Jewish Federation of Ventura County
To fund Jewish educational and cultural activities, to provide economic relief and non sectarian social services and fight Antisemitism and BDS wherever encountered. Support for the State of Israel.
Jewish Federation of Ventura County at a glance
In short: Jewish Federation of Ventura County gave $26K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,511
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $8,504
- Median grant
- $6,811
- Total assets
- $8,741,923
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (53% 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 Ventura County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Fed of North America ($13K). Together the top 3 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jewish Federation of Ventura County gives
- Giving fell 51% 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 $15K (2020) to $52K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $26K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Fed of North America New York, NY | Support for Israel social services | $13,414 |
| Temple Ner Ami Camarillo, CA | Torah School, summer camp, teen prg | $6,811 |
| Ventura County Jewish Council Ventura, CA | Torah School, teen prgrm, foodshare | $5,286 |
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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 | $8,741,923 | $810,234 | $829,060 | $25,511 | 3 | $406,085 |
| 2023 | $8,282,674 | $833,241 | $698,503 | $18,759 | Total only | $277,948 |
| 2022 | $7,427,644 | $298,255 | $578,156 | $52,319 | Total only | $-98,696 |
| 2021 | $7,036,066 | $905,372 | $595,748 | $52,213 | 4 | $377,284 |
| 2020 | $6,302,454 | $425,892 | $507,800 | $15,070 | 2 | $101,633 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Jewish Federation of Ventura County
Based on IRS filings
Jewish Federation of Ventura County is a public charity, based in Ventura, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $406K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jewish Federation of Ventura County is led by Cheri Dekofsky, Executive Director & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheri Dekofsky
Executive Director & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $123K (2024)
Gwen Silverman
Women's President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Auna Simon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Richman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janis Aharon-Ezer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Pierce
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arla Crane
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Jennings
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rubin
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Pash
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saul Lessler
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brenda Rich (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Deda Wagner (2020) — Director
- Former: Harry Rosenberg (2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Cole (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 $123K, to Cheri Dekofsky (Exec Dir/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Ventura County
How much does Jewish Federation of Ventura County give each year?
Jewish Federation of Ventura County gave $26K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $19K in grants paid.
What is Jewish Federation of Ventura County's typical grant size?
Jewish Federation of Ventura County's median grant in 2024 was $6,811, and its average grant was $8,504, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jewish Federation of Ventura County give grants?
Jewish Federation of Ventura County gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (47%).
Does Jewish Federation of Ventura County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Jewish Federation of Ventura County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Jewish Federation of Ventura County?
Jewish Federation of Ventura County reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $810K.
What is Jewish Federation of Ventura County's EIN?
Jewish Federation of Ventura County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3848761. 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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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