Jewish Federation Of Greater Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Federation ensuring Jewish life thrives in Long Beach community

Primary audience
Jewish Community
Work area
Federation Services
Topic
Jewish Life Support
Contact
Deborah K Goldfarb
Website Contact

About Organization

Ensures that Jewish life thrives and advances in Long Beach, West Orange County, Israel, and beyond by building bridges and securing a Jewish future from generation to generation. Based in Long Beach, CA, Jewish Long Beach resulted from the 2019 merger of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation, with 202 employees and annual revenue of $14.4 million supporting grants, leadership development, and community programs.

What They Focus On

Philanthropic Stewardship

Manages nearly $30 million in philanthropic funds providing professional investment oversight, grant administration, and donor services ensuring responsible stewardship.

Leadership Development

Cultivates emerging Jewish leaders through Alpert New Leaders Forum and Lentzner Fellows programs building capacity for community engagement and service.

Community Building

Supports Jewish life through grant making, advocacy for Israel and Jewish peoplehood, and operations of community facilities providing space for programs.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 — — — —
2024 $14,444,243 $9,584,999 $43,344,620 202
2023 $8,934,469 $9,489,264 $42,838,447 187
2022 $6,082,701 $8,258,765 $40,551,449 170
2020 $3,084,116 $3,111,838 $45,503,037 12
2019 $1,276,578 $2,932,124 $38,015,186 13
2018 $14,383,530 $2,393,811 $24,860,429 9
2017 $2,319,006 $2,389,906 $12,184,595 11

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Fund Management

    Stewards nearly $30 million in philanthropic funds providing professional investment oversight and responsible administration.

  • 02

    Grant Distribution

    Awards grants supporting Jewish educational programs, community activities, and initiatives locally and globally.

  • 03

    Leadership Building

    Develops emerging Jewish leaders through structured programs building skills and commitment to community service.

  • 04

    Community Facilities

    Operates community centers and facilities providing space for Jewish programs, activities, and gatherings.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Jewish Federation Of Greater Long Beach

Grant Making

Awards grants supporting Jewish educational programs, community activities, and initiatives advancing Jewish life locally and globally.

Leadership Development

Cultivates Jewish leaders through Alpert New Leaders Forum and Lentzner Fellows programs building capacity for community engagement.

Fund Stewardship

Manages nearly $30 million in philanthropic funds entrusted by community providing professional investment oversight and grant administration.

Community Operations

Owns and operates community centers including Harry and Jeanette Weinberg campus providing space for Jewish programs and activities.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Jewish Federation Of Greater Long Beach.

DK

Deborah K Goldfarb

CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $227,110
RR

Raymond R Brown

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $122,404
EC

Emily C Gould

Director Of Cyf
Full-time
Compensation: $107,297
AM

Amy M Lakin

Director Of Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $101,780
DR

Dr Richard R Marcus

President
3 hrs/week
EB

Edie Brodsky

Immediate Past Co-President
3 hrs/week
JS

Jan Stein

Alternate Past President's Council
3 hrs/week
RB

Raymond Brown

CFO
KB

Kevin B Giser

Cdo
Full-time
Compensation: $125,243
RA

Richard A Arciniaga

Controller
Full-time
Compensation: $108,305
AS

Anna Salusky

VP Progams
3 hrs/week
BS

Beth Sterling

VP Children/Youth/Family
3 hrs/week
KM

Kathy McDermott

VP Governance
3 hrs/week
LK

Lynne Kass

VP Fund And Community Development
3 hrs/week
SB

Sara Brown

VP Finance & Facilities
3 hrs/week

Milestones

1948

Council Incorporated

1948

Established as Long Beach Jewish Community Council coordinating Jewish communal activities and services.

2018

Operational Growth

2018

Operated with 9 employees and $14.4 million revenue supporting expanding programs and fund management.

