillel Fdn Jewish Campus Life JVS SoCal Alzheimers Foundation of America Inc Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc Bet Tzedek L A Family Housing Concern Foundation Israel-America Academic Exchange Young Musicians Foundation American Jewish University Holocaust Museum LA Institute for Jewish Spirituality Inc National Multiple Sclerosis Society Venice Family Clinic
Valley Beth Shalom American Israel Education Fnd Inc Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Simon Wiesenthal Center Open Temple UCLA Foundation Natural Resources Defense Council Inc Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts Kehillat Israel Saint John's Hospital & Health Center Foundation Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles Beit T'Shuvah Sharewell - aka Cayton Children's Museum Jewish Free Loan Association TreePeople Inc Wende Museum of the Cold War Hillel at UCLA - Hillel Fdn Jewish Campus Life JVS SoCal Alzheimers Foundation of America Inc Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc Bet Tzedek L A Family Housing Concern Foundation Israel-America Academic Exchange Young Musicians Foundation American Jewish University Holocaust Museum LA Institute for Jewish Spirituality Inc National Multiple Sclerosis Society Venice Family Clinic

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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