Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
86% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1935, with $62,741,649 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
330 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90036 EIN 95-1691013 Since 1935
Revenue (FY2023)
$62.7M
▼ 28.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$70.6M
Net assets
$92.4M
Employees
342
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $3 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: 86% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: 16 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We provide life-improving services that help the people of los angeles live with dignity and exercise self-determination. we believe in and strive for a more compassionate los angeles where no one has to navigate life alone.
What they do
Nutrition and hunger:through its food and nutrition programs, jfsla provides free groceries, nutritious hot congregate meals, and home delivered meals to home-bound seniors and supportive services. services are provided through our two sova food pantries and fifteen senior dining centers. jfsla produces meals in-house at its hirsh family kosher kitchen.
Shelter services:jfsla provides shelter, counseling, and crisis hotlines for people experiencing domestic violence and their loved ones. our three emergency and transitional shelters meet families' needs while giving them the tools to achieve long-term independence. to help address the problem of domestic violence, we provide a 24-hour hotline, counseling through two counseling centers, case management, advocacy, education and consultation.
Counseling/ children & familiesservices include community case management, emergency relief programs and comprehensive mental heatlh services for the general population provided through multiple programs, as well as specialized progamming for individuals with diverse abilities and special needs, pregnant and postpartum mothers, and substance use prevention.
Contact & location
- Address
- 330 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $33.1M (FY2013) to $62.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $25.4MNet assets $92.4M
Operating margin
-12.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$117.7M
Total liabilities
$25.4M
Net assets
$92.4M
Salaries & benefits
$24.1M
34% of expenses
Board members
54
54 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,741,649▼28.6% | $70,576,148▲16.1% | $92,396,699▼5.5% | $117,749,145▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $87,848,846▲58.7% | $60,813,005▲28.8% | $97,820,639▲39.6% | $114,761,566▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $55,361,207▲7.1% | $47,216,644▲15.2% | $70,077,225▲9.8% | $90,792,999▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $51,695,457▲13.8% | $40,997,314▲2.6% | $63,838,511▲24.9% | $84,256,554▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $45,426,530▲0.6% | $39,971,084▲10.9% | $51,111,779▲17.0% | $68,814,740▲36.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,150,834▲14.1% | $36,033,318▲12.1% | $43,694,730▲26.5% | $50,475,443▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $39,581,690▲16.7% | $32,151,892▲1.2% | $34,547,102▲28.8% | $41,206,928▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $33,910,434▼12.5% | $31,765,487▼0.9% | $26,820,345▲12.5% | $34,016,810▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,744,292▲16.6% | $32,064,752▼1.8% | $23,848,283▲27.5% | $31,096,940▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $33,221,359▲0.5% | $32,653,132▲0.4% | $18,706,418 | $27,560,888▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $33,063,042 | $32,537,882▲2.6% | $18,702,925▲6.6% | $25,962,198▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $31,708,538▲2.6% | $17,538,472▲35.0% | $25,725,491▲36.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $30,905,895▲11.0% | $12,990,500▲7.3% | $18,882,976▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $27,850,257▲2.2% | $12,108,502▲35.4% | $16,089,517▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $27,240,780 | $8,941,174 | $14,172,143 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Eli Veitzer — $398,892 (0.57% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Veitzer | President/ceo | 37.5 | $398,892 |
| Susan Forer-dehrey | Executive Vice President | 37.5 | $279,860 |
| Aaron Leon | Cfo | 37.5 | $260,346 |
| Sylvia Lamalfa | Sr. Vp of Programs & Services | 37.5 | $193,384 |
| Dawn Wallace | Chief Administrative Officer | 37.5 | $178,015 |
| Nancy Volpert | Dir of Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives | 37.5 | $167,571 |
| Carol Feinstein Bar Or | Dir of Resource Development | 37.5 | $161,387 |
| Karen Rosenthal | Sr Dir Child & Fam Svcs | 37.5 | $140,367 |
| Natalya Sulevich | Dir of Grants | 37.5 | $138,096 |
| Michael Sidman | Sr Dir of Communications | 37.5 | $133,131 |
| Catherine Schneider | Sr. Vp of Community | 37.5 | $118,862 |
| Andrea Rothschild | Vice Chair Programs | 2 | — |
| Ann Barton | Board of Directors | 1 | — |
| Bernard B Nebenzahl | Board of Directors | 1 | — |
| Charlotte Kamenir | Board of Directors | 1 | — |
| Claire Gering | Board of Directors | 1 | — |
| Colette Ament | Board of Directors | 1 | — |
| David B Elghanayan | Board of Directors (end 6/30/24) | 1 | — |
| David Hirsch | Treasurer Finance, Chair | 2 | — |
| David O Levine | Board of Directors | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Choice Care Inc | In Home Care Services | $15,749,962 |
| Jfs Care | In Home Care Services | $5,823,932 |
| Choice Home Care | In Home Care Services | $3,480,433 |
| Dynamic Nursing Inc | In Home Care Services | $1,170,290 |
| Elior Inc | Meals | $462,882 |
Grants received · $194.4M total
167 grants to Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles totaling $194.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1691013, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles's EIN?
- Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1691013.
- How much revenue does Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles report?
- Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles reported $62,741,649 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles's spending goes to programs?
- Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles have?
- CharityIndex grades Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles's latest Form 990 is $398,892, paid to Eli Veitzer (President/ceo).
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Data for Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (EIN 95-1691013) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.