2019

Federation Merger

2019

Merged Jewish Federation and Community Foundation creating unified Jewish Long Beach organization.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operates with 202 employees managing $30 million in funds while supporting leadership development and community programs.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AK
Alan Kreida Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
AW
Ava Weiss Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
DE
Daniela Erman Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
DD
Dr David Tillman Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
DS
Dr Suzanne Perlitsh Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
DV
Dr Vicki Scherwin Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
GF
Gary Fields Board Member (Thru 09/2024) 3.00 hrs/week
JG
Joyce Greenspan Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
KS
Ken Schlesinger Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
LB
Linda Burney Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
LW
Linda Waltzman Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
MS
Mulu Skinner-Harrison Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
PK
Pam Keiles Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
RL
Richard Lipeles Chair Past President's Council 3.00 hrs/week
SR
Samantha Roberts Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
SL
Seth Linden Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
SC
Shelley Carl Secretary 3.00 hrs/week
SL
Shmueli Lovitch Board Member 3.00 hrs/week
HP
Honorary President Board Member
VP
VP Programming Board Member
AL
At Large Board Member
AJ
Alpert JCC Board Member
JL
Jewish Long Beach (Combined) Board Member
OF
of Fitness & Wellness Director
MD
Maintenance Director Board Member
AM
Aquatics Manager Board Member
OJ
of Jewish, Life & Culture Director

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$873K

Highest Paid

$258K

Deborah K Goldfarb

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Deborah K Goldfarb CEO $227,110 $31,124 $258,234 40
Raymond R Brown CFO $122,404 $19,295 $141,699 40
Kevin B Giser CDO $125,243 $9,495 $134,738 40
Amy M Lakin Director Of Programs $101,780 $14,566 $116,346 40
Richard A Arciniaga Controller $108,305 $3,845 $112,150 40
Emily C Gould Director Of Cyf $107,297 $2,354 $109,651 40

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

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$186K Grants Received
$684K Grants Given
28 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$75K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$61K
CF
California Foundation For Stronger
$30K
SH
Scan Health Plan
$10K
UJ
United Jewish Foundation
$10K

Top Grantees

23 total
FO
Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces NEW YORK, NY
$113K
H
Hillel LONG BEACH, CA
$99K
TI
Temple Israel LONG BEACH, CA
$57K
AF
American Friends Of Magen David Adom WASHINGTON, DC
$54K
JF
Jewish Family & Children's Services LONG BEACH, CA
$53K
HN
Hadassah Nat (For Donors) NEW YORK, NY
$50K
CL
Congregation Lubavitch LONG BEACH, CA
$38K
UL
Usita Long Beach HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
$32K
HA
Hebrew Academy HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
$32K
YO
Yeshiva Ohr Elchanan Chabad LOS ANGELES, CA
$24K
+13 more grantees
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund California Foundation For Stronger Scan Health Plan United Jewish Foundation Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces Hillel Temple Israel American Friends Of Magen David Adom Jewish Family & Children's Services Hadassah Nat (For Donors) Congregation Lubavitch Usita Long Beach Hebrew Academy Yeshiva Ohr Elchanan Chabad Cypress College Foundation Inc. Temple Beth David Jewish Federations Of North America Shul By The Shore Chabad Jewish Center Congregation Beis Shmuel Chabad Long Beach Symphony Southern California Public Radio (Laist) Anti-Defamation League Chabad Jewish Center Of Laguna Niguel Crown Heights Young Entrepreneur Gan Israel Florida Inc. Musical Theatre West
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund California Foundation For Stronger Scan Health Plan United Jewish Foundation Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces Hillel Temple Israel American Friends Of Magen David Adom Jewish Family & Children's Services Hadassah Nat (For Donors) Congregation Lubavitch Usita Long Beach Hebrew Academy Yeshiva Ohr Elchanan Chabad Cypress College Foundation Inc. Temple Beth David Jewish Federations Of North America Shul By The Shore Chabad Jewish Center Congregation Beis Shmuel Chabad Long Beach Symphony Southern California Public Radio (Laist) Anti-Defamation League Chabad Jewish Center Of Laguna Niguel Crown Heights Young Entrepreneur Gan Israel Florida Inc. Musical Theatre West

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

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Taxable Corp Trust

1
Charitable Remainder Trust (2)
N/A
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

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Phone

(562) 506-2811 (562) 426-7601

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3801 East Willow Street Long Beach, CA 90815