Jewish Community Center of Long Beach
To develop and strengthen Jewish identity, foster Jewish values, and enrich the community of Long Beach and West Orange County.
Jewish Community Center of Long Beach at a glance
In short: Jewish Community Center of Long Beach gave $4.2M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $4.2M), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $4,153,888
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $4,153,888
- Median grant
- $4,153,888
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Community Center of Long Beach funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County ($4.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $4.2M.
*2021: Covers 14 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach & West Orange County Long Beach, CA | Merger | $4,153,888 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $4,153,888 | $4,153,888 | 1 | — |
| 2021* | $4,727,271 | $6,783,341 | $4,968,446 | — | — | $-155,773 |
| 2020 | $3,438,144 | $4,242,491 | $4,840,226 | — | — | $-92,724 |
| 2019 | $3,346,775 | $6,486,956 | $6,307,681 | — | — | $72,157 |
*2021: Covers 14 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Jewish Community Center of Long Beach
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Community Center of Long Beach is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Community Center of Long Beach is led by Deborah Goldfarb, Interim Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 38 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Deborah Goldfarb
Interim Executive Director
Executive Director → Interim Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$162K (2021) → $0 (2022)
Barry Zamost
President
Board Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Arciniaga
CFO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$97K (2019) → $0 (2022)
Amber Vera Mendoza
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Salusky
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariela Laibson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ava Weiss
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Natelson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Sterling
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
ChayaLeah Sufrin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Van Divort
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Jacobson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Gerber
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edie Brodsky
Past President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eli Ben-Shmuel
Past President
Immediate Past President → Past President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve Brill Murphy
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Lentzner
Past President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Butler
Past President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Greenspan
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Raykoff
Past President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon Shoag
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Kass
Past President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Davis
Immediate Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Newman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rosen
Past President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Shahon
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Zamost
Past President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Gordon
Past President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Taubman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toby Rothschild
Past President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yael Marcus
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Weiss
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Schlesinger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Precious Sandoval
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Wolpow
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosecarrie Brooks
Past President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Roberts
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Linden
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Becky Dolhinow (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: David Alpern (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis Feldman (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dove Mayo (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Rips (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Joy Wadleigh (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Judi Lentzner (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Alpert (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $162K, to Deborah Goldfarb (Interim Exec. Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Community Center of Long Beach
How much does Jewish Community Center of Long Beach give each year?
Jewish Community Center of Long Beach gave $4.2M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Jewish Community Center of Long Beach?
Jewish Community Center of Long Beach is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Long Beach, CA.
Where does Jewish Community Center of Long Beach operate?
Jewish Community Center of Long Beach has awarded grants in California.
What is Jewish Community Center of Long Beach's EIN?
Jewish Community Center of Long Beach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2280871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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