Jewish Federation Of Ventura County
- Assets
- $7.0m
- Revenue
- $905.4k
- Investments
- $530.0k
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Ventura, CA
- Founding
- 09/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-3848761
Organization Overview
Jewish Federation Of Ventura County is located in Ventura, CA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Jewish Federation Of Ventura County employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jewish Federation Of Ventura County is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Jewish Federation Of Ventura County generated $905.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $595.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Jewish Federation Of Ventura County has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $246,411. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FUND JEWISH EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC RELIEF AND NON SECTARIAN SOCIAL SERVICES AND FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM AND BDS WHEREVER ENCOUNTERED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 FREE COUNSELING FOR VICTIMS OF THE THOMAS & WOOLSEY FIRES.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.PROVIDE TO VENTURA COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COUNSELING FOR UNDER PRIVILEGED STUDENTS.FULLY FUND FOODSHARE PANTRY AND FAMILY TO FAMILY MEAL PROGRAM BY PROVIDING AND DISTRIBUTING WEEKLY FOOD BOXES AND MONTHLY HOT BREAKFASTS TO HELP FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY.
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR YOUTH, ADULT AND SENIOR JEWISH COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL AND HOLIDAY PROGRAMS.PROVIDE TICKETS TO THE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE IN LOS ANGELES FOR PARTICIPATING 8-GRADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HAVING SENT OVER 100,000 STUDENTS. OFFER VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON VISITS TO THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA FOR 5-12TH GRADERS. PROVIDE HOLOCAUST EDUCATION AND SPEAKERS TO SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS. PROVIDE SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO AFFINITY GROUPS SUCH AS SENIORS, WOMEN'S PHILANTHROPY, MEDICAL AND LEGAL DIVISIONS, PJ LIBRARY AND YOUNG FAMILIES MISHPACHA PROGRAM.PROVIDE FUNDING FOR HILLEL AT CAL-STATE CHANNEL ISLANDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS.
PROVIDE FUNDING THROUGH OUR UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION, JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA (JFNA), FOR PROGRAMS IDENTIFIED BY JFNA IN ISRAEL AND WORLDWIDE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cheri Dekofsky Exec Dir/ceo | Officer | 40 | $112,132 |
Saul Lessler Sec/treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Janis Aharon-Ezer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Gwen Silverman Women's Pres | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandi Pierce Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Eleanor Richman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $95,650 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $329,999 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $103,704 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $425,649 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $102,439 |
| Investment income | $134,407 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $242,877 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $905,372 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $64,972 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,753 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,294 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $166,212 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,651 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,905 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,225 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $43,229 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,930 |
| Office expenses | $18,191 |
| Information technology | $9,017 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $27,026 |
| Travel | $630 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $286 |
| Insurance | $7,071 |
| All other expenses | $24,011 |
| Total functional expenses | $595,748 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,019 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,655 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,037 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,500 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $713 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,286,792 |
| Investments—other securities | $530,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,350 |
| Total assets | $7,036,066 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,723 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $505,573 |
| Total liabilities | $571,296 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,582,698 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,882,072 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,036,066 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Ventura County has awarded $52,213 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: Support for Israel social services | $18,217 |
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: Israel overseas allocation | $15,656 |
Camarillo, CA PURPOSE: Torah School, summer camp, teen prg | $10,840 |
Ventura, CA PURPOSE: Torah School, teen prgrm, foodshare | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Jewish Federation Of Ventura County has recieved totaling $65,367.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $26,673 |
Affordable Living Choices Trust Sherman Oaks, CA PURPOSE: JEWISH AWARENESS | $26,560 |
Zollie And Elaine Frank Fund Des Plaines, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDRAISING | $12,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $134 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,741,308 |
| Earnings | $759,080 |
| Admin Expense | $41,102 |
| Net Contributions | $103,704 |
| Other Expense | $142,886 |
| Ending Balance | $6,420,104 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Jewish Community Foundation Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $448,399,166 | $106,011,475 |
Valley Of The Sun United Way Phoenix, AZ | $104,098,931 | $79,942,536 |
Orange Countys United Way Irvine, CA | $28,387,789 | $67,720,545 |
Entertainment Industry Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $110,994,468 | $64,821,214 |
Jewish Federation Council Of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $190,865,704 | $43,794,151 |
Aloha United Way Inc Honolulu, HI | $26,512,053 | $42,755,517 |
United Way Inc Los Angeles, CA | $90,203,286 | $68,762,414 |
Opportunity Village Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $82,150,112 | $9,952,519 |
Inland Southern California United Way Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $4,994,163 | $30,713,140 |
Daughters Of Charity Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $457,947,598 | $21,458,667 |
United Way Of The Bay Area San Francisco, CA | $48,210,343 | $41,978,143 |
United Way Of Santa Barbara County Inc Santa Barbara, CA | $15,549,253 | $21,862,789 |