Jewish Federation of the Sacra
To serve and enrich the Jewish community and those who support and identify with it, in the greater Sacramento area, Israel, and the world.
Jewish Federation of the Sacra at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of the Sacra gave $63K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,000
- -68.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,600
- -68.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,372,051
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jewish Federation of the Sacra funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JFNA ($18K). Together the top 5 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jewish Federation of the Sacra gives
- Giving fell 25% 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 $63K (2024) to $201K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JFNA New York, NY | Support | $18,000 |
| Shalom School Sacramento, CA | Support | $15,000 |
| Cong Bet Haverim Davis, CA | Support | $15,000 |
| Temple Or Rishon Orangevale, CA | Support | $7,500 |
| Cong Bnai Israel Sacramento, CA | Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $2,372,051 | $909,533 | $1,095,243 | $63,000 | 5 | $26,055 |
| 2023 | $2,536,511 | $898,289 | $1,411,240 | $201,409 | 5 | $29,619 |
| 2022 | $2,953,625 | $1,745,336 | $1,028,124 | $101,058 | 5 | $36,588 |
| 2021 | $2,395,295 | $893,723 | $1,022,020 | $84,000 | 5 | $19,559 |
| 2020 | $2,395,391 | $1,271,912 | $854,325 | $66,466 | 4 | $4,178 |
About Jewish Federation of the Sacra
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Federation of the Sacra is a public charity, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Federation of the Sacra is led by Pam Herman, Interim CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pam Herman
Interim CEO
Treasurer → Interim CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
$30K (2023) → $21K (2024)
M Socolovsky
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
$91K (2024)
Robb Layne
President
Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cliff Berg
Trustee
Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Poisner
Trustee
Secretary → Member, 2022
Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Keys
Trustee
Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marion Leff
Trustee
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Weiner
Trustee
Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jordan Ollanik
Trustee
Member → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Todd Kaufman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
A Zandman-Zema
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
David Schuman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Einat Vechter
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jon Lightman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Josh Grossman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Mike Dean
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Rogoff
Vice President
Member → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
M McElheney
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ben Wald
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Barry Broad (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bruce Pomer (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Caron Zamansky (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: L Henderson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William Recht (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Dan Weitzman (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Drouin (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Benjamin Wald (2022) — Member
- Former: Bob Dresser (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: D Weitzman (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Deb Gonzalez (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Don Gilbert (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Julie Klein (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: M Rubenstein (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Phil Fine (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Fran Bremson (2020) — Treasurer
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 $91K, to M Socolovsky (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of the Sacra
How much does Jewish Federation of the Sacra give each year?
Jewish Federation of the Sacra gave $63K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $201K across 5 grants.
What is Jewish Federation of the Sacra's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of the Sacra's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $12,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Federation of the Sacra give grants?
Jewish Federation of the Sacra gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does Jewish Federation of the Sacra give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Federation of the Sacra's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are Jewish Federation of the Sacra's largest grantees?
Jewish Federation of the Sacra's largest 2024 grantees include JFNA ($18,000), Shalom School ($15,000) and Cong Bet Haverim ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jewish Federation of the Sacra?
Jewish Federation of the Sacra reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $910K.
What is Jewish Federation of the Sacra's EIN?
Jewish Federation of the Sacra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1156558. 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 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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