Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc
The organization builds connections to the jewish community in a setting that enriches physical, mental, and spiritual growth. Core values: the jcc is open to all; we enhance the quality of life; we are a center of excellence and shared values; we are a place to learn and live jewish ethics, values, traditions, and charity; we are connection to israel.
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc at a glance
In short: Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc gave $500K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $500K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500,000
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500,000
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $11,645,291
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc
Adam & Lori Miller Merit Scholarship
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc
Amount
Varies year to year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Harold & Jean Grossman Teen Israel Experience Scholarship Fund
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Palestrant Family Grant
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc
Amount
Up to $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was INA Levine Jewish Community Campus ($500K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2025) to $2.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INA Levine Jewish Community Campus Scottsdale, AZ | Facilities | $500,000 |
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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 | $11,645,291 | $14,316,405 | $14,633,478 | $500,000 | 1 | $343,238 |
| 2024 | $11,679,203 | $13,067,522 | $13,826,551 | $1,375,370 | 1 | $375,522 |
| 2023 | $13,244,838 | $14,025,049 | $13,682,924 | $1,960,637 | 1 | $268,828 |
| 2022 | $13,296,394 | $14,681,218 | $11,744,479 | $1,292,065 | 1 | $174,491 |
| 2021 | $8,820,021 | $11,532,827 | $8,820,163 | — | — | $33,836 |
| 2020 | $6,815,623 | $12,951,081 | $9,078,186 | — | — | $10,000 |
About Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc is a public charity, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500K. Net investment income was $343K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc is led by Jay Jacobs, Co-Ceo since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay Jacobs
Co-Ceo
Chief Executive Officcer → CEO, 2024
CEO → Co-Ceo, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$322K (2022) → $320K (2025)
Mallory Savan Lebovitz
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Brooks
Director
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Weiss
Director
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Schaller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Hoffer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Feinberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Bachus
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Leshin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zev Hendeles
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Klein
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Kort
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika Strempel
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Koslow
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keylee Sanders Helmich
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Hutchinson
COO
COO → Chief Operarting Officer, 2023
Chief Operarting Officer → COO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$135K (2022) → $176K (2025)
Andrea Quen
Chief Experi
CDO → Chief Experience Officer, 2023
Chief Experience Officer → Chief Experi, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $147K (2025)
Steve Levy
Chief Market
Chief Marketing Officer → Chief Market, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$65K (2023) → $180K (2025)
Jennifer Veres
Former CFO
Controller → Former CFO, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024) → $127K (2025)
Leah Zigmond
Chief of Family
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024) → $112K (2025)
Allan Flavinney
Interim CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$22K (2025)
Oded Kraus
Former CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$67K (2025)
Barry Markson
Imm. Past Ch
Director → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Imm. Past Ch, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Kramer
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bennett
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Alan Gold (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Denise Kaye (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lindsey Seitchik (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Dave Tinkelman (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Nancy Jorgenson (2022–2024) — CAO
- Former: Jessica Mannon (2023–2024) — Chief Development
- Former: Melissa Markovsky (2020–2022) — Chief Markeing Officer
- Former: Sara Schneider (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Alisa Rosenberg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Subrin (2020–2021) — Chief of Camping Services
- Former: Liz Jorgensen (2020–2021) — CAO
- Former: Mark Wichansky (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nikki Bernstein (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 $320K, to Jay Jacobs (Co-CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc
How much does Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc give each year?
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc gave $500K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc?
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.3M.
Where does Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc operate?
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc's EIN?
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0622258. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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