Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces
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Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces gave $85K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,565
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,141
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,150
- Total assets
- $1,984,113
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Camp Scholarships)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces
Bea Weisz Scholarship
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Camp Scholarships
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces
Amount
$700 - $1,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Young Leadership Award
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holocaust Museum ($45K). Together the top 4 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 35 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2024) to $292K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Museum El Paso, TX | Various Programs | $44,778 |
| Congregation B'nai Zion El Paso, TX | CBZ Book Zone/Zoom | $20,450 |
| The J Center for Early Learning El Paso, TX | Various Programs | $11,850 |
| Chabad Las Cruces Las Cruces, NM | Various Programs | $7,487 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,984,113 | $680,543 | $630,861 | $84,565 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $1,930,214 | $531,751 | $679,602 | $96,080 | 4 | $29 |
| 2022 | $2,225,775 | $873,744 | $1,049,020 | $237,310 | 8 | $6 |
| 2021 | $2,292,136 | $897,965 | $1,038,743 | $292,181 | 10 | $2,668 |
| 2020 | $2,275,431 | $905,613 | $942,165 | $204,614 | 9 | $6,926 |
About Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces is a public charity, based in El Paso, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $85K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces is led by Deborah L. Benedict, Interim Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah L. Benedict
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$4K (2024)
Debra Kanof
Co-President
President Elect → President, 2022
President → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Chayes
Co-President
Board of Directors Member → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marla R. Cohen
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$48K (2023) → $70K (2024)
Carlos Kaplan
Treasurer
Past President → Board of Directors Member, 2021
Board of Directors Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kobren
Financial Advisor
Board of Directors Member → Financial Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Mann
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Holderfield
Board of Directors Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Schaechner
Board of Directors Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Freedman
Board of Directors Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Cesar Carrasco (2020–2023) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Leah Chayes (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Noel Hollowell Small (2020–2023) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Shane Wegman Romero (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Blau (2021–2023) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Eddie Trevizo (2020–2022) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Joanne Turnbull (2020–2022) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Marc Ellman (2020–2022) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Martha Eisenberg (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Monika Kimball (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Robert French (2020–2022) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Robin Furman (2020–2022) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Robin Krasne (2022) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Ross Marks (2022) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Dana Frank (2020–2021) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Janet Wechter (2020–2021) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Tatiana Avila (2020–2021) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Wendy Lanski (2020–2021) — Board of Directors Member
- Former: Dan Sonnen (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Bill Stein (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Daniel Sonnen (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Hal Ettinger (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Leslie Beckoff (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Robert Pinon (2020) — Comptroller
- Former: Stephanie Calvo (2020) — Director
- Former: Sue Bendalin (2020) — Campaign Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Marla R Cohen (Former Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces
How much does Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces give each year?
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces gave $85K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $96K across 4 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces's median grant in 2024 was $16,150, and its average grant was $21,141, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces give grants?
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (3 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Programs" (3 grants).
How large is Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces?
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $681K.
What is Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces's EIN?
Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1168038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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