NonprofitsJewish Federation Of Ventura County

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Jewish Federation Of Ventura County

VENTURA, CA

Total revenue

$810K

Total expenses

$829K

Net assets

$6.2M

Grants received

$210K

12 grants

EIN

953848761

Tax year

2024

Mission

To fund Jewish educational and cultural activities, to provide economic relief and non sectarian social services and fight Antisemitism and BDS wherever encountered. Support for the State of Israel.

Programs

3 programs

Provide low-cost, non-sectarian counseling through our social service agency, Jewish Family Service, to individuals, couples and families. Provide case management for Seniors and Holocaust survivors.Provide case management services on behalf of United Way and FEMA for victims of disaster. Represent the Federation on the Ventura County Long-Term Disaster Recovery Group.Operate a free legal clinic to those in need.Provide counseling services to Veterans in need of family counseling.Fund and administer Foodshare Pantry and Family to Family meal program by providing and distributing weekly food boxes and monthly hot breakfasts to help fight food insecurity.

Expenses: $130K

Provide funding through our umbrella organization, Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA), for programs identified by JFNA in Israel and worldwide including funding for Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and Joint Distribution Committee (JDI), helping to rescue and resettle Jews in peril.Provide funding for social services to victims of terror and to rebuild devastated communities throughout Israel since October 7, 2023. Advocate for Israel with government officials to ensure support in Congress for the survival of the Jewish State.Monitor antisemitic curriculum in school districts, support Jewish students on college campuses, represent and advocate for the Jewish and interfaith communities for security initiatives to protect our community from harm.

Expenses: $13KGrants: $13K

Provide a dedicated social worker for Jewish seniors and Holocaust survivors.Provide social services for the Jewish community in need.

Expenses: $2K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$347K
Program service revenue$40K
Investment income$406K
Other revenue$18K
Total revenue$810K

Expenses

Grants paid$33K
Salaries & benefits$344K
Fundraising$254K
Other expenses$452K
Total expenses$829K
Total assets$8.7M
Net assets$6.2M

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Cheri Dekofsky

Exec Dir/CEO

Board

$123K

40 hrs/wk

Janis Aharon-Ezer

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Arla Crane

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Dana Jennings

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Julia Newman

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Ruth Pash

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Sandi Pierce

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Eleanor Richman

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Robert Rubin

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Gwen Silverman

Women's Pres

Board

2 hrs/wk

Auna Simon

Director

Board

2 hrs/wk

Saul Lessler

Sec/Treasurer

Board

2 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 12 of 12

FromAmountPurposeYear
$21K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$25K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$8K
PJLIBRARY GRANTS
2023
$25K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
$7K
TO BE USED AS THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY MAY DETERMINE FOR THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
$27K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$5K
To support the survival and continuity of Israel and the Jewish People.
2020
$2K
HUMANITARIAN NEEDS
2020
$38K
FOR JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT FOR FIFTEEN (15) THOMAS FIRE SURVIVORS FOR ONE YEAR
2018

Funded by

$210K from 7 funders · 12 grants · 2017–2024

Network For Good

$97K · 4 grants · 2021–2024

Ventura County Community Foundation

$45K · 2 grants · 2018–2022

The Jewish Federations Of North America Inc

$44K · 2 grants · 2017–2021

The Us Charitable Gift Trust

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation

$8K · 1 grant · 2023

Esper A Petersen Foundation

$5K · 1 grant · 2020

13 Wishes Foundation

$2K · 1 grant · 2020

Details

EIN953848761
NTEE codeT700
Subsection03
Ruling date1983-09
Formed1983
Employees10
Volunteers20
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