Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, which uses the name Jewish Nevada on its website, is a Las Vegas, Nevada–based public charity that raises and allocates funds to support Jewish life locally, in Israel, and around the world. The organization says it serves more than 70,000 Jewish residents across Nevada.
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center gave $2.2M across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Nevada. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,186,392
- -41.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,696
- -37.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $28,968,148
- +2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (16 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center
- How to Apply
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The website describes an application process for community grants and Opportunity Grants. More than 40 volunteers participate in allocating community campaign funds, which the organization says involves 400 volunteer hours over six months.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8861 W Sahara Ave 120, Las Vegas, NV 89117
Phone: (702) 732-0556
Website: https://jewishnevada.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federations of North America ($303K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 259 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes funding local Nevada programs as well as national, Israel, and overseas programs. Its website identifies Ramat HaNegev in Israel as a community served by its grants and names the Joint Distribution Committee and the Jewish Agency for Israel among its global partners.
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 21% to New York, 9% to California, 3% to Arizona, and 2% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 58 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $19K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $3.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | Charitable Support | $303,005 |
| Jewish Family Service Agency Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Support | $290,250 |
| Adelson Educational Campus Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Support | $184,964 |
| Catholic Charities SN Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Support | $135,560 |
| Academy Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Support | $125,000 |
| Temple Beth Sholom Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Support | $68,361 |
| Keep Memory Alive Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Support | $66,000 |
| Temple Sinai Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Support | $62,387 |
| Jewish Success Initiative Inc New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable Support | $60,585 |
| Chabad of Southern NV Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Support | $59,875 |
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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 | $28,968,148 | $6,026,025 | $5,454,584 | $2,186,392 | 58 | $1,178,546 |
| 2023 | $28,273,881 | $7,531,885 | $7,828,822 | $3,730,534 | 62 | $554,956 |
| 2022 | $27,513,796 | $8,978,526 | $5,330,573 | $2,389,584 | 52 | $183,161 |
| 2021 | $25,147,481 | $6,973,940 | $3,695,456 | $1,495,786 | 39 | $1,143,336 |
| 2020 | $21,848,356 | $4,645,352 | $5,110,918 | $1,941,618 | 48 | $1,203,500 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as administering and allocating charitable funds to international, national, and local Jewish organizations. It describes its primary role as fundraising and distributing funds to Jewish synagogues, schools, and other Jewish organizations.
Its three stated priority funding areas are Caring for the Vulnerable, Israel and Global Impact, and Jewish Vibrancy and Continuity. The organization says its allocations can support meals and programs for seniors, education, scholarships and summer camps for children, Israel experiences for teens and young adults, family counseling, and other community programs. Its global allocations support national, Israel, and overseas programs addressing Jewish poverty, connections among Jewish people, rescue of Jews at risk, and Israeli democracy and Jewish pluralism.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of grantee missions. Friendship Circle of Las Vegas says it enriches the lives of people with special needs and their families through supportive interactions and community. Valley Beit Midrash describes its work as Torah learning, social action, and leadership development. Holocaust Museum LA says it teaches lessons of the Holocaust and their continuing relevance, while the Anti-Defamation League says its mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 58 grants totaling $2,186,392. Awards ranged from $5,250 to $303,005, with a median grant of $15,000. Among its largest grants were $303,005 to Jewish Federations of North America, $290,250 to Jewish Family Service Agency in Las Vegas, $184,964 to Adelson Educational Campus, and $135,560 to Catholic Charities SN. Each was reported with the purpose “charitable support.”
The organization’s website describes a community grants process for nonprofits serving Jewish communities in Nevada and Ramat HaNegev, Israel, for programs in its three priority areas. The listed grant range is $3,000–$20,000 for the funding period July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, with a deadline of April 1, 2026. It also describes Opportunity Grants of $250–$2,500 for one-time events and sponsorships, reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications for those requests are due at least 90 days before the event, and events must be listed on the Jewish Nevada Community Calendar. Eligible applicants are nonprofits with tax-exempt status hosting an event that benefits Nevada’s Jewish community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Sher as “Chair of the,” Brad Howard as “Campaign Cha,” Michael Benshimon as secretary, and Lisa Bassewitz as treasurer. It also lists Rabbi Sanford Akselrad, Dr. Azin Azma, Justice Michael Cherry, Donato Clay, Fran Fine-Ventura, and Richard Frankoff as directors.
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center is led by Stefanie Tuzman, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stefanie Tuzman
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $179K (2024)
Jennifer Sher
Chair of the
Campaign Cha → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Chair of the, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allexandra Glassman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Azin Azma
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Fine-Ventura
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Pianko
Director
Chairman → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marla R. Letizia
Director
Immediate Pa → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Frankoff
Director
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcy Silver
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Malin
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Schifrin
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Marshall
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Sanford Akselrad
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Royi Moas
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Shane
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greta Seidman
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Picker Esq.
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elimelech Tennenbaum
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilana Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justice Michael Cherry
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Stolberg
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Nissenbaum
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Silbey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donato Clay
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Howard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pauly Freedman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Gordon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Weintraub
Cpo
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
Lisa Bassewitz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Benshimon
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Howard
Campaign Cha
Director → Campaign Co-, 2022
Campaign Co- → Campaign Cha, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Avi Weiss (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bruce Goldman (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Karin Sporn (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Michael N. Levine (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nancy Weinberger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rabbi Yocheved Mintz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ariel Garber (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Debbie Strimling (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Hannah Alterwitz (2023) — Director
- Former: Lauralie Levy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Douglas Eisner (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Fran Fine Ventura (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Fine (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Leora L. Diamond (2022) — Director
- Former: David M. Stone (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Elaine Galatz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marcy Simon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anthony Spiegel (2021) — Director
- Former: Joshua Millan (2021) — Director
- Former: Lexy Glassman (2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Levine (2021) — Director
- Former: Ben Wegener (2020) — Director
- Former: Josh Milan (2020) — Director
- Former: Shelley Gitomer (2020) — 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 $179K, to Stefanie Tuzman (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center
How much does Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center give each year?
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center gave $2.2M across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 62 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $37,696, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center that year got $16K on average.
Where does Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center give grants?
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center gives mostly in Nevada: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (22 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Henderson, NV (4 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (58 grants).
Who are Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center's largest grantees?
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federations of North America ($303,005), Jewish Family Service Agency ($290,250) and Adelson Educational Campus ($184,964), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center?
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center reported $29.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.0M.
What does Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center fund?
The organization states its mission as administering and allocating charitable funds to international, national, and local Jewish organizations. It describes its primary role as fundraising and distributing funds to Jewish synagogues, schools, and other Jewish organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center?
The website describes an application process for community grants and Opportunity Grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Sigesmund Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0098500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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