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 12/2022, Jewish Federation Of Ventura County employed 15 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 12/2022, Jewish Federation Of Ventura County generated $298.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $578.2k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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 TO ENHANCE JEWISH LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL 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 AND HELP STUDENTS FIGHT ANTISEMITISM ON CAMPUS.
PROVIDE FUNDING THROUGH OUR UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION, JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICA (JFNA), FOR PROGRAMS IDENTIFIED BY JFNA IN ISRAEL AND WORLDWIDE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cheri Dekofsky Exec Dir/ceo | Officer | 40 | $115,496 |
Janis Aharon-Ezer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Arla Crane Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dana Jennings Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Julia Newman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ruth Pash Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $65,229 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $252,617 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,019 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $317,846 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $78,993 |
Investment income | $121,742 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$2,491 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$220,438 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,603 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $298,255 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $52,319 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,980 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,299 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $185,955 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,823 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $24,697 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,587 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $40,111 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,271 |
Office expenses | $16,647 |
Information technology | $7,246 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,685 |
Travel | $813 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $456 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $286 |
Insurance | $5,304 |
All other expenses | $11,086 |
Total functional expenses | $578,156 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,882 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $39,883 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $47,598 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $1,845,254 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,921,177 |
Investments—other securities | $530,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,850 |
Total assets | $7,427,644 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,859 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,107 |
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 | $1,905,661 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $339,189 |
Total liabilities | $2,313,816 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,347,114 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,766,714 |
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 | $7,427,644 |
Over the last fiscal year, Jewish Federation Of Ventura County has awarded $52,213 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ASOR FUND PURPOSE: Israel overseas allocation | $15,656 |
JEWISH FED OF NORTH AMERICA PURPOSE: Support for Israel social services | $18,217 |
TEMPLE NER AMI PURPOSE: Torah School, summer camp, teen prg | $10,840 |
VENTURA COUNTY JEWISH COUNCIL PURPOSE: Torah School, teen prgrm, foodshare | $7,500 |