Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area
The Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area is a public charity based in Rancho Mirage, California. Formed in 1960, it raises and distributes funds for philanthropic, social, educational, and religious purposes, supports nonprofit organizations, and provides counseling, family assistance, and community services.
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area gave $492K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in California. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $492,000
- -49.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,143
- -28.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $9,433,394
- +10.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area
- Contact
Mailing address: 69710 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2856
Phone: (760) 324-4737
Website: https://jfedps.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bikur Cholim ($140K). Together the top 10 received $462K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 78 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Federation is based in Rancho Mirage and describes serving the Palm Springs and Desert Area. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (96%) and New York (4%). The website also describes support for Israel and Jewish communities around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $492K (2025) to $995K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $492K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bikur Cholim Palm Springs, CA | Humanitarian | $140,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Rancho Mirage, CA | Humanitarian | $105,000 |
| Inland and Desert Hillel Council Riverside, CA | Humanitarian | $103,000 |
| Temple Isaiah Palm Springs, CA | Humanitarian | $26,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| Temple Sinai Palm Desert, CA | Humanitarian | $19,500 |
| Mizell Senior Center Palm Springs, CA | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Joslyn Senior Center Palm Desert, CA | Humanitarian | $12,000 |
| Tec Palm Desert, CA | Humanitarian | $11,000 |
| Angel View Cathedral City, CA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,433,394 | $2,490,532 | $2,226,303 | $492,000 | 14 | $214,760 |
| 2024 | $8,506,477 | $2,482,913 | $2,083,808 | $982,500 | 20 | $96,397 |
| 2023 | $8,078,386 | $2,247,263 | $2,162,290 | $963,146 | 16 | $266,064 |
| 2022 | $7,859,801 | $2,221,140 | $2,399,018 | $994,678 | 15 | $125,829 |
| 2021 | $8,558,115 | $1,826,629 | $2,299,776 | $870,123 | 13 | $70,492 |
| 2020 | $8,263,478 | $2,319,454 | $2,188,774 | $858,366 | 15 | $326,598 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to promote the values and quality of Jewish life, foster continuity of Jewish life for future generations, support the unity of Jewish people worldwide and the State of Israel, and help Jewish people in need wherever they reside.
Its website identifies caring for vulnerable people, Jewish education and engagement, and Israel and overseas communities as areas of work. It says its support helps address needs including poverty, hunger, medical and financial assistance, senior independence, counseling, and support for children with special needs and their families. The Federation says selected board and staff members monitor supported agencies and projects, meet with grant recipients, and review compliance with its requirements.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Mizell Center says it supports independence and self-sufficiency through education, information, and problem-solving assistance. Angel View says its mission is to help children and adults with disabilities reach their maximum potential. The Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley describes its work as providing a safe haven and youth development programs, especially for young people with economic or social needs. The ADL Foundation says its assets and proceeds support the Anti-Defamation League’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Federation reported 14 grants totaling $492,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $140,000, with a median of $13,500. The largest awards were $140,000 to Bikur Cholim, $105,000 to Jewish Family Services, and $103,000 to Inland and Desert Hillel Council; each was listed for humanitarian purposes. Other reported grants included $26,000 to Temple Isaiah, $20,000 to the Anti-Defamation League, $19,500 to Temple Sinai, and $15,000 to Mizell Senior Center. The filing listed humanitarian purposes for these grants except the $20,000 ADL grant and the $10,000 Aleph School grant, for which no purpose was stated in the supplied grant details.
The Federation’s website says its board reviews grant requests to determine whether they meet the Federation’s mission. It also says annual campaign funds support a community-wide network of organizations. The available information does not specify application materials or a submission process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Labin as interim CEO, Alberto Tejero as CFO, Arnie Gillman as president, Ron Langus as vice-president, Bryan Kocen as treasurer, and Stephanie Ross as secretary. It also lists Lori Fritz for allocations, Fran Kaufman for Women’s Philanthropy, Jackie Cohen as past president, and Margie Kulp for campaign chair.
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area is led by Daniel Labin, Interim CEO on the 2025 filing; 2 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Labin
Interim CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$215K (2025)
Arnie Gillman
President
Director → Interim CEO, 2024
Interim CEO → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobbi Holland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Fragen
Director
President → Campaign Cha, 2024
Campaign Cha → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Kaiman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Giltlin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Fisher
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Chunowitz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Weisberg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Small
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Lieberman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Brinhendler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Zale
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scot Karp
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Borax
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Brooks
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alberto Tejero
CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$32K (2022) → $127K (2025)
Jackie Cohen
Past-Preside
Director → Governorship, 2024
Governorship → Past-Preside, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Fritz
Allocations
Campaign Chair → Director, 2022
Director → Allocations, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margie Kulp
Campaign Cha
Director → Campaign Cha, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Langus
Vice President
Treasurer & Director → President, 2024
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Ross
Secretary
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2023
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fran Kaufman
Women's Phil
Director → Women's Phil, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Kocen
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Alan Potash (2023–2024) — CEO - Fiscal
- Former: Gary Schahet (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cora Ginsberg (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Howard Gillman (2023) — President
- Former: Bruce Landgarten (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: James Trew (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Phil Glass (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Roberta Nyman (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Michelle Coneybeare (2022) — Director
- Former: Allan Lehmann (2020–2021) — Past Co-Chair
- Former: Bernard Reiter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Celia Norian (2020–2021) — Past Co-Chair
- Former: Elliot Cohen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Judith Cohen (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $215K, to Daniel Labin (Interim CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area
How much does Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area give each year?
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area gave $492K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $983K across 20 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's median grant in 2025 was $13,500, and its average grant was $35,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area that year got $8K on average.
Where does Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area give grants?
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (5 grants), Palm Springs, CA (3 grants) and Rancho Mirage, CA (2 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (12 grants).
Who are Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's largest grantees?
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's largest 2025 grantees include Bikur Cholim ($140,000), Jewish Family Services ($105,000) and Inland and Desert Hillel Council ($103,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area?
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to promote the values and quality of Jewish life, foster continuity of Jewish life for future generations, support the unity of Jewish people worldwide and the State of Israel, and help Jewish people in need wherever they reside. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area?
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jfedps.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7211881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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