Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach
The Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach and West Orange County, operating as Jewish Long Beach, is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Long Beach, California. Established in 1948, the organization serves as a comprehensive community center and federation dedicated to preserving Jewish life, strengthening Jewish advocacy, and providing assistance to people in need. The organization operates the Alpert JCC and maintains a donor-advised fund.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$43.3M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$763K
+11.6% YoY
Grant Count
24
+4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Guided by Jewish values and culture, the organization seeks to inspire community by improving lives, building bridges of understanding and inclusion, and supporting the Jewish people here, in Israel, and around the world.
Primary Program Areas:
Early Childhood Education & Youth Activities: Licensed preschool serving children ages 2-5, designed to facilitate physical, social, cognitive, and Jewish growth. Youth programs include after-school activities and extended summer camp (Camp Komaroff).
Adult & Senior Programs: Weekly seniors lunch program, wellness activities, the Barbara Alpert Signing Circle, monthly happiness and humor programs, and fitness and aquatics programs designed for seniors.
Fitness & Aquatics: Aquatics area featuring lap swimming, aqua aerobics, open swimming, and lessons. Fitness center with indoor gymnasium, extensive fitness equipment, group and individual fitness classes, and dance studio.
Cultural & Arts Programming: Various Jewish cultural events and inclusive group fitness classes.
Grantmaking
The organization operates as a grantmaker with a donor-advised fund component. Based on the most recent 2024 tax filing:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus in California, New York, and District of Columbia, with particular emphasis on supporting the Jewish people locally, in Israel, and around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024 Tax Filing:
- Total Assets: $43,344,620
- Total Revenue: $14,444,243
- Total Expenses: $9,584,999
- Total Liabilities: $3,880,000
- Number of Employees: 202
The organization maintains a frozen defined benefit pension plan for employees.
Financial Transparency: The organization publishes annual reports and audited financial statements. The organization does not share or sell donor personal information and does not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,344,620 | $42,838,447 | $40,551,449 |
| Revenue | $14,444,243 | $8,934,469 | $6,082,701 |
| Expenses | $9,584,999 | $9,489,264 | $8,258,765 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,646,868 | $465,948 | $123,533 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Temple Israel ($133,446), Beth El Synagogue ($100,000), Hillel ($94,318).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TEMPLE ISRAEL STOCKTON, CA | SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $133,446 |
| BETH EL SYNAGOGUE LONG BEACH, CA | SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
| HILLEL SAN JOSE, CA | SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $94,318 |
| HEBREW ACADEMY SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $70,750 |
| JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $46,886 |
| SILVER GAN ISRAEL HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $35,720 |
| USITA LONG BEACH LONG BEACH, CA | SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $35,000 |
| TEMPLE BETH DAVID WESTMINSTER, CA | SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $32,000 |
| SHUL BY THE SHORE LONG BEACH, CA | SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $29,093 |
| JEWISH STUDIO PROJECT BERKELEY, CA | SUPPORT JEWISH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $26,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President: Richard Marcus
Chief Financial Officer: Ray Brown
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR RICHARD R MARCUS | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| EDIE BRODSKY | IMMEDIATE PAST CO-PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| SARA BROWN | VP FINANCE & FACILITIES | 3 | — |
| SHELLEY CARL | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| LYNNE KASS | VP FUND AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 3 | — |
| KATHY MCDERMOTT | VP GOVERNANCE | 3 | — |
| RICHARD LIPELES | CHAIR PAST PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL | 3 | — |
| JAN STEIN | ALTERNATE PAST PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL | 3 | — |
| BETH STERLING | VP CHILDREN/YOUTH/FAMILY | 3 | — |
| ANNA SALUSKY | VP PROGAMS | 3 | — |
| LINDA BURNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| GARY FIELDS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 09/2024) | 3 | — |
| JOYCE GREENSPAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| PAM KEILES | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ALAN KREIDA | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SETH LINDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SHMUELI LOVITCH | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DR SUZANNE PERLITSH | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SAMANTHA ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DR VICKI SCHERWIN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KEN SCHLESINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MULU SKINNER-HARRISON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DR DAVID TILLMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DANIELA ERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| LINDA WALTZMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| AVA WEISS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DEBORAH K GOLDFARB | CEO | 40 | $227,110 |
| RAYMOND R BROWN | CFO | 40 | $122,404 |
| KEVIN B GISER | CDO | 40 | $125,243 |
| RICHARD A ARCINIAGA | CONTROLLER | 40 | $108,305 |
| EMILY C GOULD | DIRECTOR OF CYF | 40 | $107,297 |
| AMY M LAKIN | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $101,780 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has launched grant-making programs to help students, including scholarship initiatives promoting participation in Jewish summer camp and Israel experiences. The organization received recognition as a Four-Star charity based on its accountability and financial practices.
A Jewish Long Beach grant-making program helps studentsFrequently Asked Questions
What does Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach fund?
**Mission Statement:** Guided by Jewish values and culture, the organization seeks to inspire community by improving lives, building bridges of understanding and inclusion, and supporting the Jewish people here, in Israel, and around the world. **Primary Program Areas:** • **Early Childhood Education & Youth Activities:** Licensed preschool serving children ages 2-5, designed to facilitate physical, social, cognitive, and Jewish growth. Youth programs include after-school activities and extende…
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach?
The organization operates as a grantmaker with a donor-advised fund component. Based on the most recent 2024 tax filing: • **Total Giving:** $948,951 • **Typical Award Range:** $6,000–$133,446 • **Primary Focus Areas:** Education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services • **Geographic Scope:** Primarily California, New York, and District of Columbia The organization has launched scholarship programs promoting participation in Jewish summer camp and Israel experiences.
Where does Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach make grants?
Primary funding focus in California, New York, and District of Columbia, with particular emphasis on supporting the Jewish people locally, in Israel, and around the world.
What size grants does Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach award?
In 2024, Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach awarded 24 grants totaling $763K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Greater Long Beach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1647830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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