Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled
The mission of the etta israel center is to provide programs and services which enable people with special needs to live fully enriched and active lives as members of the los angeles jewish community.
Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled at a glance
In short: Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled gave $83K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $83K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,333
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $83,333
- Median grant
- $83,333
- Total assets
- $11,516,829
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornerstone Housing for Adults with Disabilities ($83K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Housing for Adults with Disabilities North Hollywood, CA | Housing for Adults with Disabilities | $83,333 |
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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 | $11,516,829 | $15,531,413 | $14,797,582 | $83,333 | 1 | $164,608 |
| 2024 | $10,324,232 | $12,665,023 | $13,234,750 | — | — | $158,054 |
| 2023 | $10,237,273 | $12,497,515 | $11,450,823 | — | — | $63,706 |
| 2022 | $8,902,205 | $12,706,939 | $10,144,765 | — | — | $8,169 |
| 2021 | $7,410,963 | $10,386,812 | $9,457,019 | — | — | $-7,426 |
| 2020 | $6,319,613 | $9,876,955 | $8,672,999 | — | — | — |
About Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled
Based on IRS filings
Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled is a public charity, based in North Hollywood, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $83K. Net investment income was $165K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled is led by Michael Held, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Held
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$330K (2020) → $337K (2025)
Scott C. Saliman
Executive Director
Chief Operating Officer → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $305K (2025)
Sam Yebri
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Sohacheski
Chair
Chairman of the Board → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Remer
Director of Administration
Director of Administration → Director of Administration & Corporate Secretary, 2022
Director of Administration & Corporate Secretary → Director of Administration, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $151K (2025)
Hillary Kessler
Director of Client Services
Director of Client Services → Director of Client Service, 2024
Director of Client Service → Director of Client Services, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $120K (2025)
Leah Schachter
Director of Special Projects & Volunteers
Director of Volunteers & Special Events → Director of Volunteers, 2024
Director of Volunteers → Director of Special Projects & Volunteers, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $151K (2025)
Elizabeth Drake
Director of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$149K (2025)
Meira Feinman
Director of Marketing
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2025)
Dave Garden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moises Hendeles
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Navid Bayanfar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Eliezer Gross
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Krieger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Levine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Menlo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Diamond
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Avi Heyman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Breskal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Joshua Taff (2024) — Director of Community Relations & Intake
- Former: Saul Breskal (2024) — Director
- Former: Betty Ryzman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jamie Sohacheski (2020–2023) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Kambiz Babaoff (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Kam Babaoff (2020–2021) — President
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 $337K, to Michael Held (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled
How much does Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled give each year?
Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled gave $83K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled?
Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.5M.
Where does Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled operate?
Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled has awarded grants in California.
What is Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled's EIN?
Tikvah-Etta and Lazear Israel Center for the Developmentally Disabled's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4308644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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